Meet the Artists

Explore the work and collaboration of Minnesota women artists Susan “Rennie” and Mary Lynn McPherson. Traditional and infrared photography and encaustic paintings of nature, abstracts, and social justice and intercultural themes.

Meet the Artists

Inspired by nature, the artwork of local Minnesota artists Susan and Mary Lynn McPherson seeks to bring the viewer to a peaceful place that calms the spirit.  

Female LGBTQ Minnesota artists Mary Lynn McPherson is wearing a gray sweater and smiling at the camera.
Minnesota woman photographer Susan McPherson holds her camera and smiles while wearing a red jacket.


  • Photographer

    Susan primarily explores themes of nature from trips all of the world in her photographic work.

Mary Lynn paints a medium onto a wood block as she creates an encaustic work.

Mary Lynn’s Artist Statement

Inspired by nature, my art seeks to bring the viewer to a peaceful place that calms the spirit. Learn more about encaustic artwork.