Pictured Above: Photograph of the Raffles Hotel in Singapore & Love Drops Down, 48″x36″ An Original Painting by Susan Pepler
It was the 1970’s in Singapore. I was standing at the front doors of my boarding school, when Granny “Pep” arrived in a big white taxi. I hopped in, we embraced and headed for the majestic Raffles Hotel for lunch.
Once there and warmly greeted, we were guided through the lobby to the magnificent palm court gardens. What a soul-stirring sight! There were elegant palms, luscious greens, and colourful tropical blooms … it was mesmerizing. Never, in all of my 11 years, had I ever seen anything so beautiful! It took my breath away and left me speechless. (I grew up in Labrador and Newfoundland … it’s a different kind of beauty.)
It struck me recently, that all of these years later, this experience marked the beginning of a lifelong and passionate quest for Beauty. Today, as a full time artist, my mission is to paint such exquisitely painted scenes and images, that they “take you away”, just as I was taken away … to a dreamy place … with no words … simply soul-soothing beauty.
Beauty is peace, it refreshes and restores … it puts wind in our sails in this great journey of life.
Enjoy the website, imagine the warm breeze and feel the peace. If you find something that resonates with you, or long to see your own dream scene “in paint”, give me a call.
Pictured Above: Paintings Installed in Client’s Homes + Tropical Paintings by Susan Pepler