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"Nothing in my background suggested a career in wearable art."
"Nothing in my background suggested a career in wearable art. My young adult years were spent in entertainment as an actress, singer and musician on the road and in television. After marriage, children and divorce, I spent the next years concentrating on raising my children and that meant the need for security and stability of a regular job. When my youngest went off to college, I left the business world. I moved to the country...way out in the country, bought a loom and taught myself to weave. My focus came to be on women's wearables, mainly happi coats, cloaks, and greatcoats in textured cottons.For a few years I did art shows throughout the Midwest. I was pleased to win a number of awards during those years, but I no longer list them as they are not relevant to what I do today. I currently show my work through galleries and boutiques in a number of states.
Lee Suzanne is...
Has been a Member of the Illinois Artisans Program since 1990
Participated in the Celebration of American Crafts, New Haven, CT, in 2000-2001
Her 12 Reasons to Own a Happi Wrap
1. Travels and packs well
2. Dressy or casual
3. Flatters all body types
4. Great under air conditioning
5. Or over swim suit
6. Does not slip like stoles
7. Non-generational
8. Between season wrap
9. A fashion classic...not a fad
10. Handmade
11. Luscious colors
12. Made in the USA
