Susan Elizabeth Fronckowiak
ARTIST
My work arises from a deep relationship with the natural world and the nature within each of us. I believe we are nature and that creativity is a birthright.
My process is a personal journey of both inner and outer landscapes.
I believe that when we engage with nature, we connect with our deepest truths and our greatest possibilities- and that each of us holds the power to shape a meaningful, wholehearted life.
-Susan Elizabeth Fronckowiak
Guide, Artist, Educator
& Community Builder
I work with a range of mediums that allow for both expression and exploration- acrylics, alcohol inks, watercolor, wood, canvas, and textiles. I also integrate photography and writing practices into my creative process.
SUMMER 2025: Mount St. Helens Institute - Artist in Residence
SUMMER 2025: Mount St. Helens Institute - Artist in Residence
I’m thrilled to share that I’ve been honored with
the opportunity to serve as a
Mount St. Helens Institute
ARTIST in RESIDENCE
at the
SCIENCE & LEARNING CENTER
AT COLDWATER
in Mount St. Helens
National Volcanic Monument
I’ll be spending intentional time on the slopes of Mount St. Helens—known by its Indigenous names: Loowit, Loowitlatkla, Louwala-Clough, and Lavelatla—where I’ll immerse myself in volcanic landscapes, dynamic ecosystems, and the living stories of renewal that rise from this sacred ground.
This residency weaves together so much of what I love— art, writing, wild landscapes, guiding, and deep nature connection. I’ll also have the joy of participating in Mount St. Helens Institute’s inspiring GeoGirls program, which connects middle school girls with science, mentorship, and the natural world.
I’m excited to live in the rhythms of the landscape- and to create works that invite curiosity, healing, and lasting care for our Earth.
Do you remember when the mountain erupted? I’d love to hear your memories and stories—feel free to share them here.