Susan Hartzell Vannelli is a professional artist who offers stimulating art classes and workshops at White Bear Center for the Arts. Sue’s colorful, mixed media art reflects her personal energy, joy, and enthusiasm for life! Oil, acrylic, and pastel are her favorite mediums to create with. Her art combines spirituality, compassion, and spontaneity. “Colorful Expressionist” best describes her style. Sue markets her many well-respected collections of original artwork and her boutique stationary line through her company, Sue’s Art House LLC/The Dancing Paintbrush.

Sue graduated from the University of Minnesota with a B.S. in Art & Design. Sue is an artistic mentor for developmentally challenged communities, a Certified Empowerment Coach, and a Certified Creativity Specialist from the University of St. Thomas.