Why I Create Owd Lasses Paintings

The stories, humour and hidden lives behind my most recognisable characters There are plenty of paintings of beautiful women. But not Owd Lasses Paintings. There are paintings of aristocrats, celebrities, influencers and people whose stories are already being told. I paint Owd Lasses. Not because they’re fashionable, but because they’re fascinating. The women who inspire […]
The Invisible Women Who Inspired My Contemporary Narrative Paintings

Hidden Lives, Humour and the Psychology of Working-Class Women in Art As a contemporary British artist, I often find myself drawn to the hidden psychology of ordinary people — particularly older women whose lives, humour and resilience are so often overlooked. I grew up surrounded by women who rarely spoke directly about themselves. Not properly. […]
From The Corn Exchange, Cardigan to the Studio: What Happens Next After The Owd Lasses Exhibition – plan a visit to this West Wales artist’s studio…

There’s always a strange quiet after an exhibition. Not just the unpacking back in the studio – like dirty laundry after a great holiday…it’s more than that. So to keep the mood going why not plan a visit to this West Wales artist’s studio.. One minute it’s full of voices, laughter, people leaning in close […]
Artist Sue Dewhurst Featured in Cambrian News – Cardigan Exhibition 2026

I’ve made the papers… and the girls are heading to Cardigan Blimey very excited to be featured in the Cambrian News ahead of my upcoming exhibition Lock Up Your Grandads – The Girls Are Coming to Cardigan. The exhibition brings together my Owd Lasses and Rural Lives collections — character-led paintings and prints inspired by […]