Hapa, Zoe & Spike - Acrylic on Canvas

Original watercolor or acrylic paintings can be commissioned by Susan Szabo.  Her commissioned works include a telephone book cover for Hawaiian Telephone,  a 32-foot tall installation in an office building, an award-winning children’s book and paintings of special places.
Susan’s love of animals and in particular, dogs, has played a part in many of her commissioned works.  She is known for her exuberant use of color that captures the spirit of the subject, whether the subject is a pet, person, or beautiful island scene. Click to view a selection of commissioned works.
To enquire about a commission, please send an  email to Susan.

“We first saw Susan’s work in someone else’s home and were so impressed that we called her and asked her to put together a painting of our own two dogs, Hapa and Zoe, and our Jackson chameleon, Spike.  We LOVE it!!!  Her painting is the centerpiece of our living room and we constantly get praise from our guests who are just amazed by the coolness of such a piece.  We love having something so beautiful to cherish our pets with forever.”
— Vonda

“Bella” turned out better than I could have imagined! Susan captured her spirit beautifully! And my husband was absolutely thrilled when I surprised him with the painting.”
–Dana Hankins

My husband, Kimo, commissioned a painting of our three dogs from Susan to give to me as a surprise birthday gift. I was surprised and thrilled when I opened it. Not only was it beautiful and cheerful, but Susan completely captured the personality of all 3 dogs – and how does one do that when only the backs of the dogs are showing? That’s talent! Sadly, one of the dogs in the painting is no longer with us, so I’m doubly happy that I have this special painting to remind me of him. Thank you Susan & Kimo!
–Ingrid

Contact Susan to commission a painting.