My painting, "The Immigrant" was chosen for the cover of the Art of the West Jul/Aug 2022

Bill Suys* is a Master Signature Member of the Oil Painters of America

and a Signature Member of the Portrait Society of America

“Artist William Suys is clearly able to capture a wide range of emotions. I’m drawn to the fantastic portraits he has done of various people -- he does not hold back when capturing sorrow or joy on a surface. Additionally, William’s work involving animals is some of the best that I’ve seen… he skillfully captures their personalities -- revealing that there is more to an animal than ‘just’ an animal. In my opinion, William is a master painter… he is also a master of conveying emotion.”  - Art critic and editor Brian Sherwin

Some recent awards include:

Election to Master Signature Member in the Oil Painters of America

Elected Signature Member in the Portrait Society of America

First Place - Oils & Acrylics, Richeson International Figure/Portrait Competition 2021

First Place, BoldBrush Competition, March 2021

First Place - Best Painting of a Living Artist, Fine Art Connoisseur's Artists & Selfies painting competition 2020

Most Original Award of Excellence-Oil Painters of America Eastern Regional 2020

Dorothy Driehaus Mellin Fellowship Winner at the 2019 OPA National Exhibition

Silver Medal, Oil Painters of America National Salon Show, 2018

Best in Show, Salon International at the International Museum of Contemporary Masters of Fine Art 2013

Best Body of Work at the 2018 Olmsted Plein Air Invitational: Read Bill's interview with Outdoor Painter

“Every day of my life, I’m striving to create work with its own heart and soul; work that compels those who see it to go beyond the surface and to become personally, intellectually and emotionally involved. I am committed to artistic excellence, lifelong improvement, and to creating a body of work that will stand the test of time.”  ~ Bill Suys