As a stained glass artist, Jutila-Walde spends her days in her home studio working with sheets of glass, experimenting with designs. Art and creativity bring daily purpose, new experiences and new inspirations.
She received a BFA degree in Visual Arts in 1993 from EWU, emphasizing mixed media painting and sculptural ceramics. Subsequently, she deferred her art aspirations for a number of years to help raise her two sons. She started working in glass as a hobby in 2010.
“I mainly work small, most of the pieces I make are under 20 inches. My artistic intent is always evolving, but I am consistent with my interest in color, line, texture, shape, and light. I create window/wall panels, table top panels, light boxes, candle surrounds and night lights. I hope my end product spreads light, color, and moments of reflection into the lives of those who view my pieces of glass art.”
ETSY store: SujuGlassArt owner Susan Jutila-Walde