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About the Artist
Welcome to Country Classic Oils. Let me take a minute to tell you about myself.
I've lived in east central Illinois my whole life and became interested in different forms
of art at a very young age. When I was in Jr High I began working with oils and they
became my medium of choice. I soon learned that I preferred to paint on various
surfaces other than a canvas. In the past I've painted on walls, floors, hats, ties, milk
cans, saws, saw blades, slate, almost anything I could touch a brush to.
It wasn't until last year while attending a Quails Unlimited banquet that I saw my first
painted turkey feather. I immediately knew that I had to try it. Within days I had
feathers in hand and began painting. It soon became my passion and has led me to
build the studio that I've always wanted. I can now do my own matting and framing.
Because of my love for old barns I decided to make all my frames from aged barn
wood. Each piece of wood has its own characteristics that I try to match up to the
feather. Each feather is different as well. I often spend days looking at thediffent
shapes and colors of the feathers before deciding whar would look best on them.
When it comes to painting I love a challenge. I think that's why I love the feathers so
much. I hope that you enjoy my site. If you do like it, please tell others about it and also
leave a comment.
Thanks for visiting.
Suzanna Fairley
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