Susie has been an artist most of her life. A silversmith in high school and college, her art turned to photography when she attended the University of Hawaii, majoring in Communications/Television Production. Upon graduation Susie moved back to California where she worked in Hollywood on an NBC tv show as Photographer and then as the personal assistant to a movie director/producer.
Susie has lived in Newport Beach & Costa Mesa for over 33 years. She’s been married to Ron for 37 years and they have one daughter, Tivoli who works in Philanthropy St Joseph’s Hospital. Her twin grandkids are looking forward to attending school in Newport Beach in the Fall. In December Susie Retired from the Marriott Newport Coast Villas where she enjoyed working as an Activities Coordinator. There she developed “Super Science Susie”, and now provides private Science Parties in Orange County. Susie also perfected her “Pirate” character, seen at local Yacht Clubs during the Summer.
In 2021 Susie added Textile/fiber art to her Paradise Studio Art’s vast accomplishments, winning numerous awards including twice at ARTventure.
This summer she won 3rd place at the Newport Beach Exhibition and four awards at the Orange County Fair including a Division Winner. In September Susie earned an Honorable Mention award at this year’s ARTventure art show held at the Orange County Museum of Art.
To describe her artworks Susie will say, fabric is her paint and a sewing machine is her brush.
Susie has been participating in local art galleries for the past few years, and recently was appointed Assistant Director at Showcase Gallery in Santa Ana.
Susie enjoys the ocean and beaches of Southern California and it reflects in her artworks representing many Orange County locations.
Recently, Susie has enjoyed traveling around the United States with friends. Though her favorite joy is spending time with her family.
Website: http://www.Paradisestudioart.com
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