Suzy Lacey LaRuffa moved from Virginia to Oregon with her love in 2000. Growing up in the Appalachian mountains presented a love of rolling hills, colors and textures of the earth. Moving to Oregon definitely inspired a new appreciation of mountains, hues and composition. Many of her pieces represents the adoration that she has for the landscapes of Oregon through the Gorge and down into the valleys of eastern Oregon.

Suzy lives and works in Portland, Oregon and has been actively showing her work in group shows since 2011. She began working with acrylics shortly after moving to Oregon and since 2010 has blended the love of painting with wood burning. Pyrography or “woodburning” is a form of artwork which appeals to the love of texture and wood. It’s appealing to all of the senses even hearing, imagine the sound of searing wood when a soft vein presents itself in the process. The texture draws us in to see does it recede or protrude; is that painted or charred?

Commissions are welcomed! Please reach out via the contact page and let your idea come to fruition!