Susan Typert

MPAC-EP, SCA

Whether working in oils or pastel, I enjoy a painterly approach. My work has been described as “loose realism with the touch of a colourist”.

My goal is to paint with unapologetic strokes maintaining the texture and energy of the pastels on the surface. I want viewers to be captured by the bold use of colour, then pulled through the subtle layers of details and textures that make the painting come alive.

I am always pushing the traditional boundaries of the medium, extending the frontiers both in subject matter and application. When you view my work, I want you to know that I emotionally connected with it and that I was present and vital in the moment.

Primarily working in soft pastels, Susan Typert is an award-winning artist who works from both her studio in Whitby and satellite studio in Consecon, Ontario. Susan holds MPAC-EP Master/Eminent Pastelist status with Pastel Artists of Canada and is an elected member of the Society of Canadian Artists (SCA).

Her love of pastels began in 2010 after a workshop with Master Pastellist Ruth Rodgers and has continued for well over a decade. A voracious student, Susan continues to experiment and learn through several workshops a year with a variety of artists working in pastels and oil painting mediums. Susan focuses her work between still life and portraiture finding that one informs the other.

Paint From Your Gut

ICAN 2025 – Studio A East
Thursday, May 29, 2025
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Full-Day Workshop

You understand value, colour and composition but still feel that your paintings lack punch? If you are looking to create more compelling paintings, while finding you own style, then come find out how to “paint from your gut”. In this full-day workshop, you will learn how to shed fear and use colour, mark-making and a variety of techniques to make more expressive paintings. Let’s bravely dust off those bold colours in your collection and put them to work creating powerful paintings. Uncover how you can captivate your audience and reel them in to focus on your painting. We will step out of comfort zones together, through timed exercises that are built to tap into your “inner artistic beast” and channel it into your painting. This fast and fun workshop will run you through a series of exercises that will open you up to new techniques. Group participation will help you determine when you’ve “Nailed It!” We will complete 8 – 10 experimental studies during this full-day session.

Pre-order your supplies from Studio Six or Wyndham Art Supplies at a discounted rate* and have them delivered to the conference! See Studio Six offer details. See Wyndham Art Supplies offer details.

Workshop Material List

Participants are asked to bring easels if at all possible.

All participants are required to bring drop cloths.

This is about experimenting with colour over a short period of time to have techniques to take back to your studio. You don’t need to bring a lot of supplies to be able to fully participate.

Pastels
Bring a selection of pastels (25-30) in the range you use most (be sure that you have enough range to cover some complimentary colour schemes (red/green, yellow/purple, orange/blue, green/magenta).

Plus a small selection of ones you may not, including:

2 darkest darks
2 brightest brights
2 unusual colours
2 magic colours (love the colour-but rarely use)

Surface; Whatever you typically work on, (or paper you have but don’t use) in 9×12 sheets (have a few extra on hand, we will be doing approx 8 – 10 experimental studies).

Underpainting

Spectrafix or Alcohol and a paintbrush if you prefer a wet underpainting
A few hard pastels if you prefer a dry underpainting or a coloured surface
Toolbox
Masking Tape
Wet Wipes or rag/cloth
Photo references will be supplied

Paint From Your Gut - Fast & Fun

ICAN 2025 - Studio D
Friday, May 30, 2025
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Half-Day Workshop

You understand value, colour and composition but still feel that your paintings lack punch? If you are looking to create more compelling paintings, while finding you own style, then come find out how to “paint from your gut”. In this half-day workshop, you will learn how to shed fear and use colour, mark-making and a variety of techniques to make more expressive paintings. Let’s bravely dust off those bold colours in your collection and put them to work creating powerful paintings. Uncover how you can captivate your audience and reel them in to focus on your painting. We will step out of comfort zones together, through timed exercises that are built to tap into your “inner artistic beast” and channel it into your painting. This fast and fun workshop will run you through a series of exercises that will open you up to new techniques. Group participation will help you determine when you’ve “Nailed It!” We will complete 4 - 5 experimental studies during this half-day session.

Workshop Material List

Participants are asked to bring easels if at all possible.

All participants are required to bring drop cloths.

This is about experimenting with colour over a short period of time to have techniques to take back to your studio. You don’t need to bring a lot of supplies to be able to fully participate.

Plus a small selection of ones you may not, including:

2 darkest darks
2 brightest brights
2 unusual colours
2 magic colours (love the colour-but rarely use)

Surface; Whatever you typically work on, (or paper you have but don’t use) in 9×12 sheets (have a few extra on hand, we will be doing approx 8 – 10 experimental studies).

Underpainting

Spectrafix or Alcohol and a paintbrush if you prefer a wet underpainting
A few hard pastels if you prefer a dry underpainting or a coloured surface
Toolbox
Masking Tape
Wet Wipes or rag/cloth
Photo references will be supplied

Upcoming Workshops

Paint From Your Gut

Workshop Material List

Register Now

Paint From Your Gut - Fast & Fun

Workshop Material List

Register Now