Meet the 85-Year-Old Queen of Color Who Lives Inside Her Art

Sue Kreitzman is a vibrant 85-year-old artist living in London, known for her love of bright colors and unique style. With her pink hair, red glasses, and colorful clothes, Sue stands out wherever she goes. Her home is not just a place to live—it is a living art installation, filled from top to bottom with paintings, sculptures, and creative displays. Every wall, table, and hallway is covered with her artwork, making her house a true reflection of her personality.

Sue’s journey to becoming an artist was not a typical one. Growing up in New York, she struggled with art in school and failed every art class she took. Instead, she became a teacher, wrote cookbooks, and worked as a TV chef. Everything changed when she was 58 years old. While reviewing her latest cookbook, she picked up a marker and drew a mermaid, giving it a fish for a hat. That moment sparked her passion for art, and she never wrote another cookbook again. Drawing and creating art became her new obsession.

Sue’s home is a welcoming space for many people, especially those in the LGBT community. Her friend and curator, Jaime Freestone, helps her organize her art and keep the house in order. Jaime says that Sue’s home is a safe place for people who need support or want to learn about art. Sue is also famous for making neck shrines—large, personalized necklaces that she and her friends wear. She has made hundreds of these unique pieces, and visitors can create their own in her garden workshop. Sue prefers to trade her art with friends rather than sell it, believing that each piece has special meaning. She surrounds herself with gifts from others and treasures the stories behind each item. Even at 85, Sue’s love for color and creativity is as strong as ever, and she encourages others to embrace their own artistic side.