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Susan Bagrationoff is a professional surrealist whose body of work focuses on mythology and mysterious creatures. Susan M. Susan is a native Floridian.

Faeries and folklore are the subjects of her creations using the beauty of nature within the Pacific Northwest for realistic reference. Bagrationoff (Lady Z) is an ethereal artist living in Fort Myers, Florida. Her subject matter of choice for her paintings are ethereal creatures such as angels and other ghost-like figures. Much of Susan's recent works have incorporated the concepts of the energy

of the soul within plants, animals and human beings. Her latest bodies of work include The Runes Stones (her latest), Tarot Cards, and the Chakras . Born and raised in Miami, she is still one of the palest people in town! Susan's favorite music type is gothic/industrial and she often attends clubs that spin such music on Wednesday nights. This type of music inspires her since the themes of many of the songs relate to mysterious and often magickal subjects. Susan also adore New Age music for the same reason.

05/30/2026

PROGRESS POST : That bark-like texture of the background is LUSCIOUS! I am totally in love with how the impressionistic technique conjured the desired effect in the background of this jovial dryad. Her long, leafy wings are beginning to grow their color with the use of a palette knife. Stay tuned as there will be another progress post rather soonish!

Thank you for taking the time to check out this progress post. 💜

05/27/2026

USPS LOST MY ARTWORK! Remember last week when I posted how thrilled I was that I had artwork heading to Chicago?! Well....they never made it. In fact, I am not really sure where they went. USPS doesn't have a clue.

To my artist friends curious about shipping artwork: this is the first time my package was actually 'lost'. I do not ever ship with this carrier (USPS)....and *THIS* is why. Don't be afraid to ship artwork, just be aware of the reliability of the carrier in that area.

Good luck and may the odds forever be in your favor!

05/26/2026

PROGRESS POST : Feeling that energetic vibe from this one?!? Now that the under painting has been applied, the character of this beauty emerges. The bark-inspired background is *just* getting started, so stay tuned for another progress post soonish.

Thank you for taking the time to read this post. 💜

05/18/2026

An artsy Sunday Funday! On Sunday I went to check out the Equinox Art Show at The Craft District in Tumwater. Original Spring themed artworks from talented Washington artists are hung throughout The Craft District Marketplace, creating an inspiring atmosphere for all. The Equinox art show was curated by The Copper Wolf Gallery and members of The Tumwater Craft District. This exhibition runs through June 9th, so there is still plenty of time to visit the show.

The Craft District is located at:
4200 Capitol Blvd SE, Suite 104
Tumwater, WA 98501
Hours: 10am - 9pm daily

Thanks for taking the time to indulge in some artsy fartsyness! 💜

05/17/2026

Chicago bound! These two nature-inspired beauties are on their way to the Earth and Ocean exhibition, curated by Union Street Gallery just south of Chicago. I am THRILLED as this is the first time my artworks are traveling to The Windy City!

'Earth and Ocean' opens on May 28th and runs through July 3rd 2026.

Union Street Gallery is located at:
1527 Otto Boulevard
Chicago Heights, IL
https://www.unionstreetgallery.org/

Thank you Union Street Gallery for such an incredible opportunity to show my works amoung other nature loving artists! And thank YOU for taking the time to share this bit of exciting news with me. 💜

05/16/2026

NEW UPON THE EASEL: I love watching the blooming of the rhododendron in the Spring! They seem magickal to me in how they grow and eventually bloom in a variety of hues. This new piece has been inspired by that experience with these unique flowers.

A blissful dryad will soon be blossoming onto this canvas! The initial sketch and outlining has been completed, now it's time for some wickedly fun modeling paste build out. Stay tuned for a progress post on this beauty soonish.

* I have added a photo of my inspiration in this post. *

Thank you for taking the time to check out this post. 💜

05/09/2026

JUST COMPLETED: "Submerged" 2026. This 10" x 10" original acrylic mixed media painting reveals the gaze of water nymphs hidden within the tangled seaweed. As lily leaves unfurl and reach towards the water's surface, the nymphs' secluded abode is exposed.

This piece was conjured with copious amounts of modeling paste to extend the edges of the lily leaves off the canvas by nearly to three inches. Palette knife techniques and impressionistic brush strokes create the textures, bringing life to the piece. Metallic medium was utilized to add a sense of magic to one of the 'eyes' of the nymph.

Thank you for taking the time to check out my most recent completed piece!

05/06/2026

Prepping for a fanciful journey! These two beauties are about to travel to be a part of Whimsy: The Space Between, a curated exhibition by Greystone Grand Gallery in Pullman, WA. I am honored to have two of my works on display along with many imaginative and talented artists.

'Whimsy - The Space Between' opens on May 16th and runs through July 11th 2026.

Greystone Grand Gallery is located at:
245 S Main Avenue
Pullman, WA 99163
https://greystonegrandgallery.com/

Thank you Greystone Grand Gallery for including my surreal creations in this upcoming show. And thank YOU for taking the time to read this post. 💜

04/29/2026

VIDEO PROGRESS POST: Here's a short video highlighting the progress on this seaweed inspired nymph that is being conjured onto the canvas! I am truly enjoying the textures that are starting to emerge with the use of an impressionistic palette knife technique.

Thanks for taking a moment to enjoy some art. 💜

04/28/2026

PROGRESS POST: I kind of dove into the seaweed/nymph portion of this mixed media creation and TOTALLY forgot to take a photo of the under painting. So here is the heavily textured progress I have made on the mysterious lake-dwelling beauty. If you zoom in, you might see the rough impressionistic palette knife technique used to conjure the seaweed. I find it fascinating how two distinct eyes have emerged, appearing to glance up.

The lily pads are about to get colorful, so stay tuned for another progress post soonish. And thanks for taking a moment to check out this post. 💜

Address

1010 E. Walnut Street
Kent, WA
98030

Telephone

(786) 514-8267

Website

https://susanmbagrationoff.artfolio.com/

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