Susan Schmidt

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Susan Schmidt
Susan Schmidt's 'Seaburbia' series explores the cultural memory and heritage of the Australian beach house.
The artist has exhibited internationally, at shows in New York, Hong Kong, Istanbul, San Diego, Singapore and the Maldives.
Susan's retro-coloured snapshots of beach house life would bring colour and liveliness to an interior.

Susan Schmidt is an award-winning Australian artist, known for her contemporary figurative paintings featuring vibrant colours and experimental elements. Motivated by a deep environmental ethos, Schmidt’s landscape art is generally set at the beach and is populated by vivid houses and lush greenery.

Susan Schmidt: An Artistic Journey Inspired by Nature

The artist trained at the renowned School of Art and Craft in Adelaide and worked as an illustrator and designer before turning her focus to painting. It was during her training that she developed her technical proficiency in figurative art.

Schmidt’s interest in beach landscape art derives from her Australian background. The artist’s 'Seaburbia' series explores the cultural memory and heritage of the Australian beach house. These nostalgic pieces document the essence of coastal living that is increasingly under threat from modern development.

An enthusiast for printmaking, Susan Schmidt’s prints such as Love Towel (2017), evoke scenes of serenity and warmth. Her skilful use of light and shadow draws the viewer into moments of tranquillity, while the meticulous rendering of architectural textures reflects her unique combination of experimental creativity and technical precision.

A Distinctive Style: Between Figurative and Textured Abstraction

Susan Schmidt’s paintings combine acrylic and oil, showcasing a mastery of her mixed-media technique through intricate patterns, delicate layering, and rubbed-back surfaces.

Her process produces weathered textures that evoke the gradual erosion of materials over time, mirroring the effects of wind and sea on coastal architecture. These weathered surfaces serve as visual metaphors for resilience and the passage of time, enhancing the connection between nature and human life. The textured elements give Susan Schmidt’s paintings a tactile quality, imbuing them with depth and personality.

International Recognition and Acclaimed Exhibitions

Working from her Noosa Heads studio, Susan Schmidt’s beach paintings are internationally acclaimed. Her artworks have been selected for prominent exhibitions and are collected by art enthusiasts worldwide, testifying to their broad and lasting appeal.

She has participated in both solo and group shows across major cultural hubs such as London, New York, California, Hong Kong, Istanbul, and Singapore. Her art resonates globally, reflecting universal environmental themes and the beauty of coastal landscapes. Schmidt’s talent has also earned her prestigious opportunities. By invitation, she was selected as the resident artist at the exclusive One & Only Reethi Rah resort in the Maldives. This recognition solidifies her position as a prominent figure in contemporary art, admired for her ability to combine technical mastery with environmental storytelling.

Susan Schmidt Artworks

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    La Siesta by Susan Schmidt
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    La Siesta by Susan Schmidt
    La Siesta
    Paintings - 40x40 cm
    Skye by Susan Schmidt
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    Skye by Susan Schmidt
    Skye
    Paintings - 40x40 cm
    Orient Blue by Susan Schmidt
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    Orient Blue by Susan Schmidt
    Orient Blue
    Paintings - 76x76 cm
    Love Towel by Susan Schmidt
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    Love Towel by Susan Schmidt
    Love Towel
    Prints - 75x60 cm
    Summer Scent by Susan Schmidt
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    Summer Scent by Susan Schmidt
    Summer Scent
    Prints - 75x60 cm
    Hibiscus Break by Susan Schmidt
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    Hibiscus Break by Susan Schmidt
    Hibiscus Break
    Prints - 75x60 cm
    Hanging Ten by Susan Schmidt
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    Hanging Ten by Susan Schmidt
    Hanging Ten
    Prints - 75x60 cm
    Green House by Susan Schmidt
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    Green House by Susan Schmidt
    Green House
    Prints - 75x60 cm
    Flourish by Susan Schmidt
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    Flourish by Susan Schmidt
    Flourish
    Paintings - 122x122 cm
    Sunbathed 2 by Susan Schmidt
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    Sunbathed 2 by Susan Schmidt
    Sunbathed 2
    Paintings - 76x76 cm
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    Tree of Life by Susan Schmidt
    Tree of Life
    Paintings - 140x125 cm
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    Ocean View by Susan Schmidt
    Ocean View
    Paintings - 40x40 cm
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    Golden Glow by Susan Schmidt
    Golden Glow
    Paintings - 40x40 cm
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    Red River Rush by Susan Schmidt
    Red River Rush
    Paintings - 122x122 cm
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    Keepsake by Susan Schmidt
    Keepsake
    Paintings - 40x40 cm
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    Summertime Blues by Susan Schmidt
    Summertime Blues
    Paintings - 40x40 cm

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