Chicago-based artist Sue Shanahan is best known for her portraits that capture the essence of her subjects on canvas. Artwork for Disney World, illustrations for Cricket magazine, limited edition prints, greeting cards, Betsy McCall paper dolls for McCalls and children's books have brought her work into an ever widening circle of recognition. For three years Sue was given the honor of designing and illustrating the Illinois State Library's "Family Reading Night" campaign poster. Her work even found its way into the White House where her portrait of Chelsea Clinton hung in the former First Lady's private study. In a note to the artist, Hillary Rodham Clinton wrote, "I have your Chelsea drawing - my angel - in my private study where I see it every day. It captures her spirit!"
Oprah Winfrey was the subject of a portrait drawn by Sue. In explaining the design the artist says, "Oprah is portrayed as Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz. Glinda the Good Witch is telling her, 'You've always had it, my dear. You've always had the power.' Oprah loves this quote; she finds it very meaningful to her life." Oprah also loves the portrait. She purchased it for her privatecollection and had Sue as a guest on her "Favorite Things" show. In a letter to the artist she wrote; "Thank you so much for the portrait 'You've Always Had the Power,' I can't tell you how much I love it!"
Browse this site to see examples of Sue's work, and to purchase prints of her art or contact her to create a portrait of your favorite child.
“Oh Christmas Tree” - 2011 Christmas Card
The inspiration for the 2011 Christmas card came to me in the most synchronistic of ways. The mother of my little model called me because she was so inspired by my "Wonder" You Tube video. We struck up a friendship and she shared a picture she snapped of her little girl with her iPhone. I was smitten with her beautiful daughter and the magic of the moment frozen in time. I based my illustration on the snapshot and think it captures the wonder of the season.
The inside copy reads: "May the wonder of Christmas be with you throughout the new year."
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