EDUCATION
Art Center College of Design, Pasadena, CA
STATEMENT
My life is more than just good, it’s a dream come true. Growing up on the beautiful Southern California beaches I had a great childhood filled with sunny days, a wonderful family and great friends.
In 1999, after leasing a studio in San Francisco, my style began to take shape. Maybe it was the seclusion of the location, or not having to worry about spilling paint on the floor — whatever it was I began to find my muse. My style continues to evolve, and it is that evolution that inspires me to continue to grow and explore as an artist.
BIO
Sue Averell is from Carlsbad, California. She lived in Southern California until she moved to San Francisco in 1997. While pursuing her artist vision she worked in the graphics field.
In 1999 she opened a graphic design business. The flexible schedule allowed her to spend days in the art studio developing her unique, impasto style of painting.
In 2001 Sue had completed a body of work depicting the energy of city life in San Francisco. She presented the paintings to several galleries and was picked up by North Beach Gallery in downtown San Francisco. Sue produced work for the gallery in both her San Francisco studio and while living in Thailand for months at a time. Looking back Sue says, “Wow, guess I was enjoying the ultimate work from home schedule!”
Sue continued to travel and paint in Thailand through 2004. Since then she has painted at three invitational residencies -St Thomas, VI and Abu Dhabi, UAE. Most recently she spent 7 weeks in India. In January 2023 Sue was invited to paint murals at an education center in a remote location outside of Bangalore. While there she completed 3 murals on granite slabs. Two of the murals measured 7 by 10 feet and the third was 6 by 7 feet. “Travel has become a big part of what fuels my inspiration”.
A professional painter for nearly three decades, Sue Averell’s vibrant and whimsical paintings are renowned for their dramatic color, texture and expressive, flowing lines.
Her paintings are included collections in the US, London, Switzerland, France, Germany, Thailand, Singapore, Israel, Mexico and Canada. Additionally, Averell is awarded on average 10 commissions annually by both corporate and private collectors.
Since 2017 Sue has owned a gallery in Sausalito, CA. Her studio is located within the gallery and she invites visitors to observe while she paints. In addition to Sue’s work “Gallery Sausalito” represents a collection of 15 talented artists.
Sue co-founded The ICB Artists’ Association in 2005 and the association continues to thrive in Sausalito, CA. Since 2023 Sue has been on the Sausalito Chamber of Commerce Board. She has volunteered in her community on many occasions including painting a 40 foot mural in 2020 on a vacant building in Sausalito.
When asked how she keeps her creative practice fresh, “My style continues to evolve, and it is the evolution that inspires me to continue to grow and explore as an artist.”
SOLO & SELECT EXHIBITIONS
2024
San Francisco Art Fair, Fort Mason – April 25-28
3 Person Show Tierra Mar Gallery, Santa Fe, NM – September 13 – October 12
Flower & Hewes, Sonoma, CA – ongoing
John Hanes Fine Art, Boonville, CA – ongoing
Tierra Mar Gallery, Santa Fe, NM – ongoing
2023
Two Person Show Tierra Mar Gallery, Santa Fe, NM – September 29 – October 12
Flower & Hewes, Sonoma, CA – ongoing
John Hanes Fine Art, Boonville, CA – ongoing
2022
Art Market San Francisco, Fort Mason – April 21-24
Tierra Mar Gallery, Santa Fe, NM – ongoing
Flower & Hewes, Sonoma, CA – ongoing
John Hanes Fine Art, Boonville, CA – ongoing
2021
Tierra Mar Gallery, Santa Fe, NM – ongoing
Flower & Hewes, Sonoma, CA – ongoing
John Hanes Fine Art, Boonville, CA – ongoing
2020
Tierra Mar Gallery, Santa Fe, NM – ongoing
Flower & Hewes, Sonoma, CA – ongoing
Art Palm Springs, February 6-9
John Hanes Fine Art, Boonville, CA – ongoing
2019
Pillars, ARC Gallery San Francisco, March 1 – April 5
Art Santa Fe, Santa Fe, NM, July 18-21
John Hanes Fine Art, Boonville, CA – ongoing
2018
SOFA, Chicago – Gallery Sausalito, November 2 – 5
Celebration of Fine Art, Scottsdale, AZ
John Hanes Fine Art, Boonville, CA – ongoing
2017
4 Squared, ARC Gallery, San Francisco, September
Celebration of Fine Art, Scottsdale, AZ
Village Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA
Celebration of Fine Art, Scottsdale, AZ
Art Hub Abu Dhabi – Residency & Group Show – January 4 – February 3
Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi – Celebrating Ramadan, The Mosque 8th of June – 8th of July
John Hanes Fine Art, Boonville, CA – ongoing
2016
SOLO Show Prima Fine Art Gallery, Laguna Beach, August 4 – 7
SOFA, Chicago – Gallery Sausalito, November 3 – 6
Abu Dhabi, Art Hub Gallery, January
John Hanes Fine Art, Boonville, CA – ongoing
2015
Prima Fine Art, Laguna Beach, CA
College of Marin, Kentfield, CA
Celebration of Fine Art, Scottsdale, AZ
Fort Lauderdale Gallery, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Gallery 1870, Yountville, CA
Prima Fine Art Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA
Village Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA
John Hanes Fine Art, Boonville, CA – ongoing
2014
Celebration of Fine Art, Scottsdale, AZ
Fort Lauderdale Gallery, Fort Lauderdale, FL
McKibben Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA
Village Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA
John Hanes Fine Art, Boonville, CA
Hinc, San Francisco Design Center, San Francisco, CA
Art4Aids Auction, San Francisco, CA
2013
Celebration of Fine Art, Scottsdale, AZ
Fort Lauderdale Gallery, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Legends Gallery, La Jolla, CA
John Hanes Fine Art, Boonville, CA
Richard Danskin Gallery, Palm Desert, CA
Art4Aids Auction, San Francisco, CA
2012
Blooms To Buildings, Robert Morris University, Chicago, IL
Blooms To Buildings, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA
Celebration of Fine Art, Scottsdale, AZ
Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Signature Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA – Featured Artist In October!
John Hanes Fine Art, Boonville, CA
Richard Danskin Gallery, Palm Desert, CA
Pop-Up Gallery, Alameda, CA – Group Show, Still Life, July
Cavallo Point Gallery, Sausalito, CA – Group Show, Small Works – October 27th
Art4Aids Auction, San Francisco, CA
2011
More Than Cupcakes, Signature Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA
Celebration of Fine Art, Scottsdale, AZ
Oceanside Museum of Art, “Momento Mori”, Oceanside, CA
Fort Lauderdale Gallery, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Signature Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA
John Hanes Fine Art, Boonville, CA
Richard Danskin Gallery, Palm Desert, CA
Art4Aids Auction, San Francisco Design Center, CA
Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA
2010
FEEL THE COLOR, Signature Gallery, Santa Fe, NM
Celebration of Fine Art, Scottsdale, AZ
Signature Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA
Signature Gallery, Santa Fe, NM
Art4Aids Auction, San Francisco Design Center, CA
Hinc, San Francisco Design Center, San Francisco, CA
Pride, Alumni & Staff Exhibition, CHS, Carlsbad, CA
John Hanes Fine Art, Boonville, CA
Richard Danskin Gallery, Palm Desert, CA
Large Luxuries Small Wonders, Marin Arts Council, San Rafael, CA
2009
JUGGLING COLOR, Signature Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA
Celebration of Fine Art, Scottsdale, AZ
Gallery 599, Sausalito, CA
Signature Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA
Art4Aids Auction, Bonhams & Butterfields, San Francisco, CA
Hinc, San Francisco Design Center, San Francisco, CA
Landscape Beyond Landscape, SOMArts, San Francisco, CA
Pride, Alumni & Staff Exhibition, CHS, Carlsbad, CA
John Hanes Fine Art, Boonville, CA
2008
Celebration of Fine Art, Scottsdale, AZ
Signature Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA
Hinc, San Francisco Design Center, San Francisco, CA
Patterns, Kathleen McMahon Fine Art Gallery, San Francisco, CA
Pride, Alumni & Staff Exhibition, CHS, Carlsbad, CA
2007
Celebration of Fine Art, Scottsdale, AZ
Urban Landscapes, Esteban Sabar Gallery, Oakland, CA
Hinc, San Francisco Design Center, San Francisco, CA
2006
Celebration of Fine Art, Scottsdale, AZ
Hinc, San Francisco Design Center, San Francisco, CA
Jugglers of Color, Esteban Sabar Gallery, Oakland, CA
Sutter Street Gallery, San Francisco, CA
2005
Celebration of Fine Art, Scottsdale, AZ
North Beach Gallery, Powell Street, San Francisco, CA
Art Is Still Life, ArtWorksf, San Francisco, CA
Hinc, San Francisco Design Center, San Francisco, CA
2004
North Beach Gallery, Powell Street, San Francisco, CA
Hinc, San Francisco Design Center, San Francisco, CA
ArtworkSF, Café Show, Somarts, San Francisco, CA
2003
North Beach Gallery, Powell Street, San Francisco, CA
Landscape Show, The Rainbow Gallery, Colfax, CA
2002
Urban Color Gallery, San Francisco, CA
ArtWorksf, San Francisco, CA
2001
Urban Color Gallery, San Francisco, CA
Art & Sole, Fine Art DuJour Gallery, San Francisco, CA
People, Places, Things, Digital Annex, San Francisco, CA
2000
ArtWorksf, San Francisco, CA
COMMISSIONS
2024
Teresa S., Texas – Portrait of Bella
Scott S., California – 3D Clock Tower
George & Terri, California – Large Scale Botanical
Randy & Amy C., Los Gatos – 3D Wall Sculpture of their property
Paul & Beth, Sausalito, CA – Large Urban Landscape
Sharif A., Sausalito, CA – Urban Landscape
Teresa S., Texas – Portrait of Bella
Jeff K. Coral Gables, FL – Portrait of Blue Jay and Cardinal
Elli L. Chicago, IL – A Harley Davidson with the Chicago Skyline
Tina M., Powell, OH – Large Scale Botanical
Sara, Sausalito, CA – Portrait of “Salty”
2023
Agastaya Education Center, India – 3 Large Scale Murals On Granite Slabs
Tierra Mar Gallery, Santa Fe, NM – Large Scale Botanical
Andy & Christina, IN – 3D Tower of San Francisco
Ashwin & Riva G. San Francisco – Large Scale painting of India
Ingrid S, San Francisco – Urban Landscape of SF
Jim & Mikki H, Chicago – Large Scale Dreamscape
Lani, San Francisco – Urban Landscape
Sara & Paul M., San Francisco – Urban Dreamscape
Scott & Anna S., California – 3D Tower of Clock Towers from around the world
2022
Lionel & Dominique V., CA – Urban 3D Tower
Bob & Sheryl S., CA – Large Scale Urban Landscape
Flower & Hewes Gallery, CA – Botanical
Tierra Mar Gallery For – Lynn & Bary S. Tuscon, AZ – Large Scale Botanical
Matt W., Portland, OR – Large Scale Urban Landscape
Maria M., Coral Gables, FL – Large Scale Abstracted Landscape
Alan H., Lake Charles, LA – Botanical
Tierra Mar Gallery for Phil, Austin TX – Cosmo Martini & Large Botanical
Sandra B.. Scottsdale, AZ – Large Urban Landscape
Jim & Tina M.. Leawood KS – Two Large Botanicals
Maurissa & Adam M., Wake Forest, NC – Large Scale Fantasy Scape
Deb & Dale, San Francisco, CA – Large Scale Diptych of Redwood Trees
Maria M., Miami, FL – Large Scale Natural Landscape
Rebecca & Patrick P. – 3D Tower of Santorini Greese
2021
Rodrigo C., Colima Mexico – Large Scale Botanical
Lauren & James P. , New Jersey – Large Scale Fantasy Scape
Alex I., New Jersey – Large Scale Botanical
Chad & Mande B. – Carlsbad, CA – Large Scale Fantasy Scape
Dean & Shirley J. Sonoma CA – Poppy Field
Elizabeth & Russ G. – Richmond, CA – Botanical
Kanchen & Ravi – Carmel, CA – Large Sale Ocean Wave
Kanchen & Ravi – Carmel, CA – Large Sale Almond Tree in Bloosom
Maggie H. – Palm Springs, CA – Giant Martini
Paula H. – San Francisco, CA – Poppy Field With Bees
2020
Edward & Cathleen K, TN – Urban Landscape – Paris
Barron W. KY – Urban Landscape
Michael H, SC – Urban Landscape – Holy City
Charles H., CA – UFI The Famous Blue Jay
Claudia F. TX – Claudia’s Favorite Bird, Cardinal
Deborah M. CA – Large Scale Urban Landscape – San Francisco
Judy & Frank L., Scottsdale, AZ -Rendering of Scottsdale, AZ
Sara C., California – Red Cardinal Bird
Rodrigo C., Colima Mexico – Large Scale Urban Landscape
Sandra B., Scottsdale, AZ – Large Scale Botanical
Paula K., Little Rock, AR – Martini
Jon & Susan S., Scottsdale, AZ – Large Scale Botanical
Nicole & Kevin T., Palo Alto, CA – Portraites
Maggie H., Seattle, WA – Giant Martini
2019
Judy & Frank L., Scottsdale, AZ – 3 Large Scale Urban Landscape Renderings
Irina V., San Francisco, CA – Portrait
MJ, Sonoma, CA – Urban Landscape
Carole L., PA – Botanical
Kirby L., WA – Botanical
Dale S., Coronado Island, San Diego, CA – Hotel Del Coronado
Cathie & Bill C., Goodyear, AZ – Room Interior With Ocean View
Eric & William, Arlington, VA – Urban Landscape – Paris
Eric & William, Arlington, VA – Urban Landscape – London
Suzanne & Michael L., Paradise Valley, AZ – Urban Landscape – San Francisco
Katie T., San Rafael, CA – Urban Landscape – Sausalito
2018
Joany & Joe D., AZ – Triptych of Chicago
Judy & David S., NY – Large Scale Botanical
Carol & Monty V., TN – Urban Dreamscape
Village Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA – Brooklyn & Manhatten Bridges
Gallery 1870, Yountville, CA – Napa Valley Vineyard
Phyllis & Jeff, Fountain Hills, AZ – Large Scale Botanical
Prima Agency, Laguna Beach, CA- 3D Botanical
Kelly & Joe S., NY – Urban Landscape
Matthew M., Chicago IL – Triptych of Chicago
John & Lan K., Encinitas, CA – Large Scale Botanical
Kathleen C. Grants Pass, OR – Botanical
Beth & Andrew, Corte Madera, CA – Large Scale Urban Landscape
2017
Kelly M., Scottsdale, AZ – Urban Landscape Times Square
Edward & Cathleen K, TN – Big River
Maria M, Miami Beach, FL – Large Botanical
Gallery 1870, Yountville, CA – Large Botanical
Todd & Deborah, Scottsdale, AZ – Large Botanical
Dora S., Brooklyn NY, – Large Botanical
The Signature Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA – Urban Landscape of Spain
Caryn S., Highland Park, IL – 2 Botanical
Joany & Joe D., Anthem, AZ – Botanical
Jeff & Britta K., Florida – Botanical Diptych
Kristy & Alex T. Phoenix, AZ – Poppy Fields
Jo B., Austin, TX – Seattle Urban Landscape
Caryn & David S / Susan Sansweet Design, IL – 2 Large Botanicals
2016
John & Lan K, Encinitas, CA – Urban Landscape & Botanical
Bruce & Karen S, Scottsdale, AZ – Sedona Dreamscape
Julie & Michael B., Paradise Valley, AZ – Chicago Urban Landscape
Prima Fine Art Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA – for Mr. & Mrs. B. – NYC Urban Landscape
Anne H., Corte Madera, CA – San Francisco Urban Landscape
Prima Fine Art Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA – for Mary, PA – Urban Landscape of San Francisco
Tom & Sherry S., Arizona – Wine Themed Piece
Prima Fine Art Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA – Bigger Blue Botanical
John & Kathy P., WI – Urban Landscape of NYC
Jeff & Britta K., Florida – Botanical
Kimberly C, LA CA – Urban Landscape of NYC
Gallery 1870 for Brian, CA – Botanical
2015
Debra, Less & Emily, Holladay, UT – Urban Botanical, Mixed Media
Village Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA – Urban Botanical, Acrylic
Bill H./Celebration of Fine Art, Scottsdale, AZ – Botanical
Amiee & Chris L., Arizona – Botanical
Bruce & Joanna B., Colorado – 5 Panel Abstracted Botanical
Michael & Robyn B., Southern California – Lake Tahoe Landscape
Laura M., Southern California – San Clemente Pier
Dan F., Arizona – Seattle Urban Landscape
Sandra B., Arizona – London Urban Landscape
Sandy & Paul, Northern California – San Francisco Urban Landscape
Mei G, China & Northern California – NYC Urban Landscape
2014
Marylyn & Larry K., Dayton OH – Urban Landscape of NYC
Frank & Janice R., Fountain Hills, AZ – Urban Landscape of San Francsico
Debbie C., Laguna Beach, CA – Urban Landscape of Laguna Beach, CA
Jeanne B., Sacramento, CA – Urban Landscape of Mill Valley, CA
Patsy H./ Bellagio Intl., NY, NY – Urban Landscape of NYC
Graham & Gayle C., Vancouver, BC – Urban Landscape of Vancouver
Michele G., Scottsdale, AZ – Urban Landscape of A Dreamscape
David & Susan R., Orange, OH – Botanical
Debra & Less A., Holladay, UT – Urban Landscape of NYC
2013
Tim & Julie B., Antioch, CA – Botanical
Mary O., Chicago, IL – Urban Landscape of Chicago
Signature Gallery – Urban Landscape of Laguna Beach
Bellagio International Gallery – Urban Landscape of Monte Carlo
Jim & Theresa H., Canada – Landscape Including Their Home
Tina S. The Woodlands, TX – Botanical
Cathy & Bill C, Globe, AZ – Urban Landscape of San Francisco
Elisabeth & Paul C., Paradise Valley, AZ – Botanical Painting
Steve & Karen, Scottsdale, AZ – Urban Landscape of San Diego
Matt M., Chicago, IL – Urban Landscape of Chicago
Phyllis & Ken G., Greenbrae, CA – Botanical Triptych
Ken & Phyllis G., Greenbrae, CA – Natural Scape Diptych
Prima Fine Art, Laguna Beach, CA – Urban Landscape of NYC
2012
Robert & Bonnie L., Washington DC – Urban Landscape of Washington neighborhood
Fort Lauderdale Gallery For Paul D Family, Southern CA – Drawing of London & Drawing of Washington DC
Albert B., Washington DC – Urban Landscape of NYC
Paul & Donna D., Fresno, CA – Urban Landscape of Chicago
Tim & Julie B., Antioch, CA – Urban Landscape of San Francisco
Fort Lauderdale Gallery For Kristen & Duncan, Fort Lauderdale, FL – Urban Landscape of NYC
Fort Lauderdale Gallery For Colleen & Fred S. , Resdon, VA – The Spanish Stairs, Rome
Don & Candy E., Mesa, AZ – NYC Depicting the High-Line Park
Fort Lauderdale Gallery For the Rosenbaums, MA – Botanical
2011
Cisco Systems, San Jose, CA – Computer Scape
Scott & Megan K., WI – Running Shoes in Surreal Landscape
Sylvia K., San Francisco, CA – San Francisco Urban Landscape
Alicia & Ralph N., VA – Triptych of Hamsas Featuring the Wailing Wall in Isreal
Gaye & Robert S., AZ– Chicago Urban Landscape
Fort Lauderdale Gallery– 6 Botanical Paintings (commissioned by 5 of the gallerie’s top clients)
Mary Ellen & Frans S., AZ– Chicago Urban Landscape
Sandra & Hamesh B., AZ – 2 Botanical Paintings
Jodi & Joe S., AZ – Scottsdale Urban Landscape
Janie M., AZ– Urban Landscape Drawing on Panel
Lisa & Kevin W., AZ– Florance, Italy Urban Landscape
Mindy & David W., ID – NYC Urban Landscape
Deb & Dale, CA – San Francisco Urban Landscape
2010
Robert Morris University, Chicago IL – Chicago Urban Landscape
David & Marilyn M., College Town, PA – Pittsburgh Urban Landscape
The Signature Gallery, Pittsburgh, Urban Landscape AND
Rick & Joseph, Portland, OR – Portland Urban Landscape
Suzanne & Michael L., Corte Medera, CA – S.F. Bay, Landscape
2009
Pat & Rob L., Lincoln, NE – Sausalito, Urban Landscape
Robert Morris University, Chicago, IL – 4 Urban Landscapes of Chicago
McKinley Art Solutions, San Francisco, CA – 2 Botanical
Kim & Ross B., Kentfield, CA – Italian Urban Landscape
Mary & Bob M., Scottsdale, AZ – Botanical
Amby & Stormy A., Las Cruses, NM – Italian Urban Landscape
Marina & Jeff D., Peoria, AZ – Sierra Landscape
Dee & Chuck M., Scottsdale, AZ – Moon Over Cactus
2008
Betsy & John K., Hernando, FL – Urban Landscape
Anna & Erin G., Corte Madera, CA – New York Carousel
William & Nicole S., Mill Valley, CA – Botanical
Daniel K., London, UK – Urban Landscape
Charles & Robin M., Chicago, IL – Urban Landscape
Duane & Ann S., Sioux Falls, SD – Urban Landscape
Amanda W., Mill Valley, CA – Botanical
Paul & Djel B., Omaha, NE – Urban Landscape
Pat & Rob L., Lincoln, NE– San Francisco, Urban Landscape
John & Lisa N., Erie, PA– Urban Landscape
2007
Oxford Lodging Group, San Francisco. CA – Urban Landscape
PUBLISHED
North Bay Business Journal – Feature Cover Story – April 2022
Pacific Sun – Novato, CA – Feature Cover Story – March 2022
The New Mexican, Santa Fe, NM Cover Story – January 2020
Phoenix Home & Garden – Scottsdale, AZ – February 2019 Issue
American Art Collector, Scottsdale, AZ – January 2011 Issue
Arizona Art Collector, 2011-2012 Issue, Article on How To Collect Art
MacGuffin Spring/Summer 2009 Cover, “If I Had A Treehouse”
Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, Vol. 39, 2007 Cover, “Friends & Lovers”
Canadian Art Prints – Winn Devon Art Group, 2005, ongoing publishing of botanical works Unfortunately, they stopped paying me years ago, but continue to profit from my work. Artists, beware of this company!
Marin Magazine, Sausalito, CA – Febuary 2011 Issue
American Art Collector, Scottsdale, AZ – January 2011 Issue
Arizona Art Collector, 2011-2012 Issue, Article on How To Collect Art
COLLECTIONS
Robert Morris University, Chicago, IL
Oxford Lodging Group, San Francisco, CA
Cisco Systems, San Jose, CA
InHale Corp., San Mateo, CA
Support Soft, Redwood City, CA
Stephenie Meyer, Author, The Twilight Series, Phoenix, AZ
Kevin Pollak, Actor, LA, CA
Jon Cryer, Actor, LA, CA