Professional Summary

I am a a professional illustrator who recently graduated from The Memphis College of Art with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a minor in Art History. I have spent many years in art school developing my own style. I work in multiple forms of traditional media and have an understanding of digital painting and software. I prefer to work in traditional media as part of my goal to keep this style of art alive through the digital age. Using a variety traditional media also gives my work a more distinct look.  I have a wide understanding of film, animation, and general pop culture. Other skills include creative writing, multiple project management, learning new concepts and ideas quickly, organization and time management skills, and customer service.

Skills

  • Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign

  • Digital Painting

  • Drawing - Charcoal, conte, and pen and ink

  • Painting - watercolor, oil, and acrylic

  • Sculpture - Wire, wood, ceramics

  • Creative Writing

  • Mange multiple projects simultaneously

  • Organization and time management skills

  • Customer Service

Experience

  • Studio 23 - Smyrna GA (Sep 2021 - Aug 2022)

    • Art teacher responsible for planning lessons and creating examples for them. Guide children of various ages through the lesson step by step. Organize and clean the classroom.

  • Binders Art Supplies and Framing - Atlanta GA (Nov 2018 - Present)

    • Sales clerk and teacher responsible for attending to customers, lead art workshops, organize and clean the classroom, and present and explain products based on experience with them.

    • This job has given me opportunities to connect and network with other artists. This way I am able to help and learn from them.

    • Teach art classes using the various products found in the store.

  • Abernathy Arts Center - Sandy Springs GA (Internship Jun 2015 - Aug 2015)

    • Gallery assistant to organize and hang gallery work. Organize gallery events and help guests at the front desk.

    • Help watch over and teach the children in the summer camp programs.

  • GAS-ART GIFTS - Decatur, GA (Internship Jun 2014 - Aug 2014)

    • Gallery assistant responsible for packing and delivering artists' archival illustrations to collectors, including matting and framing. Providing customer assistance to in-store displays of illustrations. Maintained inventory spreadsheet and assisting with office management.

Education

  • Bachelor of Fine Arts: Illustration (May 14th, 2017)

    • Memphis College of Art - Memphis, TN