SEH Studios Art — Attraction in Dover

Susan has easels set up for two in her gallery, and so I started out taking lessons with her on date nights with my husband. It was fun to paint and then cross the street to Garrison City Brewing for dinner. Since then, I’ve kept going with the lessons. I look forward to this highlight of my week so much. I was a complete beginner a year ago and have learned more than I ever thought I would. I’ve made some paintings I’m proud of and have enjoyed the process. It’s so great to go and have all the materials set up and provided—and not only that but hot tea and peppermints, as well. I feel like the space Susan creates for making art in the back room of her gallery is my new happy place! I’ve also learned a lot from John Shevenell, a visiting artist who teaches watercolor and drawing at SEH Studios. His drawing classes have helped me with my oil painting, and I’m on round two of his watercolor classes! Whether you want to make art, buy art, or come for the community events, I would recommend this...

I recently commissioned an artwork, a first for me. Susan E Hanna is a pleasure to work with. She was very able to accommodate my challenging request. She ensured that I was extremely pleased with the final result. This piece was a gift. I own several of her other pieces as I really like her style. When I went to her studio shortly before the holidays to pick up my completed commission, a piece of artwork called to me. The scene and the frame were both absolutely lovely. The recipients of this wonderful sea scene...

I have been taking painting lessons from Susan at SEH Studios for several months now and am loving it!

Susan takes a "learn as you go" approach. Each painting, each lesson she incorporates different techniques. I was working with acrylics and had very little experience when I first started taking lessons with her. Now we are using oils and she is teaching me the differences between the two.

Susan is a very sincere person and a pleasure to be...