Susan Grisanti

Originally from Los Angeles, Susan Grisanti moved to Maine 14 years ago and has found much to love about this extraordinary corner of the country. Through her work as editor-in-chief of Maine Home+Design and Maine magazines, as well as The Brand Company and Art Collector Maine, Susan has found inspiration in the state’s creative communities and has developed a strong passion for Maine contemporary art. Seeking out the state’s most talented artists, craftsmen, entrepreneurs, and other innovators has proven inspiring: “Artists…present new ways of seeing and thinking beyond rigid parameters—holding so many mirrors up to our culture, and ourselves,” writes Susan in the April 2013 issue of Maine Home+Design. “And through their expression, these artists give us permission to play, experiment, and create something for ourselves—from within ourselves.” For a mother of three, the task of playing, experimenting, and creating is endless. And with Maine for a playground it’s pretty fun, too.