Susan Schmidt is a self-taught artist living in Kin Kin, Queensland known for her vibrant portraits of indigenous Australians and urban landscapes of Brisbane. She has worked as an illustrator but always wanted to be a full-time artist. Schmidt's studio is located in a renovated bank attached to her home, where she displays large colorful portraits capturing the mood and personality of her subjects. Though self-taught, Schmidt is a successful artist who has had seven solo exhibitions and permanent display space at a hotel, with her paintings in high demand among collectors.