Suzanne Manthe
Suzanne Manthe
Suzanne Manthe began her
love for art when at the age of 2 her father gave her crayons and
pencils to keep her occupied while her parents attended to a newly
born set of twins. After high school she received an art scholarship
to Phoenix College and later to Arizona State University. While
under the tutelage of William V. Dunning, her work was selected for
exhibition in Phoenix, Arizona.
Suzanne received her
education degree from Dr. Martin Luther College in New Ulm,
Minnesota. During her teaching career, she taught art classes at the
secondary and elementary levels. She has continued her education
through various classes and workshops. Suzanne has been juried into
various exhibits and has received awards for her work. Her work
hangs in several private collections. Currently she is an active
member of the Wisconsin Pastel Artists, Milwaukee Sketch Club and the
A/C Art Association.
Artist Statement
My first love for pastels
began in an antique store as I gazed at the pensive landscape work of
the Victorian artists Wm Chandler and Andrew Gunderson. When I
picked up my own pastels and set them into motion, I was hooked. Art
is my way of communicating my love for the Creator. I feel it is a
humble privilege to try to capture a small essence of the beauty
given around us.
