ABOUT THE ARTIST:

Susan Champion is a resident of Guthrie, Oklahoma but a native Californian. She is married to Jody Champion and together they have a blended family with 6 kids. Susan’s children, Hannah, Maggie & Brody are residents of Guthrie as well.

Surrounded by creativity her entire life, Susan grew up always creating something. Be it an outfit for her cabbage patch kids, clay food for her dollhouse, hair barrettes to match every outfit; something was always happening in the Smith household.

Susan’s father, George, is a fantastic potter & artist. Mother, Mary, is a talented quilter who used to create gorgeous ceramics in her kiln. Older sister, Christy, has always been an artist, including teaching art at various points in her career. A beautiful Noah’s Ark mural of hers can be seen in the hallways of Rosary Catholic School in OKC. Finally, Kelly, the youngest of the Smith sisters, shares her gift of art with a voice like a songbird. They were (and still are) encouraged to express themselves in artistic ways.

Susan opened the Painted Mushroom at the Shoppes in Guthrie in June 2023.

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Emily Doolittle of Emily Kay’s Fine Art displays some of her beautiful, delicate style of watercolor. Stop by to see her selection of prints and cards.