SUE MILLER

Living Waters is an original oil landscape painting inspired by a quiet morning on the lake and my experience helping restore a walleye spawning bed.

Afterglow, 36 x 60 inches, oil/canvas. There is a short period of time after the sun sinks below the horizon when the landscape can become even more beautiful. The direct sunlight is gone, but the evening isn't dark yet. For a few minutes, the atmosphere seems to change. The sky can become richer and more intense, with colours that weren't as noticeable while the sun was above the horizon. Clouds catch the remaining light, and the water reflects those colours back across the

One of the hardest questions for someone buying original art is also one of the most reasonable: How do I know if a painting is worth the price? It’s a question I understand. When you’re considering spending several hundred or even several thousand dollars on an original painting, you want to feel confident that you’re making a good decision. Learning how to evaluate original art means looking beyond the price tag. There are practical things to consider, such as the materials

Why do we connect so deeply with certain landscapes? Sue Miller explores why we collect original Canadian landscape art and how paintings can become part of our memories, homes and stories.

I've always liked small paintings. There is something appealing about a painting that doesn't need a large wall or an entire room to make an impression. A small original can fit into a quiet corner, a hallway, a bedroom or a reading nook and become something you notice as you move through your home. I think we sometimes underestimate what a small painting can do. When we're looking at art in a gallery, it's easy to be drawn to the larger pieces. They naturally command attenti

Living with an invisible disability has changed the way I experience the world. Painting and time spent in nature have become important sources of calm, helping me slow down, pay attention, and reconnect with what matters. In this personal reflection, I share how the Canadian landscape and the process of painting have become part of finding stillness in everyday life.

Original Canadian landscape art offers more than a beautiful view. Discover why collectors choose original paintings for their homes and how the right landscape can bring nature, meaning and a lasting sense of calm into everyday life.

Wondering what size painting will work best in your home? Learn simple guidelines for choosing artwork that complements your space, creates balance, and brings your walls to life.