Susan Noyes

When I asked about my favorite artist, I always say Van Gogh; that, however, is simply because I can never remember the name of my actual favorite artist and Van Gogh is a close second. After doing some deep digging on google, I found her. Susan Noyes is an artist who often uses common items people would throw away in series and repetition for her art. I had the privilege to actually meet her a few years ago, the same day I first discovered her work. I was visiting the Workhouse Art Center in Lorton, VA and was mesmerized by her use of razor blades and medicine bottles. I was also captivated by one acrylic painting she did; I wanted to buy it on the spot, but unfortunately I was only 14 and was not carrying $500 at the moment. I had the honor of actually critiquing the painting, with the artist. Something about her work I just feel deep in my bones. I like her so much that I spent two hours trying to figure out her name. Maybe my favorite thing about her was that she took the time to connect with the young aspiring artist I was four years ago. But whatever it is, she's my favorite.

Oh and she went to GMU...