“Susan Stedman, Cloud Nine Painter, is an extremely talented, creative, and expressive painter whose passion for nature, music, and beauty is apparent in every piece of art that she creates. She has the rare talent of really connecting with people and working with Susan has been a true pleasure. Her personal goal is for every client to “love” their painting. She is not satisfied until she has created, or you have found in her collection, the perfect piece just right for you! I am the proud collector of seven Cloud Nine Painter paintings and I always have my eyes open for the eighth.”
- Kelly Mullen
“Simply stunning. The chic and beautiful designs by Cloud Nine Painter will elevate and brighten any space. Susan Stedman has a gift for crafting classic and timeless pieces of art that will stay in your family for generations.”
- Rosemary Connors – NBC 10
“As an interior designer, I’ve greatly enjoyed working with Susan over the past five years. Her work is unique and beautiful and I love her use of color. I know I can count on her to create commissions that my clients will love.”
- Larina Kase – Interior Designer
“Susan Stedman is rapidly establishing herself as one of the most noted artists, not only on the Main Line but in far broader surroundings as well. And deservedly so. I have been fortunate to be able to acquire several of Susan’s works. While her subject matter is very diversified – from modern to melancholy – I have been attracted to those works featuring live subjects. In those pieces, Susan has very subtly employed the use of motion to draw you into the work to introduce you to the subject and to capture you entirely. A warm and effective approach! And this is just one of the many talents and techniques of this highly versatile woman/artist.”
- Joe Hullet
“Susan Stedman is an amazingly talented artist with an ability to transition among various mediums and styles. Upon moving into our new home, we were introduced to Susan and saw her beautiful artwork a showcase. We purchased two finished paintings from her collection and commissioned two other pieces for the entry of our home. The commission process was collaborative and Susan allowed us to view our paintings during the process, ultimately producing amazing paintings appreciated often by our visitors. Her work has gorgeous depth, texture and draws the viewer in. We feel honored to have Susan’s paintings in our home.”
- Amy Benchener
“Susan is not only an incredible talent but she is an amazing person. Her kind, warm energy is contagious and I immediately wanted to feature her KIKI Heart series is Modern Luxury Wedding Philadelphia.”
- Alana Tosti, Editor-In-Chief
“Susan is by far one of the finest artists to work with. Her free spirit attitude is reflected in all of her art and makes working with her a pleasure. I have commissioned several pieces. Not many artists have her talent and intuitive eye.”
- Celeste Dunlap
“I am one of Cloud Nine’s biggest fans, if not the biggest! My husband and I own ten of Susan’s paintings and every one of them brings us joy. Working with Susan is always a pleasure.”
- Risa Muller
“I had purchased a golf-related painting from Cloud Nine Painter in the past and loved it! When it came time for a 60th birthday present for my husband, I again reached out to Susan. I sent her an image from a trip to Scotland that my husband had recently taken to celebrate the milestone. I commissioned Susan to paint an iconic golf hole from the trip. She was in touch with me while she painted and we made some adjustments along the way. In the end, it was a masterpiece! We recently showcased it at a party with several of the other golfers on the trip. They all enjoyed hearing the story of its creation. My husband was very touched and surprised. It was an incredible experience from beginning to end. I am moving things around now to make way for another commission. I can’t say enough about the beauty of Susan’s work and what a joy she is to work with!”
- Kim Prey
“I so distinctly remember meeting Susan several years ago – beautiful, poised and engaging. And, beyond that remarkable surface is tremendous depth – an old soul with a free spirit possessing incredible energy and the warmest heart. Knowing Susan allows an appreciation for the art she creates. We commissioned two paintings for our main hallway and Susan delivered measure. The diptychs Susan created are an incredible pair. They exude such positive energy, light, and life. We are eager for our next commission!”
- Loryn Shiffer
“Susan is such an inspiration. Her incredible paintings have the power to transform both space and mode. I’ve spent some time at Susan’s studio and her energy and passion are contagious. She is a real talent.”
- Ashley Patterson, former Editor-In-Chief Philadelphia Magazine
“Susan is a total gem to work with. She made me feel like I was her only client. Susan is incredibly passionate, talented, and personable which makes the entire experience fun and exciting!”
- Erin Newton
“From the moment I reached out to Susan Stedman to see if she would like to partner with us on MainLine Neighbor’s Party With A Purpose Benefiting Peter’s Place until the event’s end, she was incredibly kind, supportive, and more than accommodating. Her KIKI Heart exhibit was absolutely fabulous. Not only is Susan an incredible artist, but she is also a pleasure to work with and she truly cares about her community.”
- Shelia Grubb
“Susan is incredibly talented, lovely and a dream to work with – our commission completely pulled our room together. We couldn’t be happier!”
- Michele Lockwood
“My visit to Cloud Nine Studio was such a treat. I had seen a piece of art on social media that I loved and I anticipated going to pick it up but wasn’t expecting such a cool experience when I arrived and got to see all of the gorgeous original works of art in the studio. Susan is so warm and made me feel like staying all day! All around a great experience!”
- Karen Strid
“I can not say enough about Susan. I have lost count of how many pieces I own and each piece offers something different and unique. From my search for the perfect acoustic guitar to the patriotic yet laid back American flag, or the coastal seascape with glitter finish – no matter what idea I have come up with, Susan has always been able to put my vision to canvas – she is truly beyond talented! Thank you, Susan, for helping to transform my home into my own beautiful work of art!”
- Meghan Chorin
“I have three of Susan’s paintings in my home and I love them. My favorite one was commissioned for our family room and it was so much fun to work with her. I visited the studio to talk through my vision. Susan was so welcoming and it was really cool to hang out and learn more about Susan and her process. Plus the studio is a very cool space! She sent me pictures as she painted so that I could provide feedback. I am in LOVE with it and it won’t be the last time I work with Susan! I can’t wait to add another beautiful painting to my home soon.”
- Brooke Corr
“I love working with Susan! Her art creates a beautiful and personal statement that immediately elevates any room I design. I’ve worked with Susan on commissions as well as selecting pieces for client projects and my own home. I always look forward to a studio visit – it never disappoints!”
- Susie Valerio – Interior Designer
“I absolutely love Susan Stedman’s works of art! I’ve purchased three of her paintings and all are different. I’m always asked where they’re from and always happy to say Cloud Nine Painter! She truly puts her heart and soul into her work and it shows! Susan is an absolute delight to work with and always has the best ideas! When she has art shows not only is the art fantastic but the party itself is fantastic. I always have a hard time picking which piece I want because they’re all so extraordinary! Can’t wait to purchase my next piece very soon!”
- Bernadette Fortin Dutton
“Susan is such a professional, positive and generous artist that I have had the privilege of working with. She designed a painting to honor a very special girl and took the time to hear about Makenna and create the perfect piece. We used the painting to design a commemorative bottle to raise money for pediatric cancer patients. Her enthusiasm for this project made it so exciting and meaningful. She was so patient during the process and got everything perfect. Our organization, Fight On Makenna Foundation, is forever grateful for her generosity and expertise to execute this amazing project. Her painting was a perfect representation of Makenna’s light and makes our hearts so happy. From start to finish, Susan was such a pleasure to work with!”
- Adrienne Carroll
“Susan is a true artist. We commissioned her to capture an overseas trip as a gift to our parents. She gave us exactly what we were looking for while adding her special talents. This painting will forever hold a special place in our parent’s home being placed in the foyer when you first walk in. Will be calling her again”
- Danielle O’Connor
“We are lucky to own four of Susan’s paintings. Each one completes the spaces perfectly. The additions of her beautiful artwork helped transform our house into a home. Her work is modern and fresh yet also timeless. We will definitely purchase more of her pieces in years to come as her art is always evolving.”
- Kiki Rosenberg
“Cloud Nine Painter has offered top-quality service, products, and creativity. Susan is a calming and inspirational factor when working with my interior design clients. I love collaborating with Cloud Nine Painter on my projects…Thank you, Susan, for creating such beautiful artwork.
- Bella Home Decor by Gina Whalen – Interior Designer
“Susan’s work is sublime. Her modern art pieces are always conversation pieces in our home. Not only are they beautiful, but evoke love and happiness whenever we see them. It’s a pleasure working with Susan and an honor to have her art displayed in our home!”
- World of Casa Harris
“Susan was incredible to work with our giant 93X37 commissioned painting! The painting is breathtaking. Susan is a fabulous artist and a blast to work with…so much so, we’ve added more of her work to our walls! With her varying styles, you just can’t have too many Cloud 9 paintings!”
- Julie Hill
“We have two paintings from Susan, one of which, was a commission. The process to work with Susan was so easy. She came to our home, discussed our vision of what we wanted and the color palette. She shared pictures along the way and adjusted colors, depth, and overall look of what we wanted based on our discussions. Today we have two beautiful paintings that we will enjoy for years to come!”
- Linda Furey
“I happily stumbled upon Cloud Nine Painter through Instagram. Working in design and growing up among art collectors, I value original art and was drawn to Susan’s moving, serene, yet vibrant works. Humbly, I contacted Susan to commission an oversized piece to showcase in my home. As I am not local, we had a wonderful phone meeting to discuss my ideas and what I was trying to evoke. She understood my vision immediately. By trusting Susan and her process, the end result was more than I could have ever asked for! Working with Susan felt like I was taking a mini-vacation. She suggested colors I didn’t know I wanted and created beautiful, custom-composed artwork. Along the way, she sent videos to make sure I was happy with the direction of her art, which also connected me to her process, and added so much excitement! From our first conversation to our final meeting at Cloud Nine Studio, working with Susan was a pleasure and a privilege. At 72X36 “Heartbeat” as Susan named the piece, is an absolute showstopper in my home – and truly is the heart and soul of my family room. I look forward to more commissions and to sharing her work with clients and friends.”
- Tracy Kramer Voerg
“Susan’s paintings bring us such joy and their vibrant colors inspire the very spirit we want our home to reflect. Susan’s paintings remind us that life is incredibly beautiful.”
- Alice Levine
“Working with Susan was such a fun and creative experience. Susan has the ability to look at your space along with taking your vision to make a truly original work of art. Her use of color and movement truly complete any room no matter your decor. I find myself drawn to her paintings, especially the ones in my home, both of which are commissioned pieces and love getting lost in their images.”
- Christina Fortin-Ludin
“I started following Susan on social media after seeing a few of her gorgeous pieces featured. The way she is able to listen to your vision, the way you want the painting to feel, and make it come to life is really amazing! Her work is truly a highlight of my home.”
- Liz Simpson
“I am the proud owner of eight of Susan’s paintings and unlike other artists, I have invested in I feel like I won’t ever have enough Cloud Nine pieces. Her work has transformed my home and beach house with the beauty and balance only Susan’s art can bring. Susan is a consummate professional and I am amazed at the energy, passion, and love she puts into each painting. Susan is a truly amazing talent and beautiful artist inside and out!”
- Courtney Miles
“Susan is an incredibly talented artist. We have purchased four pieces of Susan’s art and her artwork has given our home personality. We cannot wait to add to our collection!”
- Kristin Hadgis