[1] Simon Baus began his career as an artist at the John Herron Art Institute.
Baus studied under William Forsyth, J. Ottis Adams, and Otto Stark.
Although Baus is best known for his portraiture, he was a significant contributor to the City Hospital project.
[3] Baus was a member of the Irvington Group, and won numerous awards during his career.
[1] In regards to portraiture, Baus is best known for his portraits of Senator James Eli Watson, Ferdinand Schaeffer, Dr. F.S.C.