A Colorado native and horsewoman, she grew up recording the changing face of the west, its land and animals through art. Those fleeting moments of relationship figure prominently in her work. She spends a great deal of time painting en plein air, exhibiting her acumen by capturing movement, light and the unique personality of each of her subjects. Susan opened Bell Gallery on Pearl street in 2003 as a working studio and gallery showcasing over 20 local artists. Susan Bell Fine Art