My name is Sue Sweeney. I am an painter/illustrator and worked professionally in the creative fields of fashion design, illustration and advertising/media sales for many years. I am an alumni (BA of Fine Arts) from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. I missed the fun and joy of painting and one day saw an anuschka bag online and was inspired. I picked up an old granny bag I had and painted it. The bags started selling and everything sort of blossomed from there. What I enjoy about painting on handbags is they are miniature and wearable and so much fun to paint. Painting on a handbag is a different experience than a traditional canvas. “Handbag” canvases move, are flexible, have stitchings, and patches and odd shapes to create and incorporate into a design. I enjoy the challenge and process involved. It’s just a little different. 😊

My inspiration comes from many things.. nature, yoga, compassion...the presence of peace.

My “Painted Faces Series” are all about peace between people. The “Faces” are about creating peace in each human interaction, about loving each other, about being kind and respectful. The “Faces” are symbolic of all connections...whether it be between you and me, lovers, strangers....between different cultures and views. The “Faces” represent how we can individually and collectively create a more peaceful world in these sacred meetings.

Hope you enjoy my bags and thank you for visiting my Etsy site!

😊 Sue


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