Susan Brown Contemporary Artist
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650-218-0906
Join me on my art adventure at
www.susanbrownfineart.com
IG:@susanbrownfineart
ROADWAYS
Locations Collection: Roadways A series of paintings featuring roads going through various areas of the United States that are meaningful to me. My hope is that you feel a sense of place and recognition, even if you haven’t personally been there.
Davenport Evening 1
24H x 32W”
Davenport, California is a small town that I have loved for many years, including the Road House, a former stage coach stop, now a Bistro and Hotel. I painted this evening view as one drives on Highway #1 N, going through the town of Davenport; the arrow is a metaphor—where are we going next?
This painting has won a number of awards, and in juried exhibitions, including as the poster for the Pacific Art League’s (Palo Alto) 99th year Celebration, and currently in the San Diego Museum of Art “Highlights of the Artist Guild” exhibition through March 9, 2025.
Sale price: $5650.00
24H x 32W”
Davenport, California is a small town that I have loved for many years, including the Road House, a former stage coach stop, now a Bistro and Hotel. I painted this evening view as one drives on Highway #1 N, going through the town of Davenport; the arrow is a metaphor—where are we going next?
This painting has won a number of awards, and in juried exhibitions, including as the poster for the Pacific Art League’s (Palo Alto) 99th year Celebration, and currently in the San Diego Museum of Art “Highlights of the Artist Guild” exhibition through March 9, 2025.
Sale price: $5650.00
Roadhouse Evening, 2021
24W x 32H”
Another view of Davenport, California, with close up of the iconic Roadhouse B&B, which originally was a stagecoach venue. This moody painting glows with light at dusk, a time which means both sadness and an inner calm to me.
Sale price: $4200.00
24W x 32H”
Another view of Davenport, California, with close up of the iconic Roadhouse B&B, which originally was a stagecoach venue. This moody painting glows with light at dusk, a time which means both sadness and an inner calm to me.
Sale price: $4200.00
SANTA CRUZ, VAN NESS AVENUE
16W x 20H
Private Collection
One of my first “Location” paintings, this is the street I live on in Santa Cruz, California.
The aerial perspective shows the street, including my blue car parked in front of my house, several well known buildings, and goes all the way across Monterey Bay, showing the outline of Moss Landing, a favorite tourist spot. The colors and composition are inspired by the work of Richard Diebenkorn. This painting is on display at the R.Blitzer Gallery, Santa Cruz.
Currently, not for sale.
16W x 20H
Private Collection
One of my first “Location” paintings, this is the street I live on in Santa Cruz, California.
The aerial perspective shows the street, including my blue car parked in front of my house, several well known buildings, and goes all the way across Monterey Bay, showing the outline of Moss Landing, a favorite tourist spot. The colors and composition are inspired by the work of Richard Diebenkorn. This painting is on display at the R.Blitzer Gallery, Santa Cruz.
Currently, not for sale.
Downtown Santa Cruz
18H x 24W”
This iconic painting of Downtown Santa Cruz shows several streets that merge towards downtown Santa Cruz, California, was a technical and geometric challenge, especially in the angles of the buildings, the crosswalks and the perspective. I painted the town clock and the triangle building in candy colors, and also included a glimpse of the famous Santa Cruz Boardwalk roller coaster in the background. This was used as a poster by the Santa Cruz Visitors’ Bureau and has been one of my most sold prints, including through local stores.
Sale price: $3650.00
18H x 24W”
This iconic painting of Downtown Santa Cruz shows several streets that merge towards downtown Santa Cruz, California, was a technical and geometric challenge, especially in the angles of the buildings, the crosswalks and the perspective. I painted the town clock and the triangle building in candy colors, and also included a glimpse of the famous Santa Cruz Boardwalk roller coaster in the background. This was used as a poster by the Santa Cruz Visitors’ Bureau and has been one of my most sold prints, including through local stores.
Sale price: $3650.00
Red Car Tacqueria III
18”H x 24”W
This vibrant and lively acrylic painting that captures a street scene in vivid detail. The central focus of the artwork is a mustard-yellow building with signs advertising a taqueria and post-Covid welcoming messages. In the foreground, a bright red car stands out against the pale blue sky and light road surface, adding to the energetic atmosphere of the piece. Behind the building, a row of tall, slender trees creates a surreal barrier between the urban setting and the distant horizon of the sea and sky, adding depth and dimension to the composition. The overall style is expressive and somewhat impressionistic, with visible brushstrokes that add texture to the various elements within the scene. The vibrant color palette and skillful capture of light, shadow, and reflections make this artwork a captivating and visually striking piece.
Deliberate use of color and contrast evokes a serene yet busy atmosphere, imbuing the scene with feelings of peace, yet movement. Through this artwork, Brown captures a moment that resonates universally, inviting us to contemplate the complexities of our time. Juried into Pacific Grove Gallery exhibit through Dec. 2024.
Sale price: $4650.00
18”H x 24”W
This vibrant and lively acrylic painting that captures a street scene in vivid detail. The central focus of the artwork is a mustard-yellow building with signs advertising a taqueria and post-Covid welcoming messages. In the foreground, a bright red car stands out against the pale blue sky and light road surface, adding to the energetic atmosphere of the piece. Behind the building, a row of tall, slender trees creates a surreal barrier between the urban setting and the distant horizon of the sea and sky, adding depth and dimension to the composition. The overall style is expressive and somewhat impressionistic, with visible brushstrokes that add texture to the various elements within the scene. The vibrant color palette and skillful capture of light, shadow, and reflections make this artwork a captivating and visually striking piece.
Deliberate use of color and contrast evokes a serene yet busy atmosphere, imbuing the scene with feelings of peace, yet movement. Through this artwork, Brown captures a moment that resonates universally, inviting us to contemplate the complexities of our time. Juried into Pacific Grove Gallery exhibit through Dec. 2024.
Sale price: $4650.00
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Artist Statement
I am a colorist who blends reality and imagination; not an exact realist.
I’m known for my paintings of Santa Cruz County, CA, but I don't paint coastal or beach scenes because I feel they are over represented. My work brings new life to subjects often thought of as mundane, such as "just a street." I choose to show places that are rarely, if ever, seen in paintings and to celebrate little known aspects of well known places.
In my street scenes and similar "Location" series of paintings I have found a love of solving geometry to create a sense of place, mood, and emotion; emphasizing light, shadows and time of day.
Due to the architecture, aerial perspective and inclusion of portraits and figures, my “Roadways” and “Today’s World” series are especially complex and challenging, some of which involve viewers in scenes of effects of the pandemic. I’ve been told that viewers enjoy the depth and details in these complex paintings, and get more out of them each time they are seen.
In my "Hidden Valley" series I offer various interpretations of a glimpse of a valley that is only briefly seen; giving to my viewers scenes of peaceful respite, deep emotion and serenity.
Instead of giving all the answers, my paintings engage the viewer to ask themselves questions, such as where a road may lead.
My paintings evoke a sense of recognition, nostalgia, or deja vu, whether or not someone has actually been to these places.
"Davenport Evening" will be on view at the
San Diego Museum of Art
New Gallery Exhibition through March 9, 2025.
I am a colorist who blends reality and imagination; not an exact realist.
I’m known for my paintings of Santa Cruz County, CA, but I don't paint coastal or beach scenes because I feel they are over represented. My work brings new life to subjects often thought of as mundane, such as "just a street." I choose to show places that are rarely, if ever, seen in paintings and to celebrate little known aspects of well known places.
In my street scenes and similar "Location" series of paintings I have found a love of solving geometry to create a sense of place, mood, and emotion; emphasizing light, shadows and time of day.
Due to the architecture, aerial perspective and inclusion of portraits and figures, my “Roadways” and “Today’s World” series are especially complex and challenging, some of which involve viewers in scenes of effects of the pandemic. I’ve been told that viewers enjoy the depth and details in these complex paintings, and get more out of them each time they are seen.
In my "Hidden Valley" series I offer various interpretations of a glimpse of a valley that is only briefly seen; giving to my viewers scenes of peaceful respite, deep emotion and serenity.
Instead of giving all the answers, my paintings engage the viewer to ask themselves questions, such as where a road may lead.
My paintings evoke a sense of recognition, nostalgia, or deja vu, whether or not someone has actually been to these places.
"Davenport Evening" will be on view at the
San Diego Museum of Art
New Gallery Exhibition through March 9, 2025.
San Francisco Street
16”Hx20”W
San Francisco Street is a stunning acrylic painting that transports you to the heart of the City by the Bay. At 16 inches wide by 20 inches high, this vibrant landscape captures a quintessential San Francisco view from atop a hill. As your eyes travel down the wide, winding road, you can almost feel the gentle sloping descent flanked by lush, green trees, each brushstroke a testament to nature's freshness. In the background, the city's iconic skyline emerges under a bright, blue sky, offering a glimpse of the bustling life below.
What truly makes this piece special is its bold, expressive brushstrokes and the lively palette of colors—vivid greens, striking blues, and rich purples—that breathe life into the scene. The painting's dynamic atmosphere reflects the vibrancy and essence of San Francisco, immersing you in the sights and sensations that inspired its creation. The artwork invites you to experience a moment of serendipity, capturing a view that perfectly represents the undeniable charm of this beloved city.
Sale price: $1200.00
16”Hx20”W
San Francisco Street is a stunning acrylic painting that transports you to the heart of the City by the Bay. At 16 inches wide by 20 inches high, this vibrant landscape captures a quintessential San Francisco view from atop a hill. As your eyes travel down the wide, winding road, you can almost feel the gentle sloping descent flanked by lush, green trees, each brushstroke a testament to nature's freshness. In the background, the city's iconic skyline emerges under a bright, blue sky, offering a glimpse of the bustling life below.
What truly makes this piece special is its bold, expressive brushstrokes and the lively palette of colors—vivid greens, striking blues, and rich purples—that breathe life into the scene. The painting's dynamic atmosphere reflects the vibrancy and essence of San Francisco, immersing you in the sights and sensations that inspired its creation. The artwork invites you to experience a moment of serendipity, capturing a view that perfectly represents the undeniable charm of this beloved city.
Sale price: $1200.00
BIO
Award-winning California artist Susan Brown grew up with European parents who introduced her to art at an early age. Brown painted and drew from childhood, winning a state-wide award when she was twelve. After retiring in 2016 from technology/biotech, she devoted herself to her painting career. Highlights include invitation to the Florence Biennial 2025, San Diego Museum of Art New Gallery Exhibition, 2024-25, Barnes Foundation Scholarship, 2024, American Women Artist Award, 2023, Artist Residency, Vallauris, France, 2022, and Important World Artists VI (one of 10 artists sponsored to be in the 2024 volume VI). Her painting, “Davenport Evening,” has been accepted into the San Diego Museum of Art New Gallery Exhibition, November, 2024-March 9, 2025.
Brown’s background as a watercolor artist provided her the experience in use of light, shadow and negative space, and how to maintain freshness in her painting. She continued her art passion and education by studying acrylic, oil, figure drawing, and portraiture, including at the Pacific Art League, Santa Cruz Art League, College of San Mateo, UC Santa Cruz, and through independent workshops.
Her influences include Richard Diebenkorn, Alice Neel, Matisse and John Singer Sargent. Her work has been shown in international and US galleries, juried exhibitions, is in private collections, and sold through the Homeless Garden Project Store, Santa Cruz, where she donates 50% of all sales. Susan teaches throughout California, and at Ghost Ranch, New Mexico.
Many of her well known paintings give life to lesser known places, such as “just a street.” Her Santa Cruz County paintings are not typical “coastal scenes;”such as her acrylic painting, "Davenport Evening," which poses questions for the viewer; asking where the road may lead, and evoking a sense of nostalgia or deja vu, whether or not one has actually been there.
A Selection of Exhibitions and Awards ( * Juried events)
Award-winning California artist Susan Brown grew up with European parents who introduced her to art at an early age. Brown painted and drew from childhood, winning a state-wide award when she was twelve. After retiring in 2016 from technology/biotech, she devoted herself to her painting career. Highlights include invitation to the Florence Biennial 2025, San Diego Museum of Art New Gallery Exhibition, 2024-25, Barnes Foundation Scholarship, 2024, American Women Artist Award, 2023, Artist Residency, Vallauris, France, 2022, and Important World Artists VI (one of 10 artists sponsored to be in the 2024 volume VI). Her painting, “Davenport Evening,” has been accepted into the San Diego Museum of Art New Gallery Exhibition, November, 2024-March 9, 2025.
Brown’s background as a watercolor artist provided her the experience in use of light, shadow and negative space, and how to maintain freshness in her painting. She continued her art passion and education by studying acrylic, oil, figure drawing, and portraiture, including at the Pacific Art League, Santa Cruz Art League, College of San Mateo, UC Santa Cruz, and through independent workshops.
Her influences include Richard Diebenkorn, Alice Neel, Matisse and John Singer Sargent. Her work has been shown in international and US galleries, juried exhibitions, is in private collections, and sold through the Homeless Garden Project Store, Santa Cruz, where she donates 50% of all sales. Susan teaches throughout California, and at Ghost Ranch, New Mexico.
Many of her well known paintings give life to lesser known places, such as “just a street.” Her Santa Cruz County paintings are not typical “coastal scenes;”such as her acrylic painting, "Davenport Evening," which poses questions for the viewer; asking where the road may lead, and evoking a sense of nostalgia or deja vu, whether or not one has actually been there.
A Selection of Exhibitions and Awards ( * Juried events)
- * San Diego Museum of Art; New Gallery Exhibition; November 2024—March 2025
- * Biennial Exhibition, Florence, Italy 2025
- * Barnes Foundation Scholarship, 2024
- * Gallery 4%; Award of Distinction, September 2024
- * Featured Artist; ArtsyShark, December, 2022
- * CCI Innovate Grant; November, 2022
- * A.I.R. Vallauris Exhibition, Vallauris, France, Oct. 2022
- * Fusion Art, “Spotlight Artist” solo exhibit; Feb. 2022
- * R.Blitzer Gallery; solo exhibit; May 2023
- * American Women Artist Award, 2023
- * Corto-Borrone Gallery, Paris, Invitational exhibition, Sei L’Arte; March/April, 2022
- * 91st Year All CA Landscape Exhibition, 2022
- * Pacific Art League's 99th Year Celebration Exhibition; “Davenport Evening," poster; 2021
- * Santa Cruz Art League; multiple juried exhibits
- * Santa Cruz Open Studios; 2021, 2023
TODAYS WORLD
Locations Collection: Today's World We have all experienced unique circumstances and situations, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. I seek to show that these effects are universal and long-lasting, but also that there can be hope for the future.
Self in Door
9”Wx11”H
"Self in Door" invites you into a vivid and lively interior scene, capturing a moment that feels both personal and universal. At the heart of the composition is a captivating green armchair, positioned prominently in the room, beckoning with its rich color and promise of comfort.
The surroundings are equally vibrant, with one wall painted a cheerful yellow and another a fresh green,
creating an inviting atmosphere filled with energy.
Your eye is drawn to the large windows on the left, where the greenery outside offers a glimpse of nature and adds a touch of serenity to the room. In the background, there's a person in blue, partially obscured by an open door, which introduces an intriguing narrative layer to the artwork. This subtle human presence adds a hint of mystery and invites you to ponder who they might be and what story they bring to the space.
Through the use of acrylics, the work embraces rich colors and bold contrasts, achieving an impressive sense of depth and warmth. It's more than just a depiction of a room; it's a contemplation of memory and emotion, inspired by a quiet moment of remembrance—standing in a doorway and reflecting on things past.
Sale price: $650.00
9”Wx11”H
"Self in Door" invites you into a vivid and lively interior scene, capturing a moment that feels both personal and universal. At the heart of the composition is a captivating green armchair, positioned prominently in the room, beckoning with its rich color and promise of comfort.
The surroundings are equally vibrant, with one wall painted a cheerful yellow and another a fresh green,
creating an inviting atmosphere filled with energy.
Your eye is drawn to the large windows on the left, where the greenery outside offers a glimpse of nature and adds a touch of serenity to the room. In the background, there's a person in blue, partially obscured by an open door, which introduces an intriguing narrative layer to the artwork. This subtle human presence adds a hint of mystery and invites you to ponder who they might be and what story they bring to the space.
Through the use of acrylics, the work embraces rich colors and bold contrasts, achieving an impressive sense of depth and warmth. It's more than just a depiction of a room; it's a contemplation of memory and emotion, inspired by a quiet moment of remembrance—standing in a doorway and reflecting on things past.
Sale price: $650.00
Landscapes
Hidden Valley V Mother & Son
24”Wx18”H
This painting is part of a series I did showing a beautiful valley that is only briefly glimpsed as one drives on CA Hiway#1 going S. from Half Moon Bay towards Santa Cruz, CA. In this version, the sun is setting and the valley is abstracted and glows with the light,
as we see a mother and her young son walking through the scene.
He is trustingly holding her hand, as she walks forward with purpose and determination to get to her destination.
Finalist Award: National Oil and Acrylic Painting Society (NOAPS) Spring Exhibition
Sale Price: $3650.00
24”Wx18”H
This painting is part of a series I did showing a beautiful valley that is only briefly glimpsed as one drives on CA Hiway#1 going S. from Half Moon Bay towards Santa Cruz, CA. In this version, the sun is setting and the valley is abstracted and glows with the light,
as we see a mother and her young son walking through the scene.
He is trustingly holding her hand, as she walks forward with purpose and determination to get to her destination.
Finalist Award: National Oil and Acrylic Painting Society (NOAPS) Spring Exhibition
Sale Price: $3650.00
Davenport Bluffs
11"H x 14"W
"Davenport Bluffs" is an enthralling acrylic landscape painting that lures viewers into a vibrant, dynamic natural scene. The artwork, measuring 14 inches in height and 16 inches in width, features a narrow path that winds energetically through a field of lush, golden-yellow grass. Radiant pink and orange hues infuse the scene with a lively warmth and exuberance.
The path is flanked by vivid green shrubbery, adding texture and vibrancy to the composition. In the background, a cluster of windswept trees with dark green foliage and striking white trunks stand boldly against a brilliantly light blue sky. The bold brushstrokes employed throughout the painting enhance its energetic and spirited quality, capturing the lively essence of the scene.
Inspired by the scenic beauty of Davenport, California, this piece embodies the artist's keen eye for translating nature's dynamic beauty into a canvas. Each element is meticulously crafted to reflect the natural vibrancy and harmony of the landscape, offering an exhilarating and immersive experience for the viewer.
A walk in Davenport, CA, on a winding path through grasses and eucalyptus trees blowing in the wind, leading to a beach below these bluffs. One can view the ocean beyond. Do you see anyone in the trees on the path?
Juried into 99th California Landscape Exhibit
Sale price: $850.00
11"H x 14"W
"Davenport Bluffs" is an enthralling acrylic landscape painting that lures viewers into a vibrant, dynamic natural scene. The artwork, measuring 14 inches in height and 16 inches in width, features a narrow path that winds energetically through a field of lush, golden-yellow grass. Radiant pink and orange hues infuse the scene with a lively warmth and exuberance.
The path is flanked by vivid green shrubbery, adding texture and vibrancy to the composition. In the background, a cluster of windswept trees with dark green foliage and striking white trunks stand boldly against a brilliantly light blue sky. The bold brushstrokes employed throughout the painting enhance its energetic and spirited quality, capturing the lively essence of the scene.
Inspired by the scenic beauty of Davenport, California, this piece embodies the artist's keen eye for translating nature's dynamic beauty into a canvas. Each element is meticulously crafted to reflect the natural vibrancy and harmony of the landscape, offering an exhilarating and immersive experience for the viewer.
A walk in Davenport, CA, on a winding path through grasses and eucalyptus trees blowing in the wind, leading to a beach below these bluffs. One can view the ocean beyond. Do you see anyone in the trees on the path?
Juried into 99th California Landscape Exhibit
Sale price: $850.00
HIDDEN VALLEY
Private Collection
Oil on Canvas14 x 16
$1,200.00 USD Sold
One comes upon this valley by accident. Driving on CA Highway #1, you can only see it as you come around a bend going from North to South. There it opens up to your view—it looks like the Valley of Heart’s Delight—and then it disappears from view…
Oil painting of Hidden Valley in N. CA--painted from a summer's day; bucolic, peaceful, beautiful.
Where we all dream of--but what does the blank sign indicate?
Sold
Private Collection
Oil on Canvas14 x 16
$1,200.00 USD Sold
One comes upon this valley by accident. Driving on CA Highway #1, you can only see it as you come around a bend going from North to South. There it opens up to your view—it looks like the Valley of Heart’s Delight—and then it disappears from view…
Oil painting of Hidden Valley in N. CA--painted from a summer's day; bucolic, peaceful, beautiful.
Where we all dream of--but what does the blank sign indicate?
Sold
HIDDEN VALLEY II
Acrylic on Canvas
11 x 14
Sold
Beautiful valley that is only seen briefly when driving on CA Hiway#1 from Half Moon Bay to Santa Cruz, CA.
This is one of a series, as it's one of my favorite views.
Acrylic on Canvas
11 x 14
Sold
Beautiful valley that is only seen briefly when driving on CA Hiway#1 from Half Moon Bay to Santa Cruz, CA.
This is one of a series, as it's one of my favorite views.
Salinas
11H x 14W
This is a painting of Salinas, CA, an area known for growing many California crops. It's a rural scene with a few barns set amidst a lush, green landscape. The barns have weathered, earthy tones with green roofs, blending naturally with the surrounding environment. The foreground features a sunlit field, rich in golden and green hues, while the background is filled with large trees under a bright blue sky. The overall mood is serene and pastoral, capturing the essence of countryside life.
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11H x 14W
This is a painting of Salinas, CA, an area known for growing many California crops. It's a rural scene with a few barns set amidst a lush, green landscape. The barns have weathered, earthy tones with green roofs, blending naturally with the surrounding environment. The foreground features a sunlit field, rich in golden and green hues, while the background is filled with large trees under a bright blue sky. The overall mood is serene and pastoral, capturing the essence of countryside life.
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Reflection
11H x 14W
"Reflection" is an acrylic landscape that embodies the tranquil allure of nature, inspired by a lake near Arnold, CA, where the artist used to swim. At 14 inches wide by 11 inches high, this painting draws the viewer into a serene scene where a pristine body of water perfectly mirrors the lush greenery and towering trees surrounding it. The vibrant, yet harmonious color palette features an array of greens, blues, and earthy tones, skillfully capturing the colors of the reflection and soothing essence of the natural world.
A tree branch gracefully extends across the painting's upper section, introducing a dynamic element to the otherwise calm composition and inviting the viewer's eye to journey across the scene. Loose, impressionistic brushstrokes create a sense of fluidity and movement, adding to the painting's atmospheric charm. This piece embodies a moment of peaceful solitude, reminiscent of those quiet times spent by lakeside, allowing the viewer a moment of reflection and escape into nature's embrace.
Sale Price: $850
11H x 14W
"Reflection" is an acrylic landscape that embodies the tranquil allure of nature, inspired by a lake near Arnold, CA, where the artist used to swim. At 14 inches wide by 11 inches high, this painting draws the viewer into a serene scene where a pristine body of water perfectly mirrors the lush greenery and towering trees surrounding it. The vibrant, yet harmonious color palette features an array of greens, blues, and earthy tones, skillfully capturing the colors of the reflection and soothing essence of the natural world.
A tree branch gracefully extends across the painting's upper section, introducing a dynamic element to the otherwise calm composition and inviting the viewer's eye to journey across the scene. Loose, impressionistic brushstrokes create a sense of fluidity and movement, adding to the painting's atmospheric charm. This piece embodies a moment of peaceful solitude, reminiscent of those quiet times spent by lakeside, allowing the viewer a moment of reflection and escape into nature's embrace.
Sale Price: $850
Portraits
Thinking of the Future
18”Wx24”H
"Thinking of the Future" is a captivating portrait painting, measuring 16" by 20,”crafted in oil. The painting presents a thoughtful, young woman with short, dark hair and warmly blushed cheeks. She is adorned in a green garment topped with a plaid collar and wears a striking, large decorative earring.
The portrayal comes to life against an impressionistic background featuring a softly illuminated window that bathes the scene in a warm glow. The artwork is a testament to realistic colors and delicate shading, meticulously capturing the subject's contemplative expression and nuanced features. The play of shadows and highlights animates her face, offering a glimpse into her introspective gaze filled with thoughts of her future. This unique blend of realism and impressionism imbues the piece with depth and emotion, inviting you to ponder along with the subject.
What makes this piece truly special is its ability to capture both the stillness of the moment and the dynamism of thoughts racing in her mind. The juxtaposition of the meticulous detail in her features against the fluid, almost dreamy backdrop creates a beautiful narrative of contemplation and expectations. You can't help but wonder about the dreams and possibilities she is envisioning, making this artwork not just a visual experience, but an emotional one as well.
Sale price: $2550.00
18”Wx24”H
"Thinking of the Future" is a captivating portrait painting, measuring 16" by 20,”crafted in oil. The painting presents a thoughtful, young woman with short, dark hair and warmly blushed cheeks. She is adorned in a green garment topped with a plaid collar and wears a striking, large decorative earring.
The portrayal comes to life against an impressionistic background featuring a softly illuminated window that bathes the scene in a warm glow. The artwork is a testament to realistic colors and delicate shading, meticulously capturing the subject's contemplative expression and nuanced features. The play of shadows and highlights animates her face, offering a glimpse into her introspective gaze filled with thoughts of her future. This unique blend of realism and impressionism imbues the piece with depth and emotion, inviting you to ponder along with the subject.
What makes this piece truly special is its ability to capture both the stillness of the moment and the dynamism of thoughts racing in her mind. The juxtaposition of the meticulous detail in her features against the fluid, almost dreamy backdrop creates a beautiful narrative of contemplation and expectations. You can't help but wonder about the dreams and possibilities she is envisioning, making this artwork not just a visual experience, but an emotional one as well.
Sale price: $2550.00
Lady in Waiting
16Wx 20H
Susan Brown presents an introspective visual narrative with 'Lady in Waiting': a young woman seated before a window, her form imbued with the grace of contemplative silence. As the wind animates the curtains, it brings a dynamic contrast to her stationary presence. This piece is rich with implication—a visual metaphor of the restless human spirit seeking purpose or connection, leaving viewers to ponder the subject's untold story. Juried into “American Women Artists” Exhibition.
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16Wx 20H
Susan Brown presents an introspective visual narrative with 'Lady in Waiting': a young woman seated before a window, her form imbued with the grace of contemplative silence. As the wind animates the curtains, it brings a dynamic contrast to her stationary presence. This piece is rich with implication—a visual metaphor of the restless human spirit seeking purpose or connection, leaving viewers to ponder the subject's untold story. Juried into “American Women Artists” Exhibition.
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Donnie Seated
12”Wx19”H
Introducing "Donnie Seated," an engaging portrait that captures the essence of its subject with a contemporary flair. Measuring 12 inches wide by 19 inches high, this oil painting presents a seated figure enveloped in a warm, textured backdrop. The figure’s pose, with hands gently clasped, emits a sense of calm and introspection, while the visible brushstrokes and vibrant colors inject life and dynamism into the composition.
The choice of a dark, patterned shirt and dark pants are perfectly complemented by the harmonious tones of orange and brown in the background, adding depth and warmth to the scene. The subject’s cool pompadour hairstyle
and artistic attire reflect a unique personality that commands attention.
Painted on linen cloth, this piece exudes expressiveness and modernity,channeling a powerful connection between the figure and the viewer. The artwork’s contemporary style and rich color palette not only capture a specific moment but also evoke a mood that is both relaxed and contemplative.
Sale price: $950.00
12”Wx19”H
Introducing "Donnie Seated," an engaging portrait that captures the essence of its subject with a contemporary flair. Measuring 12 inches wide by 19 inches high, this oil painting presents a seated figure enveloped in a warm, textured backdrop. The figure’s pose, with hands gently clasped, emits a sense of calm and introspection, while the visible brushstrokes and vibrant colors inject life and dynamism into the composition.
The choice of a dark, patterned shirt and dark pants are perfectly complemented by the harmonious tones of orange and brown in the background, adding depth and warmth to the scene. The subject’s cool pompadour hairstyle
and artistic attire reflect a unique personality that commands attention.
Painted on linen cloth, this piece exudes expressiveness and modernity,channeling a powerful connection between the figure and the viewer. The artwork’s contemporary style and rich color palette not only capture a specific moment but also evoke a mood that is both relaxed and contemplative.
Sale price: $950.00
Louise II
18”Wx24”H
Introducing "Louise II," an evocative portrait that captures the essence of serene beauty. Measuring 18 inches wide by 24 inches high, this oil painting invites you into a world of soft, earthy tones where the subject's grace takes center stage. The woman's features are beautifully detailed, from her strong brow lines and expressive eyes to her subtle, knowing smile. The artist's expert use of shading brings depth and texture to her face and her flowing hair, while her gently accentuated shoulders and neckline add to the portrait's elegance.
A simple necklace graces her neck, offering a touch of understated charm. The minimal background serves to enhance the focus on her expression, drawing you into the subtleties of her gaze as she looks directly at the viewer. It's a piece that speaks through its simplicity, where dramatic lighting and monochromatic style unite to highlight the power of expression.
Sale price: $2550.00
18”Wx24”H
Introducing "Louise II," an evocative portrait that captures the essence of serene beauty. Measuring 18 inches wide by 24 inches high, this oil painting invites you into a world of soft, earthy tones where the subject's grace takes center stage. The woman's features are beautifully detailed, from her strong brow lines and expressive eyes to her subtle, knowing smile. The artist's expert use of shading brings depth and texture to her face and her flowing hair, while her gently accentuated shoulders and neckline add to the portrait's elegance.
A simple necklace graces her neck, offering a touch of understated charm. The minimal background serves to enhance the focus on her expression, drawing you into the subtleties of her gaze as she looks directly at the viewer. It's a piece that speaks through its simplicity, where dramatic lighting and monochromatic style unite to highlight the power of expression.
Sale price: $2550.00
Susan Brown Contemporary Artist
650-218-0906
Join me on my art adventure at
www.susanbrownfineart.com
IG:@susanbrownfineart
650-218-0906
Join me on my art adventure at
www.susanbrownfineart.com
IG:@susanbrownfineart