Live music is one of Sue Schaare's main influences and sources of inspiration. You can see from her works what it feels like to be there. Musicians train hard for a performance and on the day they give their best for the appreciation of the audience. Then it's over and the impression of the event is left in people's hearts - and on Sue's canvas.

"People lend themselves to abstracting because of their interesting shapes, positions and expressions whilst involved in various activities. Whenever I attend an orchestral 'happening' I get so inspired by the instruments, sounds and movements of the performers that I just have to sketch. The Jazz Festival at Waiheke Island has provided much of my material for my musical series."