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The theme of nature and interconnectedness runs through all of Thompson’s work. Her art is an exploration of this theme, abstracted into colorful paintings and hand carved ceramics. The earth is alive and numinous.
 Here it is May. If you know my usual schedule, you know it is time for the annual Camano Island Studio Tour! As amazing as this may seem if you know me, I have taken a sabbatical from opening my studio during the tour this year. After 8 years on the tour, I needed a break. I have entrusted Matzke Fine Art on Camano Island with a favorite selection of my paintings, a few new ceramic pieces and an abundant bin filled with my newest prints.
You are always welcome to visit me in my studio by appointment year round.
Here is one of my newest paintings,
“Tangible Evidence”, 12″x24″, oil on canvas, $ 700.
You can see it at Matzke Fine Art during the tour.
 This is a sampling of my newest ceramic pins. They will be for sale at the Pleasant Ridge Gallery at the Rexville Grange, in Mt. Vernon, Washington. The show opens Friday, April 6, 2012 and runs through Earth Day, April 22. I will be showing about a dozen of my pins, a few bowls, and a selection of prints and paintings. If you are in the area and would like directions or more information, please contact me. This is a large informal group show in the Skagit Valley farm region. Hopefully, the tulips will be in bloom during the annual tulip festival in the valley. I am heading out there today to deliver my work.
If you live in the Puget Sound area, there are a few opportunities to see Susan’s work in person.
Natives of the East tile will be on exhibition at Matzke Fine Art. See below for show details.
Saturday, February 25, 2012 noon to 3pm
- “Working with Clay”, informal ceramic demonstration in the house at Four Springs Preserve, Lewis Lane, Camano Island, Washington. From Noon to 3pm, Susan Cohen Thompson will be demonstrating her carving technique. Demo concurrent with Port Susan Snowgoose Festival.
Saturday, March 3, 2012 4pm – 9pm opening
- Opening of “Locally Grown” Ceramic Exhibition at Matzke Fine Art, Blanche Way, Camano Island. Eight of Thompson’s ceramic tiles will be included in this group exhibition. http://www.matzkefineart.com/current-show/
Thursday, March 8, 2012 5pm – 8pm opening
- Opening of “Embracing the Edge: Working with Clay in the Pacific Northwest” at the Schack Art Center, 1507 Wall Street, Everett, WA. Six of Thompson’s newest ceramic pieces will be on this exhibition. Both the pair of Moonlight Dance Tiles and the Ceremonial Bird Rattle are included in this show. Susan will be at the opening. The show continues until April 19th. This show is part of the On The Edge, NCECA Seattle Concurrent Ceramic Exhibitions taking place throughout the Puget Sound in March.
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