Susan Trudinger Original Artwork

My work is a deeply personal exploration of the natural world, with the Australian landscape and its vivid birdlife providing an enduring source of inspiration. I am drawn to the interplay of light, colour, atmosphere, texture and form.

My practice encompasses abstract and representational landscapes, still life and paintings of native Australian birds. In my abstract landscapes, I respond intuitively to the landscape, using expressive colour, shape, texture and form to capture its atmosphere, movement and emotional character rather than simply depicting a particular place. My representational work explores the natural world through observation, while still allowing colour and expressive brushwork to play a central role.

Working primarily in acrylics, I aim to create paintings that are vibrant, evocative and uplifting, offering a sense of connection with nature and the visual richness of the world around us.

My work is influenced by Post-Impressionism, photography, and Australian artists including Arthur Boyd and Brett Whiteley.

Featured Press & Recognition

One Square Foot Art Prize 2026 Book 

Art & Color 365 Magazine – Featured Artist Profile

The Canberra Times – “Virtual Gallery Highlights”

The Canberra Times – “Canberra Artist Susan Trudinger on Escapism Through the Arts