On exhibit Nov. 12 - Jan. 8. View the exhibit at the Hall in person, or below in our virtual gallery.

Paul Suggs came to Wellfleet more than 45 years ago after completing training as a fine artist/painter at the School of Visual Arts in New York. Inspired by the striking light and subtle landscape of the Lower Cape, Paul’s early work has an impressionist style using primarily oils. Shifting later to use of acrylics, Paul’s current paintings reflect a photorealistic style tracing back to influences of instructor’s such as Chuck Close and Malcolm Morley from the School of Visual Arts.

Guided by the natural light and beauty around him and using photographic reference, Paul captures the dramatic play of light and shadow in the simple landscape of the Cape and areas of coastal Maine. His scenes are grounded with the use of architecture, a house, a boat that brings the viewer to the spot and the season. Paul chooses both early morning and late afternoon light to imbue his paintings with a sense of calm and serenity.

Recent work includes unique portraits that reflect nostalgic images in a muted palette.  In these paintings the artist is deliberately reducing color and focusing on texture and form. Utilizing old “sepia tone” photos as reference, the paintings pay homage to a different era, perhaps a simpler time.

Paul’s work can also be seen at The Works Gallery at
55 Commercial St in Wellfleet.

Paul Suggs’ current exhibit at the Hall includes the work below - scroll through the images to enjoy virtually! Titles will be posted shortly. For more information on Paul’s work please visit The Works Gallery.