Wellesley Society of Artists

November WSA Artist of the Month – Sue Lingeman

Sue began painting in the late 1960’s when her children were babies and she needed a creative outlet to pursue at home. Their family lived in Cambridge at that time, so Sue began taking courses at the Museum of Fine Arts. She developed a love for painting and has continued to take courses and workshops throughout her life.

Sue says, “For me, painting is a stimulating, never ending learning experience. The more one knows, the more one realizes how much they don’t know. Not sure where I heard that but it seems appropriate.” She especially enjoys the continuity of learning and spending time with other artists.

Sue now lives in Wellesley, but spends a lot of time on Nantucket in the summer. She is a member of the Artist Association of Nantucket (AAN) as well as the WSA. The AAN offers an artist owned gallery in the town of Nantucket where Sue has been able to sell her work. Many of her paintings are inspired by the beauty and traditions of the island.

Sue ends our interview with these words, “Not only do I enjoy being in the company of other artists, but it is an incentive to paint here during the long winter months. I feel blessed to be an artist. It is the best.”