Susan Brandsema – Stay Awhile

On display january 5–march 29, 2026

Artist Talk and Reception: Thursday, January 29 – 6pm to 8:30pm – Artist Talk at 6:30pm

Show Description: Nature is an ever changing source of inspiration for Susan Brandsema's studio and plein air paintings.

A Selection of works on exhibit

Artist Statement:

"Painting in nature inspires me to capture amazing minute-by-minute changes in light. My goal with each painting, is to use color and paint strokes that convey the charm and emotions unique to just one moment in time. After earning a degree in Art and Design, I worked for years as a graphic artist and illustrator, although painting has always been my main focus. My artistic journey has included more than 25 years of mentoring children and adults in my home studio, helping them appreciate the process of traditional painting and the sense of pride in a finished piece.  Being able to nurture an adult or child's joy while creating art makes my heart happy ." 

About the Artist: 

Susan Brandsema is an Associate Artist member of Oil Painters of America. She is a former award winning Artist Member of the Salmagundi Club in NYC, following in her artist Grandfather, Joseph Franke's,footsteps. Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine included Susan's work in a 2018 special section honoring the 100 year Anniversary of the Salmagundi Club. Recent honors for Susan are inclusion in three books, Acrylic Works 6 (2019), Acrylic Works 5,Bold Values (2018) and Acrylic Works 4,Captivating Color (2017).  Susan was a finalist several times in the Plein Air Salon competition, with landscapes and still life works.  Susan was also honored as a finalist in the 2015 and 2002 Artist's Magazine Competitions, in the portrait and landscape categories.