Raised in Westchester, New York, Suzan now lives in South Hero, Vermont, a village in a remote northern corner of the state. Suzan studied printmaking and drawing at Wellesley College and received the studio art award upon graduation. She completed graduate work in painting at the Vermont Studio Center, and soon earned recognition in local shows and galleries. Suzan's work presents itself as "an idea that will not be ignored." She layers quick-drying paint on heavy canvas to create decorative pieces that are suitable for wall or floor.

Currently, her images include maps which depict both flora and fauna. Long walks along the lake and in the woods often provide "seeds" for paintings. "Painting is a way for me to tune into the rhythm and natural splendor of nature."