Sue Miller’s oil paintings reflect her extensive travels, and capture the light in places around the world. To see more of her artwork, please visit her website.
![“Taking a Break” Oil on Canvas, 20” x 20” by artist Sue Miller. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/10_Taking-a-Break-2.jpg)
“Taking a Break” Oil on Canvas, 20” x 20”
I feel privileged to be able to combine two of my passions—art and travel. I am frequently inspired by places I have had the opportunity to visit and experience on my travels near and far.
![“Havana” Oil on Canvas, 32” x 20” by artist Sue Miller. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/01_havana-2.jpg)
“Havana” Oil on Canvas, 32” x 20”
Fueled by that inspiration, I aim to capture and re-create in my work the effects of light on colors and forms as I have witnessed in those places. As a foundation, years of graphic design experience have influenced the details and development of my paintings.
![“Lost in Brussels” Oil on Canvas, 22” x 18” by artist Sue Miller. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/02_lost_in_brussels-2.jpg)
“Lost in Brussels” Oil on Canvas, 22” x 18”
Capturing the interaction of color, illumination and perspective is an overarching motivating force in my work.
![“46th Street” Oil on Canvas, 18” x 24” by artist Sue Miller. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/03_46th-St-2.jpg)
“46th Street” Oil on Canvas, 18” x 24”
Oil painting is my area of concentration, with urban landscapes largely drawing my attention. I enjoy re-creating elements of light, colour and form as I endeavour to bring to life the extraordinary character, culture and charm of a location.
![“Pokhara, Nepal” Oil on Canvas, 24” x 18” by artist Sue Miller. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/04_pokhara_nepal-2.jpg)
“Pokhara, Nepal” Oil on Canvas, 24” x 18”
It is always a pleasure to see the impact of my work on others; the images I depict bring to life experiences that we all share. My technique combines photographic source material with the traditional skills of the representational artist.
![“Pont Des Arts Bridge, Paris” Oil on Canvas, 36” x 24” by artist Sue Miller. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/05_pont_des_arts_bridge-2.jpg)
“Pont Des Arts Bridge, Paris” Oil on Canvas, 36” x 24”
My goals include broadening my technical skills and exploring the social and public side of fine art, all while continually growing as an artist.
![“Ready to Cruise” Oil on Canvas, 28” x 36” by artist Sue Miller. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/06_ready_to_cruise-2.jpg)
“Ready to Cruise” Oil on Canvas, 28” x 36”
For me, the very act of painting on a canvas provides a distinct, relaxing pleasure. Directing dabs and lines of color into combinations that become recognizable, understandable, and ultimately relatable to the observer is a tremendously rewarding experience.
![“The Salute” Oil on Canvas, 24” x 36” by artist Sue Miller. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/07_the_salute-2.jpg)
“The Salute” Oil on Canvas, 24” x 36”
I appreciate the challenge and subtlety of mixing colors—in limitless possible combinations—to acquire the ideal hue and tone. For me, painting provides a total break from reality as I immerse my energies, thoughts, and complete focus into the time and place of the work’s subject.
![“Whitby Four Corners” Oil on Canvas, 24” x 18” by artist Sue Miller. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/08_whitby_four_corners-2.jpg)
“Whitby Four Corners” Oil on Canvas, 24” x 18”
My work has helped me to indulge in a deeper mindfulness while visiting new locations around the world. This has allowed me to better absorb and appreciate the full experience of what I have seen, heard, and felt; to more fully perceive and understand each unique and inspiring place.
![“Zagreb, Croatia” Oil on Canvas, 36” x 24” by artist Sue Miller. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/09_Zagreb-2.jpg)
“Zagreb, Croatia” Oil on Canvas, 36” x 24”
Throughout my career as an artist, I have also enjoyed continued success with commissioned pencil crayon drawings. Working in various mediums helps to drive innovation across my work, and I look forward to the evolution and changes that will emerge from continued engagement with the process.
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