Susan bourdet biography

Meet Susan

Wildlife artist Susan Bourdet’s beautiful watercolor creations convey strong sentiment and a true understanding of nature.

As a young girl, Susan and her family spent countless weekends hiking and camping in the wilds of Montana.

Young Susan was so enamored by the creatures and habitat surrounding her during those outings, she turned to drawing to express herself.

Artist Statement: ​Raised in a family that loved the outdoors, I have always sought wild places, feeling that nature is central to my way of life.

Susan Bourdet Biography: Susan Bourdet grew up in western Montana, learning early to love nature.

For many years, through college and beyond, Susan struggled to combine her two great loves - art and biology.

She received a Bachelor's degree focusing on both art and biology.

Susan Bourdet grew up in western Montana, learning early to love nature.

By the age of 12 this budding artist’s talents were so apparent, she was enrolled in an adult watercolor class.

In college, Bourdet continued to blend her love of nature and art. She received a Bachelor’s degree focusing on both art and biology.

The diversity of her education allowed Susan classical training in the fine arts and scientific background on animals and plants. Bourdet’s education, as well as her chosen medium, suit her style perfectly–an intriguing combination of impressionism and realism.

Bourdet has mastered the temperamental attributes of watercolor to provide h