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Susan Hartjes-Lips (born 1952 Haarlem, Netherlands) finished her professional education at R.K. Pedagogische Akademie St. Paulus in Arnhem, Netherlands in 1973 with specialisation "The didactics for drawing classes". Her graduation paper in those days had already the title "Everybody is able to draw", with which a good and systematic drawing method was developed with proven results.

After 3 years as a teacher in Arnhem and Akersloot, Netherlands, she resided for an over 6 years period in Guatemala, Bolivia and Ecuador. During this period she dedicated herself and educated thirds in design of fashion and furniture.

The following 3 years back in the Netherlands mainly were consumed by the education of her daughters. Spare time was intensely used for private classes and the design and manufacturing of fashion.

During the following 4 years, residing in Miami, she studied at the Artschool of the Metropolitan Museum in Miami. In particular the teaching principles as developed by Kimon Nicolaides y Betty Edwards.

As of 1989 back in Bussum, Netherlands and initially active as a teacher in the public sector, she decided in 1995 to dedicate herself entirely as a painter and giving drawing- and painting classes on a private basis. Her individual work has been sold in general to thirds and in the business sector. Next to that, she was active in graphic designs en the development of WebPages on a commercial basis, as well as designed and produced the entire wardrobe for some theatre productions.

Expositions in "le Cadre" 1997, Bussum, in "Le Petit Fleur" 1998 Zevenaar, In "Medisch Centrum" 1999 Bussum and in "Datasoft" 1999 Zeewolde, all in the Netherlands.

Since the end of 2000 residing in Spain in the heart of Andalucia, Antequera (5 years, and as of jaunuary 2006 in Archidona) also known as "City of Arts", she dedicates herself full-time to private drawing and painting classes, as well as continuing her own works of art.

Exposition 2001 in "Artes", Antequera,

Exposition 2002 in de plaza de toros, Antequera

Exposition 2003 inLa Espuela”, Antequera

Exposition 2005 at Conexanet, Antequera

Exposition 2005 in “Il restorante della Artista”, Archidona

Exposition 2007 in Hotel restaurant “La Escua”

 

 

Notes;

  1. Based on the creative and in particular educational skills of Susan and supported by her husband, an Art&Painting Academy is being developed in the nearby outskirts of Archidona in a 25.000 sq.mtr. natural and tranquil environment
  2. "Teambuilding"courses for companies and public entities are offered in close co-ordination with such parties.

 

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