So happy to meet you! My name is Susie; I’m the person behind Gorse and Grouse Designs. I grew up in southeastern Virginia, attended school in New England - twice (the first time is when I lost my southern accent) and the Midwest, lived (and loved) a stint in California before heading back to New England (via a memorable road trip across country). I met a Maryland native in Massachusetts (we were both nomads of sorts…), got married, and we have now been living in Maryland (3 children will do that to you) longer than any other state! I have a fine arts background in drawing and painting—with a bit of photography and printmaking in the mix. More recently I have fallen in love with surface design and surface pattern. Finding beauty in unexpected places and in everyday encounters always inspires me. I love drawing from life and transforming it into something more abstract, essential or for lack of a better word - “magical.” Thank you for stopping by!