I've been keeping up with Susan Christian's art for well over 20 years. The nine little paintings she has on display at Batdorf and Bronson's flagship coffee house in Olympia are among the best of her works I have ever seen.

Here's the thing about Susan Christian: Based solely on her art, it seems she does whatever she damn well pleases and doesn't fret over what others might think. That doesn't mean she doesn't care what others think; she just doesn't let it influence her art.

Read Alec Clayton's full review of Susan Christian's paintings in the Music & Culture section.

SUSAN CHRISTIAN AT BATDORF AND BRONSON, 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, through April 23, 516 S. Capitol Way, Olympia