Jim Dailey

Susan Morrison and Randy Woodward … All about Art 

For more than three decades I’ve been blessed to know and follow the incredible careers of Susan and husband, Randy.  Together this Eureka Springs Couple has dedicated every waking moment capturing the beauty of our Arkansas wilderness, the animals of America and permanently preserving them on canvas in a manner comparable to that of John Audubon.

I had two reasons ten days ago to connect with Susan and Randy … one because I was invited to stop by the Gallery and the other to be part of a dinner at the Queen Anne Mansion.  Upon arriving at the gallery, Randy rounded up Susan and excitedly escorted me to the third floor of their in town apartment/studio. Was I ever in for a surprise!  In the far end of the room was a large flat vertical surface … almost as big as a 4’x 6′ plywood board … covered with a cloth.  “Are you ready?” Susan asked and before I could answer she whipped back the cover exposing one of her most awesome works ever … A nearly completed full size head and shoulders of a wild mustang.

Lata and Steve Lovell … Queen Anne Mansion and Arkansas Club

The second part of the wonderful weekend in Eureka was a dinner and evening with friends at the impeccably restored Queen Anne Mansion.  Thanks to Lata and Steve Lovell, this magnificent mansion has been completely and fastidiously restored inside and out.  Much like Crystal Bridges, the Queen Anne stands as a testament to individuals willing to leave a legacy of art, architecture and history for decades … maybe centuries to come.

Steve and Lata bring Susan and Randy to the Queen Anne …

There could not be a  better blending of two Arkansas Treasures than the Susan Morrison Art showcased in the Lovell’s Queen Anne  Mansion. In fact there are 90 pieces of Susan’s Masters Legacy works on permanent display in the Mansion.

Thank you Susan, Randy, Lata and Steve for your contribution to Arkansas … today and tomorrow!!!  Thanks also to David and Beth for one of the most enjoyable evenings … ever!!!