Community Arts Partnership Presents: Paintings by Sue Brightly.

"A lot of people say my paintings are cute or whimsical. And sometimes they are.

But I invite you to look a little closer. A lot of times there's something else going on. When I get an idea for painting it's often because something is troubling me. Sometimes I don't even realize it until I'm deep into the painting. Ideas start falling into place as I layer on the colors; insights take shape along with the painting.

I like to paint animals and trees and nature. They just seem to be the frequencies I'm tuned into. I feel viewing our human experiences in the guise of animals can provide a fresh perspective compared to seeing a human in a painting.

I hope my paintings give you a pause to think, to imagine, or simply to enjoy."

Sue received a BA in Art from UC Santa Barbara and has spent most of her career as a graphic designer. She participates in the Greater Ithaca Art Trail and has shown works in several local group exhibitions."

Along the way, she's also worked as a soundperson for TV and documentary projects in Tibet, Nepal, Thailand, and other international travel; wrangled trail horses for dude rides in California, and lived in London, England as a child.

Sue lives in Ithaca, NY with her wife, two dogs, a cat, and 16 chickens; and is the proud mom of an adult son and stepdaughter.

Please contact Sue directly at suebrightly@yahoo.com for purchasing.