Susan Meeks

Susan Meeks is a native Houstonian. She is passionate about oil painting, specializing in large scale florals. She was inspired to start painting florals when she began photographing flowers on her daily walks. Susan is an early childhood educator and teaches at a private school in Houston. She is a member of the Lassaulx studio in Houston, Texas.

Susan graduated from HCC with honors with a degree in Fine Arts. She studied at the Glassell School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Susan Meeks also studied at the University of St. Thomas.

In the United States, the Magnolia tree symbolizes luck and stability. It's a staple in Southern gardens and delights people with its flowers in the early to mid-spring. In the east, the white blooms of the magnolia represent nobility and purity, while many of its parts are used in traditional folk medicine. The purple-shaded magnolia flower signifies many things. It is a symbol of royalty, dignity, and pride. This magnolia color symbolizes extravagance, spirituality, and even mystery. It is also linked to dignity, nobility, courage, and power.