ABOUT ME
I love capturing the essence of life through my art, using a distinctive approach to color. I paint with rich, pure pigments, often without mixing, to reveal the subtle lights, reflections, and hidden hues in my subjects. Each piece I create is inspired by life but interpreted through an imaginative lens.
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Classically trained by my artist parents from an early age, I developed a focus on Impressionism and the use of pastels and oil. Later, I had the privilege of studying under renowned artists at the School of Visual Arts and the Art Students League in New York City.
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My work has been exhibited in galleries across the country, and I regularly offer demonstrations and virtual workshops to share my techniques. I am an artist member of the Salmagundi Club, the American Impressionist Society, and the Pastel Society of America. I also hold a signature membership with NAWA and am an elected artist member of the American Artists Professional League (AAPL).
I enjoy sharing my art and techniques through time-lapse videos on Instagram @fangsullivan.
I study many other forms of art, including Irish fiddle and ballet. They are essential sources of my inspiration.
I give in-person and online demonstrations, as well as group and private online drawing classes to adults. Please email me for inquiries.
Recent Awards 2022-2024
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Terry ludwig award—Adirondack national pastel exhibition
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First prize—NAWA celebrating women who tell our stories 2024
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Second prize—Dakota pastel 2024 second quarter pastel competition
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Second prize— American Artists Professional League spring members online show
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John N lewis memorail award at salmagundi club thumb box exhibition
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Award of exceptional merit—New Orleans drawing group members exhibition 2023
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Jane Justin Impastato award at Salmagundi annual members non-juried exhibition
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Blick award of pastels at NAWA 134th members show
Recent Exhibitions 2022-2024
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154th SCNY Annual fall auctions
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2024 Richeson75 Competitions Figure/Portrait
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Maryland Federation of Art Spring memebers show 2024
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Internetional Association of Pastel Societies (IAPS) 44TH Open Division Exhibition NATIONAL OIL & ACRYLIC PAINTERS’ SOCIETY Spring Online Show 2024
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AAPL Spring Members Online Show
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NAWA 135th Anniversary Annual Members Exhibition
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SCNY 140th Annual members exhibition
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NAWA Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories
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AAPL—Realism on the Hudson
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NAWA Winter Small Works 2024
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American Impressionist Society 2023 Associate Member Online Exhibition
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Salmagundi 114th Annual thumb-box EXHIBIT & SALE
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New Orleans Drawing Group Exhibition
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American Impressionist Society All Member Online Exhibition 2023
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Pastels Chicago 2023 Ninth Biennial National Juried Exhibition
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9th Annual Adirondack National Pastel Exhibition
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134th Annual NAWA Members Exhibition
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Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club’s 2023 Members and Associates Online Show
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NAWA From Landscapes to Mindscapes
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Enchanted Colors—the Pastel Exhibition from New Mexico & Beyond
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PSC 19th Annual Mile High International Pastel Exhibition
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MFA Spring Member Show 2023
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Central Mass Pastel Society Pastel Plus exhibit
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The American Artists Professional League 2023 Associate Artist Member Show
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Maryland Federation of Art — Street Scenes 2023
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Pastel Society Alaska — Warth in Winter
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Degas Pastel Society 19th Biennial Exhibition
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Philadelphia Pastel Society First National Open Juried Exhibition
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Salmagundi Club (SCNY) Pastels showcase
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Central Mass Pastel Society 2022 Marks of Distinction National Juried Show
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Pictor gallery LIVING COLOR group show
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WHAM Women’s Work: The Challenge of Making Our Mark
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Affordable Art Fair NYC 2022
Memberships
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Salmaguendi Club in NYC
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Pastel Societry of America
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National Association of Women Artists
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American Artist Professional League
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American Impressionist Society
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Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club
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Portrait Society of America
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National Oil and Acrylic Painters’ Society