The local Wisconsin artist behind the brush

Susan Renae Sampson is an American artist who enjoys creating portraits that depict our heritage. Her studio and gallery is a busy workplace. A visit to her gallery will impress the viewer with the flexibility and varied style of the arts. Seascapes, forest scenes, country, and contemporary originals cover the walls as a testament to Sampson’s far ranging talent.

Susan has worked for several national associations and corporations on promotions such as the National Christmas Tree Association, Wisconsin Cranberry Associations, Purina Co., AMPI-Association of Milk Producers Inc., MGM-UA, and Anheuser Busch. She also has a variety of history murals dotted around the map of Wisconsin.

Sampson Art Gallery is conveniently located off the I-94 Interstate system on Main Street in Black River Falls, Wisconsin. Thousands of tourists visit the gallery each year.

A main attraction at the gallery is Sampson’s State Heritage Collection. Each portrait is life size (5’ x 7’) and depicts a famous American who has made an important contribution to our nation. Susan is a renowned portrait artist who is creating and executing these works in her brilliant style that not only brings these subjects to life, but reflects the colorful image of Wisconsin and Minnesota heritage.

A woman standing behind a table filled with framed paintings of nature scenes, including animals and landscapes, in an art gallery or craft fair setting.
Woman standing in front of a large painting of Vince Lombardi in a beige coat and hat, with football players wearing Green Bay Packers uniforms in the background.
A woman and two children sitting in front of a large painting of Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz, with a dog on her lap and a scarecrow beside her.
Decorative display of Christmas and welcoming signs with framed art and holiday figurines at the bottom of a staircase inside an art gallery or home decor store.