Suzanne Howe

I’m a classically trained still life painter living in Minneapolis and working in studio 392 in the Northrup King Building.

My latest series shown here started when I decided to let my imagination dictate the compositions. I wanted to try to create a fresh, slightly humorous take on still life. Paintings started popping into my head fully formed while I was in a half awake state. Dreaming of floating fruit and walking teapots sent me towards expressing the human condition through anthropomorphic vignettes. By the use of objects as opposed to figures, I’m taking out gender and cultural cues and hoping everyone can relate to the stories. I describe my work with the adjectives: colorful, warm, joyful, positive, graphic, clean, modern, whimsical.

If you are interested in a commission or viewing work in person, please visit me in studio 392 during events or email sue@suzannehowe.net to set up an appointment.