🔥 The Artist’s Fireside

In this episode of Artist’s Fireside , Susan Jenkins dives into one of the most important principles in painting — creating a clear focal point . Learn how to use contrast, isolation, convergence, framing, and focus & detail to guide the viewer’s eye and make your paintings come alive. But this lesson isn’t just about art — Susan also shares how finding a focal point in life can bring clarity...

In this heartfelt episode of The Artist’s Fireside , Susan shares a deeply personal and encouraging message about overcoming doubt — both as an artist and in everyday life. Whether you're just starting your creative journey or walking through a difficult season, this episode will remind you that your struggles don't disqualify you... they shape you. Susan speaks candidly about the challeng...

🎧 Episode 1: Paint Like a Rebel Step into 19th-century Paris, where a group of bold artists defied tradition and dared to see the world differently. In this debut episode of The Artist’s Fireside , Susan shares the inspiring and heartfelt story of the early Impressionists—those creative rebels who painted light, life, and truth… even when the world rejected their work. Learn how artists like Mone...