Suzanne L. Vinson

Suzanne L. Vinson, artist and ordained minister, seeks to delight, plant seeds of wisdom, and touch heartstrings through her art. Her art and retreats aim to bless others and to heal. To whisper truths that we already know and feel, but need to be voiced. To remind us of the goodness we carry within. To resonate deeply in the heart and connect us through our common humanity. To evoke a smile from deep within. To inspire. She views art as an extension of her ministry in the world. Tinged with shades of optimism, authenticity, and hope, Silver Tree Art helps to recognize the sacred beauty in #theartofdailyliving.  silvertreeart.com
“Art comes from life. My experience of living with chronic fatigue and anxiety has led me to creative mindfulness practices that allow me to be more attentive, create space for rest, and to capture words that remind me who I want to be and how I want to live.  Life can be a struggle, and I want to make it as beautiful as possible.”  – suzanne l. vinson

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Her Artwork

Artistic rendering of words Find Your Voice and Use It

title:: Find your voice and use it.
story::  it’s easy these days to forget who we are. to get swept up in the life everyone else has and forget what we want. but it’s so important to not only find ourselves, but also to be true to that person. to create, make, speak up, take part… all while honoring that person within.
size:: 5×7 inches, matted. frame not included.
materials:: watercolor, ink, and pencil on arches watercolor paper.
price::  $145.00  // $155 with USPS Priority domestic shipping

Artistic rendering of the words God Be With You Til We Meet Again.

title:: God be with you till we meet again.
story:: a blessing for those who are apart, especially during pandemic life.  We want to know that the ones we love are safe and protected, happy and healthy, living in love and compassion.  The loving kindness meditation is inherently connected to this work – my hopes for any who see this work and feel the words.
size:: 5×7 inches, matted. frame not included.
materials:: watercolor, ink, and pencil on arches watercolor paper.
price::  $145.00  // $155 with USPS Priority domestic shipping

Artistic rendering of words When Necessary Raise Hell

title:: When necessary, raise hell.
story:: because sometimes raising hell saves a life.  it’s not so much about raising the hell that destroys, demeans or diminishes human life and energy.  it’s more about raising hell when necessary – and sometimes it’s necessary.  sometimes you raise hell when getting the services you need for yourself or another in need.  sometimes you raise hell when the adoption isn’t processing without rattling doors and windows.  sometimes you raise hell because you were abused, misused, raped… these words are real words for the real stories that are shared between friends, sisters, brothers, neighbors, tribe.  the real words for real lives that require attention.
size:: 7×10 inches, not matted, unframed, not ready to hang.
materials:: watercolor and pencil on arches watercolor paper.
price::  $270 // $280 with USPS Priority domestic shipping

Artist rendering of words: Rest Is Awareness

title:: Rest is awareness.
story:: rest is awareness. rest as awareness. awareness waking up to itself.  someone in town uses this as the end of their yoga practice and shared it with me to paint.  i need these words to remind me that rest is awareness – not anxiousness or nervousness or spinning.  a reminder to maintain moments mindfully.
size:: 5×7 inches, matted. frame not included.
materials:: watercolor and pencil on arches watercolor paper.
price::  $145.00  // $155 with USPS Priority domestic shipping

Artist rendering of the words: The Mountains are Calling and I Must Go.

title:: The mountains are calling and I must go.
story:: John Muir knew the call of the mountains.  His quote is one I find myself acting upon, taking myself and my family to the mountains regularly so that we can breathe the fresh air, hike in the woods, and find our steady pace.  We find our reset when we spend time in the mountains.
size:: 5×7 inches, matted. frame not included.
materials:: watercolor and pencil on arches watercolor paper.
price::  $145.00  // $155 with USPS Priority domestic shipping

Painting of words: Today I embody my deep yes.

title:: Today I embody my deep yes.
story::  a quote from a prayer in my book, Broken Wide Whole that has become a mantra.  a declaration and intention to take care of myself from the inside out.
size:: 5×7 inches, matted. frame not included.
materials:: watercolor and pencil on arches watercolor paper.
price:: $145.00  // $155 with USPS Priority domestic shipping

Artist rendering of words: May all you do move you toward your place of wholeness in the world.

title:: May all you do move you to your place of wholeness in this world.
story:: a portion of a longer prayer of blessing in my book, Broken Wide Whole.  A true wish for each of us – that what we do move us to that place of wholeness.  It’s a daily journey of becoming.
size:: 8×10 inches, matted as shown
materials:: watercolor, ink, and pencil on arches watercolor paper.
price::  $320 // $335 with USPS Priority domestic shipping

Painting of words: You are brave, loving, kind and true.

title:: You are brave, loving, kind, and true.
story:: a sweet reminder to someone special: you are perfect just the way you are. i hope you feel this all the way to your toes.
size:: 8×10 inches, matted as shown.
materials:: watercolor, ink, and pencil on arches watercolor paper.
price::  $320 // $335 with USPS Priority domestic shipping
Painting of words: All good things are wild and freeAll good things are wild and free.
story:: “all good things are wild and free.” – henry david thoreau
all good things are wild and free. we can open our eyes to the beauty of the natural world. we can open our hearts to our wildness and freedom. the art captures the very breath of hope found and felt in these words.
size:: 9×12 inches, matted. frame not included.
materials:: watercolor, ink, and pencil on arches watercolor paper.
price:: $ 360 // $375 with USPS Priority domestic shipping
Painting of words: You have my heart
title:: You have my heart.
story:: you have my heart.  another way to say i love you, making it extra special.  my hope is to live life with an open heart, open eyes, open mind so that I can see you as you are and welcome you as you are.
size:: 8×10 inches, matted. frame not included.
materials:: watercolor, ink, and pencil on arches watercolor paper.
price::  $320 // $335 with USPS Priority domestic shipping

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