Susan Rios is an American artist who resides in Southern California, best known for the distinctive style evident in every image she paints. Many aspects of Susan’s world are subjects in her paintings, including her daughter, Olivia and granddaughter, Rose and her dog,   Annie, her furniture, collectibles, pillows, and ever-present bouquets of flowers from her year-round gardens. With serene settings, gentle harmonies, soft, inviting rooms, lush, floral gardens, and seas that evoke tranquility, Rios invites viewers of her works into her private places, to partake in the scene.Nowadays, Susan’s love of art has evolved to include teaching and mentoring, with students ranging from children to seniors, from first-time novice to experienced artist.  Her encouraging style brings out the best in everyone.“There are stories in most of my paintings, and often, the piece will speak of what is going on in my own inner world.  I add elements to complete the memory of the dream or the moment.  People often say that there is something that feels familiar when they see my work.  I think what they may be responding to is the emotion a painting will evoke and there is a familiarity about that.  We all share so many of the same feelings.”