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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 25 years, 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.
"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
4 days ago2 min read
"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.
6 days ago1 min read
"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.
Mar 142 min read
"Chicago: Reflections at Crown Fountain, Millennium Park"
This pastel painting by Susan Cua captures a quiet, reflective moment near the iconic Crown Fountain in Millennium Park, one of the most recognizable public spaces in Chicago. Rather than depicting the fountain in its usual crowded summer atmosphere, the artist presents the scene with a contemplative calm. The broad walkway stretches forward, its wet surface reflecting muted city lights and colors, creating a soft mirror that leads the viewer deeper into the composition.
Mar 122 min read
"Northwestern University: The Shakespeare Garden"
"Northwestern University" The Shakespeare Garden" | Pastel On Paper | By Susan Cua This pastel on paper captures the quiet beauty of the Shakespeare Garden on the campus of Northwestern University in Evanston . Known as one of the university’s most intimate and reflective spaces, the garden has long been a place where students pause between classes, read, or simply enjoy the calm presence of nature. In this work, artist Susan Cua transforms that familiar campus setting int
Mar 111 min read
"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.
Mar 102 min read
"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.
Mar 91 min read
"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.
Mar 91 min read
"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
Mar 71 min read
"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
Mar 61 min read
"View from the Hill" | Granada, Spain
“View from a Hill” | Pastel on Paper | By Susan Cua “View from a Hill” captures the quiet majesty of Granada, Southern Spain in the soft, atmospheric language of pastel. Painted by Susan Cua, this impressionist landscape reflects the glow of evening light washing over ancient walls and rolling hills, where color and atmosphere touches the soul. Gentle purples, warm ochres, and misty greens blend together, inviting the viewer to linger in the feeling of place...sunset air, dis
Mar 61 min read
“Sombras y Luz en Sevilla” – Shadows and Light in Seville
“Tranvía y Plaza cerca de la Universidad de Sevilla” (“Tram and Plaza near the University of Seville”) This pastel impressionist painting by Susan Cua captures a lively street scene near the historic University of Seville in the beautiful city of Seville, Spain. Soft yet vibrant pastel strokes bring the architecture and atmosphere of Seville to life. A warm terracotta-colored building rises on the corner, its elegant windows and curved façade reflecting the classical charm o
Mar 61 min read
"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
Mar 51 min read
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