About & CV

Susan NollI started drawing before I was of school age, as many do, and found that I am happiest with a combination of movement and art. Those have been the two loves of my life. My professional training in Graphic Design has provided me with a strong foundation in composition and color, which spills over into my love of painting. I have been involved in sports my entire life and have an undeniable appreciation of the art of human movement.

I love humor and whimsy and frequently put this into my art. Sometimes humor accidentally finds its way in while I’m busy cleaning my brushes. I present characters who I find lovable, for better or for worse. I may start with one story about what the scene entails, but as I paint, the characters sometimes change direction.

I earned my Bachelor degree in Physical Education after toying with the idea of art school. The lack of Physical Education jobs when I graduated drove me in the direction of graphic design and art. This has proven to be a great combination for me.

EXHIBITS
2023           Music to Landscape, The McCune Collection, Vallejo CA
2023           Vallejo Open Studios Exhibit, Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum, Vallejo CA
2022           Vallejo Open Studios Exhibit, Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum, Vallejo CA
2021           Vallejo Open Studios Exhibit, Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum, Vallejo CA
2019           Vallejo Open Studios Exhibit, Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum, Vallejo CA
2018           Faces of Humor, The Good Day Cafe, Vallejo CA
2017           Wisdom/Art/Power, Artiszen Cultural Arts Center, Vallejo CA
2016           Dancing, Tim Rose Gallery, Mare Island, Vallejo CA
2015           Day of The Dead, Artiszen Cultural Center for the Arts, Vallejo CA
2014           Vallejo Open Studios Exhibit, Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum, Vallejo CA
2013           Vallejo Open Studios Exhibit, Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum, Vallejo CA
2012           Vallejo Open Studios Exhibit, Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum, Vallejo CA
2010           Group Show, Art Explosion, Fairfield CA
2009           Group Show, Art Explosion, Fairfield CA
2008           Faces of Humor, Georgia Street Grill, Vallejo CA
2008           Group Show, Off The Mark Studio, Vallejo CA
2005-07     Annual Napa Valley Harvest Festival

AWARDS
Napa Town and Country Fair 2009 – 3rd Place – “The Jazz Band”
Napa Town and Country Fair 2009 – 4th Place – “Still Good Friends”