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OBJECTIVE A career in book illustration, preferably in children's literature. EDUCATION May 2002 Western Connecticut State University, Danbury, CT Bachelor of Arts in Illustration Minor in Music Magna Cum Laude GPA: 3.76 Summers 1999-2002 Intensive Watercolor Workshop, New Fairfield, CT With artist Plonia Nixon at her private studio, by invitation June 2001 Art Student's League New York, NY Week long workshop in oil painting, given by David Leffel Related Courses: Typography, Photography, Production Processes, Lithography, Printmaking, three semesters of Illustration, as well as general art courses in Drawing, Color, Sculpture, Painting, and Design Awards Received: May 2002 Excellence in Illustration Award May 2001 Celia W. Brown Memorial Grant for the Visual Arts ART EXPERIENCE 1999 - present Numerous commissioned watercolor and pastel paintings 1998 - present Floral design and arrangements for St. Edward's Church in New Fairfield, CT Summer 1998 Taught drawing lessons privately Summer 1998 MUSIC EXPERIENCE 2001 - present Teach private voice lessons at home 2000 - present Co-director and conductor of the Cherub Choir at St. Edward's Church 200 - 2001 Voice and piano teacher at Bethel Music Center (currently teach on substitute basis) PORTFOLIO Samples are available for viewing at www.geocities.com/ldnportfolio The full portfolio is also available upon request. REFERENCES Both personal and professional references are available upon request. |