Rachel Heiss

Rachel Heiss serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Art Department at St. Mary's College of Maryland, her alma mater, where she teaches illustration and drawing courses. She is an active illustrator and hand-letterer based near Washington, D.C., specializing in custom client commissions and commercial signage for weddings and businesses.

Her academic credentials include:

• B.A. in Art & Art History from St. Mary's College of Maryland (2014)
• M.A.T. in Art Education from St. Mary's College of Maryland (2015)

Heiss focuses on practical artistic applications including watercolor techniques, personalized illustration, and hand-lettered design. Her teaching integrates professional studio practice with educational methodology, informed by her experience as a former District of Columbia Public Schools art teacher. She conducts watercolor workshops emphasizing accessible art creation for diverse audiences.

Currently on maternity leave through Summer 2026, she maintains limited availability for print sales while pausing custom painting commissions. Her professional identity bridges commercial art production and academic instruction, prioritizing client-centered creativity and pedagogical engagement in visual arts education.