Suzanne Vaughan

United States • 1964

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Suzanne Vaughan

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Painting, Sunlit Field -, Suzanne Vaughan

Sunlit Field -

Suzanne Vaughan

Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 0.3 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 0.1 inch

$2,000

Painting, Pastel Waters, Suzanne Vaughan

Pastel Waters

Suzanne Vaughan

Painting - 76.2 x 61 x 2.3 cm Painting - 30 x 24 x 0.9 inch

$900

Painting, Coastal, Suzanne Vaughan

Coastal

Suzanne Vaughan

Painting - 101.6 x 101.6 x 0.3 cm Painting - 40 x 40 x 0.1 inch

$1,680

Painting, Beach Energy, Suzanne Vaughan

Beach Energy

Suzanne Vaughan

Painting - 76.2 x 61 x 2.3 cm Painting - 30 x 24 x 0.9 inch

$900

Painting, Glistening Greens, Suzanne Vaughan

Glistening Greens

Suzanne Vaughan

Painting - 91.4 x 91.4 x 3.8 cm Painting - 36 x 36 x 1.5 inch

$1,800

Painting, Green Energy, Suzanne Vaughan

Green Energy

Suzanne Vaughan

Painting - 76.2 x 76.2 x 2.3 cm Painting - 30 x 30 x 0.9 inch

$1,080

Painting, Vibrant Amber, Suzanne Vaughan

Vibrant Amber

Suzanne Vaughan

Painting - 101.6 x 101.6 x 0.3 cm Painting - 40 x 40 x 0.1 inch

$1,680

Painting, Sea to Sky, Suzanne Vaughan

Sea to Sky

Suzanne Vaughan

Painting - 101.6 x 101.6 x 0.3 cm Painting - 40 x 40 x 0.1 inch

$1,680

Painting, Blue Effervescence, Suzanne Vaughan

Blue Effervescence

Suzanne Vaughan

Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 0.3 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 0.1 inch

$2,000

Painting, Sunshine Greens, Suzanne Vaughan

Sunshine Greens

Suzanne Vaughan

Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 0.3 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 0.1 inch

$2,000

Painting, Rich Reds, Suzanne Vaughan

Rich Reds

Suzanne Vaughan

Painting - 101.6 x 101.6 x 3.8 cm Painting - 40 x 40 x 1.5 inch

$2,200

Painting, Soothing Blues, Suzanne Vaughan

Soothing Blues

Suzanne Vaughan

Painting - 152.4 x 101.6 x 0.3 cm Painting - 60 x 40 x 0.1 inch

$2,800

Painting, Aquatic Blues, Suzanne Vaughan

Aquatic Blues

Suzanne Vaughan

Painting - 152.4 x 101.6 x 0.3 cm Painting - 60 x 40 x 0.1 inch

$2,800

Painting, Soft Blues, Suzanne Vaughan

Soft Blues

Suzanne Vaughan

Painting - 152.4 x 101.6 x 0.3 cm Painting - 60 x 40 x 0.1 inch

$2,800

Painting, Deep Sea Green, Suzanne Vaughan

Deep Sea Green

Suzanne Vaughan

Painting - 152.4 x 101.6 x 0.3 cm Painting - 60 x 40 x 0.1 inch

$2,800

Painting, Tranquil Blue, Suzanne Vaughan

Tranquil Blue

Suzanne Vaughan

Painting - 152.4 x 101.6 x 0.3 cm Painting - 60 x 40 x 0.1 inch

$2,800

Painting, Smoky Blue, Suzanne Vaughan

Smoky Blue

Suzanne Vaughan

Painting - 101.6 x 101.6 x 3.8 cm Painting - 40 x 40 x 1.5 inch

$2,200

Painting, Summer Nectar, Suzanne Vaughan

Summer Nectar

Suzanne Vaughan

Painting - 101.6 x 137.2 x 0.3 cm Painting - 40 x 54 x 0.1 inch

$2,400

Painting, Calming Blue, Suzanne Vaughan

Calming Blue

Suzanne Vaughan

Painting - 101.6 x 137.2 x 0.3 cm Painting - 40 x 54 x 0.1 inch

$2,400

Painting, Tidal Flow, Suzanne Vaughan

Tidal Flow

Suzanne Vaughan

Painting - 152.4 x 101.6 x 0.3 cm Painting - 60 x 40 x 0.1 inch

$2,800

Painting, Serene Blues, Suzanne Vaughan

Serene Blues

Suzanne Vaughan

Painting - 101.6 x 152.4 x 0.3 cm Painting - 40 x 60 x 0.1 inch

$2,800

Painting, Nature's Green, Suzanne Vaughan

Nature's Green

Suzanne Vaughan

Painting - 101.6 x 137.2 x 0.3 cm Painting - 40 x 54 x 0.1 inch

$2,400

Painting, Cascading Greens, Suzanne Vaughan

Cascading Greens

Suzanne Vaughan

Painting - 101.6 x 137.2 x 0.3 cm Painting - 40 x 54 x 0.1 inch

$2,400

Painting, Glistening water - Modern abstract seascape, Suzanne Vaughan

Glistening water - Modern abstract seascape

Suzanne Vaughan

Painting - 101.6 x 101.6 x 0.3 cm Painting - 40 x 40 x 0.1 inch

$1,680

Painting, Shifting Tide - Modern Abstract Seascape, Suzanne Vaughan

Shifting Tide - Modern Abstract Seascape

Suzanne Vaughan

Painting - 101.6 x 101.6 x 0.3 cm Painting - 40 x 40 x 0.1 inch

$1,680

Painting, Earth, Suzanne Vaughan

Earth

Suzanne Vaughan

Painting - 101.6 x 101.6 x 0.3 cm Painting - 40 x 40 x 0.1 inch

$1,680

Painting, Cascading Green, Suzanne Vaughan

Cascading Green

Suzanne Vaughan

Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 0.3 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 0.1 inch

$2,000

Painting, Vibrant Light, Suzanne Vaughan

Vibrant Light

Suzanne Vaughan

Painting - 101.6 x 101.6 x 0.3 cm Painting - 40 x 40 x 0.1 inch

$1,680

Painting, Golden field, Suzanne Vaughan

Golden field

Suzanne Vaughan

Painting - 101.6 x 101.6 x 0.3 cm Painting - 40 x 40 x 0.1 inch

$1,680

Painting, Aqua beach - Modern abstract beach, Painting, Acrylic on canvas, Suzanne Vaughan

Aqua beach - Modern abstract beach, Painting, Acrylic on canvas

Suzanne Vaughan

Painting - 101.6 x 137.2 x 0.3 cm Painting - 40 x 54 x 0.1 inch

$2,400

Painting, Field of Gold, Suzanne Vaughan

Field of Gold

Suzanne Vaughan

Painting - 101.6 x 137.2 x 0.3 cm Painting - 40 x 54 x 0.1 inch

$2,400

Biography

Artist Statement:

I am a professional full time artist living in Portland, Oregon. My art is an expression of color, light and positive energy, from my vibrant modern color field abstracts to my minimal atmospheric landscapes. They capture the fresh vitality of nature's essence infused with uplifting energy to convey feelings of hope and optimism.
Growing up in New Zealand I absorbed the vibrancy of nature, amplified by the intense Southern light and dramatic weather patterns. In 2004 I began painting landscapes and abstracts in acrylics and quickly realized that it was the perfect conduit for my creative desire. It rekindled an early memory of wanting to create large vibrant paintings, and paint, just like my grandma had done when I was a child.

After relocating to America in 2008 I embraced the shift to oil painting and began creating larger abstract works that radiate positive energy and vibrancy. I also returned to landscapes and more recently abstract landscapes, that abstract the shapes and forms of the natural world combined with the vibrant colors I love so much.

Each unique painting has a modern minimal aesthetic in a wide array of energetic color palettes to add some fresh energy and vitality to any space.

Education:

I have always been a highly driven and passionate creative showing an aptitude for the arts from a very young age. I'm largely a self taught artist although many people have inspired me creatively throughout my life. My painting career started in New Zealand in 2004 after some art classes and studio time with Shruti Yatri and Gillian Palmer. In the United States I spent time in various Portland studios including an artist residency in the AIR Gallery. I continue to work full time in my studio developing my unique painting techniques and style in acrylics and oils, landscapes and abstracts.

Exhibitions:

Feature Show - Caplan Art Designs, Portland, OR, July 2021
"Vital Transformation" Show - Art Elements Gallery, Newberg, OR April - June 2021
Feature Show - Caplan Art Designs, Portland OR, Oct 2020
Group Show - Caplan Art Designs & Daily in the Pearl District, Portland, OR, Dec 2019
Multnomah Village Art Studios - Studio 5, Portland, OR, August 2019
Feature Show - Caplan Art Designs, Portland, OR, April 2019
Group Show - Caplan Art Designs, Portland, OR, Nov - Dec 2018
Basic Space Gallery, Portland, OR, Dec 2018, Jan 2019
Solo Show - Sotheby's Lake Oswego, OR, May - July 2018
Solo Show - R2C Group, Portland, OR, Jan - Mar, 2018
Solo Show - Vista Showroom, Portland, OR, Nov 2017
"AIR Gallery Reunion Show" Portland'5 Centers for the Arts, Portland, OR, April 2017
"Just Us" show - Ford Gallery, Portland, OR, October 2016
Solo Show - Gallery 135, Portland, OR. June 2016
Group Show - AIR Gallery, Portland, OR. Alchemy show, April 2016
Featured Artist - AIR Gallery, Portland, OR. Spring is in the Air show, March 2016
Group Show - AIR Gallery, Portland, OR. Magical Beginnings show ,February 2016
Group Show - Peoples Art of Portland, Portland, OR. Love of Portland Show, Feb 2016
Featured Artist - AIR Gallery, Portland, OR. Warm up the Winter show,January 2016
Group Show - Goodfoot, Portland, OR. New Brow show, January 2016
Group Show - Peoples Art of Portland, Portland, OR. People of People's Show, Jan 2016
Solo Show - Basic Space Gallery, Portland, OR. Colorscapes Show, Dec 2015
Group Show - Benwill Gallery, Portland, OR. Art Collective Year's End, Dec 2015
Solo Show - Village Frame & Gallery, Portland, OR. Cityscape & Portal Series, Dec 2015
Group Show - Benwill Gallery, Portland, OR. The Five, November 2015
Solo Show - Geezer Gallery, Artists Repertory Theater, Portland, OR. July - Sept 2015
Group Show - Mechanical Salon, PDX Magazine, Portland, OR. June 2015
Group Show - Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts, Lake Oswego, OR. June 2015
Group Show - Geezer Gallery, Artists Repertory Theater, Portland, OR. Sublime Influence Show June - July 2015
Group Show - High & Low Gallery, Portland, OR. Three Artist Abstract Show, May 2015
Group Show - People's Art of Portland, Portland, OR. Love of Portland, Feb 2015
Group Show - Peoples Art of Portland, Portland, OR. People of People's Show, Jan 2015
Solo Show - AIR Gallery, Portland, OR. Sept - Dec 2014
Group Show - People's & Mark Woolley Gallery, Portland, OR. Big 500 Show, Dec 2014
Solo Show - Decarli Restaurant, Beaverton, OR. Nov - Dec 2014
Juried Group Show - Beaverton City Library, Beaverton, OR. Beaverton Arts Mix, Juried Art Show & Sale, Oct 2014
Solo Show - Red e Cafe, Portland, OR. March 2014
Group Show - Peoples Art of Portland, Portland, OR. Love of Portland Show, Feb 2014
Solo Show - Vinnie's at the Ford, Portland, OR. Nov 2013 - Feb 2014
Featured Artist Solo Show - Pearl Women's Center, Portland, OR. Sept 2013
Various group shows in New Zealand

Professional/Teaching Experience:

My work is found in private and corporate collections around the world including the United States, Europe, Asia, Australasia and the UK. I am currently represented by Art Elements Gallery in Newberg, Oregon and Caplan Art Designs in Portland, Oregon.

Artistic Influences:

Many New Zealand artists have inspired me and had some kind of influence on my art. There are too many to mention, but a few of my favorites are Gretchen Albrecht, Rita Angus, Michael Smither, and Cristina Popovici. I also became very interested in the art of Henri Rousseau, Wassily Kandinsky, Picasso and Frida Kahlo. After moving to the United States my influences shifted more towards the New York school of American Abstract Expressionist painters such as Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko in addition to Gerhard Richter and Brian Rutenberg.


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The year of birth of the artist is: 1964