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New Mexico’s acclaimed sculptor-artist, Susan Norris, is building a new studio in the village of Cimarron in the far northeastern part of the state. The new studio will replace a much smaller studio that was crammed with equipment and supplies with not enough room for larger sculptures. “I need generous width and ceiling height to [...]

  Named one of the ten most famous dog sculptures in the world, Susan Norris' "My Hero, My Friend" has captured the hearts of thousands, young and old, in veterans' parks across the United States.  (Copyright, Susan Norris Artworks) The magazine Dogster has named “My Hero, My Friend” by Susan Norris among the world’s [...]

Like many of you, I see that this year has somehow gone faster than the last.  It seems we just ushered in 2025.  Now it’s on to 2026!   For me, this year has been very rewarding.  I met new clients for sculptures and paintings, and settled into a new studio that [...]

Those who see the works of Susan Norris, the New Mexico sculptor and artist, usually describe their reactions in emotional terms.  They are moved.  Unsurprisingly, her favorite quote comes from Aristotle: “The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward [...]

The well-known sculptor and artist Susan Norris, whose works are in public and private collections in the United States and other nations, will open a new studio in the spring of 2026.   “The new studio will be in Cimarron, New Mexico, where I live.  With more commissions, especially larger sculptures, I [...]

  As 2023 ends and 2024 dawns, I want to thank you for your support.  Because of you, sales to bring more of my paintings and sculptures to people, parks, and organizations increased.  It’s not just about sales though.  I’m so pleased that my works touch more people emotionally.   This year a [...]

Each year for 39 years thousands of art enthusiasts and collectors travel to Loveland, Colorado, for the nation’s largest juried outdoor sculpture show. The show is so popular a waiting list exists for sculptors who want to feature their works.    For years Sculptor Susan Norris has exhibited her work in this [...]

  From left, Drew Dix, Medal of Honor recipient and founder of The Center for American Values; Susan Norris, nationally-known sculptor and artist; and Hollywood actor John Ratzenberger, advocate for veterans, in July 2023.   “What an amazing honor to have been invited to The Center for American Values and meet its founder Drew [...]

McKinney, Texas, outside of Dallas, has praised Susan Norris for her sculpture of a famous movie dog.  The dog starred in the hugely popular 1974 film, Benji. The film, shot in McKinney, was so popular it spawned several sequels, the last in 2018.   "There was a time when Benji was the [...]

In this brief video, Susan Norris, well-known nationally for her decorative to monumental sculptures, talks about how meaningful it is for her to do what she does.  This is an artist whose dedication goes beyond mere sculpture design.  Hers is a calling that reveals her heart and her soul.   She says, [...]

Those who admire my sculptures and art tell me they are moved to smile, cry, or moved in some other way.  Not every piece I do gets that response, but those that do motivate me. It tells me that I make a difference in the lives of others.   I traveled to [...]

  Artist-sculptor Susan Norris at the grave of James Megellas   Old soldiers never die They just fade away. Now, somewhere, there stands the man His duty o’er and won The world will never forget him To him we say, “Well done.”                     [...]

For many veterans and their families, especially from the Vietnam War, the Heroes Honor Festival at Daytona Speedway over Memorial Day was a life-changing, life-healing event.   It was all free, and more than 27,000 were there.  Among the VIPs was Susan Norris, the nationally known artist-sculptor who supports veterans’ causes.  She [...]

Susan Norris, the nationally recognized Cimarron, New Mexico, sculptor, has been chosen to craft the sculpture of the cute, lovable dog who appeared in several TV shows including Petticoat Junction, Green Acres, and The Beverly Hillbillies.  But it was in the movie Benji where he achieved enduring fame.   More than 74 [...]

  Eric Brock, M.D., left, proud owner of a highest quality print of a painting by Susan Norris, right, with her Vietnam War art that raised money for the National Vietnam War Museum. (Photo by Larry Shatto)   A Vietnam War themed highest quality print of a painting by Susan Norris was the [...]

  The national veterans' magazine AT EASE! published in its Winter 2021 issue the remarkable, moving story of World War II hero and highly decorated veteran James "Maggie" Megellas, and how the well-known artist-sculptor came to paint him in his famous battle for his 103rd birthday.   Norris has a passion for veterans, [...]

  Children's lives -- and those people who help them grow -- got brighter thanks to a book about a very special dog with illustrations donated by artist-sculptor Susan Norris.   Norris' sculptures, paintings and illustrations are in public and private collections in the United States and overseas.  One of her passions, the [...]

  Susan Norris, the New Mexico-based artist-sculptor whose works are in public and private collections in the U.S. and overseas, has donated a 9/11 themed painting as a fundraiser for the Military Warriors Support Foundation.  The painting I titled, "You are not alone.  I am here."   The painting is based on medical worker Anne [...]

AT EASE! Veterans Magazine in its Winter 2021 issue will feature a remarkable article by artist-sculptor Susan Norris. Among the epic films about World War II, one in particular stands out because of its number of Hollywood stars and others portraying the desperate attempt by the Allies to launch a massive [...]

  Two hundred years ago,in 1821, a trader named William Becknell loaded a wagon train with trade goods in Missouri and headed for Santa Fe, then part of Mexico which had just declared its independence from Spain.   Using old Native American trails, Becknell pierced together one route that became known as the [...]