Goal .

In pursuit of a professional freelance, full time and/or part time work involving graphic art, illustration, layout and design. Aspiring to use prior experience in field to aid creative art directors and editors’ requirements in the development and concepts of work. Utilize artistic ability and vision to assist in the unification of ideas and creativity toward successful designs and illustrations.

Education Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), Savannah, GA

Master of Fine Arts, Illustration-2011

Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), Providence, RI

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Illustration-2008, Concentration, English

Skills

Fine Art--Graphite, charcoal, Pen and ink,Oil paint,In Design,Watercolor, Scrapper board, Gauche.

Printmaking--Personal technique,Knowledge of various methods, Creation of own series.

Computer--Photoshop, Illustrator,Painter,Power Point, Quark Express, Microsoft Word.

Organizational--Time management skills, Organization of multiple projects at once. Work experience in fast-paced environments.

Related Experience

Artist at Summer House, Portsmouth, NH

Artist/illustrator, July 2012 to present

Create artwork for ‘Summer House Furnishings/Gallery,’ dependent upon the demands of the clientele, seasonal work and own artistic goals. Aim to create artwork a variety of patrons would enjoy that reflect the perspective of Summer House.

‘Eat More Tees’ Designer, Columbia, SC

Freelance Designer, June 2011 to December 2011

Create illustrations, designs, and concepts for a variety of subject matter. Utilized my own sketches and paintings combine with the programs Illustrator, Photoshop and In Design to create illustrations. Created t-shirts depicting such topics as the ‘spirit’ of South Carolina, summer-time fun, various college t-shirts including the university Clemson, and Breast Cancer survivors in honor of breast cancer awareness month.

GlobalSign Ad, Portsmouth, NH

Freelance Illustrator, January 2011

Created a full page ad in the style of a comic/cartoon. Worked on character development in creation of the ‘GlobalSign’ hero as well as the three villains of the comic strip. Worked with VP of advertising to create cohesive ad to represent the new and developing company.

GlobalSign half page Ad, Portsmouth NH

Freelance Illustrator, January 2011

Created a half page ad to be placed under six companies that work in partnership with the GlobalSign company. Created eye-catching and simple ad with information on GlobalSign’s partnership program and their desire to find additional partners. Placed with the comic strip AD.

Wake Up Annapolis Magazine, Annapolis, MA

Freelance Illustrator, November 2010

Created an illustration for magazine ‘Wake Up Annapolis’ about childhood obesity, healthy food in cafeterias, and exercise during school. Created relatable concepts and art to the targeted market of parents and locals.

Atlanta Weekly Magazine, Atlanta, GA

Freelance Illustrator, November 2010

Created an illustration for an online site associated with ‘Atlanta Weekly’ magazine for an article on the importance of recess during grade and middle school, illustrated how schools are eliminating recess for many reason including the U.S.’s low overall test scores in school systems.

Desotorow Gallery, ‘The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly’ Savannah, GA

Illustrator/artist September, 2010

Created a gallery show with a small group of illustrators displaying our personal work and perspective as new and emerging illustrators in the market. Constructed a cohesive and thought provoking show in which to display our pieces and ideas.

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