Susanne Woodward

   I'm happy to share that all three of my submitted paintings were accepted into the Student Art Show at Articipate in Berkley, Michigan. This show invites artists to share work created while learning something new — and for me, that meant working with egg tempera for the first time. Tempera requires a slow, layered approach, and these portraits reflect that shift in pace and mindset. Each piece was part of my process of experimentation — figuring out not only the medium, but also how to listen more closely to the quiet presence of a figure as it develops. 🗓️ Exhibition Details: Student Art Show * 📍 Articipate Studio, 3833 Twelve Mile Rd, Berkley, MI 🖼 Exhibition Dates: November 2 – December 2, 2025 🎉 Opening Reception: Sunday, November 2, 3–5 PM You can view more about the show here: articipate.us/exhibitions Thanks to the team at Articipate for the opportunity to be part of a show that celebrates exploration, growth, and creative risk. Accepted Works: What the Lig...

I'm pleased to share that two of my egg tempera portraits — The Necklace of Knowing and Performer of the Unspoken — have been accepted into the Small Works exhibition at Northville Art House . This annual show highlights artwork 16 inches and under, and I'm honored to be showing alongside other artists working across media and scale. Both of these pieces explore quiet presence and symbolic identity in small format. Working at 8x10 inches, I aimed to keep the emotional focus close, with room for texture and layered color. Exhibition Details: Small Works: All-Media Exhibition November 14 – December 18, 2025 Northville Art House, Northville, MI Opening Reception: November 14, 5–8 PM (Awards at 6 PM)   The Works: The Necklace of Knowing A poised figure painted in pale tones, wearing a symbolic necklace — an expression of intuition and quiet strength. Performer of the Unspoken A portrait caught in transition, with stylized features and a theatrical presence. This piece pla...