About THE ARTIST: Susan Trubow

AN ARTISTIC JOURNEY

Susan Trubow is a San Francisco artist and art educator based in the Bay Area, boasting over four decades of experience in the arts. She embarked on her artistic journey after graduating from San Francisco State University in 1972, where she earned an Elementary Teaching Credential. Following her passion for art, she developed her skills under the mentorship of renowned artist Anne Kendall Foote at the Peninsula Serigraphers.

Susan's versatile work includes stunning serigraphs, acrylic paintings, and drawings, which have been exhibited worldwide in places such as Japan and the United Kingdom. Her art is also featured in numerous private and corporate collections, including those of the Bank of America and Peoria University. Additionally, she enriched her artistic expertise at the California School of the Arts, where she earned a BFA in 1989.

In her role as an art educator, Susan has taught art to children in various schools throughout the Peninsula and continues to offer private lessons from her studio in San Mateo. Her dedication to her craft and her students is reflected in her captivating artwork, which often emphasizes nature and showcases her creative and technical range.

Association Memberships

California Society of Printmakers (CSP) is a vibrant community that showcases the work of San Francisco artists, including those who specialize in serigraphs and acrylic paintings. This organization also supports art educators who are passionate about fostering creativity in young artists.

Awards and Honors

2011 Honorable Mention, Toyota, Japan for my acrylic paintings.

1996 Purchase Award, Boston Printmakers, Boston, showcasing my work as a San Francisco artist.

1986 Hortense Fern Memorial Award, NAWA, New York, reflecting my dedication as an art educator.

1981 Louis Lozowick Award, Audubon Artists, National Arts Club, New York.

1981 Purchase Award, Bradley University, Peoria, IL.

1980 Bronze Medal, Catherine Lorillard Wolfe Arts Club, New York, awarded for my serigraphs.

1979 Russell Harrington Cutlery Award, Catherine Lorillard Wolfe Arts Club, NY.

Publications

BOHEMIAN, Literary Magazine, College of Notre Dame, Belmont 2004, 2005 features works that include acrylic paintings by various artists. BITTER FRUIT, Drawing, Hunter House Inc. Publishers 1992 showcases a collection that reflects the creativity of a San Francisco artist. SERIOUS DRAWING presents two drawings by art educator Casey Fitzsimons, published by Prentice Hall in 1989, alongside his notable serigraphs.

Books

Susan Trubow, a talented San Francisco artist, showcases her work in various formats including acrylic paintings, serigraphs, and life drawings. In 2016, she presented her screen prints, and in 2014, she released her life drawings and digital prints, demonstrating her versatility as an art educator.

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Education

BFA from California College of Arts and Crafts, with a focus on acrylic paintings, complements my role as an art educator. I also hold a BA and an Elementary Teaching Credential from San Francisco State University, where I developed my skills as a San Francisco artist, exploring various mediums including serigraphs.