Sue Foell has a passion for oil painting which is fueled by the excitement she feels while trying to capture the life of her subject on canvas. Her convincing sense of light and dark, confidant brushstrokes, strong drawing skills, and use of rich color give a special strength to her paintings. Sue studied for four years with portrait artist, William J. Kalwick Jr., while living in Houston, TX, which left her with a lasting love for portrait and figurative painting. She also studied with Roger Dale Brown and now ranks plein air painting as one of the most enjoyable experiences there is for a painter. Her home is near Memphis, TN, where she lives with her husband and ten-year old daughter, who is a frequent model for her paintings. The thrill and fascination she finds in painting the beauty all around us is something she says will never grow old.

In the past several years, Sue has received numerous awards at various local and national shows. She recently had paintings accepted into the Salon International 2008 Juried Exhibition, Salon International 2007 Juried Exhibition where she received a Jury's Top 50 award, Oil Painters of America's 2007 National Juried Exhibition, and Oil Painters of America's 2007 Eastern Regional Exhibition. Sue is an Associate Member of the Oil Painters of America and an active member of the Memphis Germantown Art League.

Sue's work hangs in private collections and galleries throughout the country.

Recent Awards: People's Choice & Judge's Special Recognition - Memphis Germantown Art League Spring Show 2008, Jury's Top 50 Award - Salon International 2007 Show, Greenhouse Gallery of Fine Art, San Antonio, TX, Best of Show & Third Place - Memphis Germantown Art League Autumn Show 2007, Second Place - Memphis Germantown Art League Spring Show 2007, First Place - Lone Star Art Guild 2006 Convention, First & Third Place - Northwest Art League, Spring 2006, Third Place - Lone Star Art Guild 2005 Convention, Second Place - Northwest Art League, Spring 2005