The Art of Susy Barrymore:
Sumi-e Scroll Masterworks
 

ABOUT THE ARTIST

It has been said that Japanese ink painters can go for centuries satisfied only by copying the masters.  But to become a true master, one needs to step out from copying and create new and original subject matter to be copied by others.  With this definition, Susy Barrymore is a true master.  Master sumi-e artist Susanne "Susy" Barrymore is a former biologist and an amateur chamber music player, who loves to whistle and hum counter melodies and listen to Bach and Brahms.  She bore two sons, Darrell and Crispin.  She lost Darrell from hyperthermia when he was only 20 years old. 

She is now 92 and despite great loss, Susy is going strong!  Susy was mentored by the late Japanese Princess Nobu Yamamoto.  The scrolls are a legacy not only by an outstanding artist but the combined energies, passion, and love that came together between Susy and the Princess.  Besides unique lovely silk scrolls, Legacy Arts International also holds in its collection lovely kimonos with designs based on her scroll paintings!  Another Susy Fun Fact: she reigned as the 2024 Queen of Summer Solstice in Santa Barbara.  And she can tickle a trout from under a rock!