Susan Rios was born in Terre Haute, Indiana, and spent her early years nurturing her natural artistic talent, eventually earning an art scholarship to California State University, Northridge in Los Angeles. Upon graduating, Rios began working for an advertising agency and later became a floral designer. About this period she says, “Flowers were really my first love. Their three-dimensional beauty and color have influenced everything I have done since.” This influence can be seen in her unique artwork, which does not ring true of any particular artistic style; instead, Rios blends realism and impressionism to her own personal techniques, creating something novel that appeals to all kinds of people. “No heart is so hard that it doesn’t respond to flowers,” Rios explained. Her warmth and gentle also touch countless people because her creations depict “the private times. They’re the details that people remember … My paintings are about places and times when the important things are the relationships you have with your family and dear friends.” Her beautiful, delicate creations are collected worldwide and her fans include Walter Matthau, Patty Duke Astin, and Priscilla Presley, among countless others.