Sue Gouse first began painting in oil the summer of 2005, after a 25 year clinical nursing career. She is married and has 5 children and 5 grandchildren. She is the owner/artist of Sue Gouse Inspirations, located in Savannah City Market, Gallery 9. Her work is representational; a bright and colorful reflection of her life’s experiences. Her paintings and giclees are sold throughout Savannah and the southeast. She is largely self-taught, with no formal art education but she studies and attends plein air oil workshops whenever possible, as this is her favorite way to paint! Her favorite contemporary artist is Kevin Macpherson. She is a Board member of The Savannah Art Association, The Landings Art Association, The Tybee Art Association, Oil Painters of America, and the Art League of Highlands. Sue has chaired or participated in several Fine Art Shows in the Southeast. She has been the coordinator of the Riverstreet monthly shows for SAA for several years. Her work has been featured on the cover of Laurel, a Highlands, NC magazine, and the cover of a book, Two, Please. Her work decorates the lobby of the United Community Bank Southside, and West Rehab Centers. She has earned an honorable mention and second place awards. Suegouseinspirations.com, gousehouse@hotmail.com, 912-667-4378.