Suzan Collins Creations: House Portraits & Other Nostalgia

06/04/2026

Here’s a sneak peek for the Artisan Market June 4th at Ozark Farmers Market!

06/04/2026

I will be at the Farmers Market’s Artisan Market tomorrow, Thursday June 4th located at the park in Ozark. Come by and see examples of my:
House Portraits
Retirement Portraits
Family Trees
Leather Faith Feathers
Leather Book Marks

Hope to see you there!
Suzan Collins

Our first Artisans Market of the season is coming up in a little more than a week, and we are still looking for Artisan vendors! Check out our website for more info, and consider joining today!

Also, another wonderful and regular market is tomorrow. We'll see you guys from 3pm to 7pm at the pavilion!

05/10/2026

Hello everyone! I’ve been so crazy busy that I haven’t posted this last painting. This was commissioned for a birthday present. My cousin participated in the Last Paddler Standing competition in Florida. In his first time to compete with international competitors, he came in third place!! Pretty impressive!! The second painting was a previous commission for his brother. Happy Belated Birthday “boys”!
Stay tuned for more paintings that I can’t share just yet…. 😉

04/19/2026

Those of you who know me well know that I’m a pack rat. Just today David told me I get a sentimental hold on “things”. (Not all things! 🙄😄 Just sentimental things! 😂) Not long ago while working on a commissioned house portrait I started thinking about my Grandparents house that used to sit at (literally) the intersection at NN and Hopedale Church.
If any friends or family might have a picture of it please let me know! I would love to paint it. ❣️ It was such a special place to so many people!
Back to me being a pack rat…. I was going through some drawing pads that I had saved, and came across one that was from when I was probably around 10-12 years old. It was a picture I had drawn of my Grandparents’ house!! I was drawing house portraits 50 years ago! Wow!

04/11/2026

My latest commission. 🥰🥹 I had the pleasure of painting this childhood home (3 times!) for some special people here in Ozark. The McDaniel home overflowed with love throughout our community. I appreciate this opportunity!

02/18/2026

Hello to all of my Education Friends!! I know some of you are probably already counting down the days left until summer vacation. Especially those who are retiring!
If you have a colleague that is retiring and you are looking for a meaningful gift, let me offer a very personal gift that they will love!
Along with their name, I can include schools they have worked and other personal details! ❣️
This is a good time to start thinking about ordering your commission so that it will be ready for their retirement celebration!
Prices vary depending on size and contents.
Here are a few examples of Educator Retirement commissions. (I also do other retirement commissions for other professions as well. 😉)

02/03/2026

I have loved the days that we were snowed in! I’ve done some drawing, painting, and I finished up hand-quilting a quilt for our newest Grandbaby! Baby Riggs, I hope you love your baby cowboy quilt!! ❣️
Suzan Collins
Chloe Collins

01/31/2026

This is one of my favorites that I’ve done. 😊

01/31/2026

It’s been awhile since I’ve posted any of my work. Here are a few house portraits I did for Christmas. 🥰
Suzan Collins

12/26/2025

One of several Christmas presents I had the privilege of painting. ❤️ It makes me so happy to create a gift that is memorable and meaningful!