She started as a teacher, selling paintings at the market. Today she is 75 years old and collectors pay a fortune for them.

Susan Swartz is an American painter from Pittsburgh who began her artistic journey in high school. Initially creating realistic landscapes, she gained international recognition as the official artist for the 2002 Winter Olympics. Health issues led her to shift from realism to abstraction, incorporating various materials into her work. Her nature-themed paintings have been exhibited globally and are valued at tens of thousands of dollars. Currently, her works are showcased in Prague's NIA Gallery until January 2027, and she expresses no intention of retiring from her art.