Originally trained as a painter, Susan has been working in fibre art since 2003. Among other juried shows, she has shown by invitation at the 2003 Biennale in Florence, Threadworks 2004 and 2007, and the Grand National Quilt Show at Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery each year since 2007. Awards include Best in Show in Threadworks 2004, the Fibre Art award at Insights (2006), and the Rebecca Burghardt Emerging Artist Award at Touched by Fire (2008).

A member of the Connections Fibre Artists since 2004, Susan has just completed her Diploma in Stitched Textiles Design with the City & Guilds Institute, U.K. Susan teaches workshops in fibre art techniques throughout Southern Ontario, and also offers private instruction in her studio, though her popular "Play for a Day" getaways.

In addition to her fibre art, Susan also paints portraits in watercolour and other media, from photographs. A synopsis of comments from clients reveals her ability to capture what is loved about something or someone. "Somehow she just picks up on it, and then puts that love into the painting. It's so much better than the photograph."