About
Susan Victoria Phillips is a Victoria, British Columbia–based visual artist whose creative journey began in London, England. Inspir
ed early on by her mother’s work designing gowns for Queen Elizabeth’s court, she developed a lifelong appreciation for craftsmanship and visual refinement. Her professional background spans interior design and theatrical set production, including work connected to the Dalai Lama’s visits to Ottawa in 2007 and 2012. These diverse creative disciplines inform her understanding of scale, atmosphere, and emotional presence. Since settling on Vancouver Island in 2013, she has devoted herself fully to painting.
Her practice is centred on large-scale, boldly expressive works defined by vibrant colour and dynamic movement. These commanding compositions are created to anchor a space, bringing depth, energy, and resonance to contemporary interiors. A select body of West Coast seascapes offers a quieter reflection of the luminous coastal environment she calls home. Her paintings are exhibited in galleries and held in private collections across Canada and internationally.
Susan welcomes inquiries from collectors, designers, and curators.
Affiliations & memberships
- Milan Art Institute
- Bold School
- VISA (Vancouver Island School of Art)
- Nicholas Pearce School of Art
- E. John Robinson Art Instruction