About the Artist

My fascination has always been with the organic line of Nature, most specifically, the ocean. I both live and work on the Atlantic and have found it to be an infinite source of line, color, shape and composition. Drawing, painting and primarily printmaking have been my tools for the exploration of this natural subject matter.
Making Your Mark: An Art Journal Retreat by the Sea
You’re invited to my next event – come join us! See details below.

About the Making Your Mark Workshop
Three days of art, intention, and sea air on the Maine coast
September 2-4
Ocean Point, Maine
Limited to 8
What if your response to the world around you could become your own visual vocabulary?
Eliza Wing (Life Coach and Journal Artist) and I are returning to Ocean Point this September for our second journal-making retreat—and we would love for you to join us. This year’s theme is Making Your Mark: over three days, we’ll explore how observation and response to the environment can evolve into something genuinely, distinctively yours.
Working in a small group of just eight, you’ll create an art journal using a vintage book as your foundation. Through gel printing, drawing, stamp-making, collage, watercolor, and my distinctive mark-making approach, you’ll begin to develop a visual vocabulary that feels both intuitive and deeply personal.
Each day unfolds with intention—beginning in quiet, moving into exploration and art-making, then allowing time for integration and reflection. The coastal setting becomes part of the process, with botanical elements, color, and texture drawn directly from the landscape.
Whether you come with years of experience or are just beginning, this workshop offers personal guidance and a space to slow down, see more clearly, and create from a place that feels true.

What’s Included
- All materials, including a vintage book to transform into your journal
- A celebratory lobster dinner
- Guided instruction and creative prompts throughout
- Space for rest, reflection, and connection

My mind, my heart and soul have been on a beautiful journey with a wonderful group of women. I have learned from the best how to tap into my heart as I create.
—Chris Zubrick
If this speaks to you, we’d love to tell you more or reserve a spot for you.
Last year’s gathering was incredibly special.
We’re keeping the group small again—spots are limited.
Tuition: $425/person.
Register Now
We hope you will join us.
Warmly, Susan
Flow: A Creative Journal-Making Workshop by the Sea
- On June 26, 2025
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Join us and tap into your creative flow with journal-making by the sea!
When Paper Talks, Reception Jan. 10th
- On December 13, 2024
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Japanese Garden – Mixed Media on Yupo Paper
When Paper Talks
Featured Works on Paper by Susan Newbold
Presenting works on Japanese papers—the work emerged from the papers. They were just beautiful, and I was terrified of working on them. My friend suggested I just put the paper up, and it would talk to me. The art emerged from there.
OPENING RECEPTION
Friday, January 10th
5-7pm
LOCATION
Ocean House Gallery
93 Ocean St.
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 956-1988
GALLERY HOURS
Tuesday – Saturday 10am-5pm
Closed Sunday and Monday
https://www.oceanhousegallery.com/
















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