A working and teaching art studio on the beautiful Palos Verdes Peninsula in Southern California
Painting on silk is a joyous experience. The first time my loaded brush touched silk and the dyes flowed into the fabric, I was completely hooked. The way the dyes spread and blend is almost magical and since it seems best to relinquish some control over the process, there are always surprises and new discoveries with each creation. I especially love painting underwater subjects on silk as the wet dyes evoke watery scenes beautifully.
French dyes on silk. mounted on canvas
30 x 40"
Private collection
French dyes on silk mounted on canvas, 36 x 48 inches. Private collection
French dyes on silk, mounted on canvas 24 x 36 inches
For sale
French dyes on silk, mounted on canvas, 36 x 48 inches.
Private collection.
French dyes on silk, 30 x 40 inches
Private collection
Silk wrapped and glassed paddleboard
French dyes on silk, mounted on canvas 36 x 48 inches. Private collection
French dyes on silk, 12 x 24 inches
Commission, private collection
French dyes on silk, 30 x 40 inches
Private collection
French dyes on silk mounted on canvas
6 x 12 feet total dimensions
Private commission
Detail of triptich, 9 x 12"
French Dyes on silk
French dyes on silk mounted on canvas, 24 x 30 inches
For sale
French dyes on silk mounted on canvas, 18 x 36 inches
Private collection
Public Art commissioned to celebrate the dismantling of the Elwha River Dam, Olympic Peninsula, WA
French Dyes on silk 30 x 40"
Silk-wrapped cedar board for Cedar River Watershed benefit auction, 24 x 36 inches
French dyes on silk with netting on board
Private collection
French dyes on silk, mounted on canvas
20 x 24"
For sale
Public art piece, "Bucks for PACE," painted silk wrapped on fiberglass form, 7 x 7 feet
French dyes on chiffon and silk, double mounted, 20 x 24 inches
French dyes on silk, 11 x 72 inches
French dyes on silk
10" x 88"
French dyes on silk, 30 x 40 inches
French dyes on silk, 16 x 20"
French dyes on silk, 20 x 24 inches
Private collection
French dyes on silk, 20 x 24 inches
Private collection
French dyes on silk mounted on canvas, 20 x 30"
Commission, private collection
French dyes on silk, layered and mounted on canvas
24 x 30"
These images are a sampling of some of the pieces that I have created over the years working as a biological illustrator for textbook publishers, public and private institutions and companies. I love the challenge of exceeding the expectations of the client at the same time as creating a satisfying piece of art. I also never tire of painting the flora and fauna of our glorious natural world-whether in its own habitat or a manipulated one.
Watercolor on paper, 9 x 12 inches
Watercolor and colored pencils on paper, 9 x 12 inches
Watercolor on paper 5 x 7"
Watercolor on paper, 5 x 7"
Watercolor on paper for the Palos Verdes Land Conservancy
Watercolor and pencils on paper 8 x 10"
Watercolor on paper 10 x 15"
Watercolor on paper 8 x 11"
Watercolor on paper 10 x 20"
Watercolor on paper 11 x 16"
Watercolor on paper 11 x 18"
Watercolor on paper 10 x 10"
Watercolor on paper, 5 x 7"
Watercolor on paper 5 x 7"
Watercolor on paper 6 x 12"
Interior spot illustration
Watercolor and colored pencil on paper, 8 x 10"
Watercolor on paper 6 x 10"
Interior for textbook
Watercolor and colored pencil on paper, 6 x 10"
Watercolor on paper, 9 x 12 inches
Watercolor on paper, 9 x 12 inches
Watercolor on paper, 9 x 12 inches
Watercolor on paper, 9 x 12 inches
Watercolor on paper, 9 x 12 inches
Watercolor on paper, 5 x 7 inches
Watercolor on paper, 5 x 7 inches
Watercolor on Paper, 8 x 10"
Watercolor on paper 24 x 30"
Watercolor on YUPO paper 9 x 12"
Watercolor on paper 15 x 20"
Acrylic on board, 5 x 7 inches
Drypoint Etching, ink on paper 3 x 4"
Drypoint Etching, Ink on paper 3 x 4"
Wax up for bronze sculpture 12 x 15"
Rubberblock Print, Ink on Paper 4 x 5"
Watercolor on YUPO paper 8 x 10"
Watercolor on YUPO paper 8 x 10"
Watercolor on YUPO paper 8 x 10"
Watercolor on paper 5 x 7"
Watercolor on YUPO paper, 8 x 10"
Seaweed pressings are frameable art made from are actual dried seaweeds and kelps. The plants are floated onto watercolor paper, carefully arranged and slowly dried to preserve every delicate detail and subtle color of these beautiful plants. I collect only detached specimens on the shore and beach that have washed up and are no longer living and each is labeled by name and where collected. This is the bounty of the sea, preserved on paper!
Seaweed on paper
11 x 14"
Kelps and seaweeds, watercolor paint and graphite
11 x 14" on watercolor paper, signed
Seaweed and kelp, watercolors and graphite on paper
11 x 14", signed
Seaweeds and kelps, watercolor and graphite on paper
11 x 14", signed
Seaweeds and kelps, watercolor and graphite on paper
11 x 14", signed
Classes at SeaHorse Studio, whether a one day workshop or months of weekly classes, are relaxed, happy occasions where students are encouraged to expand their creativity, take chances and grow as artists whether they have a depth of artistic experience or none at all. Susan Summit Cyr creates a positive environment where classic artistic principles are emphasized as a base on which to build individual expression.
French dyes on silk, mounted on canvas
The setting never fails to inspire!
French dyes on silk, mounted on canvas
Printed cards from carved rubber blocks
Printing ink on paper
Watercolor paint on translucent Yupo paper
French dyes on silk, mounted on canvas
Watercolor ink on paper for private event
Screen printing inks on canvas for private party
Ink and watercolor on paper
Acrylic paints on canvas and paper
Still mounted on stretcher bars
Printing inks on paper
Inks on paper
Ink and dyes on paper
Sumi ink on rice paper
One of a pair of California poppy coasters
Watercolor pencils on paper
Printing inks on paper
Glass and ceramics on board
Quilled paper and cardstock
Private silk scarf painting party in the studio
Dyes on silk, 24 x 36", adult student
Ink on paper, 4 x 6", adult student
Dyes on silk, 20 x 20". adult student
Ink on rice paper, 11 x 17", adult student
Dyes on silk, 14 x 14", adult student
Silk Painting Weekend Workshop-first time student
Mounting painting on canvas: Weekend Workshop
French dyes on silk, 16 x 20", adult student
One day Garden Club workshop
Paper and Prismacolor pencils, 11 x 14", adult student
Dyes on silk, 16 x 20", adult student
Ink on paper, 4 x 6", adult student
Dyes on silk mounted on canvas, 24 x 36", adult student
Dyes on silk mounted on canvas, 24 x 36", adult student
Dyes on silk, 24 x 24", adult student
Dyes on silk, 16 x 20", adult student
Dyes on silk, stretched over foam core, 16 x 20"
Hand cut tesserae and porcelain pieces and grout, 18" tall
Printing inks on paper, 11 x 14"
Dyes on silk, 9" x 88"
Dyes on silk, 9" x 88"
Dyes on silk, 9" x 88"
Over the many years I have taught classes, I have been privileged to share time with the incredible minds and creativity of my beloved students. There is nothing that gives me more joy than sharing great art making with others-tall and small. Please enjoy this small sampling of an astonishing variety of children's artwork created at SeaHorse Studio.
Marker and watercolor paint, 11 x 14", junior high student
Ink on paper 9 x 12", junior high student
Acrylic paint on plaster, 6 x 9", 4th grade student
Painted ceramic, 12" tall, 8th grade student
Watercolor and marker on paper, 9 x 12", 2nd grade student
11 x 14", 3rd grade student
Painted paper mache and wire, 10" tall, 7th grade student
Acrylic on board, 16 x 20", high school student
French dyes on silk, unmounted, 24 x 36", 1st grade student
Ink on rice paper, 9 x 12", 7th grade student
Liquid dyes on paper, 11 x 14", 3rd grade student
Paper mache and wire, 10" long
Charcoal and white pencil, 9 x 12", junior high school student
Liquid dyes on paper, 16 x 20", Kindergarten student
Markers on photo paper, 8 x 10", high school student
Paper collage, 8 x 10", 5th grade student
Printed ink on paper, 5 x 7", 3rd grade student
Pastel on paper, 9 x 12", 3rd grade student
Charcoal on paper, 8 x 10", 3rd grade student
Acrylic on canvas, 16 x 20", high school student
Collaged and painted foam, 9 x 12", 2nd grade student
Dye on silk mounted on foam core, 16 x 20", 1st grade student
Charcoal on paper, 8 x 10". 1st grade student
Painted ceramic clay and wire, 6" tall, 3rd grade student
4 x 4", project for gift making workshop
Printing ink on paper, 5 x 5", high school student
Wide variety of media and ages
Pastel on paper, 8 x 10", 2nd grade student
Graphite on paper, 9 x 12," 1st grade student
Ink on rice paper, 8 x 10", 2nd grade student
Scratchboard, 9 x 12", 5th grade student
10" diameter, 3rd grade student as part of gift making workshop
Ink on paper, 4 x 5", high school student
Paint on stretched paper, 9 x 12", 5th grade student
Chalk on paper, 9 x 12", 3rd grade student
Charcoal and white pencil on paper, 9 x 12, junior high school student
Pastels on paper, 11 x 14", high school student
Cut paper, paint, markers on paper, 11 x 14", 2nd grade student
Ink on paper, 9 x 12". 5th grade student
Markers and colored pencils on paper, 9 x 12, 3rd grade student
Created by various ages for private summer camp
French dyes on silk, mounted on canvas, 20 x 24", high school student
Layered glass, fused, 4 x 4", 3rd grade student
Acrylic paint on board, 9 x 12", 2nd grade student
Ink printed on paper, 8 x 10". 2nd grade student
Ink printed on paper, 8 x 10", 2nd grade student
Ink on paper, 9 x 12", 10th grade student
Undersea theme, 16 x 20", 6th grade students
Workshop project, 6 x 8", 2nd-4th grade students
Graphite on paper, 9 x 12", junior high student
Paper colage and marker, 8 x 10", 4th grade student
Pastel on paper, 9 x 12", 4th grade student
Dye on silk, mounted on foam core, 16 x 20", 5th grade student
Printing ink on paper, 4 x 5", 3rd grade student, stationary project part of gift making workshop
Watercolor pencils on paper, 11 x 14", 1st grade student
Wet felted wool and stones, 2nd-4th grade students as part of gift making workshop
Painted paper mache, 24" tall, 2nd grade student
Ink on cloth and paper, wide range of ages as part of private summer camp
Markers on paper, 5 x 7", 4th grade student
Dye on paper, 11 x 14" elementary aged student
Ink on paper, 9 x 12" 8th grade student
Fused glass with millifiori, cullet, stringers, 4 x 4", 2nd grade student in gift making workshop
Graphite on paper, 9 x 12" junior high student
Pastels on paper, 8 x 10". 3rd grade student
Bakeable clay on painted cardboard box, 4" diameter, 4th grade student
Glass paint on glass plate, 10" diameter, 8th grade student as part of holiday gift making workshop
Acrylic paint on board, 12 x 12". high school student
Fired ceramic clay, painted, 12" wide, junior high student
Ink on rice paper, 9 x 12". 5th grade student
Ink on fabric, 8 x 10", 3rd grade student
Dye on paper, cut and collaged, 11 x 14", 3rd grade student
Graphite on paper, 11 x 14", 13 year old student
Painted paper mache over foil with candle, 9" long, 6th grade student
Markers on paper, 10 x 10", 4th grade student
Dyes on silk, 20 x 30", 5th grade student
Printing ink on paper, 8 x 10", 2nd grade student
Dyes on silk mounted on canvas, 20 x 24", high school student
Pastel on paper, 9 x 12", 1st-3rd grade students
for summer day camp, elementary aged students
Wire on paper with prismacolor pencils
Ink on inscribed Yupo paper, 5 x 7", 6th grade student
Pastel on paper, 8 x 10" 2nd grade student
Ink on paper, 8 x 10", junior high student
Book pages, pencils and markers, 11 x 17"
Colored pencils on paper 11 x 14", junior high student
Painted paper and wire, cat 4" long, Kindergarten student
Ink on paper, 8 x 10", 4th grade student
French dyes on silk, mounted on canvas, 20 x 24", 12 year old student
Felted wool roving, 5 x 7", 4th grade student
Felted wool, 2" tall. 5th grade student
Painted wire and tape, 9" tall, 4th grade student
Ink on paper, 5 x 5". 6th grade student
Bakeable clay and painted wood, 5 x 5", junior high student
Ink on paper, 5 x 7", 4th grade student
Bakeable clay and cardboard box, 5 x 5", birthday party project
Dyes on paper, 16 x 20", 1st grade student
Bakeable clay painted and mounted on painted wood plaque, 6" tall
Bakeable clay, twigs, paint, 5 " tall, project part of summer day camp
Painted fired clay
Paper and wood
ceramic on board with grout, 6 x 12", project for summer day camp at SeaHorse Studio
Fused glass pieces and millifiori, 4" x 4"
Felted wool roving, 7" diameter, project for summer day camp at SeaHorse Studio
Ceramic clay, acrylic paint, 9" tall, 15 year old student
Ink on paper, 8 x 10" 2nd grade student
Ink on rice paper, 11 x 17", 4th grade student
Dye and markers on paper, 9 x 12", 2nd grade student
Prismacolor pencil on paper, 9 x 12", 5th grade student
Bakeable clay on painted wood base, 4 x 5", 5th grade student
Painted fired clay, 76" diameter, 7th grade student
Marker on paper, 8 x 10", junior high student
Fired clay, glaze, glass pebbles, 6 " diameter, project for summer day camp at SeaHorse Studio
