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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.
"Her Wedding Day" | San Francisco, California | Cua Family Collection | Pastel on Paper | By Susan Cua | Impressionist Artist
"Her Wedding Day" | San Francisco, California | Cua Family Collection | Pastel on Paper | By Susan Cua | Impressionist Artist
"Bikes on a Clear Day" | University of Seville, Spain | Pastel on Paper | By Susan Cua | Impressionist Artist
"Bikes on a Clear Day" | University of Seville, Spain | Pastel on Paper | By Susan Cua | Impressionist Artist
"The View from the Top" | Seville, Spain | Pastel on Paper | By Susan Cua | Impressionist Artist
"The View from the Top" | Seville, Spain | Pastel on Paper | By Susan Cua | Impressionist Artist
"One Fine Day" | Toledo, Spain | Pastel on Paper | By Susan Cua
One Fine Day | Toledo Spain | Pastel on Paper | By Susan Cua Impressionist Artist
"Ryan, the Chef" | Cua Family Series
Ryan the Chef | Cua Family Series | Pastel on Paper | By Susan Cua | Impressionist Artist Specializing in Pastel
"A Beautiful Day" | Evanston Lake Front Scene
A Beautiful Day | Evanston Lake Front | Pastel on Paper | By Susan Cua
"The Photographer" | Evanston Lake Front
The Photographer | Evanston Lake Front | Pastel on Paper | By Susan Cua
"The Lonely Tree" | Evanston Lake Front
The Lonely Tree | Evanston Lake Front | Pastel on Paper by Susan Cua
"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
"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
"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
"It's Spring!" | Grosse Point Lighthouse | Evanston, IL
"It's Spring!" | Grosse Point Lighthouse | Evanston, IL | 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 #GreatLak
"The Dog Beach | Evanston, Illinois" | Oil on Canvas | By Susan Cua
This oil on canvas by Susan Cua presents a quiet, contemplative view of Dog Beach in Evanston, rendered with a restrained yet expressive impressionist sensibility. The composition is anchored by a low horizon line, allowing the sky to dominate the pictorial field. Expansive and atmospheric, the sky is built through layered, gestural brushwork that captures the shifting density and movement of clouds. Variations in tone—from cool grays to luminous whites—create a sense of dept
"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
"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
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