President Emeritus

Suzanne Hetzel, PWS

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Website: www.dragonflywatercolors.com

Suzanne is a Chicago area artist, originally from Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. She's worked as a commercial artist, written and illustrated the children's book ‘Nony the Pirate’, designed textiles for R.A. Briggs, and taught various commercial design courses at College of Du Page, Glen Ellyn, Illinois. She currently teaches watercolor, drawing, and studio classes. Suzanne has lived and painted throughout the United States and travels extensively.

As TWSA President, Suzanne's creativity and passion were instrumental in developing many successful partnerships, from working closely with our TWSA Masters to partnering with the Kenosha Museum where our 2009  Exhibition and Celebrate Watercolor Dinner was held.  This partnership spirit continues and expands as our relationship with the Kenosha Museum now includes hosting workshops, while both our Master and Signature members will be participating in our mini painting fund raiser.  Suzanne has recently taken on the role of TWSA Workshop Coordinator where she is already finding ways to expand our programs.

Recently, Suzanne has been painting in other opaque media (acrylic, water soluble oils), with a focus on women and their life experiences. She states, "Artists cannot be defined by a media or a subject. Their inspiration and form of expression must change to keep growing creatively".

Suzanne is Founder and Past President of the Kendall Arts Guild, Kendall County, Illinois, and Founder and lifetime member of the Antioch Fine Arts Foundation.