About

Susan Summit Cyr (also known as Suzy) is owner and founder of SeaHorse Studio. Originally located in Woodinville, Washington, this working and teaching art studio was relocated  in 2018 to Southern California on the beautiful Palos Verdes Peninsula.  The new studio space is open and light filled and enjoys a stunning view of the Palos Verdes coastline, Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands. 

Suzy grew up on the Peninsula within walking distance of the beach and soon fell in love with inhabitants there and under the waves. Becoming certified as a SCUBA diver opened up a whole new watery world of wonders.  She started painting to preserve her underwater experiences and loves trying to capture the mystery and magic of that other world.

Combining her passion for the natural world and visual art, Suzy graduated with a BA in Biological Art from Pomona College and a MFA in Biomedical Illustration from California State University at Long Beach. She commenced a career as a free lance Biological Illustrator working for publishing companies, private and public institutions for the past twenty five years. 

Suzy opened SeaHorse Studio in 2005 and taught extensively there and through out the region sharing creative art making with students from pre-kindergarten to seniors, from private classes to corporate group events of up to ninety.

When not teaching, Suzy can be found created large scale silk paintings celebrating the natural world.  Her paintings hang in private collections along the west coast. New for 2018 are SeaHorse Boards, silk-wrapped paddleboards and surfboards that allow water lovers to bring the majesty of the ocean home with them.