 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
641-472-7767 Commissions Welcome Prints Available |
Current Exhibits
Hensley Gallery
Taos, New Mexico
Second Street Cafe Gallery
Fairfield, Iowa
Hensley Gallery
Taos, New Mexico
Second Street Cafe Gallery
Fairfield, Iowa
| GALLERIES |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| HOME |
Background and Education
Suzanne B. Stryker has exhibited at the Tucson Museum
of Art and national and international shows in the U.S. and
abroad. Her acrylic painting, He Admires the Heavens),
was selected to be in the Richeson Landscape Exhibit
Book, a collectible hardcover exhibit book showcasing the
best landscape paintings from around the world. Her
color graphics have appeared in USA Today. Nationwide,
major department stores have sold her graphic art. She is
represented by Hensley Gallery in Taos, New Mexico.
Suzanne’s art career began at age ten when Clark School
in Paducah, Kentucky selected her to paint three 20-foot
murals depicting major historical events. In 2005, she
completed a 55-foot commissioned mural. Because of her
academic achievements at Tulane University in New
Orleans, Louisiana, she was allowed to design her own
major program called Interdepartmental Studies in Art and
Physics; focusing on studio art and laser holography. She
received Bachelor's and Master's degrees with honors, in
the Science of Creative Intelligence from MERU
Switzerland. Suzanne did Masters and PhD work in
France, Italy, Switzerland, India, and Thailand. She also
studied art with Emmy award winner Ning Yeh.
Suzanne B. Stryker has exhibited at the Tucson Museum
of Art and national and international shows in the U.S. and
abroad. Her acrylic painting, He Admires the Heavens),
was selected to be in the Richeson Landscape Exhibit
Book, a collectible hardcover exhibit book showcasing the
best landscape paintings from around the world. Her
color graphics have appeared in USA Today. Nationwide,
major department stores have sold her graphic art. She is
represented by Hensley Gallery in Taos, New Mexico.
Suzanne’s art career began at age ten when Clark School
in Paducah, Kentucky selected her to paint three 20-foot
murals depicting major historical events. In 2005, she
completed a 55-foot commissioned mural. Because of her
academic achievements at Tulane University in New
Orleans, Louisiana, she was allowed to design her own
major program called Interdepartmental Studies in Art and
Physics; focusing on studio art and laser holography. She
received Bachelor's and Master's degrees with honors, in
the Science of Creative Intelligence from MERU
Switzerland. Suzanne did Masters and PhD work in
France, Italy, Switzerland, India, and Thailand. She also
studied art with Emmy award winner Ning Yeh.
Charity Work
Suzanne B. Stryker has been doing charity work since the age
of 13. She has done volunteer work for the American Red
Cross, the American Heart Association, the American Cancer
Association, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, and other
charities. At age 16, she was elected Assistant Charity
Chairman and then at age 17 was elected Chairman for an
organization devoted to raising funds for local and national
charities, inspiring youth to volunteer, and collecting food for
families going through hardships.
Also at age 16, Suzanne was appointed Sweetheart by the
Key Club whose function was to help local charities and to
beautify the city. She was again appointed Sweetheart the
following year and so continued her dual charity roles. Since
the age of 18, Suzanne has done extensive volunteer work for
various nonprofit educational organizations in North America,
Asia, and Europe.
Suzanne feels that society can only be as strong as its
weakest link, so she is committed to helping those in need.
Project Help is an example of this.
Suzanne B. Stryker has been doing charity work since the age
of 13. She has done volunteer work for the American Red
Cross, the American Heart Association, the American Cancer
Association, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, and other
charities. At age 16, she was elected Assistant Charity
Chairman and then at age 17 was elected Chairman for an
organization devoted to raising funds for local and national
charities, inspiring youth to volunteer, and collecting food for
families going through hardships.
Also at age 16, Suzanne was appointed Sweetheart by the
Key Club whose function was to help local charities and to
beautify the city. She was again appointed Sweetheart the
following year and so continued her dual charity roles. Since
the age of 18, Suzanne has done extensive volunteer work for
various nonprofit educational organizations in North America,
Asia, and Europe.
Suzanne feels that society can only be as strong as its
weakest link, so she is committed to helping those in need.
Project Help is an example of this.
How She Paints
Conversant in a variety of styles and mediums to suit her
commissioned projects, Suzanne usually paints with oils or
acrylics. In order to produce luminous colors, she often
uses time consuming glazing techniques, painting
numerous thin layers of transparent paint.
Suzanne usually prefers to paint in a spontaneous and
intuitive manner. Often, she takes a blank canvas and
just starts painting. While that can be more challenging
than working from a carefully thought out drawing, she
finds it more rewarding. She says: "Unexpected and
beautiful things happen that I just couldn't have planned. I
find it exhilarating to let the creative forces of the universe,
of God, flow through me. I like to explore new horizons
and experiment. For me, painting is a wonderful exercise
in trust, intuition, surrender, and Self discovery. Daily
yoga and meditation provide the foundation from which I
create."
Conversant in a variety of styles and mediums to suit her
commissioned projects, Suzanne usually paints with oils or
acrylics. In order to produce luminous colors, she often
uses time consuming glazing techniques, painting
numerous thin layers of transparent paint.
Suzanne usually prefers to paint in a spontaneous and
intuitive manner. Often, she takes a blank canvas and
just starts painting. While that can be more challenging
than working from a carefully thought out drawing, she
finds it more rewarding. She says: "Unexpected and
beautiful things happen that I just couldn't have planned. I
find it exhilarating to let the creative forces of the universe,
of God, flow through me. I like to explore new horizons
and experiment. For me, painting is a wonderful exercise
in trust, intuition, surrender, and Self discovery. Daily
yoga and meditation provide the foundation from which I
create."
Art Awards
Suzanne has received nineteen art honors and awards
including the highest art award at Tulane University.
Suzanne has received nineteen art honors and awards
including the highest art award at Tulane University.
Other Awards
Suzanne has received 125 awards for athletic excellence
in swimming, aquatic art, and track.
Suzanne has received 125 awards for athletic excellence
in swimming, aquatic art, and track.
Charitible Contributions
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of her art goes to
Amnesty International, International Campaign for Tibet, the
Southern Poverty Law Center, the Innocence Project, MUM,
and the Justice Policy Institute.
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of her art goes to
Amnesty International, International Campaign for Tibet, the
Southern Poverty Law Center, the Innocence Project, MUM,
and the Justice Policy Institute.
In the News
In the past year, her fine art has had coverage by the
Associated Press and over fifty newspapers and TV
stations.
In the past year, her fine art has had coverage by the
Associated Press and over fifty newspapers and TV
stations.
NaNoWriMo is the largest writing contest in the world. This
year, over 170,000 people from over 90 countries took part in
the contest, and Suzanne B. Stryker was a winner! She
wrote a 175 page novel in November!
year, over 170,000 people from over 90 countries took part in
the contest, and Suzanne B. Stryker was a winner! She
wrote a 175 page novel in November!
From Senator Becky Schmitz: "Another person who
believes in the power of volunteerism is artist Suzanne
Stryker of Fairfield. After three of her paintings were stolen
and then anonymously returned, Suzanne started Project
Help in an attempt to reach out to the person who took the
artworks. Suzanne's hope is that this Project Help will create
a community model of prevention and inspire others to lend a
helping hand. Suzanne said that If we can prevent even one
person from getting ensnared in our prison system--that
would be worth our while."
believes in the power of volunteerism is artist Suzanne
Stryker of Fairfield. After three of her paintings were stolen
and then anonymously returned, Suzanne started Project
Help in an attempt to reach out to the person who took the
artworks. Suzanne's hope is that this Project Help will create
a community model of prevention and inspire others to lend a
helping hand. Suzanne said that If we can prevent even one
person from getting ensnared in our prison system--that
would be worth our while."