Introducing Xavier!
/Introducing my son Xavier, 3 months old today and full of bounce! Watch a little timelapse of my first 'early days' sketch of him.
Read MoreIntroducing my son Xavier, 3 months old today and full of bounce! Watch a little timelapse of my first 'early days' sketch of him.
Read MoreCurious to try oil painting? Find out about the recent oil painting workshop I did at Waldegrave School, introducing their year 12 students to oil paint for the first time.
Read MoreDiscover the journey behind this portrait I did of my wonderful mother. Watch the painting timelapse and see how it turned out printed!
Read MoreFinally sharing a very special ladies salsa performance I did with some very special ladies! Watch the video and discover the full story!
Read MoreIntroducing my portrait of Cash. Discover the painting journey behind this recent commission and watch how this oil painting took shape.
Read MoreCelebrating Valentine’s day with a Flamenco Serenade, my vintage toy inspired painting of two dancers in full swing! Discover their story!
Read MoreKicking off 2024 with a quick video sum up of 2023! Feeling ready and excited for the new year and the next chapter!
Read MorePresenting my newly finished painted tribute to a Corgi James Bond Classic! Find out the story behind it and watch a timelapse of how this painting took shape.
Read MoreMy new exhibition ‘Toy Box Treasures’ at the Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall, London is now open. Showcasing artworks celebrating the beauty and nostalgic charm of vintage toys, 8th December to 5th January.
Read MoreMy painted tribute of this powerful little vintage toy duo, who captured the essence of Remembrance Day for me.
Read MoreThe final part of this portrait story, showing you what I do to finish off an oil painting. Watch a mini video of the varnish and framing stages.
Read MoreThe second instalment of this portrait’s story, where I dive into the oil paints! Watch how the painting starts to build in depth and detail.
Read MoreDiscover how I get going on a dog portrait in oil on canvas. Walking you through part 1 of the journey with this painting of a beautiful dog called Tussock.
Read MoreSmash Hits, is a happy dose of Grayson Perry magic! Read about my visit to his all bells & whistles retrospective at the Royal Scottish Academy.
Read MoreFind out how I got going on my Nutrition training journey and how I am getting on with it all!
Read MoreIn honour of international Dog's day I'm talking about a very special Dog Portrait commission. Find out about Max’s story, and why it deeply moved me.
Read MoreRead about my slightly belated trip to this year’s Summer Exhibition at the Royal Academy and discover which artists stood out for me.
Read MoreSharing my new painting ‘This Little Pig’ and talking about how creating and therapy go hand in hand and the rich layers of thoughts and meanings a painting can represent.
Read MoreA Trip to Lisbon, the Museu Banksy and my general musings on the power and relevance of graffiti and why I use it in my paintings.
Read MoreSharing the story behind my new painting Bachata Twist. Discover what inspired it and watch how the painting developed.
Read MoreSusannah Nathanson is a London based figurative contemporary artist who specialises in narrative painting and prints, in particular still life allegories of vintage toys.
Welcome to my Blog! I'm Susie Nathanson, a London based artist specialising in story-telling paintings of people, animals and treasured objects.