Susan Straub-Martin is the passionate artist and owner of Strauberry Studios and Galleries. Visit Susan’s website for more information and her complete portfolio.
I am the chief creative at Strauberry Studios and Galleries. Since the last publication to this site, I have written and illustrated nine children’s books featuring characters I call buddies.
My two latest publications, Stars Shining Bright Above You and Polar Bears Are Left Handed Who Knew 2, are in a hard cover book version and a digital version. All of my books can be found on Amazon and at local bookstores near you.
Art saved my life. Twice.
My art is a whimsical expression of animals and flowers that use a diorama of layers and custom patterns to create dimension and tell stories with heart. I have named my style Whimsical Digital Collage.
Whether in my art or my children’s book illustrations, I hope to bring joy to the hearts and souls of the viewers.
I have spent 39+ years working in the graphic and instructional design arenas for companies like Disney, Apple, Microsoft, and T-Mobile. I have taken these experiences and created my style and stories that teach. I have also been featured in many galleries across north America.
I have a piece in the permanent collect for the Odessa brown Children’s Clinic Children’s Hospital in Seattle. I have also been featured in the annual Bryn Mar Rehabilitation Centers annual show.
I have always had a passion to create. Whether it is art, music, drama or storytelling, it doesn’t matter. This brings me to how art saved my life. The first time was in high school trying to find a way to fit into a new school. The second time was after surviving a life-threatening illness.
Art & Imagination took me to a very happy and prolific place.
You can find me on Instagram or LinkedIn.
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