Susan N. McCollough "My Journey Through The Arts" - Living Masters by ArtTour International Magazine

“My vision onto a blank canvas inspires me! Everything I come into contact with inspires me! Sometimes it comes in dreams, thoughts, or playing with composition and/or color. My paintings are all very different. Each comes to life with spontaneity and freedom. I am ALWAYS inspired to paint another canvas!” - Susan N. McCollough

FOREWORD I'm delighted to curate this publication, which we dedicate to the artistic journey of Susan N. McCollough, an artist of remarkable talent and dedication. Susan is a force of nature. It doesn't take long for the viewer to become captivated by McCollough's color-filled compositions, which give the impression of three-dimensional works due to their rich texture and unexpected changes of directions. The audience is drawn in by visual symphonies to uncover deeper meanings and forms in her vibrant paintings. Freedom of expression and spontaneity are some of the highlights of McCollough's works. She goes beyond boundaries, infusing her works with unique visual energy and creating art of aesthetic appeal and profound emotion while inviting the viewer into an intimate dialogue. The consistency of her bold color use carries into each creation. However, the essence and play with texture change each time, showcasing the emotional investment of her art. Both abstract and linear forms take place in the exhibition of her worlds. Her fondness for life and its conceptual complexities gives her audience the intimate experience of seeing her works, where she openly expresses the joy in living possibility within each stroke. Susan McCollough has produced numerous paintings, many of which were commissioned, and has exhibited in many solo and group exhibitions worldwide. Her works are showcased in galleries and private collections in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, D.C., Arkansas and Jamaica. McCollough has served on the Art Committee of the United States Sports Academy (USSA) for more than ten years and is now an Emeritus member. She also serves as a member of the Executive Committee of the USSA’s Board of Trustees. She is also a member of the Women's Art World organization. McCollough owns a gallery in Gulf Shores, Alabama, where she also has a studio in which she creates most of her works. Susan N. McCollough has shown her works internationally and received numerous awards. She is highly collected and has been since the early stages of her career. She has sold almost every painting she has created throughout the years. Her new creations are rapidly acquired and highly anticipated. The artist has a passionate devotion to her work and creates from the point of genuine, pure inspiration. Susan N. McCollough was presented with the "Artist of The Year Award" by ArtTour International Magazine in 2017, one of many awards she has received during her career. I have been an admirer of Susan N. McCollough’s work for many years, and I have had the opportunity to work with her on several projects, curating this publication dedicated to her is an honor. An honor that has allowed me to study her work more intimately, and that has brought me much joy and enlightenment.

Viviana Puello Editor-in-Chief, ArtTour International Publications, Inc.

DEDICATION This book is dedicated to the memory of my parents, Max and Dorothy Bieber Nomberg, who instilled in me a love of art and the work ethic to complete each project undertaken… With eternal love, appreciation, and admiration…

Max and Dottie’s 50th Wedding Anniversary.

Max and Dottie in their 30’s.

IN RECOGNITION In recognizing the individuals who have been instrumental in my career as an artist, it is difficult to know where to begin. However, there are some who immediately come to mind. It goes without saying that at an early age my parents introduced me to the world of art. I fondly recall watching my mother as she painted landscapes, still life, and portraits. My father dedicated the last seven years of his life being with me as I painted every day in my studio. My husband, Gaylon, believed in me when I doubted myself. Without his love and support I would not have begun this journey. And, interestingly enough, my full-time dedication to being an artist began on a Sunday afternoon when he and I were coming home from a Peter Max exhibition in New Orleans, Louisiana. I dragged him to the Angela King Gallery to meet the world-renowned artist. Instantly, we were totally enmeshed with Peter. That event is also where I met Elin Egan and Malcolm Genet, who have become dear friends. With my husband’s encouragement and support, I made a decision to become a full-time artist. I opened a studio and gallery at the McCollough Institute in Gulf Shores, AL and with immense help of Michelle Jordan, who has been there from day one to facilitate everything from the lighting, hanging, shipping world-wide, setting up all exhibitions, photography, and technological support. Having become clearly focused on—and integrally involved in—becoming the best artist I can be, I continue to study, paint, sculpt and enjoy each new creation, along with the ever-expanding relationships with fellow artists and clients each new creation engenders. For allowing me to reach a level of passion and fulfillment about art that I otherwise would never have experienced, I wish to also recognize and express my gratitude to: • All the artist that blazed the paths my fellow artists and I follow • The many art collectors, clients and private collectors of my works • Joel Nomberg: Retired Attorney, Viet Nam Veteran and Purple Heart Recipient, Photographer and Artist. • Alvin C. Sella; Art Professor; University of Alabama; Abstract Artist; Mentor • Frank Engel; Art Professor; University of Alabama; Ceramics • Max Hellman; Study of the live model; Birmingham Museum of Art • Barbara Moon; Impressionistic and Abstract Artist; Little House on Linden • Clark Johnson; Design • Gary Sussman; Art Professor; Sculpture; Art Students League of New York • Sonia De Franceschi; Art Professor; Accademia D’Arte, Florence, Italy • Eric Rhoads; Publisher/Founder; Fine Art Connoisseur (and Plein Air) Magazine and Peter Trippi; Editor; Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine (creator of Figurative Art Convention and Expo); Boca Raton, Florida • Dr. Robert (Bob) Olin; Dean of Arts and Sciences; University of Alabama; (Emeritus) • Holland and Carolyn Powell; Art Collectors; Tuscaloosa, Alabama • Dr. and Mrs. Tom Rosandich; President and CEO of the United States Sports Academy (1972 - 2017); Daphne, Alabama • Charles Billich; International Artist; Sydney, Australia • Mina Papatheodorou-Valyraki; International Artist; Greece • Viviana Puello; Editor-in-Chief; Art Tour International Magazine; Florence, Italy and New York, New York • Kay Daughdrill; Former Curator/America Sport Art Museum and Archives; Mobile, Alabama • Litsa Spanos; Owner and President; Art Design Consultants/Blink; Cincinnati, Ohio • Angelina Herrera; International Cultural Promoter / Event Coordinator Past coordinator for the Florence Biennale, Mexico and Italy • Salvatore Russo; International Art Critic and Curator; Rome, Italy • Francesco Russo; International Art Curator and Art Consultant; Rome, Italy • Pedro Sandavol; International Artist; Spain • Angel Garcia; My agent in Madrid, Spain • Dr. Ed Meadows; President of Pensacola State College, Florida • Mrs. LouAnn Love and Parks Rogers; Arts and Antiques Magazine; Gulf Coast News Today • Jason Guynes; Professor and Chairperson; Department of Art and Art History; University of Alabama • Krist Lien; Department Head of Visual Arts; Pensacola State College, Florida • Fred “Nall” Hollis; International Artist; Fairhope, Alabama; France • Anne McCann; International Change Navigator, Glasgow, Scotland • Eastern Shore Art Center • Gulf Coast Arts Alliance

BIOGRAPHY Susan Nomberg McCollough was selected not only as “Artist of the Year” in 2017 by Art Tour International Magazine but also as one of the Top 60 Masters of Contemporary Art. She also earned the title of Best Modern/Contemporary Artist of 2015/2016/2017. McCollough was born in Bronx, New York and lived in Dothan, Alabama where she graduated from Dothan High School. She received her B.S. in Theater and Art from The University of Alabama studying with Alvin C. Sella, Frank Engel, Max Hellman and later continued to study with many accomplished artists and teachers, including Professor Gary Sussman at Students Arts League of New York, Vytlacil Campus (sculpture) and Sonia De Franceschi at the Accademia D’Arte in Florence, Italy “(Old Masters technique of painting and gold leafing)”. McCollough has produced numerous paintings, many on commission, and she has exhibited in many solo and group exhibitions across four continents. The University of Alabama commissioned her to create a painting to honor her late professor and lifelong mentor, Al Sella. The painting is an impressionistic portrait of the iconic artist and his emblematic bicycle. This large portrait now hangs in the art building, Clark Hall, and it is slated to do so in perpetuity. Susan N. McCollough has served on the Art Committee at the United States Sports Academy for more than 10 years. The USSA attracts and honors artists from around the world and is solely responsible for selecting featured artist for the Olympics. She now serves not only on the committee as Artist Emeritus but also on the Board of Trustees. She is a member of the Women's Art World organization in Marrakech, Morocco. The WAW's mission is to bring together and promote Women's art in a world of different cultures, languages, and art. Today, there are 20 countries and 35 artists represented in Women's Art World. Susan is also a member of ICAF (International Culture and Arts Federation) in Seoul, South Korea; NOMA (New Orleans Museum of Art) in New Orleans, Louisiana (USA); BMOA (Birmingham Museum of Art) in Birmingham, Alabama (USA); MMofA (Mobile Museum of Art) in Mobile, Alabama (USA); Metropolitan Museum of Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada (USA); MOMA (Museum of Modern Art) New York City, New York (USA), and MMOA (Metropolitan Museum of Art) in New York City, New York (USA). McCollough paints primarily on large canvases, sometimes working on as many as three or four paintings at a time. Her works are Abstract Expressionist with a freedom of movement and vibrant, or sometimes, monochromatic colors. She sculpts using water-based clay and paints in oils and acrylics, as well as in charcoal and ink, pastels, water-colors, and mixed media. This past summer, Susan N. McCollough celebrated her seventh year in the Gallery and Studio that houses more than 50 representative examples of her work. The theme of her Grand Opening was: "Past and Present. Now, after years of painting, she says she can paint everyday “For the love of it.”. I paint from the excitement of the blank canvas. I paint with freedom of inner-feelings, movement, lighting, connection of space, combination of colors, playing with positive and negative space until it all speaks to me." Most days you will find her working in the studio, where she welcomes all visitors. It is located next to the Villas at the McCollough Institute. The Institute is located at 350 Cypress Bend Blvd., Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542. Phone: 251-967-7677

Artist Susan N. McCollough sitting in front of the painting “Spectrum” Oil on Canvas 48”x72” 2019

Artist Susan N. McCollough with her father Max in the studio.

MESSAGE FROM THE ARTIST “You know, I have never thought about why I paint. If I go back in time, it would be like the experience of most children. I started trying to draw the heads and pictures they tell you in the back of magazines. And then they say something like, “Do you draw? Do you have an interest in drawing? Enter this contest.” I would always draw it, but never thought about entering. Then I would draw pictures out of the encyclopedia. Then I noticed my mother had an interest in art. Later in life, she took lessons, but mostly she was self-taught. I really never thought about it again, until my freshman year at university. I needed an elective, so I took an art course. Ceramics I, with Frank Engel. After that I took every art course I could I almost double-majored in art without even trying. I married; I painted. I worked; I painted. I had children; I painted. I traveled; I painted. I guess I always came back to painting. I was fortunate early on to have sold every painting that I ever painted. I might have saved one or two, because I did not want to part with them. But, this year, I even let one of those go. I never took great photos or kept any real records. Just scattered here and there records, with a voice always saying, “Susan, you must keep better records.” It was my mother. She would always write down everything, when I would sell them in shows. I now treasure the names of paintings we would come up with and who purchased them —all in her beautiful hand-writing. At the age of ninety two, eight years ago, my mother Dorothy (Dottie to her close friends) passed away. But there are so many things like the journal she kept for me that are irreplaceable. At the opening of the Gallery, my first exhibition was titled “Past and Present.” Also, within the Gallery, is my second

studio, where I now do most of my painting. It is a new endeavor and one that, now, in this time in my life, just seems to make sense. When my father Max was ninety nine , he was still going into the gallery with me every morning, opening it up and closing it in the evening. He never missed a day unless we all went out of town. He was the Gallery Director and continued going into the gallery after he was one hundred years of age. My father passed away August 1, 2017 when he lived to be one hundred years and six months of age. My husband Gaylon and I decided together that this was a long time in coming. I have always just painted for myself and for commissioned pieces. Early in my career, I would enter shows but not until recently have I begun to do more paintings and more showings, and enjoying it more—I guess because I can. I paint from the excitement of the blank canvas. I paint with freedom of inner-feelings, movement, connection of space, combination of colors, playing with negative space until it all speaks to me. My ideas come from so many things that just fill my head all the time. It comes from our travels, the faces I see, the architecture, the people we meet, but mostly just the feeling I get just waiting to start a new canvas. Before I paint a new canvas, many times I will envision painting it as I fall asleep, and then I work it out in my head until I know the direction that I will take the next morning. Sometimes I do not wait till the next morning. I find it all a labor of love, fun and exciting with every brush stroke I take…” Susan N. McCollough www.susannmccolloughart.media

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Recent Works

New Beginnings Series

Abstract Series

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Page 19

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Black and White Series

Sculptures Series

Galaxy Series

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Impressionistic Series

Portrait and Figures

Drawings and Collages

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The Susan N. McCollough Gallery Studio 350 Cypress Bend Drive Suite 105, 106 Gulf Shores, Al 36542 www.susannmccolloughart.media

Living Masters

CRITIQUES “Painting with vivacity and exuberance, Susan McCollough approaches the canvas at turns with nurturing softness and with intimidating force. She engenders a dichotomy of expression that is full of spontaneity and improvisation to produce monumentally scaled works that are grounded in personal experience and infused with emotion. Having studied and worked with first generation Abstract Expressionist artists, she interprets and builds upon that legacy to create a style exclusively her own. Her work is replete with dynamic and energetic gesture which creates a directness of expression through diverse textures, abstract forms, and vivid colors. Working with such intense immediacy to create a profound manifestation of the self, it is little wonder that her work has gathered attention internationally as she exhibits throughout Europe and North America.” Jason Guynes, MFA Professor and Chairperson - The Department of Art and Art History, University of Alabama

“Susan N. McCollough has her own namesake gallery in Gulf Shores, Ala., where some of her breezy abstract paintings fit right in with the coastal lifestyle. The acrylic and oils are fairly large and command attention with their kinetic fields of scratchy lines, arcs, rings and stripes. Included in the show is ‘Transition,’ a mostly gray and white painting that was shown in 2015 in Florence, Italy.” Mike Roberts Pensacola News Journal

“Susan N. McCollough Landscapes of the unconscious in artistic research by Susan N. McCollough opens new creative scenarios, comparable to chimeras of the unconscious and evocative as unexpected windows of the soul. Through a survey, abstract art by Susan N. McCollough are turning towards a dreamlike language of great visual impact. The American artist manages to find her personal style to express their own inner world. The passion and the impetus of the pictorial gesture is witness not only a viable but above all an artist's temperament that expresses itself with spontaneous freedom.” Sabrina Falzone Art Critic and Historian - Milan, Italy

“Susan N. McCollough is a multi-faceted, international artist who captures the essence of her emotions on canvas, reaching deep within her soul. You feel the emotions from canvas to canvas and your mood quickly changes. Bold color schemes of intense hues create excitement unrivaled as you absorb her originality and uniqueness. Spontaneous movement, expressed translucency, veiling of sequences, flickering gold, goes beyond description and can be enjoyed independently of content. She has mastered Contemporary Art. Susan lives and works in Gulf Shores, Alabama where her gallery and studio are a major part of her life.” Kay H. Daughdrill Former Curator/American Sport Art Museum and Archives, Daphne, AL

“May your works Susan travel to many continents and be recognized with all the value and intent you put inside. People do not deceive themselves and recognize your art. You make us travel in magical lights and according to your canvases we feel all the love you put inside. Your creations are wonderful and we have so much fun to watch them. We will always be unalterable on your works because we feel all the intensity that you put there.” Michele Matray Art Agent, ART Cubisme Sculpture, Lyon, France

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“OF HEAVEN AND EARTH” This is the name of the wonderful art piece I have been so lucky to acquire from Susan N. McCollough. After several trips to Susan’s gallery I fell in love with all her work but especially “OF HEAVEN AND EARTH” and wanted to bring it home. This painting drew me in from the start. Her unique strokes of color and use of varied composition take our minds to places that stir the imagination. I see something different every time I look at it, so it will forever be fresh, new, and exciting, just as Susan’s gallery is. I often visit to get a glimpse of the new paintings she has created and talk with her about ideas that might become reality on the next big canvas. She always gives us an adventure in art no matter what subject she paints, and I look forward to seeing what her colorful strokes bring out next. Susan is a great friend, mentor and inspiration to my own work. We are so proud of her talent and wonderful success nationally and in the international Art world. And I am very proud to say “OF HEAVEN AND EARTH” is going home with me, where it belongs. Thank you, Susan. Maria M. Bastin - Art Colletor Gulf Coast Arts Alliance

“On Friday, July 18, 2014, we had the pleasure of attending the Gala Reception at the Marx Library on the USA campus for Susan N. McCollough. Viewing Susan’s extraordinary creations spanning over 30 years, we perceived the depth and breadth of her influences, the focus and discipline of her research, and we felt her joyous explorations into the art world. Her works are beautiful, impressive, and inspirational like the artist herself. The show documents her progression as an artist and communicates her love and passion for painting, living, and giving. The Galaxy Series is a special gift… It is Glorious! Susan’s “The Eagle Nebula” is literally breathtaking. A magnificent masterpiece that transcends space and time! Like all the great global masters, Susan creates, the art of the Possible, the true and the beautiful.” Sandra Diane O’Conner-Page Co-Founder Global Motionist Masters ART Movement

Susan is among the top abstract artists in the world today. She is internationally known having her work displayed at the Florence Biennale, the Lourve in Paris, in Canada, South Korea, the New York Expo and many top galleries in the United States. Susan may well be one of the great artists of our time." Eloise Thomley Advisory Board Member of Gulf Coast Arts Alliance - Gulf Shores, Alabama

As a long-time collector of contemporary artwork and other eclectic items, our home is more akin to a museum. Of all the fabulous pieces that surround us the hub of each wing in the house is one by Susan N. McCollough. And, what great joy it brings us both as we remember the story these magnificent works tell; tales of Florence, New Orleans, and other magical places but always a celebration of life itself. Carolyn & Holland Powell - Art Collectors

When I saw The Mysterious Universe, what struck me most, was this is what I commonly see when I close my eyes and relax my mind. I see the dark blue centre with the gold waves surrounding it and pulsing in towards me. Your paintings in blue green and gold resonate with me and I see them as fluid harmonious energies that infuse me and nature. The paintings with a predominance of red, orange and black are more static and structural as are a lot of man-made objects and buildings on this earth. Both have their place here and are infused with creativity. Fiona Steffen National Federation of Spiritual Healers, Shaftesbury, Dorset, United Kingdom

The painting “Pillars Of Fire” is being packaged for shipping to South Korea. It is part of a permanent collection at the Haegeumgang Theme Museum where I was selected as a member of ICAF (International Culture and Arts Federation).

RECENT WORKS This series of works was created in 2019. In it, Susan N. McCollough showcases the mastery of her painting technique after years of experience. Yet, her exploratory and ever-evolving style are very evident. Her narrative in this series depicts how inspiration manifests itself in her life. At this stage, her creative process means connecting with inspiration at a much deeper level. Thus, the figures, landscapes, and places that emerge from her canvas have a spiritual connotation, almost as if the paintings are revealing themselves to the artist.

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COUNTERPART I & II Diptych-Oil On Canvas, 36”X72” - 2019

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COLOR THROUGH TIME Oil on Canvas 48”X60” 2019

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AFTER THE STORM, WHERE THE BAYOU MEETS THE SEA Oil On Canvas, 72”X48” - 2019

“Looking at a blank canvas I decided I wanted to travel in time and look for a secluded place to disappear as I painted my thoughts onto the canvas. As I continued to paint, I developed the place I would retreat; I found it! I love storms and the quietness that follows, especially as the sun is setting. The pleasant swamp effect that I imagined was chosen as a lazy secluded setting that many people might hesitate to visit. As I painted, I was enjoying the setting I had chosen to feel myself in this imaginary place; and it felt magical.”

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SYNTHESIS Oil On Canvas, 48”X72” - 2019

“In this painting I combined parts and elements of many layers of paint to form the composition using only three colors plus Titanium white and Ivory black to finish this latest abstract.”

NEW BEGINNING SERIES This exciting series created in 2015 showcases a palette of two or three saturated tones, contrasted with areas of solid, deep blacks, and primary colors in the background. The artist explores color, line, texture, and patterns with a powerful ability, and creates juxtapositions for maximum impact.

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TRANSITION Oil On Canvas, 48”X60” - 2015 “This Painting Was One of Two Exhibited in the Florence Biennale at the Fortezza Da Basso in 2015.”

“Transition is one of two paintings selected to be exhibited at The Florence Biennale in Florence, Italy that I guess you could say was a turning point or a transition in my style and career. As I was painting this work, I felt an overwhelming sense that my art had just experience a break through into another place and time. It changed me as an artist. I do not know if any other artist experience this or not. That revelation never stopped until nine paintings later. The collection became a series I entitled, New Beginnings. I will always be grateful for this piece and the journey on which it took me – to a wonderful place within my art.”

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JOURNEY Oil On Canvas, 60”X48” - 2015

“This is the second painting I did in a series of ten called, “New Beginning”. The first painting was called TRANSITION. As I painted it, I felt as if I were on a journey. That realization took me to this second piece titled JOURNEY—a journey through life. While painting these two pieces the brushes and paint became part of that journey…from beginning to end.”

There is something a bit mysterious, even borderline avant-garde about this piece. At first glance, the viewer is bound to notice the vibrant contrasts the artist creates. The orange and yellow oblong that many observers could interpret as a flaming portal to a mystical destination. There is a distinct aptness of gradient blending between the orange and yellow, so fine that you cannot almost tell how the colors have transitioned. Thematically, the piece could be reflective of our inward journeys and moments of introspection captured with movement, color, light, and shade.

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NEW YORK NEW YORK Oil On Canvas, 72”X48” - 2015

“New York is a wonderful town! Well, for me it is. I was born in the Bronx. I guess you could say I have come full circle ending up in New York with my art. The painting New York New York was discovered by Viviana Puello and was chosen for the front cover of ArtTour International Magazine in 2017. For that, I was selected as “Artist of the Year” in Florence, Italy where I flew over to receive that award and the award for one of the Top 60 Contemporary Masters. The magazine goes out to over three million readers. The painting was done in the studio using enamel on canvas and painted while lying flat on the floor for the most part. It is an energy of love for the city and the love of bright lights and color that speaks volumes at night in Time Square and around the streets. The following year I came back to exhibit my work in New York with Viviana Puello and her staff and the Top 60 Contemporary Artist for 2018.”

"New York, New York" holds a special meaning for anyone that has ever lived in the Big Apple. Susan N. McCollough captures the dynamism, movement, and vibrant urban energy of the city. This work, featured on the cover of “ATIM Top 60 Masters” in 2017, when McCollough was also awarded Artist of The Year, is what we consider the representation of contemporary expressionistic art, with the unique and personal approach of this master artist.

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BETWEEN THE LINES Oil On Linen, 45”X63” - 2015 Private Collection, Holland and Carolyn A. Powell This Painting Was One of Two Exhibited at the Florence Biennale at the Fortezza Da Basso in 2015.

Between the Lines is a painting that has special meaning for me. It encompasses the feeling one gets when one completes a task or (as exists in this case) a painting. It says everything I wish to convey. When I completed this work, I was ecstatic in that it incorporated all the technique and components that make up what I consider my view of achievement.

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THE GUARDIAN Oil On Canvas, 45”X63” - 2015 Private Collection

“The Guardian is a figurative impressionistic painting, again using the reds, blacks, fiery orange along with a technique I include in some of my paintings - the black and white stripes. I particularly like this painting because it represents what I consider to be my style of painting. For me, this painting has special meaning. It contains the right amount of work and yet it allows the painting to breathe..”

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ETHEREAL Oil On Canvas, 36”X72” - 2015 Private Collection, June Young

“This is a figurative painting with an ethereal twist. With the brush strokes, I let the painting unveil itself to ‘the eye of the beholder’. My vision is that the figures are part human—part spiritual. The colors are intentionally subdued, creating an ambiance of peacefulness that is reflected in the calmness of the figures, themselves.”

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FLEETING MOMENTS Oil On Linen, 45”X78” - 2015

“Fleeting Moments is somewhat of a lyrical painting. It was painted quickly and with a feeling of light-hearted sweeping movements. One could say it represents a brisk fall day with a lilt in the air, a musical happiness of a song in the air.”

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MELTING INTO SPRING Oil On Canvas, 48”X60” - 2015 Private Collection, Dr. Robert and Kymberley Oshman

“Melting into Spring was painted while snow was melting in other parts of the world and my memories brought me back to the vivid colors that spring was just around the corner. Most of my paintings center around life and happiness. The melting of snow along with the colors of spring symbolizes the many levels of life cascading down as in a waterfall that we are living through now. As the snow melts, the turning and twisting of the water represents the moments in everyday life and in the end, it and our life’s moments reaches the clear calm of the pool beneath the waterfall.”

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RHAPSODY Oil On Canvas, 36”X72” - 2015

“Rhapsody reminds me of a mixture of Pollack-like compositions with musical connotations. It is fast moving, positioning the paint to fall freely—at its own pace. When each component has played its role—like a symphony—the composition is complete.”

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FINISH LINE Oil On Canvas, 48”X60” - 2015

“Finish Line represents my interest in speedways and horse-racing. Simply stated the excitement of the competitive chase. In the state of Alabama, we are home to the Talladega Superspeedway. It is a huge draw here every year and thousands come out to see this event. This is a tribute to all the many thrill seekers and supporters of a statewide event, and lovers of the sport.”

ABSTRACT SERIES Susan N. McCollough's abstract works may be interpreted as depictions of human figures, cityscapes, or imaginary objects that create a very engaging narrative. During her creative process, the artist envisions her paintings and designs; once she is convinced of which direction to go, she is ready to place the first brush stroke and let her creativity flow. With a carefully orchestrated use of color, she creates her paintings on over-sized canvases with the use of oil, acrylic, and mixed media, allowing her palette to spread across the canvas, bursting with energy and fluidity.

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A PLACE IMAGINED I Acrylic On Canvas, 48”X48” - 2014

Right: Private Collection, Holland and Carolyn A. Powell

A PLACE IMAGINED II Acrylic On Canvas, 48”X48” - 2014

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ABYSS Acrylic On Canvas, 24”X48” - 1991

“Abyss does not represent a bottomless pit, chasm or a catastrophic situation likely to occur or a wide difference between people, (gulf). Rather it was the act of applying paint to a canvas with layer upon layer that seemed to be endless and it keep getting deeper and deeper into the canvas. The more I painted the deeper it became. I felt that it could go on forever. Or perhaps I did not want to stop painting.”

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ANGELS FLOAT Oil On Canvas, 60”X48” - 2016 Private Collection, Ben and Michelle Bostick

“I seem to incorporate Angels in many of my paintings. This one represents angels floating in the seas, drawing upon strength with the colors of the seas, oceans or the gulf and with the freedom to move through the waves enjoying life’s journey of contentment and peace. I compare swimming under water with the calm that comes over me - and I upon it - as in life. Everyone has that gift - to choose their life’s path floating through with the angels who are available to guide you as you embark on your journey. You are not stopping to smell the roses you are immersed under water (much as we were in our mother’s womb) where there is peace, contentment and quite...when life’s decisions can be made…or made for us”

GEOMETRY IN MOTION Oil On Canvas, 72”X48” - 2017

“Geometry in Motion is a painting of many angles and combinations of positive and negative space that brings the design of this painting to completion as in a geometric equation or a puzzle that evolves and is solved to completion.”

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BARRIER REEF Oil On Canvas, 36”X36” - 2016

“Living on the beautiful gulf coast, I am always thinking of oceans, seas, and gulfs. I am always in awe of the beauty and majesty of the infinite waters on our continent. The painting Barrier Reef reminds me of the accidental and intentional reefs that are formed in the ocean’s depths where places for smaller sea life to feed and thrive are in a protected environment. I am fortunate to live and work in a beach community where I can see and hear the ocean waves and look out toward the horizon into infinity.”

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SPECTRUM Oil on Canvas, 48”X72” - 2019 (Recent Work)

“My training in art came when I specialized in abstract art and with whom I consider my mentor, Al Sella at the University of Alabama. I hope the viewers will enjoy the composition, value, bold colors and the journey of the painting. I chose oil abstract and connected with my style of painting. I prefer large canvases, bold colors and allowing the painting to speak for itself.”

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SYNAPSE Oil On Canvas, 36”X72” - 2018

“‘Synapse' uses all the colors with which I love to work. In this abstract I mingled them together. While working on this painting it all came together. It was as if it painted itself. It was effortless, but I do know that all paintings work sometimes without the struggles and they just come out naturally. Regardless of the effort I put into a painting, the outcome is always the same-sheer enjoyment in every case.”

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BEYOND REACH Oil On Canvas, 60”X72” - 2018

“‘Beyond Reach’ is a metaphor for surpassing the unknown. Where one can continue to reach beyond their limits and accomplish everything that life has to offer if one is willing to work hard. This painting is intended to be a motivational painting and an exhilarating work that is limitless in scope.”

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CASCADING FALLS Oil On Canvas, 48”X72” - 2017

“This past year I was fortunate to be selected to exhibit in Ontario, Canada at ‘Water for Life’, in The Historical Museum. We were on the border of Ontario and New York where the views of Niagara Falls were breathtaking. The colors of the cascading falls were incredible and mesmerizing. I sat for hours as you never saw the same sight appear in its ever-changing landscape. It is a must see for all to witness. This wonder, whether you are on the United States’ side or Canada’s side, it is in your reach to witness. A few months later an artist sent me photos of these same falls only this time it was in the winter. The photos showed the cascading falls turn into frozen shapes altering this magnificent landscape to an even more awesome sight. Again, I am fortunate to travel, exhibit, meet new artists and to witness Niagara Falls and the greatness in our world.”

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BENEATH, THE OCEAN WHISPERS Oil On Canvas, 40”X40” - 2016

“These two paintings were shipped to Ontario, Canada and exhibited in the Water for Life International Art Exhibition held at the Niagara Falls History Museum. This was a group exhibition and was on exhibit for four months. International Cultural Promoter/Event Coordinator Angelina Herrera Artistic Director/Curator Antoine Gaber.”

BENEATH RAYS OF WHISPERS...SILENCE Oil On Canvas, 40”X40” - 2016

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BEGIN AGAIN Oil On Linen, 45”X78” - 2016 Private Collection, David L. Brush

“‘Begin Again’ is the story of life and death. It is a cycle in which I attempt to take the viewer on a virtual tour and begin with the earth, dark at the bottom, then travel up through the oceans and seas of turquoise and emerald greens, then to the sunlight, the reds and yellows for nourishment, then to the blacks for the calm death. Then the colors and brushstrokes gravitate back down to the earth where it all begins again. Life is a cycle.”

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CIRCUITOUS ODYSSEY Acrylic On Canvas, 48”X60” - 2013 Private Collection, Myra K Morissette

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CONNECTION Oil On Canvas, 48”X72” - 2017

“‘Connection” expresses my love of animals even though most of the message is hidden in the painting itself. Some things may be obvious to the viewer, but the human face is hidden from site. My love for gorillas goes back to my childhood and the black in the upper left-hand corner is the profile of a male gorilla. Viewers should see dolphins, whales, sharks, representations of tigers, and the elephant with the drop of blood from poachers. In the trunk of the elephant I included the eye of the person giving the impression of the human profile. Profiles never let one see the entity of the whole animal or being, it hides the full surface from the full face and gives mystic to all. We never really know mankind and we will never really know animals. It takes a lifetime of study, loving unconditionally, patience, heart, and intuition. Maybe then the true understanding of human nature and the nature of animals can be achieved.”

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DESTINY’S ROAD Acrylic On Canvas, 48”X60” - 2013

“Destiny’s Road is a metaphor for many of the pathways we take during our lifetime and the travels that take us beyond our boarders to enrich our experiences for the time we have on this earth. I love the travels I take on a canvas, the movements, the continuance of infinity! Then, I pause many times and know when I have finished my journey. It is there in front of me on canvas! Finito!”

DREAMS WITH NO BOUNDARIES Oil On Canvas, 60”X60” - 2017

“Dreams with No Boundaries is a painting that was sketched and painted while falling asleep. As you know, falling asleep are the best times to design and sketch what you are thinking of doing the next morning. I guess at both times, either falling asleep or in front of a canvas, I feel things are limitless. Of course, it cannot be exact but the beginning, the colors, the size canvas, the technique are all thought out. I begin as planned but then it becomes a little of what I planned...then it becomes limitless, no boundaries, and this is what keeps me painting every day.”

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DIVERGENCE Oil On Canvas, 60”X48” - 2016 Private Collection, Joe and Kelly Johnson

“The layers of paint were applied as I felt the growth and the development of a living concept of composition. As in most of my abstracts, the paintings sometime feel as if they are a living puzzle or a maze that needs to be solved or set free. I find such a sense of joy when I know the work is complete.”

Susan McCollough's works underscore the creative mind of an unbridled spirit and an eagerness to bring to the artistic scene the unfolding of her creativity in dazzling colors. "Divergence" showcases abstract expressionism in its most unrestrained form. There is a profound emphasis on freedom that boldly comes out in her choice of dazzling colors and the movements of her brushstrokes. In this piece, there are some hints of geometric shapes that do not entirely crystalize. Instead, they are changed to become aligned with the artist's whim, and these shapes though not distinct, blend beautifully with her colors and background to add aesthetic value to the painting. On close observation, one might see some human elements like a head or an eye, but that is subject to the viewer in question.

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DREAMCATCHER Oil On Canvas, 72”X60” - 2016

“‘Dreamcatcher’ is described as a small hoop containing a horsehair mesh, or a similar construction of string or yarn, decorated with feathers and beads, believed to give its owner good dreams. Dreamcatchers were originally made by Native North American. This is a painting I created to honor the Poarch Indians who live, work, and answer dreams and enrich their lives. I have the upper most respect and regard for a people who never complain but make everyone around them more resourceful and complete.”

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EMERALD COAST Oil on Canvas, 48”X60” - 2019 (Recent Work) Private Collection, Joni Nobles

“‘Emerald Coast” was the idea of a painting that comes from living on the Gulf of Mexico, Alabama, and Florida boarder and loving it. From Panama City, Destin, Fort Walton, Pensacola and Gulf Shores the waters are as rich as emerald green and turquoise and all with white sandy beaches. It is the place we call home.

FREEWAY Acrylic On Canvas, 40”X36” - 1976 Private Collection, Dr. And Mrs. Bobby Lemay

“‘Freeway’ was an early painting I created after leaving Birmingham, Alabama, with my husband Gaylon and our two children, our son Sted and daughter Chanee. During that year we lived in and traveled to New Orleans, Los Angeles, (Beverly Hills), and Brookline in Boston, Massachusetts. My husband had received his Doctorate in Medicine and was taking a year of advanced training in Facial Plastic Surgery. This painting was finished earlier in my career. The freeways were the first sight coming into these beautiful and wonderful cities. The loops of highways that interchanged and circled going into many different off ramps was an abstract painting in my mind with the excitement of painting a never-ending highway of choices.”

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HEART OF THE MATTER II Oil On Canvas, 36”X36” - 2015

“‘Heart of the Matter I & II’ can be sold individually or as a pair. I take pride in the colors, the design, and the movement that was forming while being exhilarated in working and creating side by side on two easels. These paintings have been exhibited at the Artistes du Monde in Cannes, France and Heart of the Matter II was exhibited at The Metropolitan Museum of Las Vegas in 2016.”

HEART OF THE MATTER I Oil On Canvas, 36”X36” - 2015

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ILLUSIONARY JOURNEY Oil On Canvas, 48”X84” - 2016

“‘Illusionary Journey’ is a painting that expresses who I am as a painter. I love the journeys on which painting takes me. It is exploration where time has no meaning and I am completely and utterly immersed in the project.”

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GOLD FUSION Oil On Canvas, 42”X60” - 2018

“‘Gold Fusion’ is a commission piece for the beautiful Turquoise Condominium on the Gulf of Mexico located on the white sandy beaches of Alabama. The painting hangs in the main entrance to the concierge level of the complex overlooking the beautiful waters of The Gulf. These are some of the colors I love to use in many of my paintings.”

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LONDOLOZI Acrylic On Canvas, 48”X60” - 2013

“I love the combination of vibrant colors, impressionism of figures and sometimes whimsical moods. This painting allowed for that freedom in that it combined the work with enjoyment. The word Londolozi comes from the name of the camp where we stayed while on an African Safari.”

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MYSTERIOUS UNIVERSE Oil On Canvas, 48”X60” - 2018

“‘Mysterious Universe’ was selected for the cover of Arts and Antiques, a Baldwin County Trail magazine. It is an impressionistic painting of our universe, showing our planet, the seas, the vegetation, and sun. It is comprised of bright bold mixture of colors that are present in most of my works.”

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MYSTERIOUS EXCURSION

LIFE’S JOURNEY

Oil On Canvas, 36”X72” - 2018

Oil On Canvas, 24”X48” - 2014 Private Collection

“‘Mysterious Excursion’ blends colors into a continual movement of pathways that will take the viewer on a journey with many roads, some of which are mysteriously placed, within hidden areas along the way.”

“This painting was a commissioned piece. In using the clients requested colors, the painting explains the connection that they had in their real life. The continuation of their togetherness represented by the circles of life they and their family experienced. Their journey was a beautiful one that only exists in sharing 71 good years of marriage.“

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MULTI-MEDIA Oil On Linen, 108”X48” - 2017 Private Collection, Natalie (Ciano) and Stuart Bainter

“Commission by Natalie (Ciano) and Stuart Bainter for a penthouse in Pensacola, Florida. Personalized with the couple’s fondest memories.”

Susan N. McCollough with collectors Stuart and Natalie Bainter

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OF HEAVEN AND EARTH Oil On Canvas, 44”X96” - 2016 Private Collection, Maria Bastin

“This 4’ x 8’ painting was painted on the floor using enamel paint. The main technique was using brush strokes with line, movement, and a large drywall finishing tool. The painting is meant to be ethereal in nature and design.”

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NATIONAL-CHAMPIONSHIP 16 Oil On Linen, 96”X48” - 2016 Private Collection, Holland and Carolyn A. Powell

“When the University of Alabama Football Team won their 16th National Championship, in their honor I decided to paint this oil on linen, 4 feet by 8 feet work. It now hangs in a beautiful condominium in Tuscaloosa Alabama. It represents the long journey and the excellence of the football program at The Capstone.”

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PAINTED DESERT SUNRISE Oil On Canvas, 60”X48” - 2016

“This painting was inspired from a memory of driving through the painted desert early one morning as my husband Gaylon and I were catching the spectacular colors of the sunrise in Painted Desert, Arizona. Obviously, the colors were magical.”

PASTEL ILLUSION Oil On Canvas, 36”X36” - 2015 Exhibited in 2017 International Contemporary Masters Exhibition in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Metropolitan Gallery Art Museum

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MASQUERADE Oil On Canvas, 60”X48” - 2013

“The layers of paint were applied as I felt the growth and the development of a living concept of composition. As in most of my abstracts, the paintings sometimes feel as if they are a living puzzle or a maze that need to be solved or set free. I find such a sense of joy when I know the work has reach its maximum potential (if that is ever true) and is finally complete.”

JUXTAPOSITION Acrylic on Canvas, 60”X48” - 2012 Private Collection, Kathy Johnson

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SEA FOG Acrylic On Canvas, 36”X48” - 2014

LATITUDE Oil on Canvas, 60”X48” - 2019 (Recent Work)

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SERENITY Oil On Canvas, 36”X48” - 2014 Private Collection, Lori LaCour

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SERENDIPITY Oil On Canvas, 60”X72” - 2017

“‘Serendipity’ is best described as a seeming gift for finding good things accidentally. “

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PERPETUAL JOURNEY Oil On Canvas, 60”X60” - 2018

“This is another painting that depicts searching and traveling beginning with a blank canvas. This technique of large and bold strokes seems to always express my nature and the inquisitive nature of my paintings until it reaches completion.”

PORTAL TO THE LIGHT Oil On Linen, 36”X36” - 2016 Private Collection, Hannah and Carlos Suarez

“This painting describes living in New York and visiting Times Square or any street that depicts people constantly on the move. It is the bright lights of the city and the darkness of the side streets that create the sense of intrigue that people seem to feel about this big beautiful city. As people are walking at fast paces, the lights are hurriedly reflecting off the buildings. To further describe the city, I use fast brush strokes and the palette knife with curves and lines that intersect to give the feeling of the hustle and bustle when the sun goes down and the lights go on. Portal to the Light was on exhibition at The Louvre in 2016 at The Carrousel du Louvre, Paris, France.”

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SPHERES Acrylic On Canvas, 20”X16” - 2007 Private Collection, Tom and Jane McMillan

CRIMSON SUNSET Acrylic On Canvas, 48”X60” - 2010 Permanent Collection; Hotel Capstone Tuscaloosa, Alabama

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STAR FIRE Oil On Linen, 35”X38” - 2016 Private Collection, Angus R. Cooper II

SECRET PASSAGE Acrylic On Canvas, 30”X40” - 2014 Private Collection, John and Barbara Cochran

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TOULOUSE AVEC LE CHAT Oil On Canvas, 36”X36” - 2017

“This painting was inspired by many people and events. I was first inspired by my Mother’s love of art. She shared that passion with my brother and me. My mother, Dorothy Bieber Nomberg, was a self-taught artist. She would bring art books home for my brother, Joel, and me to see the artist that she was fond of. My second inspiration was her favorite artist Toulouse Letrec. In our home was a wonderful poster of Letrec’s “Avril”, (April in French) with reds, blacks, whites and yellows. The poster depicted a Cabaret dancer. Understanding now - and looking back - it had a huge impact on me because today most of my works are done in these exact colors. Also growing up my family was dog lovers. Cats were never an option - until much later in life. As we were much older, and had families of our own, a cat took up residence at my parent’s home. The cat would not leave and so they eventually brought her in to care for her and feed her. Shortly thereafter they realized she was pregnant! There - in lies the love and bonding of le chat, (the cat), after which they continued to love and take care of four felines in their later years. Dogs, art, golf and cats were very important in their daily living. Having inherited these loves, could I have any better legacy than this? I think not.”

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UNTITLED Oil On Canvas, 48”X72” - 2017

“Many times, my paintings begin with a dream, an experience, free from restrictions, certain colors, or a specific direction. In the painting “Untitled”, as in many of my paintings, abandonment takes over and leads in another direction. I then paint with freedom of hues of color, movement, design, and composition. I relish in the wonderful mistakes that appear. Then for hours on end I solve my journey. Then, there is complete contentment!”

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TRADEWINDS Acrylic On Canvas, 36”X48” - 2014 Private Collection, Martin and Starr Clem

UNDERCURRENT Oil On Canvas, 72”X48” - 2017

“This fun painting centers around living here on the Gulf of Mexico. Our beautiful beaches and gulf are sometimes peaceful however, at other times red flags remind vacationers of the onerous undertow and the fast pace of the undercurrent. Using many layers of colors on my palette, this painting develops within the layers of the gulf’s waters. Showing the excitement of the gulf’s waves when a storm is brewing, Undercurrent portrays the many faces of the Gulf.”

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WANDERLUST Acrylic On Canvas, 48”X60” - 2014

“I have always been intrigued by the works of Gebhardt Richter. I was first introduced to his style through the internet. The painting, Wanderlust along with two other paintings, (A Place Imagined I and A Place Imagined II) were inspired by him and his technique and were purchased by collectors of my work.”

THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM Acrylic On Canvas, 36”X48” - 2008

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ST.MORITZ Oil On Canvas, 36”X36” - 2015 Private Collection Jeff and Marsha Burnett

TAKE ME WHERE THE WIND BLOWS Oil On Canvas, 48”X72” - 2018

“‘Take Me Where the Wind Blows’ is a painting I consider to be on the lighter side of my work, where the canvas breathes and is limitless in nature. Free as the wind! No visual restraints and hopefully will give the viewer a sense of freedom to enjoy it with the depth of emotion and mystic that was intended.”

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SYNCHRONICITY Acrylic On Canvas, 68”X80” - 2018

“‘Synchronicity’ was developed in an advanced abstract teaching workshop. It was a two-day work-shop so I chose to use acrylic instead of oil for this project. We used a 68”x80” unstretched canvas set up on two six-foot tables. Every artist was given one block, where he or she chose the colors, and painted an abstract within the block. When they were finished and content with their work, I proceeded to take all the colors they individually selected and used the main color red and added a few more mixtures but demonstrated to them how it is possible to work the canvas using the different techniques done by 10 separate artist and end up with what I consider a workable and interesting abstract.”

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PILLARS OF FIRE Oil On Canvas, 48”X48” - 2016 Public Collection, Heageumgang Theme Museum

“‘Pillars of Fire’ hangs in, The International Culture and Arts Federation (ICAF), Heageumgang Theme Museum in South Korea and will in perpetuity. This painting combines color and movement that I love to work with and surround myself with. The colors are represented in the decor of our home. The painting represents not only the colors with which I love to paint but they also represent sitting by the fire on a cold winter night or day, watching the mesmerizing embers of the flames.”

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THE FIVE SENSES Acrylic On Canvas, 24”X36” - 1990 Private Collection, Dean Robert and Lin Olin

YELLOWSTONE Oil on Canvas, 12”X12” - 2019 (Recent Work) Private Collection, Lilly Smith

“‘Yellowstone’ is a small painting with paint left over from a large abstract I had just finished. Since it was a small canvas (which I almost never use) and a totally different subject landscape, then my usual abstract work, it became clear very quickly this is a place where these colors surely could not exist. Two days later, I received a trivia question with these exact colors in a landscape I had painted two days before asking, “Do you know where this is located”? I obviously could not imagine these colors were in a landscape anywhere on this planet!! The answer was Yellowstone! It was rather eerie to say the least.”

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OVER THE RAINBOW Oil On Canvas, 48”X72” - 2017 Permanent Collection, Dennis Goldasich

“The song, ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow’, reflects different times in a person's life but always with dreams and hopes. My work is expressed through feelings of happiness, intrigue and enjoyment of the experience when beginning a blank canvas. Painting this painting, “Over the Rainbow”, brought together a combination of colors that expressed happiness. My intent was for the viewer to receive feelings of warmth, contentment, and happiness in an uncertain world.”

SOMEWHERE IN TIME Oil On Canvas, 48”X60” - 2013 Private Collection, Dennis and Andrea Soltis

“As in most of my paintings, I begin with the selection of a single color; then the colors will change with the evolution of the painting. The path the painting takes is strictly based upon my feelings. From there as the painting evolves, I attempt to remain unattached. By doing so, the painting usually paints itself. Further into this piece, I make sure it has all the necessary techniques I attempt to incorporate into my work in order to make it what I deem a finished project. This painting hangs in a client’s home in Florida.”

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THE PHOENIX Acrylic On Canvas, 48”X60” - 1977 Private Collection, Dr. Robert and Kymberley Oshman

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TURQUOISE WATERFALL Oil On Canvas, 60”X84” - 2018

“A large turquoise abstract commissioned by Chelsea Crawford interiors for the concierge level of Turquoise Condominiums in Orange Beach, Alabama.”

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Artist, Susan N. McCollough at work creating “Turquoise Waterfall” (Left).

On the right, Painting in the final stages.

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SILVER LINING I Acrylic On Canvas, 48”X60” - 1992

SILVER LINING II Acrylic On Canvas, 48”X60” - 1992

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RED ZONE Acrylic On Canvas, 48”X48” - 2002

PASTEL IMPACT Acrylic On Canvas, 12”X9” - 1970 Private Collection, Nicole M Holton

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ABSTRACT #713 Acrylic On Canvas, 48”X60” - 1982 Permanent Collection, McCollough Institute

ASIANA Mixed Media, 48”X60” - 2010

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METAMORPHOSIS Acrylic On Canvas, 36”X48” - 2008

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PASTORAL Mixed Media, 48”X60” - 2013 Private Collection, Silvia Repetto

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The Painting “Pillars of Fire” Is Being Packaged for Shipping to South Korea. It Is Part of a Permanent Collection at the Haegeumgang Theme Museum Where I Was Selected as a Member of ICAF(International Culture and Arts

BLACK AND WHITE SERIES Monochromatic painting has been an essential component of avant-garde visual art throughout the 20th century and into the 21st century. In her exploration of monochromatic and two-color works, Susan N. McCollough develops this series of works by employing broad, flat fields of color on thickly brushed and layered canvases, changing values across the surface and expressing, with texture and nuance, a wide range of emotions and meanings, while evoking a state of contemplative meditation in the audience.

Artist McCollough at Work Creating, “CROSSROADS”.

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BLACK AND WHITE CONNECTIONS Oil On Canvas, 48”X48” - 2018

“Black and White Connections is the second painting I created in the Black and White Series. The theme is about making decisions, connecting to roads, or deciding which roads to travel, the ins and outs of trials and tribulations of everyday existence. We all have choices to make. There are many doors and pathways or roads that are sometimes open to us and we have to make sure the doors or roads we choose are good choices, made by sound logic. Whatever the outcome, I work through my final decision. The same thing is true as I am painting. I know that I can travel through and work out anything that appears on the canvas. It is an integral part of most of my paintings. Which door or pathway will take me on this journey? It is what I love the most, the mystic! This is when I get the most satisfaction of a work of art through which I have traveled and when I have finally arrived at its’ destination, then and only then is it complete!”

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PIERCING THE SAVANNA Oil on Canvas, 48”X60” - 2019 (Recent Work)

“This painting is one in the Black and White Series. This impressionistic painting represents my love and respect for elephants unhampered and with total freedom to pierce the savannas in the wild.”

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FOCUS Oil On Canvas, 48”X48” - 2018

“‘Focus’ is a painting out of the Black and White Series. My focus was to see that the expression this person exhibited was one of strong resolve.”

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CROSSROADS Oil On Canvas, 60”X72” - 2018

Crossroads is the first painting I painted in the Series, Black and White. Throughout time, numbers have always been necessary and constant. Numbers tell a story, whether it be through mathematics or numerology. In my personal experience numbers seem to always present themselves either by repetitive appearances or by selective choosing of ones’ lucky numbers. In this painting, as in most of my works, the selection of which road I take, in the crossroad of my life, it has all been a journey. We are all on journeys throughout our lives. Which path will we take and when we do take it, how hard are we willing to work to reach our destination or our goals? The pathway in Crossroads contains many choices. I added numbers for everyone to be able to choose which numbers have meanings for them. It can be single digits or double digits. The numbers represent who and what they have encountered in their lifetime. It contains all the letters in the alphabet that one can relate to in the English language. It also contains songs made popular over decades. Some of which will have a resemblance maybe to your lifetime but definitely a part of mine. This painting was meant to be a puzzle to figure out how to make the right choices. It was time consuming for me, but it expresses the part of who I am, where I want to be, and is more-or-less biographical as an artist. Maybe it is my selfportrait or memoir, in the abstract!

YASENYA 18” - 2014 Private Collection, Sheila Smith and J. William McFarland Jr.

SCULPTURE Susan N. McCollough’s sculptural work emerges as an influential part of an ongoing conversation with her audience, working primarily in areas of figure and abstraction in her three-dimensional objects. Her monochromatic sculptures show the same fluidity seen in her two-dimensional artworks. As a sculptor, she excels in creating forms, clean lines, textures, and a soft movement that pleases with its serenity. "Max", a portrait of her late father, showcases the delicate features of his head. In fact, both works shown in this sculpture chapter showcase a more straightforward and realistic depiction than that which we find in her paintings, where she prefers to stick to an abstract expressionist style.

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YASENYA Bronze 18” - 2014 Private Collection

“This sculpture was begun and completed during a class I took from Professor Gary Sussman, affiliated with The Art Student League of New York. We were at the Vytacil Campus. It was a six-day course with the model Yasenya who is Nicaraguan and Mexican descent. It is made of water-based clay and finished with a bronze patina. I also did one with a white patina which at this time both have sold.”

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MAX Bronze 19” - 2015 Private Collection, McCollough/Nomberg Family

“‘Max’ is a sculpture in bronze. This sculpture is of my Father Max. He sat for me for two weeks when he was 97 years old. If I never paint another painting or sculpt another sculpture, I have this piece as a reminder everyday what a joy my father and my mother were in my life.”

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GALAXY SERIES

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ORION NEBULA Acrylic On Canvas, 48”X48” - 2014 Original: Private Collection, Silvia Repetto Giclée: Private Collection, Audrey Lindquist

“Galaxy Series was a series of paintings I worked on, researched and then selected four photographs to paint as well as two abstracts. The two abstract pieces in the series were just from what I felt the midnight sky expressed to me. Those two paintings were Solar Connection and Lunar Eclipse. Solar Connection was selected to be on exhibit in Birmingham, Alabama at the Annual Energen Art Exhibition which was my first exhibition that I entered and was pleased to be accepted. Lunar Eclipse could be described as a complimentary piece to Solar Connection. The other four paintings were from photos that came from the Hubble Telescope off the internet. I have seen paintings done by other artists of the same photos in which I found interesting. The first painting, Eagle Nebula, is one of my favorite paintings. I cannot even begin to tell you the hours I spent doing this painting. It did not matter if it took me a lifetime. I had to get it right. The other three paintings are: Orion Nebula, Eskimo and Starry Night. Orion Nebula is another one of my very favorite paintings. It now hangs in an art collector’s home. It is full of radiance and colors that only the universe could produce. All four names were given to them by the Hubble Telescope scientist and their staff. They were all a joy to paint and was where I learned so much more than just the action of painting but the mixing of paint colors, the depth and putting the fire in the actual colors which excited me to know I could accomplish the essence of what I was truly seeing.”

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EAGLE NEBULA Acrylic On Canvas, 40”X77” - 2014 Private Collection

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STARRY NIGHT Mixed Media, 48”X48” - 2014

ESKIMO Acrylic On Canvas, 48”X48” - 2014

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LUNAR ECLIPSE Acrylic On Canvas, 48”X48” - 2013 Private Collection

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SOLAR CONNECTION Acrylic On Canvas, 48”X48” - 2013 Private Collection

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IMPRESSIONISTIC SERIES In her impressionistic series, Susan N. McCollough explores the technique born in France and later brought to the American art scene. Her compositions reflect the teachings of Impressionism, as she emphasizes the effects of light and atmosphere with a brighter palette and spontaneous, gestural brushstrokes. This series of paintings depict a range of classically impressionistic subjects, from quotidian objects like fruits and vases ("A Pair of Pears" and "Vessels") to landscapes and architectural scenes like houses and urban views ("Hidden City" and "Tuscany"). In her most recent painting, we find mystical figures that seem to emerge from the artist's subconscious, such as those in "From The Sea," a work that demonstrates the artist's desire to explore new subjects more in tune with her present state of awareness and depth of inspiration.

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A PAIR OF PEARS Acrylic On Canvas, 14”X18” - 1990

VESSELS Acrylic On Canvas, 48”X36” - 1997

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FOREVER COLOR Oil On Linen, 36”X36” - 2016

“Since I love the combination of vibrant colors, impressionisms of figures and whimsical moods, I feel that each of these attractions came together while painting this work. For me it combined all the enjoyment into one fun afternoon.”

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CAROUSEL Oil On Canvas, 36”X72” - 2017

“‘Carousel’ was painted as a reminder of the days when I walked to class in Florence, Italy. Studying the Old Master’s Technique at the Accademia d’ Arte, I would pass the square where a large carousel of horses and children were riding and where opera singers were dressed in the fashion of the Renaissance Period, entertaining the passers-by or having an espresso at an outside cafe. My fondest memories for a lifetime!”

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TUSCANY Acrylic On Canvas, 30”X24” - 1979 Private Collection

HIDDEN CITY Acrylic On Canvas, 20”X16” - 1977 Private Collection

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FROM THE SEA Oil on Canvas, 60”X60” - 2019 (Recent Work)

“‘From the Sea’ is an impressionistic painting that features three figures that could be from the beginnings of humanity; or, perhaps the highly evolved species that we might become, in time. The colors of blue and green are intended to represent life emerging from a variety of dimensions.”

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METAPHYSICAL Oil On Canvas, 48”X60” - 2015

“This painting incorporates the bodily dimensions of the Universe with the spiritual. The mix of colors I chose for this painting is not ordinarily found on my palette. I am unable to say why. It just is. The figures I painted can either be viewed as animalistic, or human. Various scenarios as to my intentions in this painting have been shared with me; but again, the viewer is always correct. To date, no one has actually saw what I felt as “Metaphysical” was being painted. However, I gladly welcome interpretations.”

TROPICAL SPLENDOR Acrylic On Canvas, 48”X36” - 1978 Private Collection

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HER EARTHLY VISION Oil On Canvas, 60”X48” - 2016

“‘Her Earthly Vision’ is one of my favorite paintings. I believe it was because of the journey I was on while painting it. I was completely lost in the motion and the moment! It developed on its own with an oriental dimension, that as a decorator and artist, I always added to finish a project. Whether it was a pillow, a piece of jade sculpture, or rose quartz defined by so many of the decorative oriental pieces with semi-precious stones in screens or animal objects. This painting reminded me of the earlier Chinese or sometimes Japanese paintings where the women and men were always out in the fields harvesting and taking care of the land and their crops. This is an impressionistic woman, Mother Nature, if you will, who is caring for the land, nurturing it, and overseeing all that she surveys.”

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FRACTURED Oil On Canvas, 48”X36” - 2013

“‘Fractured’ a painting with a story. It was raining very hard late one evening and our power went out. My father, Max (who was living in a house across our driveway on our ranch) was calling me on my cell phone to ask me if we have power because his TV went out. So, I walked back to the bedroom to see if our TV was working. The screen was all pixelated. I thought what a great design, so I went and snapped a photo of it to paint that image the next morning. It had the actress’s face in the middle with all colors imaginable surrounding it. I was so excited about painting it that I forgot to get the name of the movie or the actress, but yes, I did get back to my father and told him the picture was pixelated but we still had power, and yes,...I did start painting the pixelated imagine the very next morning. However, I believe this is one of the only times I have ever changed a painting’s name. One day a very elegant and sophisticated lady came into my gallery. She stared at the finished painting for a very long time. Then she said, “I think I would name that painting “Fractured” and then she went on to tell me what she saw in the painting and then she explained how so many family members in their lives were fractured as a family but in the end seem to always work things out. As she went on to elaborate what else she was seeing in the painting, in my mind I was beginning to change the name I gave it “Pixelated”, from what I saw that evening. Because in the end, the picture did come back on as did the fractured family members she was describing come back together. This lovely lady is a college professor from Mississippi and who is now a dear friend. I enjoy and value clients that emerge themselves in a painting and explain what they see and how it makes them feel. It is the joy of an artist and gallerist.”

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CONCLAVE Oil On Canvas, 36”X48” - 2013 Private Collection, George and Susan Pittinos

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MAN IN MARBLE Oil On Canvas, 24”X24” - 2017

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GULF EVER-CHANGING Oil On Canvas, 108”X96” (Triptych) - 2016 Permanent Collection, Dauphin Island Sea Lab

“‘Gulf Ever-Changing’ is a 9’ x 8’ triptych painting. It represents the changing of the gulf waters from tumultuous to calm and the changing of the colors on any given day. This large painting now hangs in the Dauphin Island Sea Lab lobby in the Shelby Atrium.

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PERFORMING ARTS Oil On Canvas, 48”X72” - 2018 Permanent Collection, J. William McFarland Jr

“The painting, ‘Performing Arts’, is a representational impressionistic contemporary pop art piece that depicts the performing arts at the University of Alabama. At the top right is the new structure of the Performing Arts Building with the old Bryce Building and its two towers in the background. Comedy and Tragedy representing Theatre. The ballet figures preforming Dance. The musical notes showing music affiliated with the Music Department and The Million Dollar Band. The Mona Lisa, a representational painting, in that the painting represents the Art Department. The 17th National Football Championship Trophy celebrates the Art of Sport. Finally, the President’s Mansion and Denny Chimes are landmark University of Alabama edifices.”

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SELF SHADOWS Acrylic On Canvas, 30”X40” - 1978 Private Collection

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THROUGH THE WINDOW Acrylic On Canvas, 30”X40” - 2013

SYMBIOSIS Oil On Canvas, 60”X48” - 2016

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SINAI Oil on Canvas, 48”X72” - 2019 (Recent Work)

“‘Sinai’ is intended to arouse ethereal thoughts. It is my interpretation of a biblical miracle---that of Moses atop Mount Sinai receiving the Ten Commandments. He is portrayed as a meta-physical being—capable of interacting with the spiritual side of humanity. The fact that Moses interacted with the entity we have come to know as “God,” is addressed, in that one of Moses’ shoulders represents that of his “angel” being. His other arm represents his human side, as it reaches into the container of everlasting oil.”

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PORTRAIT AND FIGURE Figures and portraits complete this body of work, which bursts with emotion through bold lines and romantic rendering. This series ignites a sense of nostalgia and is imbued with Susan N. McCollough's signature shapes and warm colors. Each canvas is a walk through her memories and treasured moments. The artist contemplates the essence of emotional freedom and the celebration of the untold stories, the silence of transitions, and the whispers of life during each waking moment. McCollough's uplifting figurative compositions and portraits exhibit a masterful interplay of colors that reveal her ability to evolve through each stroke on the canvas.

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INDIAN WOMAN Acrylic On Canvas, 30”X40” - 1978 Permanent Collection, the McCollough Institute

“This painting was done some years back, when my husband and I moved from Birmingham, Alabama to the beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama. It is not always easy to have a live model but I have found excellent subject matter and quality photos in National Geographic publications. This young girl’s photo was captured at a celebration in India. The painting created from her portrait now hangs on the wall in the waiting room of The McCollough Institute for Appearance and Health and is also on the cover of THE APPEARANCE FACTOR, a consumer’s guide used by the Institute for patient information regarding surgical and non-surgical procedures. The book was written by Dr. E. Gaylon McCollough and is now in its thirteenth edition.”

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PORTRAIT OF DOROTHY Oil On Canvas, 22”X28” 1993 Private Collection

“This was one of my first attempts at portraits. This is of my Mother, Dorothy, (Dottie to her friends) taken from a photograph in her early years believed to be around nineteen or twenty years of age while living in New York where she was born.”

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DOTTIE Oil On Canvas, 24”X24” - 2016 Private Collection

“‘Dottie’ is a quick study of a portrait in oil of my Mother, Dorothy, nicknamed Dottie. Here she was in her late eighties and then passed away at the age of 92 in 2011. She was a self-taught artist in her early days and in her later years studied in one or two workshops. Dottie always had art books in our home and music from operas. She loved learning and taught us about the great artists from The Renaissance to the artist of today. Her favorite artists were Toulouse Lautrec and Salvador Dali. She loved Broadway and her music filled our home from Peter and the Wolf, to opera, and musicals from the Broadway theater. My family were all born in New York. We moved later to the south where my brother Joel and I grew up I was five or six and he was two years older. Therefore, we would always go back every summer to visit our grandparents, aunt, uncle, and cousins. We grew up with the love of theater and attending art museums, thanks to our Mother Dottie. She gave us love and so much more. She is so loved and missed every day!”

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MAX Oil On Canvas, 36”X36” - 2014 Private Collection

“In the studio painting my father Max’s portrait in 2014, he was 97 years old. It was 2013 when I opened the Susan N. McCollough Gallery. My father Max came to the gallery/studio with me every day and would watch me paint and he never missed a day unless we were on vacation or at an art expo or an exhibition. He sat for his portrait for two weeks. He proudly served as the director of the gallery. He retired a month before his passing at 100 years and six months of age. People still miss seeing him today that met him on their visits to the gallery. I miss him. He was indeed a special man and father.”

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GOYA Tempera and Gold Leaf Private Collection

“As a representation of Goya’s work ‘Senora Sabasa Garcia’, this painting was created while I was studying in Florence, Italy at the Academia de Arte. It was painted using the Old Masters’ Technique of tempura and egg yolk and the technique that was used in gold leafing. From choosing a photo of any of the old masters, I chose Goya’s work ‘Senora Sabasa Garcia’ to give my interpretation of his masterpiece.”

SELF PORTRAIT OF MATISSE Pastel, 14”X17” - 1978 Private Collection, Susan Reeves

“A quick study of googling Matisse using pastels.”

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INTERACTIVE Oil On Canvas, 48”X48” - 2016 Private Collection, Kim R. Martin

“Along with four others, this painting was on exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Las Vegas. There, I met a virtual “hall of fame” of international artists—some for the second time. In my mind, this painting represents figurative and impressionistic art. Like all my paintings, this one tells a story… one that is open for individual interpretation.”

SCULPTURE ON CANVAS Oil On Canvas, 36”X36” - 2014

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MAN WITH CROOKED NOSE Acrylic On Canvas, 26”X28” - 1977

“Like others, this painting was created from a photographic portrait published in National Geographic. Whether I am sitting in a restaurant and see a person of interest I always want to paint them… right then. The character of the people that come across—in person—or in my mind, I imagine their story feel a compelling desire to paint their faces. In each case, I wrestle between wanting to paint abstract, or realism. What a wonderful problem to have. I guess I am fortunate to have the freedom to paint both.”

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COOPER Oil On Linen, 24”X30” - 2015 Private Collection Gifted by Holland and Carolyn A. Powell

“This was a commissioned piece in honor of a special dog named Cooper. Cooper passed away only a year prior to doing this portrait for a couple in Atlanta, Georgia, (it was a surprise painting that was gifted to the couple by the Powell’s the year after Cooper’s passing).”

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SELLA Mixed Media, 48”X60” - 2013 Permanent Collection, University of Alabama; Clark Hall “Due to his raw personality, I thought it befitting to keep the raw canvas and use only slight color and shadowing. It was representational of how strong he was in his beliefs in art, along with the blacks and reds, it aided in summing up this dynamic artist.”

“The ‘Sella’ painting was a commissioned piece for The University of Alabama. It was Dean Bob Olin, Dean of Arts and Sciences from the University, who contacted me. This painting was to honor Alvin Sella, Professor of Abstract Art and my mentor and later in life a long-time friend. The painting now hangs in Clark Hall in perpetuity. Even though Sella taught other art courses, I studied abstract art under his mentorship. In contemplating what piece of work I would do to honor him, I initially felt that I should paint an abstract. I wrestled with this for two weeks thinking through the process. It never occurred to me to do anything but an abstract. Until approximately 2:00 a.m. I woke up and knew exactly what I would paint. I remembered a photo that my husband Gaylon took one afternoon when we were visiting Alvin, (better known as Al) in his studio. As we were leaving the studio, Gaylon said, “let me take a picture of you and Al)”. So, I had the picture. It could not have been any better. We were standing together and he had his bike, (which was just as famous as he was). Everyone knew him and everyone saw him always riding his bicycle. Al was a strong personality. Most of his students were anxious in his classes because they never wanted to disappoint him. He expected the best and nothing less was acceptable. You were never late and never unprepared. I too was on edge in his class; but regardless everyone wanted to be in his classes. It was not until after I graduated and came back to campus to pay him a visit did Al and I become friends. Gaylon and I enjoyed many wonderful evenings with him. I am proud to say that Al was not only my mentor but became my friend. He is sorely missed.”

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SAN MARCO II HORSES Acrylic On Canvas, 48”X60” - 1980

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THE FLYING SWORDS OF DRAGON GATE Oil On Canvas, 60”X48” - 2016

“‘The Flying Swords of Dragon Gate’ was painted from a photo from the movie. The setting was aboard a ship.”

There is something quite majestic about this piece by Susan McCollough. The man dressed in all black is surrounded by a beautiful eastern background and appears in a somewhat pensive gaze. The artist paid keen attention to detail in this painting, each stroke correctly calculated, as seen in the calligraphy on the overhead lamp, which she does with high accuracy. The piece follows with her characteristic figurative style, she achieves a perfect balance of black and white, with just the right amount of lighting to enhance the realism and spatial dimensions of the piece.

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MASK OF JUBILEE Oil On Canvas, 48”X72” - 2017 Private Collection

“Impressionistic oil painting celebrating a mysterious masked character from Carnival in Florence, Italy. Other celebrations around the world for example are Carnival in Rio de Janeiro and Mardi Gras in New Orleans.”

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THE GATHERING Acrylic On Canvas, 50”X38” - 1999 Private Collection, Riley and Chanee Powell

“‘The Gathering’ is an impressionistic and figurative piece. It is acrylic; but is painted using a watercolor approach. It’s soft colors are in keeping with the subdued and calm feeling I wanted to project onto the canvas. The figures are gathering for an unknown reason. The gathering could be anywhere in the universe, at any time.”

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THE FIVE VIRTUES Oil On Canvas, 72”X48” - 2016

“This painting was inspired by oriental figures that are sometimes incorporated in home décor. In our home, we have four such figurines. And, 2:00 a.m. while sipping coffee I looked at them and thought, “It might be fun to paint them. So, the very next day, as I studied the 4’ by 6’ blank canvas before me, I realized I needed to have one extra figure in order to fill the six feet horizontal canvas. In looking at their faces I saw Wisdom, Kindness, Knowledge, Charity and I decided to add the fifth one: Honesty.”

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RENAISSANCE Oil On Canvas, 60”X48” - 2015

“‘Renaissance’ was painted to celebrate a trip I made to The Florence Biennale in Florence Italy in 2015. Being invited to exhibit my art in a city and country I loved to visit is a particular honor; and none could be higher on my “bucket list” than the city identified with the Renaissance of western culture.”

LADY IN BLUE Acrylic On Canvas, 24”X40” - 1977 Private Collection, Ron and Ritey Caylor

“This is a much earlier painting. For me, figurative art was always an interest. I am honored to say that this painting was purchased by clients of mine who are collectors of art and have two of my works.”

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STRENGTH WITHIN Oil On Canvas, 48”X72” - 2015

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CONTEMPLATION Acrylic On Canvas, 24”X36” - 1973

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DAYBREAK Acrylic On Canvas, 24”X30” - 2007

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MIRROR IMAGE Acrylic On Canvas, 24”X30” - 1996 Private Collection

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THE PROPHET Acrylic On Canvas, 48”X60” - 1989 Permanent Collection, The McCollough Institute

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DRAWINGS AND COLLAGES Susan N. McCollough's collage, charcoal, and ink works on paper reach out to her international audience. She draws from her travels and multicultural experiences to produce this series. Her drawings from the early years of her career showcase strong line work and rendering, almost predicting the successful journey of the artist. They represent an initial repertoire of images and forms that manages to stay fresh with a new discovery of elements each time the viewer has a chance to examine them. For her collages, the artist pulls materials from books, newspapers, and magazines found during her trips around the world, before manipulating and incorporating them into the final pieces. This body of works depicts fun characters like "Papa Pasquale" or events during history. Her early practice combines a variety of source material and textures, providing an alternate route of development for the artist.

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Collage, 18”X24” - 1980 Private Collection

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SOLITUDE Pen, Ink & Charcoal, 24”X30” - 1964 Private Collection, Marsha and Jeff Burnett

“‘Solitude' is another early wash drawing of pen, ink, and charcoal. This was a timed quick study with live model.”

PAPA PASQUALE Acrylic on Canvas, 30”X36” - 1976 Permanent Collection, Pasquale’s Pizza Headquarters

“'Papa Pasquale’ is a commissioned painting that I created early in my career. It is a painting of the enigmatic “Papa Pasquale,” upon whose image Pasquale’s Pizza, Inc.’s national business plan was based. The painting is/was displayed in the the main entrance of the corporation’s headquarters.”

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Charcoal & Ink, 29”X37” - 1971 Private Collection, John and Carolyn Hartman

Charcoal & Ink, 29”X37” - 1971

“These two charcoal and ink drawings were created early in my career during a live figurative workshop at The Birmingham Museum conducted by one of Alabama’s finest artist, Max Hellman. It was, not only an honor to be invited into his workshop---and in his presence—but to get to know him as a wonderful individual and a dear friend. Max’s talent and scope as a universal artist, was acknowledged and honored from near and far. For the opportunity to learn from him as a mentor and call him my friend, is something I will always cherish.”

“I Paint From the Excitement of the Blank Canvas. I Paint With Freedom of InnerFeelings, Movement, Connection of Space, Combination of Colors, Playing With Negative Space Until It all Speaks to Me.” Susan N. McCollough

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CURRICULUM VITAE. HONORS AND AWARDS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

2019 BARCELONA, SPAIN; “International Prize Velazquez”; Meam Museum 2018 BOLOGNA, ITALY; “International Prize Raffaello”; Gnudi Palace 2018 ONTARIO, CANADA; Exhibition “Water for Life International Art Exhibition” Niagara Falls History Museum 2018 NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Selected as One of Art Tour International’s Top 60 Masters 2018 2018 NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Exhibition; Art Tour International’s Top 60 Masters Create 4 Peace International Exhibition; Rio Gallery III 2017 BERLIN, GERMANY; “the Best Modern and Contemporary Artist 2017” Awards; Georges Casalis Room 2017 FLORENCE, ITALY; Selected Artist of the Year 2017; Art Tour International Magazine 2017 FLORENCE, ITALY; “New York New York” Selected Cover Art “Art Tour International’s Top 60 Masters 2017” 2017 “Master Artist Award” Top 60 Masters by Art Tour International 2017 SOUTH KOREA; Selected Member ICAF (International Culture and Arts Federation); Haegeumgang Theme Museum; Permanent Collection 2017 CANNES, FRANCE; Exhibition “Artistes Du Monde De Cannes”; Gare Maritime Cannes 2017 CINCINNATI, OHIO; Exhibition “Blink Art Resource Artist Showcase”; Art Design Consultants Gallery 2017 BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; Selected Cover; Alabama Art Supply Newsletter 2017 PALERMO, ITALY; Exhibition “Biennale Internazionale d’Arte Del Mediterraneo” 2017 LAS VEGAS, NEVADA; Exhibition “International Masters Exhibition”; Metropolitan Gallery Museum 2016 MIAMI, FLORIDA; Exhibition “Spectrum Miami” Art Show 2016 FLORENCE, ITALY; Exhibition “Contemporaries At Uffizi”; Uffizi Gallery Museum 2016 PARIS, FRANCE; Exhibition “Paris Louvre Expo”; Carrousel du Louvre 2016 PARIS, FRANCE; Exhibition “Gran Prix Louvre”; Carrousel du Louvre 2016 TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA; Commissioned: “National Championship 16”; Holland and Carolyn Powell 2016 MILAN, ITALY; “International Prize Tiepolo – Arte Milano”; Clerici Palace 2016 VERONA, ITALY; “Shakespeare in Art Award”; Verona Fair; Triennale d’Italia 2016 MIRA, ITALY; “International Prize Canaletto – Artistic Career Award”; Valier Mansion 2016 TOKYO, JAPAN; Exhibition “Tokyo International Art Fair”; Omotesando Hills (Tokyo ChampsÉlysées) 2016 MANHATTAN, NEW YORK; Exhibition “ArtExpo New York”; Pier 94 2016 MARRAKECH, MOROCCO; Selected “8th Edition Women’s Art World Exhibition”; Museum of Marrakech 2016 GULF SHORES/ORANGE BEACH, ALABAMA; Selected “Best of the Best” by Chamber of Commerce 2016 BERLIN, GERMANY; Exhibition “Berlin in Arte III”; Gallery 35; Augustrasse, Germany 2016 INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA; Exhibition “Innsbruck in Arte”; Innovation Art Gallery 2016 FLORENCE, ITALY; “International Prize Leonardo Da Vinci-The Universal Artist”; Borghese Palace 2015 MARRAKECH, MOROCCO; Selected Member “Women’s Art World Organization”; Hayat Saidi, Founder 2015 LECCE, ITALY; “International Art Award-David of Bernini”; G. Paisiello 2015 LECCE, ITALY; “International Award for Human Rights 2015 Tribute to Anne Frank”; G. Paisiello 2015 ROME, ITALY; “International Prize-Artists at the Castle”; Orsini Castle of Nerola 2015 ROME, ITALY; “Michelangelo International Prize-Artist at the Jubilee”; Palazzo Cardinal Cesi 2015 EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND; Selected “the Best Modern and Contemporary Artists 2015”; the Dundas Street Gallery 2015 VENICE, ITALY; “Marco Polo International Prize-Art Ambassador Award”; Palazzo Marin 2015 FLORENCE, ITALY; Exhibition “Florence Biennale”; Fortezza da Basso 2015 FLORENCE, ITALY; MaCo Italia Selected Artworks for Display on MaCo Italia Website

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2014 MOBILE, ALABAMA; Solo Exhibition “the Susan N. McCollough 2014 Art Exhibition” Mary Elizabeth- Charles Bernard Rodning Gallery; University of South Alabama; Curated Dr. Richard Wood, Dean University Libraries McCollough 2013 BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; Exhibition Energen Art; “SOLAR CONNECTION” LOCAL SOLO EXHIBITIONS

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2020 Anna Lamar Switzer Center, Pensacola State College; Pensacola, Florida 2015 “New Beginning” Whiting Gallery, Eastern Shore Art Center; Fairhope, Alabama; Curated Kate Fisher 2015 “August Abstracts” Gulf Coast Arts Alliance Art Gallery; Gulf Shores, Alabama; Curated Wanda Price 2014 “the Susan N. McCollough 2014 Art Exhibition” Mary Elizabeth and Charles Bernard Rodning Gallery; University of South Alabama; Mobile, Alabama; Curated Dr. Richard Wood, Dean of University Libraries 2013 “Past and Present” Susan N. McCollough Gallery; Gulf Shores, Alabama; Curated Susan N. McCollough LOCAL GROUP EXHIBITIONS

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2015 “Summer Invitational” Anna Lamar Switzer Center, Pensacola State College; Pensacola, Florida; Curated by Vivian Spencer 2005 Eden Condominiums; Perdido, Florida JURIED EXHIBITIONS

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2019 Los Angeles Art Show; Los Angeles, California; by Art UpClose 2018 Red Dot Miami; During Art Basel in Miami, Florida; by Art UpClose 2018 Water for Life International Art Exhibition; Niagara Falls History Museum; Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada 2018 Top 60 Masters Create 4 Peace; New York, New York; Art Tour International Magazine; Rio Gallery III 2018 Art Expo New York; New York, New York; Art UpClose; Pier 94 2018 Architectural Digest Design Show; New York, New York; Art UpClose; Piers 92 & 94 2017 Spectrum Miami; Miami, Florida; Arts and Entertainment District 2017 “Artistes du Monde de Cannes”; Gare Maritime; Cannes, France 2017 Art Comes Alive; Art Design Consultant Gallery; Cincinnati, Ohio 2017 Monaco Yacht Summit; Le Suffren, Monaco 2017 Blink Art Resource Artist Showcase; Art Design Consultant Gallery; Cincinnati, Ohio 2017 VIP Art Shopping Zone; Biennale del Mediterraneo Palermo; Palermo, Italy 2017 International Masters Exhibition; Metropolitan Gallery Museum; Las Vegas, Nevada 2017 ArtExpo New York; Manhattan, New York; Pier 94 2017 Architectural Digest Design Show; Manhattan, New York; Piers 92 & 94 2016 Spectrum Miami; Miami, Florida; Arts and Entertainment District 2016 Contemporaries At Uffizi; Uffizi Gallery Museum; Florence, Italy 2016 Paris Louvre Expo; Carrousel du Louvre; Paris, France 2016 Gran Prix Louvre Video Exposition; Carrousel du Louvre; Paris, France 2016 Tokyo International Art Fair; Tokyo, Japan; Omotesando Hills (Tokyo Champs’ Elysees) 2016 Art Monaco; Monte Carlo, Monaco; Espace Fontvieille 2016 Biennale Riviera del Brenta; Mira, Italy; Villa Valier 2016 ArtExpo New York 2016; Manhattan, New York; Pier 94 2016 Architectural Digest Design Show; Manhattan, New York; Piers 92 & 94 2016 “Women’s Art World-8th Edition”; Museum of Marrakech; Marrakech, Morocco 2016 “Berlin in Arte” Gallery 35 August; Augustrasse; Berlin, Germany 2016 “Innsbruck in Arte” Innovation Art Gallery; Innsbruck, Austria 2015 Florence Biennale “Art And The Polis”; Fortezza da Basso; Florence, Italy; Curated Lilia Lamas 2013 “16th Annual Energen Art Competition” Energen Plaza; Birmingham, Alabama

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Women of the Capstone; University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama Blackburn Society; University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa, Alabama Haegeumgang Theme Museum; South Korea; Permanent Collection ICAF (International Culture and Arts Federation); South Korea WAW (Women’s Art World); Marrakech, Morocco BMA (Birmingham Museum of Art); Birmingham, Alabama MMA (Mobile Museum of Art); Mobile, Alabama MMOA (Metropolitan Museum of Art); New York, New York MOMA (Museum of Modern Art); New York, New York NOMA (New Orleans Museum of Art); New Orleans, Louisiana MMLV (Metropolitan Museum of Las Vegas); Las Vegas, Nevada ESAC (Eastern Shore Art Center); Fairhope, Alabama GCAA (Gulf Coast Arts Alliance); Gulf Shores, Alabama USSA (United States Sports Academy); Daphne, Alabama CONTRIBUTIONS

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Dauphin Island Sea Lab; Artistic Judge for the Art Sea Lab Festival Art Committee Emeritus; United States Sports Academy; Daphne, Alabama; 12 Years (USSA Contains the Largest Sports Art Collection in the World) Board of Trustees; United States Sports Academy; Daphne, Alabama; 3 Years Benefactor of “the Susan N. McCollough Art Biennale”; University of Alabama College of Arts and Sciences University of West Florida: Artistic Judge for the Da Vinci Innovation Celebration DONATIONS

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Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo – Animal Art Safari – “Between the Lines” Giclee 45” X 63” Orange Beach Police Department Benevolent Association – PAW BALL 2018 – “Never Forgotten” Acrylic on Canvas 40” X 30” and “Angels in our Midst” Giclee on Canvas 30” X 40” University of Alabama College of Arts and Sciences Performing Arts Center – Arty Party 2018 Benefit for Performing Arts Center – “Performing Arts” Oil on Canvas 4’ X 6’ Smile-A-Mile Foundation – “Over the Rainbow” Oil on Canvas 4’ X 6’ Dauphin Island Sea Lab – Triptych “Gulf Ever-Changing” 9’ X 8’ Art Into Words – “Purple Landscape” 30” X 24” University of Alabama College of Arts and Sciences Clark Hall - Commissioned Dean of Arts and Sciences, Dr. Robert Olin - “Sella” 4’ X 5’ in Honor of Professor Al Sella To Hang in Perpetuity Art of Making Miracles – Bridge of Love Foundation “Transition” Giclee 4’ X 5’ Polo Association Fundraiser – “Orion Nebula” Giclee 4’ X 4’ Stray Love Foundation – “Circumvent I & II” 8” X 10” PUBLICATIONS

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Summer 2019: Art Tour International Magazine’s Summer Edition 2019 (Art Tour International Magazine ATIM) One-Page Article Showcasing Four Works of Art Including a Short Biography. April 2019: International Prize Diego Velazquez Catalogue Publication Showcasing One Work of Art in Recognition of Receiving the Award in Barcelona, Spain. March/April 2019: Art International Contemporary Magazine (Effetto Art) Page Dedication for Exhibiting at the MEAM (European Museum of Modern Art) of Barcelona, Spain. January 2019: Art and Antiques Trail Magazine 2019 (Gulf Coast Media) Front Cover Including a Two-Page Article That Showcases Six Works of Art.

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April 2019: Top 60 Masters of Contemporary Art 2019 (ATIM) One-Page Publication That Showcases Three Works of Art With a Critical Review by Viviana Puello, Editor-in-Chief of Art Tour International Magazine. September 2018: the Best Modern and Contemporary Artists 2018 (Effetto Art)) It Showcases One Work of Art on One Page Published in Two Languages (English and Italian). April 2018: Top 60 Masters of Contemporary Art 2018 (ATIM) Two-Page Publication That Showcases Four Works of Art With an Article and a Critical Review by Viviana Puello, Editor-in-Chief of Art Tour International Magazine. January 2018: Art and Antiques Trail Magazine 2018 (Gulf Coast Media) Front Cover Including a Two-Page Article That Showcases Five Works of Art. January 2018: the First Berliner Art Book 2018 (Art Management Berlin) Single Page Showcasing Three Large Artworks With a Biography. Winter 2018: Art Tour International Magazine’s Fashion & Art – Winter Edition 2017 (ATIM) Four-Pages Showcasing Seven Works of Art Including a Critical Review by Viviana Puello. October 2017: the Best Modern and Contemporary Artists 2017 (Effetto Art)) It Showcases One Work of Art on One Page Published in Two Languages (English and Italian). Summer 2017: Art Tour International Magazine’s Summer Edition 2017 (ATIM) Five-Pages Showcasing Seven Works of Art Including a Critical Review by Viviana Puello. May 2017: Top 60 Masters of Contemporary Art 2017 (ATIM) Front Cover and Four-Pages That Showcases Seven Works of Art With an Article and a Critical Review by Viviana Puello, Editor-in-Chief April 2017: Inspiration Art Book (International Art Book Inspiration) Two-Pages Showcasing Three Large Artworks. April 2017: Blink 2017 (Blink Art Resource) Full Page Showcasing Three Large Artworks With Representation. March 2017: VIP Art Shopping Zone (Effetto Art)) Exhibition during the Biennale Internazionale d’Arte del Mediterraneo in Palermo, Italy Showcasing One Artwork And a Short Biography. January 2017: Art & Antiques Trail Magazine 2017 (Gulf Coast Media.) Back Cover Publication Showcasing One Large Artwork and Gallery Promotion. Fall 2016: International Contemporary Masters XI (World Wide Art Promotions) Full Page Showcasing Two Artworks and a Short Biography November 2016: Artblend Magazine (Artblend, Inc) Two-Pages Showcasing Three Large Pieces With Article. November 2016: the Best Modern and Contemporary Artists 2016 (Effetto Art)) It Showcases Two Works on Two Pages Published in Two Languages (English and Italian) With a Critical Review by Salvatore Russo. November 2016: Contemporaries at Uffizi (Effetto Art) Publication Showcasing a Video Exhibition of One Artwork and Critical Review by Sandro Serradifalco (Effetto Arte Magazine). November 2016: Art International Contemporary Magazine (Effetto Art) Page Dedication for Exhibiting in the Contemporaries at Uffizi. Directed by Salvatore Russo October 2016: Art International Contemporary Magazine (Effetto Art) Page Dedication for Exhibiting in the Gran Prix Louvre: Video Esposition. Directed by Salvatore Russo October 2016: Art International Contemporary Magazine (Effetto Art) Page Dedication for Exhibiting in the Paris Louvre Expo. Directed by Salvatore Russo October 2016: Paris Louvre Expo (Effetto Art) Page Showcasing One Artwork; Paris, France. September 2016: We Contemporary 2016 (MUSA International Art Space) Full Page Showcasing One Large Artwork and Biography, Printed in Three Languages To Be Presented in Milan, Italy and Kiev, Ukraine. July 2016: Current Masters II (World Wide Art Promotions) Full Page Showcasing Two Artworks and a Biography. July 2016: Fine Art Magazine (Victor Forbes) Page Showcasing Three Large Artworks and Artist’s Statement. July 2016: International Art Catalogue Tribute to Rembrandt (Associazione Culturale Addademia “Italia in Arte Nel Mondo”) Four-Page Publication Showcasing Seven Artworks And Biography With Tribute To Rembrandt June 2016: 21st Century Art Book Effetto Art) Full Page Dedication for Receiving the Shakespeare in Arte Award. May 2016: 8th Edition of Women’s Art World Exhibition Catalogue (Women’s Art World Organization: Hayat Saidi) Two-Page Publication Showcasing One Large Artwork and Biography. Presented in the Museum of Marrakech in Marrakech, Morocco.

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May 2016: Top 60 Masters of Contemporary Art 2016 (ATIM) Two-Pages Showcasing Four Artworks With Biography. Includes a Critical Review by Viviana Puello, Editor-in-Chief of Art Tour International Magazine. May 2016: New Collector’s Book 2016 (Basak Malone) Full Page Showcasing One Artwork and Artist Statement. May 2016: Tokyo International Art Fair (Global Art Agency) One Page Showcasing One Artwork With Biography. May 2016: USSA News and Events (The United States Sports Academy) Article on Exhibiting New York Art Expo April 2016: Art Business News (Madavor Media/Redwood Media Group) a Page Dedication on Upcoming Events. April 2016: Art Expo New York 2016 Show Guide (Madavor Media/Redwood Media Group) a Page Dedication on Upcoming Events. April 2016: Art International Contemporary Magazine (Effetto Art) a Page Dedication for Receiving the International Prize Canaletto – Artistic Career Award. Directed by Salvatore Russo April 2016: Art International Contemporary Magazine (Effetto Art) a Page Dedication for Receiving the International Prize Tiepolo – Arte Milano in Milan, Italy. April 2016: Biennale Riviera Del Brenta Art Exhibition Catalogue (Effetto Art) Curated By Salvatore Russo And Francesco Saverio Russo And Presented in Mira, Italy. April 2016: International Prize Canaletto – Artistic Career Award Catalogue (Effetto Art). Curated By Salvatore Russo And Francesco Saverio Russo. April 2016: International Prize Tiepolo – Arte Milano Catalogue Effetto Art) Half-Page Publication For The Receiving The International Prize Tiepolo – Arte Milano; Milan, Italy. March 2016: La Matin.Ma (Casablanca, Morocco) Article on 8th Edition Women’s Art World Exhibition; Marrakech, Morocco. March 2016: UA College of Arts and Sciences (University of Alabama; Arts and Sciences) March 2016: Women’s Art World Marrakech Catalog (Women’s Art World – WAW) Publication of the Exhibition Held at the Museum of Marrakech in Marrakech, Morocco. Curated by Hayat Saidi February 2016: Arteit.It (Rome, Italy) Article on Innsbruck in Arte Exhibition 2016. February 2016: Lo Spazio International Art & Literature Magazine (Fondi, Italy) a Page Dedication and Biography January 2016: Sevenpress.Com Portale Sportivo (Genoa, Italy) Article on Berlin in Arte III Exhibition January 2016: News Inform (Rome, Italy) Article on Berlin in Arte III Exhibition January 2016: Espoarte.Net (Albissola Marina, Italy) Article on Innsbruck in Arte Exhibition 2016 January 2016: Corriere Del Web (Rome, Italy) Article on Innsbruck in Arte Exhibition 2016. January 2016: ANSA.IT in Viaggio (Rome, Italy) Article On Innsbruck in Arte Exhibition 2016 January 2016: Art International Contemporary Magazine (Effetto Art) a Page Dedication for Receiving the International Prize-Leonardo Da Vinci. January 2016: Comunicati.Net Sabrina Falzone (Modena, Italy) Article on Innsbruck in Arte Exhibition 2016 January 2016: Donnaoggi.It il Portale Amico Delle Donne (Taranto, Italy) Article On Innsbruck in Arte 2016 January 2016: Equilibriarte.Net (Newspaper in Italy) Article on Innsbruck in Arte Exhibition 2016 January 2016: International Prize Leonardo Da Vinci-The Universal Artist Catalogue (Effetto Art) December 2015: the Times Independent (Gulf Coast News Today) Article on Recent Honors and Awards. December 2015: Corritalia.De (Germany) Article on Berlin in Arte III Exhibition 2016. December 2015: International Prize Michelangelo – Artist at the Jubilee Catalogue (Effetto Art) December 2015: International Prize-Artists at the Castle Catalogue (Effetto Art) December 2015: Premio Internazionale Artista al Castello (Effetto Art; Palermo, Italy) December 2015: Salento Event of Contemporary Art 2015 Catalogue for International Art Award David of Bernini in 2015 and the International Award for Human Rights 2015 With Tribute to “Anne Frank” Curated by the Associazione Culturale Accademia “Italia in Arte Nel Mondo”. December 2015: the Baldwin Times (Gulf Coast News Today) Article on Recent Honors and Awards. December 2015: the Courier (Gulf Coast News Today) Article on Recent Honors and Awards. December 2015: the Foley Onlooker (Gulf Coast News Today) Article on Recent Honors and Awards. December 2015: the Islander (Gulf Coast News Today) Article on Recent Honors and Awards. November 2015: Mullet Wrapper (Fran and Michelle Thompson) Article on Latest Honors and Accomplishments.

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November 2015: the Best Modern and Contemporary Artists 2015 (Effetto Art) Critical Review by Salvatore Russo. Four Works of Art on Four Pages Published in Two Languages (English and Italian). November 2015: Effetto Arte Magazine as the “International Prize Michelangelo – Artists at the Jubilee” Column – Italian Art Magazine Directorate General Sandro Serradifalco and Directorate Editor Paolo Levi October 2015: X Edizione Florence Biennale – Art and the Polis 2015 Publication of Work and Biography. Catalogue Editore Rolando Bellini October 2015: News Art World Marco Polo International Prize-Art Ambassador – Italian Art Magazine (Effetto Art) September 2015: People, Places and Programs (The United States Sports Academy) September 2015: Marco Polo – Art Ambassador International Prize Catalogue (Effetto Art) Curated by Salvatore Russo and Francesco Saverio Russo. August 2015: People, Places and Programs (The United States Sports Academy) July 2015: the Islander (GulfCoastNewsToday.com) Short Biography and Article “August Abstracts” Exhibition. July/August 2015: Mullet Wrapper (Fran and Michelle Thompson) Article on the “August Abstracts” Exhibition. July 2015: Pensacola News Journal (Pensacola, Florida) Article on “Summer Invitational” Exhibition at Anna Lamar Switzer Center at Pensacola State College in Pensacola, Florida. July/August 2015: Effetto Arte Magazine (Sandro Serradifalco And Paolo Levi) Palermo, Italy April 2015: the PSC (Pensacola State College; Pensacola, Florida) Biography and Curator Critique of “Summer Invitational” Exhibition. August 2014: The Vanguard (the University of South Alabama; Mobile, Alabama) Interview and Article on “the Susan N. McCollough Art Exhibit: 2014”. July 2014: Mullet Wrapper (Fran and Michelle Thompson) Article on One Year Anniversary Exhibition “Family Affair” in Dedication to Joel Nomberg and Dorothy Nomberg. July 2014: Mullet Wrapper (Fran and Michelle Thompson) Short Biography and Article on “the Susan N. McCollough Art Exhibit: 2014” July 2014: Steppin’ Out (the Arts, Entertainment and Empowerment Guide of the Gulf Coast; Mobile, Alabama) Short Biography and Article on “the Susan N. McCollough Art Exhibit: 2014”. July 2014: Library Art Galleries Newsletter (University of South Alabama Library Art Galleries; Mobile, Alabama) Short Bio and Article on “the Susan N. McCollough Art Exhibit: 2014”. December 2012: UA News (the University of Alabama) Article on Honor to Late Art Professor Al Sella With Dedication of Portrait. December 2012: Mullet Wrapper: Susan N. McCollough Honors Late Professor Al Sella (Newspaper of the Gulf Coast Region) Article on Honor to Late Art Professor Al Sella. November 2012: Sella: the Book a Book Depicting the Dedication of a Portrait of Late Professor Al Sella to the University of Alabama; College of Arts and Sciences Including Biography and Photos of the Event. The Portrait Hangs in the Sarah Moody Gallery of Art in Perpetuity. August 2009: Cover Art Illustration for the Appearance Factor Book; Author Dr. E. Gaylon McCollough

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February 2016: Interview Describing Art on Exhibition at the Museum of Marrakech in Marrakech, Morocco. Https://Youtu.Be/3kVBB02Y00I September 2015: a Successful Professional Podcast Interview; David DeSchoolmeester in Gulf Shores, AL. Https://Youtu.Be/qbXkyjC_zYQ September 2015: Lou in the Morning on WPFL Radio 105.1 in Century, Florida. Discussing my Exhibiting at the Upcoming X Edition Florence Biennale 2015 in Florence, Italy; October 2015. October 2015: Television Interview by Alejandro Funes (Www.Belove.Com.Mx) From Mexico During the X Edition Florence Biennale 2015. Https://Youtu.Be/3YQbesKrf58

VIDEO LINKS Alejandro Funes Video From Florence Biennale October 2015: LINK: Https://Youtu.Be/3YQbesKrf58 David Of Bernini/Accademia in Arte Nel Mondo Video December 2015: LINK: Https://Youtu.Be/g5ZunUIiPFM

ARTEXPO NEW YORK 2016 – ART. ELECTRIFIED. LINK: Https://Youtu.Be/ vgOMmz6zyn4 ARTEXPO NEW YORK 2016 – INSTAGRAM PROMO LINK: Https://Youtu.Be/0nAKMlFvmTM

Video for Women’s Art World in Marrakech: LINK: Https://Youtu.Be/ZbblAdim6cI

Florence Biennale 2015: Video made in iCloud memories-Slideshow LINK: Https://Youtu.Be/pqVfMZE1wlI

Womens Art World Video Marrakech Exhibition March 2016: LINK: Https://Youtu.Be/PUej0U61-M0

Venice 2015: Video Made in iCloud MemoriesSlideshow LINK: Https://Youtu.Be/55lI1YwLfEg

A Professional Podcast by David DeSchoolmeester December 2015: LINK: Https://Youtu.Be/qbXkyjC_zYQ

Art Tour International Art 2 Heart Video LINK: Https://Youtu.Be/7bb1yuc0fHQ

A Family Affair Exhibition Video August 2014: LINK: Https://Youtu.Be/V-Ms_hcwY98 USA Exhibition August 2014: LINK: Https://Youtu.Be/jkuc_c5xkCc

Niagara Falls 2018 LINK: Https://Youtu.Be/s4B0E7n9j5k ATIM Top 60 Masters 2018 LINK: Https://Youtu.Be/0-R2JxKfFiw

Ribbon Cutting Video October 2013: LINK: Https://Youtu.Be/cSW3SCRF5oE

Viviana Puello “Art 2 Heart” Interview to Susan N. McCollough LINK: Https://Youtu.Be/XJkdY0N_xyo

Grand Opening Video October 2013: LINK: Https://Youtu.Be/9iFjbb-Vmxk

Portfolio 2018 LINK: Https://Youtu.Be/xSd765hg0kc

UA Alumna Susan McCollough Honors Legendary Art Professor With Artwork LINK: Https://Youtu.Be/we6oinwKhCg Working in Studio on Transparency: LINK: Https://Youtu.Be/DZCETPX0BlM Tokyo International Art Fair 2016 | DAS LINK: Https://Youtu.Be/Dk3c7x0OmaU New York Art Expo – Crumlic Video: LINK: Https://Youtu.Be/QSi50aTabiw? List=PLP2kEwAZhrTG9tEwxnMMWOy8P1ijv11xp ARTEXPO NEW YORK 2016 – SHOW RECAP LINK: Https://Youtu.Be/Z_9n20fRiz4