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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.
"Springtime" | Evanston, Illinois
"Springtime" | Evanston, Illinois | Pastel on Paper | By Susan Cua #EvanstonIL #EvanstonIllinois #DowntownEvanston #EvanstonLife #EvanstonLiving #ExploreEvanston #VisitEvanston #EvanstonArts #EvanstonArtScene #EvanstonArtists #NorthShoreChicago #ChicagoNorthShore #NorthShoreArts #NorthShoreArtists #ChicagolandArtists #ChicagoArtists #IllinoisArtists #MidwestArtists #LocalArtists #SupportLocalArtists #ArtInEvanston #ArtCollectors #OriginalArtwork #FineArtDaily #ContemporaryArt
"It Snowed" | Evanston, Illinois
"It Snowed" | Evanston, Illinois | Pastel on Paper | By Susan Cua #EvanstonIL #EvanstonIllinois #DowntownEvanston #EvanstonLife #EvanstonLiving #ExploreEvanston #VisitEvanston #EvanstonArts #EvanstonArtScene #EvanstonArtists #NorthShoreChicago #ChicagoNorthShore #NorthShoreArts #NorthShoreArtists #ChicagolandArtists #ChicagoArtists #IllinoisArtists #MidwestArtists #LocalArtists #SupportLocalArtists #ArtInEvanston #ArtCollectors #OriginalArtwork #FineArtDaily #ContemporaryArt
"Watching the Train" | Evanston, Illinois
"Watching the Train" | Evanston, Illinois | Pastel on Paper | By Susan Cua #EvanstonIL #EvanstonIllinois #DowntownEvanston #EvanstonLife #EvanstonLiving #ExploreEvanston #VisitEvanston #EvanstonArts #EvanstonArtScene #EvanstonArtists #NorthShoreChicago #ChicagoNorthShore #NorthShoreArts #NorthShoreArtists #ChicagolandArtists #ChicagoArtists #IllinoisArtists #MidwestArtists #LocalArtists #SupportLocalArtists #ArtInEvanston #ArtCollectors #OriginalArtwork #FineArtDaily #Contemp
"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
"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,
"Northwestern University: The Shakespeare Garden"
"Northwestern University: The Shakespeare Garden" | Evanston Illinois | Pastel on Paper | By Susan Cua
"Lake Tahoe: View of Fannette Island"
This pastel landscape by Susan Cua is inspired by her many visits to Lake Tahoe with her family. the work leans toward an expressive interpretation of the landscape, focusing on atmosphere and feeling.
"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
"Chicago, My kind of Town!"
"Chicago, My Kind of Town!" | Pastel on Paper | By Susan Cua Chicago, My Kind of Town! by Susan Cua is an expressive pastel on paper capturing the vibrant spirit of the city often called the Chicago . Rendered in an impressionistic style, the artwork evokes the energy of downtown streets where architecture, people, and atmosphere blend together in a dynamic urban moment. Soft yet bold pastel strokes depict towering skyscrapers rising above a lively pedestrian scene. Famili
"Chicago Scene"
"Chicago Scene" | Pastel on Paper | By Susan Cua This impressionist pastel painting captures the vibrant energy of the skyline of Chicago during the quiet transition from day to evening. Rendered with expressive pastel strokes, the composition looks out across a sweeping urban landscape where the city’s high-rise buildings rise softly against a warm, glowing sky. Shades of gold, peach, and pale blue blend together, suggesting the fading light of sunset reflecting off the glas
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