Artist Statement - Susan Varo

I have always been fascinated with bright colors, shapes and designs.  I began drawing at eight which included animals people and cartoon characters.  My work quickly became recognized by my teachers and peers.  I won art contests and received many certificates in art.  In 1974, I won a scholarship to Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY.  Soon after, I began using water color and oil paints on canvas to create my artwork.

In 1984, I attended the Center for the Media Arts in New York City and continued doing occasional freelance work.  From 1994 through 2001, I sold portrait paintings.  I also sold hand-painted greeting cards.  My passion has led me to start My Works of Art, LLC a solely-owned oil painting company.

    Upcoming Events and Exhibtions:

    2010 - United Nations
                International Women's Day
                45th Street & 1st Avenue
                New York, NY
                http://www.un.org

    2009 - LCA Multicultural Arts & Craft Festival
                2nd Annual Multicultural Arts & Craft Festival
                Corona Park, NY in front of the Queens Museum of Art
                http://www.legrosculturalarts.org

                                                                                               
                                                        Local Project Art Space New York
                                                        Queens Sky Exhibition
                                                        45-10 Davis Street
                                                        Long Island City, NY
                                                        http://www.localproject.org

                                            2008 - Nicu's Sppon Theater New York/The Coalition for the Homeless
                                                       Prop/Painting/Donation
                                                       38 West 38th Street
                                                       New York, NY
                                                       http://www.spoontheater.org

                                       Memberships:

                                    Metropolitan Museum of Art
                                    American Museum of Natural History

When I am not painting, I enjoy traveling, history, photography and writing poetry which is currently published in the Queens Times at http://www.queentimes.com