Meet Sue Tufnell: a featured artist at Galerie 16

Sue Tufnell is an Irish-born artist based in France whose vibrant acrylics and watercolours celebrate movement, colour and the natural world, with a particular affinity for horses.

About Sue

English:

Irish-born artist Sue Tufnell now lives and works in France, following many years in Australia. Working primarily in acrylic and watercolour, she embraces a loose, expressive style marked by energetic brushstrokes and a vivid sense of movement. Deeply inspired by the natural world — and particularly drawn to equine subjects — her paintings celebrate colour, vitality and atmosphere. Sue has exhibited in both Australia and Europe, and her work is held in private collections internationally.

Inspired by nature, expressed in colour.

Français:

Artiste d’origine irlandaise, Sue Tufnell vit et travaille aujourd’hui en France, après de nombreuses années passées en Australie. Elle travaille principalement à l’acrylique et à l’aquarelle, adoptant un style libre et expressif, animé par des gestes énergiques et un fort sentiment de mouvement. Profondément inspirée par la nature — et particulièrement par le monde équestre — sa peinture est une célébration de la couleur, de la vitalité et de l’atmosphère. Sue a exposé en Australie et en Europe, et ses œuvres figurent dans des collections privées à l’international.

Inspirée par la nature, exprimée en couleur.

Explore her captivating artwork

Rooted in nature’s energy and movement, these paintings flow with colour and gesture, revealing moments of light, life and quiet power.

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We hope you've enjoyed learning more about Sue and her contribution to the vibrant art community of Chef Boutonne, France. To explore more of her work or enquire about purchasing a piece, please use the link below.