Painting from the landscapes of her life, Zwahlen's artistic journey has been deeply intertwined with her love of art and music since childhood. Balancing her passion for the piano and the paintbrush, she ultimately chose to pursue both, leading her to study with renowned piano pedagogues on her path to becoming a concert pianist. However, after realizing that the classical concert stage was not her true calling, Zwahlen shifted her focus to fine art and graduated from the Boston Art Institute.
Taking a sabbatical from teaching art and music, Zwahlen found herself in Waterville Valley for a winter season of skiing, where she met her Swiss husband, Werner. Their love story added Switzerland to the majestic landscapes of her life, with Werner serving as her constant art encourager and companion on hikes, until his passing due to cancer. Despite the loss, Zwahlen found solace and healing through her art, using her pencils, pastels, and canvas to capture the beauty that surrounded her and move away from the grief that consumed her.
For over three decades, Zwahlen called the White Mountains ski country home, where she continued to create and find inspiration in the landscapes around her. Her paintings now grace private and corporate collections across the United States, France, and Switzerland, with several pieces displayed at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in honor of her late husband. Currently residing in Mont Vernon, N.H., Zwahlen works in her studio and shares her love of music with her six grandchildren through piano lessons.
To bring a piece of Zwahlen's breathtaking landscapes into your home or office decor, consider purchasing prints of her paintings that capture the beauty and emotion of her life's journey. Each piece is a testament to her resilience, creativity, and unwavering passion for art and music.