TECHNICAL SKILLS (Digital Media / Software) Proficient in Photoshop, Painter, Maya, Cinema 4D, Vue, After Effects Experience with Illustrator, Mudbox, Final Cut Pro, iMovie, iDVD Macintosh + PC (Traditional Fine Art / Animation) Experience creating matte paintings, environments, concept art, and storyboards for film & animation. Expert draftsman comfortable working in a wide variety of traditional fine art & digital media. Professional experience creating hand-painted murals, decorative faux finishes, trompe l’oeil, portraits, etc. Professional experience as an Inpainter for traditional fine art restoration + touchup/cleaning of digital art & photographic images. Experience creating dynamic graphic imagery and promotional material for print and web. (Art Presentation / Archiving) Highly skilled in museum-quality archival framing techniques + the effective display of high-end artwork. Experience creating professional presentations to effectively display artwork + installing high-end artwork in gallery exhibitions. Skilled in proper storage methods + packing/crating of fragile 2D & 3D artworks for shipment. Experience maintaining client lists and image databases. SOFT SKILLS Highly creative, detail-oriented problem solver with excellent organizational skills. Experience working productively in an energetic, quick-paced, high-pressure environment. Proven ability to effectively implement proposed goals within prescribed time frame. Friendly, easy-going, dependable team player with capacity to lead or take direction. Strong ability to work independently and remain self-motivated and focused. Positive attitude, disciplined work ethic, and capacity to multi-task. WORK EXPERIENCE Art & Exhibitions Preparator: Creativity Explored ~ San Francisco. Non-profit studio art making facility that provides support to local artists with developmental disabilities, helping them create, sell, and exhibit their artwork. Current responsibilities include: Prepares and frames artwork for presentation in the gallery / Archives artwork in flat files & storage units. Regularly installs artwork in the gallery and assists with overall preparation of gallery exhibitions. Assists the Marketing & Business Development Director with art presentations for clientele. Maintains framing supply inventory / Orders and stocks material supplies / General department cleanup. Prepares artwork for local & international shipment / Delivers & installs at locations throughout the SF Bay Area . Artist & Business Owner: Lushart Decorative Painting & Murals ~ San Francisco. Self-employed for 10+ years as an artist/designer providing custom interior and exterior murals, decorative faux finishes, trompe lʼoeil, portraits, etc. for private and commercial clientele throughout Northern California. Regular activities included: Produced a wide variety of art projects for clients within a set time frame and budget. Initial contact and consultations with clients to discuss projects, timelines, and negotiate prices. Created & presented preliminary artwork designs (painted sample boards, digital concepts, mock-ups.) Prepared & submitted detailed project Bids, Contracts, and Invoices to clients. Researched imagery for reference and inspiration / Purchased material supplies (paint, etc.) Designed & maintained the company website, business cards, and marketing material. Maintained client database, portfolio, digital image archive, and company records. Fine Art Conservation & Restoration Inpainter: ReNewell / Morris Gallery ~ Columbia, South Carolina. Primary artist/technician responsible for painting into and repairing damaged works of art on paper and canvas (mostly 19th century heirloom portraits & 20th century modern paintings) for regional museums and clientele. Regular activities included: Repaired damaged artwork using restorative inpainting techniques. Assisted with installation, labeling and archiving of monthly art exhibitions in adjacent gallery. Maintained, purchased, and stocked material supplies (brushes, paints, mediums, etc.) Fine Art Framing and Installation: Sterling Art Services ~ San Francisco / Gomez Gallery ~ Baltimore, Maryland. Responsible for creating high-end, conservation quality, archival frames for both private & commercial gallery clientele. Regular activities included: Handled, prepared, and framed large and small-scale 2D & 3D artworks for presentation. Creative solutions for large or complex artworks requiring unique design/display considerations. Assisted with installation, audio/visual, and lighting set-up of monthly gallery exhibitions. Maintained supply inventory, ordered & stocked material supplies. Onsite delivery and installation of framed artwork. General shop cleanup and garbage removal. Customer service / Staff training. EDUCATION Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore - BFA in Painting & Printmaking Studio Art Centers International, Florence, Italy - Fine art Academy of Art University, San Francisco - Animation & VFX (current enrollment) San Francisco State University - Animation Berkeley City College - Animation http://thaddeuswarren.blogspot.com/p/holiday-show-at-creativity-explored.htmlDecorative-Murals.htmlhttp://www.renewellinc.com/index.htmlhttp://www.steart.com/http://www2.citypaper.com/bob/story.asp?id=8133http://www.mica.edu/http://www.saci-florence.org/http://www.academyart.edu/http://www.cel.sfsu.edu/animation/http://vistawww.peralta.edu/apps/comm.asp?$1=10165shapeimage_2_link_0shapeimage_2_link_1shapeimage_2_link_2shapeimage_2_link_3shapeimage_2_link_4shapeimage_2_link_5shapeimage_2_link_6shapeimage_2_link_7shapeimage_2_link_8shapeimage_2_link_9
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