"Susan White is constantly sketching from everyday life and it is from the many sketchbooks that she first extracts the material for her compositions." (A. Wernig, Munich, 1980)

The artist works in a variety of drawing media: pen and ink, ballpoint, brush, crayon, chalk, pastel, conté, and charcoal. Recently she has developed mixed media techniques in silverpoint and goldpoint.

"Capturing the essence in line alone is for me the purest form of expression."

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"Susan White is constantly sketching from everyday life and it is from the many sketchbooks that she first extracts the material for her compositions." (A. Wernig, Munich, 1980)

The artist works in a variety of drawing media: pen and ink, ballpoint, brush, crayon, chalk, pastel, conté, and charcoal. Recently she has developed mixed media techniques in silverpoint and goldpoint.

"Capturing the essence in line alone is for me the purest form of expression."

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THEME: People
THEME:
Media:
Grid view
List view
People
185 Works to view Page 1 2
185 Works to view Page 1 2
People: The human narrative and genre scenes inspired by domestic situations, people at work, musicians, commuters, social issues, blindness, illness, poverty, old age. Portraits include family members, self-portraits, children, babies, and people in their environment. In major paintings the subject is repeated from varied viewpoints in a fugal style composition.
  • Growth Spiral (pastel), 1986
    pastel
    61 x 52 cm
  • Traffic Control Man, Kent Street / Kent St, 1985
    pen, brown ink and spittle
    42 x 59 cm
  • Woman on a Park Bench / Observatory Hill, 1985
    pen and wash
    18 x 26 cm
  • Practising Hockey, Viaduct at Federal Park / Federal Park, 1985
    pen and wash
    38 x 51 cm
  • Resident's Meeting, Annandale, 1985
    pen and spittle wash
    18 x 26 cm
  • Sketch: Mother and Baby on Bus, 1985
    pen
    18 x 24.5 cm
  • The Ghost of Kabbarli, Daisy Bates (drawing), 1983
    conté
    54.5 x 75 cm
  • The Stroke / The Life and Death of St. Francis of Australia, 1983
    graphite
    50 x 33 cm
  • The Last Breath, Aunty Dot, 1982
    graphite
    57 x 76 cm
  • Parents at a School Concert, 1981
    pen
    27 x 37 cm
    (published in Draw Like Da Vinci, 2006)
  • Women Waiting, 1981
    pencil
    38 x 56 cm
  • Chinese Toddler, 1980
    pen and spittle wash
    17 x 23 cm
  • Chinese Girl Seated, 1980
    pen
    17 x 23 cm
  • Sydney County Council (SCC) Workmen Resting in Hudson St, Annandale, 1980
    pen
    27 x 37 cm
  • Anton Wernig with his new Coffee-machine Toy, Munich, 1980
    pen
    27 x 37 cm
  • Stephen in Dressing Gown, Watching TV, 1980
    pen
    37 x 53 cm
  • Stephen practising Violin (bridge in view), 1980
    pen
    36 x 48 cm
  • Sergiu Celibidache Conducting Munchner Philharmoniker, Brahm's 3rd Symphony (with horns), 1979
    pen
    24 x 33 cm
  • Sergiu Celibidache Conducting Munchner Philharmoniker, Brahm's 3rd Symphony (five studies), 1979
    pen
    24 x 33 cm
  • Three Cellists, Munchner Philharmoniker, Brahm's 3rd Symphony, 1979
    pen
    17 x 23 cm
  • Sergiu Celibidache Conducting Munchner Philharmoniker, Brahm's 3rd Symphony (with strings), 1979
    pen
    17 x 23 cm
  • Sergiu Celibidache Conducting Munchner Philharmoniker, Brahm's 3rd Symphony (swaying to music), 1979
    pen
    23 x 17 cm
  • Sergiu Celibidache Conducting Munchner Philharmoniker, Brahm's 3rd Symphony (hands descending), 1979
    pen
    17 x 23 cm
  • Sergiu Celibidache Conducting Munchner Philharmoniker, Brahm's 3rd Symphony (foward gestures, softer passage), 1979
    pen
    23 x 17 cm
  • Sergiu Celibidache Conducting Munchner Philharmoniker, Brahm's 3rd Symphony (tutti), 1979
    pen
    17 x 23 cm
  • Sergiu Celibidache Conducting Munchner Philharmoniker, Brahm's 3rd Symphony (knitted brow), 1979
    pen
    23 x 17 cm
  • Sergiu Celibidache Conducting Munchner Philharmoniker, Brahm's 3rd Symphony (rehearsal, Munich), 1979
    pen
    23 x 17 cm
  • Chinese Baby, Fingers in Mouth, 1979
    pen and spittle wash
    17 x 23 cm
  • Chinese Baby Studies, 1979
    pen
    17 x 23 cm
  • Pen Study: Woman of Bavaria, 1979
    pen
    24 x 18 cm
    Private collection
  • Munich Commuter, 1979
    pen
    24 x 18 cm
  • Woman and Boy, Munich, 1979
    pen
    24 x 18 cm
  • Man in Beret, Munich, 1979
    pen
    24 x 18 cm
  • Woman in Bavarian Hat, 1979
    pencil
    24 x 32 cm
  • Woman Knitting, 1979
    pen
    24 x 18 cm
  • Women in Gaststätte, Munich, 1979
    pen
    24 x 32 cm
  • Chatting Commuters, Munich, 1979
    pen
    24 x 18 cm
  • Homework, Brian Helping Stephen, 1979
    pen
    37 x 27 cm
    (exhibited Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, 1981)
  • Brian Writing - study for portrait 'Dr Brian Freeman', 1978
    pen
    37 x 54 cm
  • Scientist at Microscope - study for portrait 'Dr Brian Freeman', 1978
    pen
    54 x 37 cm
  • Stephen and Tigger - study for etching, 1978
    pen
    36.5 x 54 cm
  • Brian Reading Letters, 1978
    pen
    42 x 30 cm
  • Michaela Relaxing, 1978
    charcoal on Canson
    55 x 75 cm
  • Pensive Scientist, 1978
    pen
    37 x 27 cm
    (published in Draw Like Da Vinci, 2006)
  • Michaela Playing Violin - study for 'Sextet', 1977
    pen
    42 x 59 cm
  • Paul Playing Cello (front), 1977
    pen
    60 x 42 cm
  • Michaela in Profile, 1977
    charcoal
    35 x 27 cm
    (published in Draw Like Da Vinci, 2006)
  • Paul Playing Cello (side view), 1977
    pen
    60 x 42 cm
  • Stephen as a Young Boy Listening, 1976
    pencil
    29.5 x 20.5 cm
  • Ted Shielding Light with Newspaper / Ted Watching TV, 1975
    pen
    20 x 33 cm
  • Sketch of Paul on Skateboard, 1975
    charcoal
    37.5 x 27.5 cm
  • Uncle Ted Eating Breakfast, 1975
    drafting pen
    24 x 26 cm
    (published in Draw Like Da Vinci, 2006)
  • Uncle Ted Telling a Joke / Ted Talking, 1975
    drafting pen
    24 x 26 cm
    (published in Draw Like Da Vinci, 2006)
  • Stephen with Empty Plate, 1972 circa
    pastel
    49 x 64 cm
  • Tommie Andersson (theorbo), Australian Brandenburg Orchestra Farewell Concert, ABC Hall, 1972
    pen
    21 x 28 cm
  • Stephen Rivetted, 1972
    charcoal
    37.4 x 27.4 cm
  • Four-year-old Stephen Considering, 1972
    charcoal
    37.5 x 27.5 cm
  • Izzy Wyner, Leichhardt Council Alderman, 1972
    ballpoint
    18 x 15 cm
  • Nick Origlass, Mayor of Leichhardt Council, 1972
    ballpoint
    18 x 15 cm
  • Sketch of a Woman in Glebe Point Road, 1971 circa
    pen on newsprint
    15 x 10 cm
  • Michaela in Pink Pyjamas, 1971 circa
    pastel
    48.5 x 50 cm
  • Paul, Head Study in Pencil, 1971
    pencil
    37.8 x 27.7 cm
  • 3-year-old Stephen, 1971
    pencil
    38 x 28 cm
  • Paul at Six, in Yellow Skivvy, 1971
    pastel
    63 x 48 cm
  • Stephen, Alert Toddler, 1970 circa
    charcoal and white chalk
    75 x 55 cm
  • Stephen, one week old, 1968
    pencil
    28 x 38 cm
  • Observant Michaela, 1967 circa
    brush and ink
    21.5 x 21.5 cm
  • Baby Paul Dreaming, 1966 circa
    pencil
    38 x 28 cm
  • Small Child Asleep, Michaela in Floral Dress, 1966 circa
    blue ballpoint
    28 x 38 cm
  • Baby Paul Seated, 1966
    ballpoint
    38 x 28 cm
  • Baby Paul Eating Banana, 1966
    brush and raw umber
    38 x 28 cm
  • Baby Michaela Sleeping, 1966
    ballpoint
    27 x 38 cm
  • Study of Baby's Feet, 1965
    pencil
    28 x 38 cm
  • Sleeping Child, Head turned to right, 1965
    conté
    28 x 38 cm
  • Sleeping Child, Foreshortened view, 1965
    conté
    28 x 38 cm
  • Sleeping Baby (Paul), 1965
    pencil
    28 x 38 cm
  • Wide-eyed Baby, Michaela, 1965
    conté
    36 x 25 cm
  • Andy Asleep, 1965
    conté
    28 x 38 cm
  • Baby Michaela at 8 months, 1965
    pencil
    22 x 20 cm
  • Baby Paul Sleeping, 1965
    ballpoint
    25 x 35 cm
  • Baby Michaela's hand, 1964
    brush
    10 x 15 cm (irreg.)
  • Baby Michaela, heads and hands, few weeks old, 1964
    pencil
    28 x 20 cm
  • Baby Michaela - two heads and hands, 1964
    pencil
    27 x 28 cm
  • Baby Michaela from above, 1964
    pencil
    28 x 24 cm
  • Aunty Marie, 1962
    crayon
    37 x 27.5 cm
  • Perce - study for painting, 1962
    pencil
    38 x 28 cm
  • Girl from Lithgow, YWCA Hostel, Kirribilli, 1961
    crayon
    38 x 27 cm
  • Male Nude, Back View, Julian Ashton Art School, 1961
    conté
    38 x 28 cm
  • Peter Bill, Julian Ashton Art School, 1961
    crayon
    38 x 27 cm
  • Rod Ewins, Julian Ashton Art School, 1961
    crayon
    38 x 27 cm
  • Dick Ashton, Principal, Julian Ashton Art School, 1961
    pencil
    38 x 28 cm
  • Ian Chapman, Julian Ashton Art School, 1961
    pencil
    19 x 28 cm
  • Brother Bill Smiling, 1961
    pencil
    36 x 27 cm
  • Mum, 1961
    crayon
    37.5 x 27.5 cm
  • Profile Portrait, Student, Julian Ashton Art School, 1961
    pen and ink
    28 x 25 cm
  • Miss Scalone Modelling, Julian Ashton Art School, 1961
    crayon
    51 x 38 cm
  • Male Nude Model, Julian Ashton Art School, 1961
    pen and ink
    28 x 38 cm
  • Dad Writing, 1961
    red crayon
    27 x 36 cm
  • Girl at YWCA Hostel, Kirribilli, 1961
    conté
    38 x 27 cm
  • Peter Creet, Julian Ashton Art School, 1961
    charcoal
    50 x 38 cm
  • Model Posing, South Australian School of Art, 1960
    charcoal on toned paper
    34.5 x 47.5 cm
  • Marjory Papps the Cook, Girls Friendly Society Hostel, Adelaide, 1960
    crayon
    50 x 38 cm
  • Brother Bill Sleeping, 1960
    pencil
    26 x 37 cm
  • Frank Modelling, Julian Ashton Art School, Sydney, 1960
    pen
    26 x 37 cm
  • Asleep in Pedal-pushers, Dormitory, Girls Friendly Society Lodge, Adelaide, 1960
    crayon
    27 x 41 cm
  • Collen Goodfellow Knitting, Girls Friendly Society Lodge, Adelaide, 1960
    pencil
    41 x 27 cm
  • Marg the Cook, Girls Friendly Society Lodge, Adelaide, 1960
    crayon
    53 x 41.5 cm
  • Uncle Ted Smiling, 1960
    crayon
    29.5 x 24.5 cm
  • Dad Smoking, 1960
    pen and ink
    37 x 27 cm
  • Ballet Students Pausing, Sydney, 1960
    pen and ink
    20 x 33 cm
  • Henry Gibbons, Tired, Julian Ashton Art School, 1960
    brown crayon
    33.5 x 21 cm
  • Henry Gibbons, Julian Ashton Art School, 1960
    brown crayon
    33.5 x 21 cm
  • Dale Bagshaw, Girls Friendly Society Lodge, Adelaide, 1960
    crayon
    53 x 42 cm
  • Mrs Henderson, Girls Friendly Society Lodge, Adelaide, 1960
    pencil
    37 x 26.5 cm
  • Friend at YWCA Hostel, Kirribilli, 1960
    pencil
    38 x 27 cm
  • Student Writing, Dickensian Conditions at the Girls Friendly Society Lodge, Adelaide, 1960
    crayon
    37 x 27 cm
  • Marg the Cook, Hands behind Head, Girls Friendly Society Lodge, Adelaide, 1960
    crayon
    36 x 27 cm
  • Henry Gibbons, Principal, Julian Ashton Art School, 1960
    pen
    50 x 38 cm
  • Me, 1959
    pencil
    37.5 x 27.5 cm
  • Ballet Dancer Sewing, Girls Friendly Society Lodge, Adelaide, 1959
    pencil
    37.5 x 27 cm
  • Reclining, Girls Friendly Society Lodge, Adelaide, 1959
    pencil
    27 x 37.5 cm
  • Reading, Girls Friendly Society Lodge, Adelaide, 1959
    pencil
    37.5 x 27 cm
  • Art Student Drawing, SASA, 1959
    pencil
    37.5 x 27 cm
  • Colleen Braunack Mending, Girls Friendly Society Lodge, Adelaide, 1959
    pencil
    37.5 x 27 cm
  • Eddy, Girls Friendly Society Lodge, Adelaide, 1959
    pencil
    37.5 x 27 cm

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