Susan Petty (b. 1940)

Untitled Anthurium (flamingo lily)

1979
Watercolor on paper

20” H x 30” W (image size)
30” H x 36” W (frame size)

Signed lower right: Susan Sawyer Petty

Estimated value: $1,200 - $1,750

Artist Biography

Susan Petty was born in Ventura, California in 1940, and played often as a child on the ranch where she now lives. Her love of art blossomed when her family moved to Alexandria, Virginia, allowing for regular visits to Washington, D.C.'s many galleries and museums. Petty received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting in 1962. She continued with graduate work in painting at the Corcoran Gallery in D.C., and worked as a commercial artist, including freelance work for the exhibits and publications departments of the Library of Congress.

Petty returned to Ventura County in 1977. Since then, the California landscape, its details, and the particulars of her garden have served as constant inspirations. For many years, watercolor was her primary medium. More recently she has returned to oils and to her first love, drawing. Composition is of greatest importance to Petty, with expressive line and beautiful paint indivisible seconds.

Susan Petty's work can be found in many private and public collections including the Santa Paula Art Museum and the City of Ventura Municipal Art Collection.

Auction Information

The 13th Annual Fine Art Auction Fundraiser
Saturday, August 19, 2023
The silent auction starts at 3:00 PM.
The live auction starts at 4:00 PM.
Auction admission: $15.00 SPAM members, $20.00 Non-members

All proceeds benefit the Santa Paula Art Museum, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization #2478728.

All major credit cards, check, and cash are accepted.
Sales tax will be applied to all hammer prices. There is no buyer’s premium.

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