Lyle Suter

Lyle Suter, Artist

Mr. Suter is one of the great American artists of the 20th Century. His credentials are summarized here including 11 paintings in public & private buildings, 150+ sold paintings, artist WWII army newspaper & art teacher, Beverly Hills High School.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Lyle Suter's most prominent artwork is his portrait of Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK Jr.) for the new MLK Jr. hospital in Los Angeles, CA in 1972. Our exhibit shows visitors how the portrait unveiling was covered in news articles and photos.

Charles R. Drew, M.D.

In 1963 Lyle Suter was selected to paint Dr. Drew's portrait for Charles Drew Middle School in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Drew is renowned for improving WWII blood storage saving thousands of lives. Our exhibit displays photos of the portrait unveiling.

Lyle Suter, Cartoons & Illustrations, Delta Stage

Private Lyle Suter, Artist, Delta Stage WWII Army Newspaper in Marseille, France from June 1945 to January 1946. This exhibit displays Mr. Suter's cartoons and illustrations published in the Delta Stage at the age of 20-21 years old for 50,000 troops.

American Scene at Ebbets Field , 1948

In 1948 New York City Lyle Suter won 2nd Place ($500) in a national art contest by Society of Illustrators. Mr. Suter’s painting was donated to the Brooklyn Dodgers, featured in a 1953 exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum and reported in 2 news publications.

Artist, Delta Stage WWII Army Newspaper, 1945

“I was transferred from my combat Engineer Company in Tent City to Artist, Delta Stage Newspaper, Marseille, France. I stayed with our staff from its 1st publication to the final one in January 1946. It was the most memorable period in my life.”

Lyle Suter, Professional Artist, 1948 - 1988

This exhibit features 14 individual displays of the major commissioned paintings from Lyle Suter’s 50 year art career featuring Martin Luther King, Jr., Charles Drew, M.D., James Baldwin, Yvonne Braithwaite Burke, Families, Francis Farmer and American Scene At Ebbets’ Field.

Marilyn Monroe, Ms. L.A. Press Club Contest, 1966

Marilyn Monroe's portrait was painted and lent by Lyle Suter in 1966 for the beauty contest of the Los Angeles Press Club for stage decoration. Monroe was Ms. L.A. Press Club 1948. Our exhibit displays event photos by Mr. Suter & L.A. Press Club photos and news articles by their 8 Ball newspaper.

Beverly Hills High School 1964 - 1988

Lyle Suter, Art Teacher & Dept. Chairman, voted 1 of 6 most influential in school history in 1999. He taught & promoted student art, painted and sketched scores of students & faculty, helped integrate the school and was prolific in photographing students and school activities.

About The Lyle Suter Art Museum

LyleSuterArtMuseum.Net is an on line internet website opened in August 2018. It's mission is to honor the art and legacy of Lyle Suter, American Artist. Michael Suter is the creator and web designer. The exhibits are a series of images in two columns in scrolling down format. Images mostly from slides, photos and newspapers.

Videos - Lyle Suter Art Museum

This exhibit features videos about Lyle Suter's portrait preview of Martin Luther King, Jr. from December 1, 1971, Francis Farmer remembered by the Higginbotham family and an interview about the Beverly High integration program. The other videos are a potpourri featuring the Suter Comedy Brunch and related to Beverly Hills High

James Baldwin; Author & Social Critic

Mr. Suter painted a portrait of James Baldwin after meeting him in 1970 when the author came to Beverly High to speak to students at an assembly. This exhibit chronicles their meeting, Mr. Baldwin's literary accomplishments and the donation of Mr. Baldwin's portrait to the Hughes Library in Queens, New York.

Yvonne Braithwaite Burke, 1968

In 1968 Lyle Suter painted Yvonne Braithwaite Burke, USA House of Representatives (1973 - 1979), Los Angeles City County Supervisor (1992 - 2008) and member of McCone Commission charged with investigating the cause of the Watts Riots in 1965.

Gilbert Lindsay, City Councilman, Los Angeles

In 1974 Lyle Suter painted the portrait of Gilbert Lindsay, Los Angeles (L.A.) City Council (1962 - 1990). Mr. Lindsay was the first Black member of the L.A. City Council and helped build the downtown area of L.A. into a major metropolitan center.

Central City Community Mental Health Center

In 1973 Lyle Suter was commissioned to paint three portraits of Founder J. Alfred Cannon, M.D., Executive Director Hiawatha Harris, M.D. and Financier Seniel Ostrow for Central City Community Mental Health Center located in Los Angeles, California.

The Lyle Suter Museum Collection

Produced over 60 years, this exhibit includes beautiful oil paintings composed of peaceful landscapes, iconic images and classic 1950s New York City with caricatures and dynamic black and white line illustrations. Many are available in the Gift Shop.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Portrait Preview, 1971

Lyle Suter's portrait of Martin Luther King, Jr. and other works were displayed in an art exhibit on December 1, 1971 at Colonial Savings & Loan in Los Angeles, CA. Over 200 persons attended the event reported in the Los Angeles Times.

The "Rembrandt of Beverly Hills."

Lyle Suter was a prolific artist of Beverly Hills High students, faculty, administrators & families 1964 - 1988. His artworks include portraits, sketches and caricatures. Exhibit displays Mr. Suter's art with his photos of 1970s Beverly Hills and news articles.

Francis Farmer, Sr., Civil Rights & Elderly Advocate

Lyle Suter's 1986 portrait of Francis Farmer is displayed in the Francis Farmer, Sr. Apartments in Rochester, PA. Mr. Farmer was influential in community and political affairs in Beaver County, PA from his barbershop platform. He is memorable as a civil rights pioneer and advocate for the elderly.

Family Portraits by Lyle Suter 1960s - 1980s

Displayed in this exhibit are portraits by Lyle Suter of family members in the Los Angeles communities of View Park, Baldwin Hills & Beverly Hills from the 1960s to 1980s. Family portraits comprised most of the art sold by Mr. Suter. Also displayed are family photos taken by Mr. Suter to assist the painting of his portraits.

Selena Sloan Butler, PTA Co Founder, 1872 - 1964

Lyle Suter's 1976 portrait of Mrs. Butler has been displayed in the Georgia Capital & Education Hall of Fame in Atlanta, Georgia. Mrs. Butler founded the National Congress of Colored Parents and Teachers Association in 1926. President Hoover appointed her to his 1929 White House Conference on Child Health and Protection

POTPOURRI

PINK LIZA

LYLE SUTER ART PRINTS

Beverly High Student Art Exhbit in Cafeteria, 1970s

Island of Wild Things, Student Art Musical, 1973

Affaire In Gardens, Art Exhibit Beverly Hills High

Hadassah Beverly Hilton Student Art Exhibit, 1978

Beverly Hills High School Art Students, 1964

Student Artists, Beverly Hills High School, 1970s

Beverly Hills High School Track & Field Records

Beverly Hills High 1970s Sports Stars & Teams

Beverly High Front Lawn Home Coming, 1974

Beverly Hills High School Alumni Golf Tournament

Beverly Hills High School Days 1974-1975

Beverly Hills High, Class of 1975 Ten Year Reunion

Beverly High Integration Program Part 2

The history of the "Multi-Cultural Student Transfer Program" continues with news articles and school administration correspondence from 1970s to 2000. Featured hear is first integrated graduating class in 1972, celebrating ten year anniversary in school district publications & news articles about success of program.

Beverly Hills High Integration Program

See here how Lyle Suter Co-Founded one of America's most successful school integration programs 1969 - 2009. A summary exhibit plus Parts 1 and 2 shows how the program was created, designed & monitored. News articles, correspondence and photos saved by Lyle & Joan Suter document noteworthy events

Beverly High Integration Program Part 1

Images here show how the program was started by student petition and Lyle Suter memo to Beverly Hills School Board. News articles and memos evidence great management by Ken Peters, School Superintendent, and public service by Beverly Hills School Board members Elinor Nathan and Dr. Martin Prince.

BOOKS BY NORMANS

GIFT SHOP

LYLE SUTER ART PRINTS