Susan Pritchard is drawn to faces. She finds them everywhere: in passing glances, quiet expressions, and the layered stories held in a person’s eyes. Her portraits are shaped by this fascination, capturing the subtle emotional terrain of a moment with sensitivity and care.Working in oil, Susan builds each painting slowly. The medium’s soft transitions and luminous depth allow her to explore the nuances of expression and mood, creating portraits that feel both intimate and timeless. Her process is intuitive and patient, often unfolding over many layers as she works to capture not just the likeness, but the atmosphere surrounding it.In a world that moves quickly, Susan’s work invites the viewer to pause. Her portraits ask us to look more closely, to reflect, and to consider the stories we often pass by without noticing.