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SUSAN CUA FINE ARTS
Welcome! For the first time, you can now explore the growing digital collection of Susan Cua’s artwork all in one place. This online gallery will become a legacy home to hundreds of documented pieces created over the span of over three decades, capturing moments of inspiration through expressive color, light, and movement. In addition to Ms. Cua's work, you will get a chance to experience her travels as we post about journeys that inspire her.
From vibrant cityscapes to atmospheric landscapes, each work reflects years of dedication to the craft of pastel painting and impressionist art.
We will be adding more completed artwork daily, so please check back often as the gallery continues to grow.
"Summertime" | Lighthouse Beach | Evanston, Illinois
"Summertime" | Lighthouse Beach | Evanston, Illinois | Pastel on Paper | By Susan Cua #EvanstonIL #EvanstonIllinois #DowntownEvanston #EvanstonLife #EvanstonLiving #ExploreEvanston #VisitEvanston #LoveEvanston #EvanstonArts #EvanstonHistory #EvanstonLakefront #NorthShoreChicago #ChicagoNorthShore #NorthShoreLife #NorthShoreLiving #GrossePointLighthouse #GrossePointLight #LighthouseLovers #HistoricLighthouses #LighthousePhotography #LakeMichiganViews #LakeMichigan #GreatLakesL
"Cafe le Courcelles | Paris, France"
This pastel work by Susan Cua presents a compelling impressionistic rendering of a Parisian streetscape centered on Café Le Coucrelles. Executed with a softened, atmospheric handling of form, the composition emphasizes mood and sensory experience over precise architectural fidelity. The façade of the café, with its muted earth tones and loosely defined structural lines, anchors the scene, while the iconic red awning and vertical “TABAC” sign provide striking chromatic accents
"Matador, Horse, & Bull" | Malaga, Spain
This pastel on paper by Susan Cua captures a volatile moment within the bullfight, emphasizing motion and tension over spectacle. The composition is driven by strong diagonal movement, as both the charging bull and the mounted matador surge across the surface, creating a sense of instability and immediacy.
"I Hate This Scarf" | Madrid, Spain
“I Hate This Scarf” by Susan Cua is a striking pastel-on-paper composition that captures the visceral intensity and psychological tension of the Spanish bullfighting arena in Madrid, Spain. Rendered in a loose, gestural impressionist style, the work privileges movement, color, and emotional immediacy over precise figuration. The blurred contours of both matador and bull dissolve into sweeping arcs of saturated pigment, evoking not a literal scene but the sensation of motion,
"Montmartre Trio - One Fine Day In Paris"
his pastel on paper by Susan Cua captures the everyday poetry of Montmartre in Paris, a neighborhood long associated with painters, cafés, and street artists. Executed in an impressionistic style, a key characteristic is Cua's works. The composition centers on three figures—viewed from behind—walking together through a lively open-air art market.
"Northwestern University: The Shakespeare Garden"
"Northwestern University: The Shakespeare Garden" | Evanston Illinois | Pastel on Paper | By Susan Cua
"Here We Go Again"
“Here We Go Again” is a dynamic pastel painting by artist Susan Cua, inspired by her travels through Spain and her fascination with the dramatic cultural spectacle of the Spanish bullfighting arena.
"The Bull Fighter"
This expressive pastel painting by artist Susan Cua captures the dramatic intensity of the traditional Spanish bullfight. Created during one of the artist’s many travels through Europe, the work reflects her fascination with movement, cultural ritual, and the emotional energy of performance.
"Girls' Day Out in Makati"
"Girls' Day Out in Makati" | Pastel on Paper | By Susan Cua This pastel on paper artwork by Susan Cua captures a quiet, intimate moment of everyday life in Makati . The viewer (Susan) looks over the shoulder of her cousin, Yvette, who sits comfortably in a salon chair while enjoying a manicure during a relaxed outing together. Rather than focusing on the activity alone, the painting beautifully preserves the atmosphere of companionship and pause within a busy city. The origi
"Venetian Timeless Romance"
"Venetian Timeless Romance" | Oil on Canvas | By Susan Cua One of her Father's favorites, this early oil on canvas by Susan Cua captures the timeless romance of Venice, Italy , a city where water, architecture, and light merge into a living work of art. Painted during the artist’s formative years at her first "Paint Away Holiday" in Italy, the piece reveals the beginnings of Cua’s lifelong fascination with atmosphere and place. The gentle movement of the canal reflects the w
"Springtime in Amsterdam"
"Springtime in Amsterdam" | Pastel on Paper | By Susan Cua This soft pastel painting depicts a serene spring scene in Amsterdam, showcasing a tranquil canal bordered by lush green trees and traditional European architecture. A church tower gracefully ascends in the background, mirrored in the water below, while small red cars introduce hints of warmth and vitality along the street. The hazy, blended pastel strokes evoke a dreamy ambiance, highlighting light, reflection, and
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