SUE MILLER AFCA OSA SCA

This painting is about a pause to unwind. A moment when the world softens around the warm glow of finely aged whisky and the slow curl of cigar smoke. Painting the small details like the glint of amber light through cut crystal, the ash at the tip of the cigar, and the dance of smoke rising into the darkness was as enjoyable as the moment itself. Slow Bur n, 28 x 20 inches, oil/canvas.

Bala n ce , 20 x 30 i n ches, oil/ca n vas An easy way to make a real difference… Robert Pye, Executive Director of Watersheds Canada , stopped by to pick up my painting for their upcoming Nature Art Raffle, and it was great to catch up. Watersheds Canada is doing important work to protect and restore the lakes, rivers, and shorelines we all rely on. Their science based programs help keep our waterways healthy, support wildlife, and protect the natural places we love. This ra

Many of my paintings begin like this… quiet mornings on the lake, where the light and water work their magic. I recently created a painting to support Watersheds Canada   and their mission to protect freshwater across Canada. Enter the Nature Art Raffle for your chance to win this painting as well as a gorgeous hand-carved wooden duck decoy by Michael A. Reader. These two prizes are valued at over $3,300 and all proceeds support freshwater protection. Get your tickets today a

Golden hour in Killarney Provincial Park...when the light turns everything to magic. The pink granite rocks glowed with warmth, and the pines stood silhouetted against the soft, fading sky. The perfect view at the end of a northern day. Easy on the Eyes , 18 x 24 inches, oil/canvas

Soft light, clear water, and the timeless beauty of rock and pine is a perfect Killarney moment. So peaceful, wild, and endlessly inspiring. Surface Memory , 18 x 24 inches, oil/canvas.

Ripples of Quiet , 36 x 48 inches, oil/canvas. Just before paddling down the narrows to explore, the first light started to peek through...

When the lake is so still it becomes a mirror, the world slows down and offers its own kind of medicine.This painting is a reminder of the healing power found in quiet moments by the water.

Sometimes the wild gives you exactly what you need...a quiet shore, a pine-needle carpet, and a canoe for the next adventure.  In the...

A closer look at what’s on the easel today… painting this pine tree through layers of texture and detail is a favourite part of the process. So much fun!

Some people save dessert for last. I save the background. 🍰🎨 This painting has been waiting so patiently to be finished and the background brings it all together.

The sky lit up as the sun went down, clouds glowing in colours too good not to paint. Nature gives us this gift almost every night and I...

New day, new light! This sunrise over the lake was inspired by that quiet mix of hope + gratitude for what is and what’s still to come....

Here’s what I’ve been working on these days. Paintings in-process, mid-stage, and finished!

This piece captures that unshakable bond… whether with a person or timeless nature. It’s about connection that stays… grounding us...

Last night at Studio 87 Gallery was everything an art event should be with artists, collectors, and enthusiasts coming together over...

Calling, 30 x 40 inches, oil/canvas. That moment when adventure is waiting and you’re just about to step into it. This is a painting...

Many thanks to Koyman Galleries for this feature. I’m grateful to be represented by such an amazing gallery. If you’re nearby, stop in...

Pointed Pines , 12 x 12 inches, o/c. A quiet island tucked away on a Canadian lake. A place where the world slows down, where camping...

There’s a deep kind of peace in days like this...when the lake shimmers under a warm sun, big clouds drift lazily overhead, and the only...

There’s a special kind of magic in the stillness as the world wakes up on a morning like this. The lake is calm, the air is cool and...