Suzie Baker OPA
Suzie Baker is an award-winning oil painter based near Houston, Texas, renowned for her expressive, impressionistic style and masterful use of color and light. Her diverse body of work spans landscapes, still lifes, and portraits, all painted with a confident, alla prima approach that captures vibrancy in her subjects.
Her paintings have received national recognition, gracing the pages of Plein Air Magazine, Fine Art Connoisseur, Southwest Art and more. She regularly exhibits in prestigious national shows, premier plein air events, and top galleries, with her work held in museum and private collections across the country.
A dedicated leader in the art community, Suzie has served on the Board of the Oil Painters of America since 2013, including a term as President from 2020 to 2022. Painting en plein air since her teenage years, she is also a sought-after instructor, known for her engaging, humorous teaching style. Through her writings, workshops, event demonstrations, and instructional videos, she inspires and educates artists worldwide.