Suzanne Birch Artist

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Suzanne Birch Artist

Scottish-based visual artist. Original paintings and artwork prints available via www.suzannebirch.com. Contact me with enquiries!

Artist's Statement

“What does it mean that the earth is so beautiful? And what shall I do about it?”
- Mary Oliver

I paint to honour my connection to nature. I believe that the current crises in our society stem from a disconnection with our natural world. Our souls are no longer nourished by the smells of damp forest air, or the feeling of the wind on our skin. When nature disappears from our

hearts and minds, we become impoverished, uprooted, isolated. We often don’t realise how we long for this connection until we find it again. I experienced this when I left the Netherlands for a small farm at the edge of the Culbin Forest in 2015. Here, I learned to look after the land and came to know it deeply. I spent a lot of time in the forest and had one tree that I visited almost every day for two years. The change this brought inside me was profound. I had found something that I didn’t even know was missing. I remembered things I didn’t know I had forgotten. I paint to give expression to the richness, the magic of the natural world all around us. I want people to realise that the fulfillment we are seeking is right here - in the morning fog lingering in the fields, in the crackle of thunder or in the haunting call of the Tawny Owl. I want to reveal the everyday magic of the world that surrounds us and I want us to become enchanted once more.

26/08/2026

Really pleased to be part of this show, starting next Wednesday at Nairn Community & Arts Centre as part of the Nairn Book and Arts Festival!

Nairn Book & Arts Festival

23/08/2026

Lovely outdoor painting session at the beach today with .sketcher , the sun was out and it was gloriously warm!

And of course I had to go off to find a tree 😃

18/08/2026

The other week, by the river 🌲

Its been ages since ive taken oil paints out with me and spent a good few hours in one spot. The logistics of carrying wet oil paintings and palette plus gear, plus the unease of being watched by passers-by really puts me off. I feel much more myself and able to relax into creative flow when I'm in the studio. But man, is it good exercise!!

Back in the studio I added a white + blue glaze over the background areas to really push them into the distance and create a sense of space. Im tempted to fiddle more with it but im stopping myself!

11/08/2026

So proud of my little brother, who just married the love of his life! They organised the most beautiful wedding and the day felt like a fairytale, many tears were shed during the ceremony and the love for and between them both was palpable.

I'm in awe of how they move through life together as a team, how they grew into adulthood side by side and how they still make each other laugh after 14 years. They truly are my favourite people and I love them so much!! ❤️

So of course I had to gift them a painting 🥰

03/08/2026

Just a reminder that my exhibition is on until tomorrow (Tuesday) 4pm Phoenix Cafe Bar Findhorn !

If you wanted to pop in but haven't had the chance yet, now is the time 🌳

31/07/2026

This is the last weekend of my exhibition at the Phoenix Cafe in Findhorn! Ill be taking my show off the wall on Tuesday, passing the baton over to Iona Leishman Art who will be August's artist.

Come and do some indoor forest bathing, now that summer here has turned all wet and blustery..

Open daily 10-5

22/07/2026

Just popped into my exhibition at the Phoenix Cafe Bar Findhorn to replace a painting that has been sold!

Im always so happy when one of my paintings finds a new home, its such a joy to pass on my artwork and know that it will be treasured by someone for many years 🧡

Ive now put up some tree 'portrait' drawings, made just a few days ago in one of my beloved woodlands.

My show is up for two more weeks, until August 4th. Do visit if you havent already! 🌳

09/07/2026

A big thank you to everyone who came to my exhibition opening today!

It was wonderful to see my work being enjoyed by so many people, to feel the support and love for what I do! I enjoyed some wonderful conversations, answered questions that got me thinking in a different way about my work, and it was great hearing from others what resonated with them and what they see in my paintings.

It's been a while since I've exhibited and I was blown away by how much people love what I do as a painter! Im going home a very happy artist 🥰😊

Thank you also to Phoenix Cafe Bar Findhorn for hosting me and for making everything go so smoothly!

The show is on until August 4th, do pop in if you're in the area!

08/07/2026

Ive just put the final touches to my exhibition, opening TOMORROW 4-6pm at Phoenix Cafe Bar Findhorn !

Everyone welcome to view my work, the bubbles are cooling in the fridge just now and the Phoenix will be serving dinner until 8pm!

29/06/2026

A date for your diary! Come and celebrate the opening of my exhibition with me at the Phoenix Cafe Findhorn , next Thursday the 9th of July.

I'll be around between 4-6 pm, prosecco and nibbles will be served and the Phoenix is doing excellent food that night too.

I hope to see you there if you can make it!

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http://www.suzannebirch.com/

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