The Northeast Harbor Library is excited to welcome realist painter Susannah Fisher to show work in the Mellon Room. “An Expedition of Wonder: The Birds Of Mount Desert Island and Downeast Maine,” which explores the beauty and vulnerability of our avian neighbors, opens November 4, 2025 and runs throughout November.

Susannah Fisher, an emerging artist based in Downeast Maine, is rapidly gaining recognition for her captivating portrayals of birds. Her self-taught artistic journey is fueled by a deep-seated connection to the natural world and a keen observation of her surroundings. This profound connection is evident in the meticulous detail and masterful capture of light, shadow, texture, and color that breathe life into her subjects. Each brushstroke reveals not only the physical beauty of birds but also their inherent grace, strength, and vulnerability. 

“I’m trying to evoke a sense of wonder and reverence for the natural world,” she says. “I hope it prompts us to reconsider our relationship with the environment and to cherish and protect the fragile beauty that surrounds us. I believe that even the smallest creatures play a vital role in the intricate tapestry of life.” With her watercolor paintings, Fisher encourages viewers to pause and appreciate the quiet majesty of the everyday, the delicate balance of the ecosystem, and the urgent need for environmental conservation.

Susannah Fisher is an artist with a penchant for birds and the creator of Cricklewood Nature Journal on Substack, where she teaches art and nature enthusiasts how to draw and paint as a way to learn about and appreciate our world. For more information about her artwork, commissions, and workshop opportunities, please visit her website: susannahfisher.com

This exhibition is supported in part by The Maine Arts Commission, which receives support in part from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.

For more information about the Northeast Harbor Library and our exhibits, please contact Kate Young at kyoung@nehlibrary.org or call 207 276 3333. The exhibit is available for viewing whenever the room is available during library hours from November 4th to the 28th; if you are making a special trip to see the exhibit, please check availability at nehlibrary.org or call ahead.