William A. Suys, Jr.

William A. Suys, Jr., OPAM, PSS,  Born 1955

Master representational oil painter Bill Suys especially loves bringing life to ‘people and other animals’ and is known for his sensitive treatment of both.

Suys’s ready appreciation for the nuanced personalities of individuals – human and otherwise – has brought him inspiration as well as recognition, and his passion for lifelong learning keeps him devoted to building a body of work that will stand the test of time. Bill takes a ‘no excuses’ approach to both life and career, and works hard at continual improvement in order to make grateful use of the gift he was given. Suys sits on the Board of the Oil Painters of America, he teaches, lectures, judges, coaches, critiques, and nurtures.

Suys was elected Master by the Oil Painters of America and awarded Signature Status by the Portrait Society of America. His work has graced recemt magazine covers including Art of the West and Fine Art Connoisseur’s Museum Guide, and has been featured in Fine Art Connoisseur, Southwest Art, Plein Air, and many others. Suys won Best in Show at the Salon International and has won countless medals and awards from the OPA, Richeson75, the ARC Salon, the Portrait Society, et al, as well as the Dorothy Driehaus Mellin Fellowship Award. Suys has also won numerous awards at plein air invitationals including Best Body of Work at The Olmsted.

Bill Suys and wife Kristin live in Wisconsin’s picturesque Kettle Moraine and often visit their cabin on Door County’s Washington Island as well as other parts of the US and the world where they find inspiration.