Susan Eyer-Anderson is an American artist born in Los Angeles and raised in Tustin, California.
Susan Eyer-Anderson at a glance
- Born: Los Angeles, raised in Tustin, California
- Nationality: American
- Known for: Realist paintings of horses and the American West
- Medium: Oil painting
- Education: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University (1990)
- Day job: Practicing veterinarian
- Based in: Big Bear Lake, California
- Website: susaneyeranderson.com
“Realism without passion is nothing more than an exercise in rendering.”
She grew up in rural Southern California and was raised by two artists who were Art Center graduates. Her father worked as a comercial artist and taught her to paint in his garage studio. She had no formal training other than high school art classes. She chose a different path and became a veterinarian. She graduated from Washington State University in 1990 and has been practicing ever since. She paints in her spare time, focusing on realism with passion and energy.
She is committed to capturing the heart of an animal, person, or moment.
She is drawn to the Old West, Mustangs, horses, people, and interesting terrain. She tries to communicate what they are saying onto the canvas. She rides horses with her husband, and some of them are adopted BLM Mustangs. They also share their home with macaws, dogs, and cats. She is committed to reducing pet overpopulation and aims to benefit this cause with the sale of her art whenever possible. Her work has appeared in Southwest Art Magazine, Cowboys and Indians, Art of the West, and Western Horseman Magazine.
She has recieved numerous awards for her work.
She is a juried member of Oil Painters of America, Women Artists of the West, and the Academy of Equine Artists. She has also participated in the Cattlemen’s Association Western Art and the Western Heritage Art Show. She has won awards at these shows. Her work is represented by RS Hanna Gallery in Fredericksburg, Texas. Her paintings are in private collections across the United States. She continues to paint and exhibit her work regularly.
Susan Eyer-Anderson is a passionate realist painter whose work captures the spirit of the American West. Her dedication to both her art and her veterinary practice reflects her deep love for animals and the natural world. Her legacy continues to grow through her evocative paintings.
You can see more of Susan’s paintings on her own website, susaneyeranderson.com.
