Susan Alveshere is an international award winning artist who has artwork featured in museums and shows all over the world since 1986. She has been highlighted in top magazines in Milan, Paris, Hong Kong, New York, and London among other places. Susan writes for national and international publications for fashion and has authored two books for fine art. She attended Bethel University for Fine arts and the International Academy of Design and Technology for Fashion Design.
In the early years Susan started out being the only person known to draw on black paper (Arches Cover Black). This unique way of drawing is vastly different from other artists where she uses bright colors and different techniques of layering color until it is thick and waxy. It was not until the early 90's that it was realized her drawing techniques were a natural reaction to her learning disability of dyslexia. Since that time she has shared her knowledge by teaching with the National Endowment of the Arts through different university and college venues as well as non-profits.
Paralyzed in 2003, Susan was diagnosed with ADEM a rare disease and disorder much like Multiple Sclerosis. Now in remission, this physical challenge has been a blessing to others as Susan enjoys volunteering in the community, mentoring others and sharing with disabled individuals to teach them how to think of their disabilities in a different light, as potential strengths.
Susan has written two instructional books for colored pencil based on her techniques, Colored Pencil Dynamics Book One for the Beginner and Colored Pencil Dynamics Book Two for the Intermediate. Susan is a member of Fashion Group International in Seattle and the Colored Pencil Society. She lives in the Pacific Northwest where she continues to volunteer for her community and church.
Thanks for your support! Blessings ~ SHAPE \* MERGEFORMAT
MEMBER: Fashion Group International
Seattle Regional Treasurer
Colored Pencil Society of America
MEDIUM: Colored Pencil, Berol Prismacolor pencil
PAPER: Arches Cover Black, Acid free
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GALLERIES and The United States National Guard Museum,
Permanent Displays: Washington D.C., USA
Original, “The Peace Keepers”
Dedication To Our Troops
New York City Fire Department
Ladder Co. 6, New York, NY USA
“Freedom” 911/911
The W. Herman Collection
Dallas, Texas USA
Original: “Freedom”
The NWC Fine Art Gallery
Federal Way, Washington USA
Originals and Framed Giclee Prints
The Evergreen Gallery
Burien, Washington USA
Originals and Framed Giclee Prints
The Brick House Gallery
Puyallup, Washington USA
Originals:
“Peace and Unity Series” Originals,
“The Cherubim Series” Originals,
“The Floral Series” Originals,
and Limited Edition Giclee Prints
Stringfellow Fine Art,
Tukwilla, Washington USA
Limited Edition Giclee Prints
stringfellowfineart.com
Pearl Publishing,
Portland, Oregon USA
Pearl-publishing.com
Giclee Prints
Majority Rules!
“Tears of Afghanistan”
www.artistspace.org
New York, NY USA
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GALLERIES: Free Gallery, Majority Rules!
Glasgow, Scotland UK
“Tears of Afghanistan”
HYPERLINK http://www.freegalleryglasgow.com www.freegalleryglasgow.com
Puna Contemporary Fine Art Center,
Puna, Hawaii USA
“Liberty”
HYPERLINK http://www.puna-art.com www.puna-art.com
Mother Lode International Art Exhibition,
Placerville, California USA
“Freedom”
Sacramento Fine Arts Center,
Sacramento, California USA
International Magnum Opus XIV
Sacramento, California
“Endurance” Original
“Tears of Afghanistan” Original
N Vision Gallery,
Redondo Beach, Washington USA
Originals
Whitney Boehm Gallery,
Federal Way, Washington USA
Originals
Photographic Reproductions
Aesthetics Art Gallery,
Tacoma, Washington USA
Originals, The Underwater Series &
The Floral Series
Penelope Loucas Gallery,
Tacoma, Washington USA
Originals, The Floral Series
Artists Gallery,
Renton, Washington
Originals, The Floral Series
Festival of Art
Tacoma, Washington USA
Photographic Reproductions
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ACHIEVEMENTS, 2003 Lake Region Arts Counsel, UND
and AWARDS: and the National Endowment of the Arts
Artist in Residency Program
Colored Pencil Workshops
2002 Free Gallery, Glasgow, Scotland
“Tears of Afghanistan”, voted into top twelve
out of 357 international art pieces.
2002 Mother Lode International Art Exhibition,
Placerville, CA
Honorable Mention,“Freedom”
2002 International Magnum Opus XIV
Sacramento, California
Award of Merit, “Tears of Afghanistan”
2002 Puna 2002 Independents International Exhibition
Jurors Award, “Liberty”
2002 Pekin Art Festival, Pekin North Dakota
First Place, “Freedom”
Crossroads Range Fine Arts Weekend,
Coordinator of Fine Arts
2001 Colored Pencil Workshops, Leeds, ND
1999 Pekin Arts Festival, Pekin, ND
First Place, “Midnight Sun”
1998 Western Washington State Fair, Puyallup, WA
Fourth Place, “The Covenant”
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ACHIEVEMENTS, 1996 Federal Way Arts Commission,
and AWARDS: Federal Way, WA
Guest Artist, Federal Way Arts Parade
1995 Aesthetics Art Gallery, Tacoma, WA
One Woman Artist Show
1994 Brown’s Point Art Show, Brown’s Point, WA
“Stargazer”, Second Place
Professional Division
1994 Colored Pencil Society of America World Show,
Invited, “Delight of Miss Doris”
1988 Green River Community College, Auburn, WA
Grand Prize Winner, “Down Under”
1988 Highline Community College, Des Moines, WA
Grand Prize Winner, “Down Under”
1987 SPI Student Art Show, Seattle, WA
Grand Finalist, “Bananamania”
1987 Green River Community College, Auburn, WA
Grand Prize Winner, “Bananamania”
1987 Highline Community College, Des Moines, WA
Second Place, “Bananamania”
1986 SPI Student Art Show, Seattle, WA
Grand Finalist, “Alter Ego”
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EDUCATION: Bethel University,
St. Paul, MN
USA
Studied Under: Dale Johnson, Drawing
Stewart Luckman, Sculpture
Dale Johnson, Figure Painting
Green River Community College,
Auburn, WA
USA
Studied Under: Bernie Bleah, Drawing
Elaine Levensky,
Computer Enhanced Design
International Academy of Design and Technology
Seattle, WA
USA
Studied Under: Monir Zandghorishi, Dean of Fashion
Vogue Award Winning Desinger
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Published: Artforum International Magazine,
2000-2003 New York ~ London ~ Paris ~ Milan ~ Tokyo February 2003 issue
Jason Middlebrooks, “TOP TEN”
Majority Rules!, (#6)
Edinburgh, Scotland
“Tears of Afghanistan”
HYPERLINK http://www.artforum www.artforum.com/ inprint
Sacramento Magazine, CA, November 2002
Art Guide, Featured Artist
“Focus on Freedom” full color
www.sacmag.com/archive/November2002
The Brooklyn Rail, New York, August-Sept. 2002
“Majority Rules!” by William Powhida
“Tears of Afghanistan” awarded top
twelve at Majority Rules! International.
Grand Forks Herald, North Dakota, July 2002
Local Life, The Arts
“Brinsmade Artist…” Full color article
Minot Daily News, North Dakota, July 2002
Life, Arts Brief
“Brinsmade Artist presents show…”
Devils Lake Journal, North Dakota, July 2002
Arts and Entertainment
“Local Artist receives awards…”
Grand Forks Herald, North Dakota,
February 11, 2000
Arts & Entertainment,
Featured Artist, full color article,
“Backwards Beautiful”,
by Carol Graham
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Artist Highlights: Pentagon Presentation, “The Peace Keepers”
With the 188th National Guard Band
June 2004
NWC Fine Arts, Founder and Coordinator
Full Educational Program Planning
Exhibit Curator and Coordinator
Outreach Program Coordinator
February 2004 through July 2007
Papua New Guinea 50th Anniversary
FourSquare International Gift to PNG,
Papua New Guinea, July 2006
Drawing by Susan J.C. Alveshere
NWC Fine Arts
Benefit Auction for Papua New Guinea
May 20 and 21, 2006
Donated, “Liberty” 27/500
“The Peace Keepers” 37/500
“The Covenant” 13/500
“Freedom” 38/500
“Freedom” 17/500
Alliance For Education
Education Gala Dinner and Auction
April 29, 2006
Donated, “Tears of Afghanistan” 5/500
“Pear of Patience” 13/500
“The Covenant” 8/500
North Dakota Telephone Company
Benefit Auction, March 16, 2005
Donated, “Peace Keepers” LE Giclee Print
North Dakota School of the Deaf
Colored Pencil Workshops
February 2003
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Artist Highlights:
Fine Arts Festival
Adjudicator of Visual Arts
Minot, North Dakota
Fine Arts Festival 2003
Marketplace for Kids 2003
University of North Dakota, Lake Region
“The ART of Success” Classes
Chief John A. Jonas, Battalion Chief
New York City Fire Department
September 27, 2002
Heartland Study Club Donation
“FREEDOM” print 911/911
Lance J. Klass, President
Porterfield’s Art Licensing
Quote: “ …the pieces (Susan J.C. Alveshere Art) are ingenious and quite beautiful.” July 2002
North Dakota District Fine Arts Festival
Adjudicator of Visual Arts
Minot, North Dakota
Fine Arts Festival 2002
18th Annual TROUT UNLIMITED
Earth Day Auction, April 20, 2002
Donated, “FREEDOM” 2/2500
Arts Parade and Juried Art Exhibition
Federal Way Arts Commission, WA
Artist in Action, demonstrations
October 1996
Colored Pencil Society of America Catalog
International Colored Pencil Exhibition, 1994
“Delight of Miss Doris”
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Published: Today’s Seattle Woman Newspapers
2004-2008 “The Future of Luly Yang” Award Winning Designer Interview
By Susan Alveshere
May-June Print Issue, 2008
Today’s Seattle Woman Newspapers
“An Evening of Glamour”
By Susan Alveshere
March-April Print Issue, 2008
Beautiful One Magazine
“Why Go Green?”
By Susan Alveshere
March-April Print Issue #6, 2008
Today’s Seattle Woman Newspapers
“Monir Zandghorishi, Vogue Award Winning Designer Interview”
By Susan Alveshere
March – April Print Issue, 2008
Today’s Seattle Woman Newspapers
“Luly Yang” Designer Interview
By Susan Alveshere
March-April Print Issue, 2008
Beautiful One Magazine,
“Designing for Women”
By Susan Alveshere
January –February Print Issue #5, 2008
Beautiful One Magazine,
“Fall Fashion Preview”
By Susan Alveshere and Trudi Haugen
September-October Print Issue #3, 2007
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Published: Beautiful One Magazine,
2004-2008 “Retreat from the Heat” Article
By Susan Alveshere
July-August Print Issue #2, 2007
Beautiful One Magazine,
“Celebrate the Dress with Style” Article
By Susan Alveshere and Trudi Haugen
Layout and Fashion Design
by Susan Alveshere
Premier Print Issue May-June 2007
Beautiful One Magazine,
“Afternoon Tea” Article
By Susan Alveshere
Fashion Design by Susan Alveshere
Web Issue, April 2007
Colored Pencil Dynamics,
Book Two for the Intermediate By Susan J.C. Alveshere
Petra-Philos Publishing, 2005
www.petraphilpub.com
Colored Pencil Dynamics,
Book One for the Beginner
By Susan J.C. Alveshere
Petra-Philos Publishing, 2004
www.petraphilpub.com
The Devils Lake Journal, June 2004
Arts/Entertainment
“Pentagon artistic dedication in honor of men and women in service, “The Peace Keepers” by Susan J.C. Alveshere, 188t National Guard Band presentation…”