Background

John Serafin was born on November 3, 1942 in Washington, D. C., United States; the son of John Bernard Serafin and Elizabeth (Pichette) Serafin.

Education

Serafin received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Utah in 1971. Three years later he earned his Master of Science degree in Urban Education from Syracuse University.

Career

Serafin began his career as a graphic artist at Sears, Roebuck and Company in 1967. Two years later he took a position of a director of advertising in Around Town Magazine. Then in 1971, John became an art teacher at Syracuse City School District, where he worked for thirty five years. In 2009, he moved to Phoenix, where he resided and continued to paint. John has had shows in galleries in New York City and in Syracuse.

Achievements

• John's works are in private and public collections throughout the United States and Europe. His work has been featured in many exhibitions including the Cooperstown National Show, Highland Center National Exhibition, Westmore National Arts Festival, and Stad Diksmuide World Show in Brussels.

Works

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  • Scare Crow Rage

  • 3 Flags at Dawn

  • Sun Valley

  • Moonlight Reflection

  • Alex Bay II

  • Blazing Sky Cathedral

  • Windows of Grace Cathedral

  • Miraculous Kingston

  • The Old Church Factory

  • Still Life Reflections

  • Piano Room

  • The Three Kitty Stare

  • Snow Lakes

  • Cave Creek

  • Prison Folk Song

  • Biological Spacescape

  • Civilized Markers

  • Penetration

  • Song Fest at the Landmark

  • Family Portrait

  • Katrina's House

  • Party in the Plaza

  • The Hair Game

  • Sports Opera

  • Playing to the Doors

  • The Boxer and Voodoo Doll

  • Harley Crash Dummies

  • The Golden Paper

  • The Candy Room

  • Non-still Life Activity

Views

Serafin chose to paint in oils, acrylics, and watercolors but did not rely solely on these as he used mixed media.

Membership

Serafin was a member of New York State United Teachers, Syracuse Teachers Association, Allied Artists of New York, National Art Educators Association, Syracuse University Alumni Association, Crimson Club U. Utah Alumni association and Cooperstown Art Association.

Interests

• travelling

Connections

On April 12, 1969 John Serafin married Josephine Azzarello, with whom he divorced in 1990. The marriage produced three children.

Father:

John Bernard Serafin

Mother:

Elizabeth (Pichette) Serafin

Spouse:

Josephine Azzarello

child:

John Calvin Serafin

child:

Mary Elizabeth Serafin

child:

Michael Joseph Serafin