Bronx born artist Sue Barrasi began painting during her childhood in the Hudson Valley. After earning a BA in Fine Arts from the School of Visual Arts, she embarked on a brief career as an illustrator where she created various ads, book and magazine covers, postage stamps, and backdrops for theatrical productions. After extensive travel in Europe, she continued her artistic training in painting and sculpting at the Art Students League and the Ridgewood Art Institute.
Sue has been awarded numerous ribbons for her work, as well as grants and residencies, and maintains active membership in the Oil Painters of America, the Salmagundi Club, Women Artists of the West, National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society, the American Artists Professional League, Audubon Artists, Edward Hopper House Museum and Study Center and is a lifetime member of the Art Students League. She serves as a juror for local and national exhibitions and her works hang in private collections, galleries and museums throughout the United States.
When not painting plein air or in her studio, Sue teaches adults and children throughout the New York Metro area as she continues to compete in regional and international competitions.
"I often wonder what is the purpose of a painter's life. I truly believe there is power in Art, a painting can heighten our senses and grace one's soul with pure joy. Brushing strokes of energy on canvas I try to express the innate beauty surrounding me. Whether I am exploring the abstract possibilities of paint, inebriated by the colors found while painting outdoors or adhering directly to my studio set up, one thing remains constant ~ I become mesmerized by the beauty of light. Painting is not just my passion but my addiction. It is my intent to create serene but compelling images, letting emotion guide my work. I know that painting makes me a better person but it is my hope that my artwork can bring joy into your home."
CvAWARDS:
Plein Air Salon Best Plein Air Award December 2023
Plein Air Salon FInalist June 2023
Bold Brush Competition Finalist January 2023
Salmagundi Club 2022 Alden Bryan Memorial Award
Richeson75 International Art Competition 2022 Meritorious Award
Bold Brush Competition Finalist Award June 2022
Bold Brush Competition Feb 2022 Fav 15%
Richeson75 International Art Competition 2021 Meritorious Award
Bold Brush Competition Honorable Mention May 2021
Bold Brush Competition Fav 15 August and June 2021
Salmagundi Club 2020 Certificate of Merit
Bold Brush Competition May, Aug, Sept and Oct 2020 Fav 15%
Salmagundi Club 2020 Honorable Mention for Outstanding Work
Art Ascent International 2020 Distinguished Artist Award
Greenwich Botanical Art Center 2019 Curator’s Best in Show
Clarksville Gallery Small Works First Place
Ridgewood Arts Foundation’s 2019 Artist Award
Bold Brush Competition April and Oct 2019 Fav 15%Salmagundi Club 2018 Achievement Award
Salmagundi Club 2018 Rosemary & Co. Brush Award
Ridgewood Arts Institute 2018 Fornaci Memorial Award for Oils
Bold Brush Competition Nov and Dec 2018 Fav 15%
Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts 2017 Awarded Third Place in Oils
Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts 2017 Second Place for Oils
American Artist Professional League Grand National Exhibit 2016 Audubon Award
The Art Students League 2016 Distinguished Artist Scholarship-Artist in Residency
Ridgewood Art Institute Juried Show 2015 Kent Art Association Award
Trekell Fine Art Supplies January 2016 Featured Artist
Ringwood Manor Council on the Arts 2015 First Place in Oils
National Association of Women Artist 2014 Honorable Mention Poster Design
Art Ascent Art and Literature Journal 2014 Distinguished Artist Award
National Association of Women Artists 2012 Leeman Memorial Award
Arts Council of Rockland/New York State Council on the Arts 2012 Individual Art Grant
The Art Students League Awarded Ruth Katzman Scholarship - Artists in Residency
Palisades Parks Conservancy Banner Competition Winner
Ringwood Manor Council of the Arts Annual Juried Show First Place Oils
Art Society of Old Greenwich First Place OilsArt Society of Old Greenwich Honorable Mention
Master Eagles Galleries Award of Excellence
Paramount Center for the Arts Second Prize
Ridgewood Arts Council Juried Show 2008 Pearl Paint Award
United Pastelists of America Juried Show Honorable Mention
Viking Gallery Juried Show Honorable Mention
Art Students League 1993 Merit Scholarship
Manhattan Arts International 1993 Award of Excellence
North Tarrytown Arts Council 1991 Award of ExcellenceNorth Tarrytown Arts Council 1990 Award of Excellence
EDUCATION:
The School of Visual Arts - NY NY BFA
The Art Students League - NY NY Lifetime Member
The Ridgewood Art Institute - Ridgewood NJ
PRESS & PUBLICATIONS
Plein Air Magazine Oct 2023 Morning Song featured in article Landscapes of RIvers and Woods by Kelly Kane
Plein air Magazine Jan 2023 Insomnia featured in article Night Life by Kelly Kane
Painting featured as book Cover for award winning novella The King & I by Joe Badalamente
Seascape Oil Paintings Featured In Darien 2022 by Richard Kaufman
Northern New Jersey “Artist’s Focus is to Capture the Moment’ by Aimee La Fountain
The Ridgewood Blog 2017 Holiday Exhibit featuring Oil paintings
Art Ascent Art and Literature Journal Red Issue Dec 2014 Distinguished Artist
Person of Interest PBS TV Series 2014 Bonanza Productions
World Carrot Museum - Carrots in Fine Art Works
Hook Magazine 2014 “A Natural Calling” by Mary Ellen Marks
Nyack News & Views 2014 ” Featured Artist of the Month” by Bill Batson
Huffington Post 2012 “Art is a Struggle with the Struggle Erased” by Vicky Tiel
Paintings commissioned for use as postage stamps by Grenada Grenadines
Empty Easel 2011 “A Medley of Still Life, Landscapes and Portraits” by Cassie Rief
HV Biz February 2011“Off the Palette” by Georgia Georgette
Art Times - Paintings featured with article
Art Happenings - Paintings featured with article
Digital Seas International - Created International Company Logo
Journal News - Paintings featured with article
The Nyack - Piermont Patch - Featured Article
Our Town- Featured Artist - Spring Edition April 2011 by Suzanne Daycock
California Times - “Ascent of Humanity” article
Loew Cornell - Paintings printed on art supply packaging
Chelsea House Publications - Book Cover, Georgia O‘Keefe
Highwire Productions - Design and execute 30ft backdrops for off Broadway plays
Gazette Magazine - Commissioned several paintings for publications
McCall’s Magazine - 1986 Commissioned several drawings for articles
Simplicity Patterns - Commissioned several paintings printed in catalog
Harris Productions - Commissioned paintings and drawings for brochures and posters
American Kennel Club - 1987 Commissioned several paintings for publications
Fusion Graphics - Commissioned Series of paintings used for mens apparel
Who’s Who in American Women - 1998
Alfred Hitchcock Mystery - 1987 Commissioned paintings published in various issues
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