From her early years sketching on the outskirts of Melbourne to her vibrant studio nestled among the lush rainforests of Tamborine Mountain, Susan Capan has followed a lifelong calling to capture beauty, emotion, and imagination through paint and line. Her story is one of passion, perseverance, and profound connection to the natural world.
Susan’s artistic journey began in childhood and unfolded across a life rich with creativity and transformation. After years in the breathtaking Dandenong Ranges, she followed her heart northward to the Gold Coast and then to Tamborine Mountain, where the misty forests, moss-covered rocks, and abundant flora have sparked more than three decades of inspiration.
As a private art teacher for over 30 years, Susan nurtured and guided aspiring artists with gentle encouragement and deep knowledge. Her vision extended further still when she opened her own gallery—a space that not only showcased her luminous artworks but gave voice to a wider community of creators. For 15 years, this gallery stood as a testament to her generous spirit and artistic drive.
Susan’s ever-evolving portfolio is a symphony of style and mood. From the wild, joyful energy of fluorescent florals to the still, meditative depths of rainforest scenes, her work traverses realism and abstraction, serenity and intensity.
Whether painting wildflowers, mysterious grottos, or glowing nightscapes, she invites us into a world alive with wonder.
Her art is not only admired across Australia but cherished in homes from the U.K. to the U.S., South Africa to Croatia, New Zealand to Canada. Most recently, two radiant commissions from her beloved Mossy Rock series found new homes in Paris and Mauritius—glowing proof of how her vision transcends borders and speaks to hearts around the globe.