Reflections

Writing accompanies my work in the studio as another way of seeing. These reflections bring together thoughts on painting, design, and the everyday sources of beauty that shape my creative life, forming an ongoing dialogue between observation and practice.

Glenn Suokko 10/15/25 Glenn Suokko 10/15/25

Dichotomies and Inspirations

Tracing the sensibilities that continue to shape my creative life.

Glenn Suokko 10/13/25 Glenn Suokko 10/13/25

Painting Cows

“I wasn’t interested in depicting a particular animal or breed, but in exploring their presence as form and symbol.”

Glenn Suokko 10/11/25 Glenn Suokko 10/11/25

The Stillness of Animals

A reflection on painting animals as symbolic figures and the quiet balance between structure and spontaneity.

Glenn Suokko 10/10/25 Glenn Suokko 10/10/25

The Beauty of Imperfection

“I’m not looking for flawlessness but for a surface that feels lived-in, human, and inevitable.”