Susan Tormoen
Signature Member
My education is in Philosophy, B.A., Lake Forest College. But early on, while I was finishing my studies as a young mother, I took a few art classes. I spent time as a teacher and then a life-altering illness changed my whole perspective and painting became my focus. I concentrated on watercolor and was honored with a place in the Permanent Collection of “Very Special Arts of Wisconsin” in 1994 and 1998.
After moving to Colorado and taking a workshop with Fran Dodd, I became enamored with pastels. It was then that spontaneity became a characteristic of my style. I love color and the way it is possible with the stoke of a pastel stick. More recently I have renewed my acquaintance with oils.