Murals By Faith .com
Hello.
I'm an Internationally qualified Illustrator and muralist. A vibrant, ideas-driven individual who is inspired to produce detailed and well-excecuted work, especially pertaining to children's books and large contemporary visual art. With excellent communication and negotiation skills, I work to a high standard to meet deadlines and offerfresh creativity, versatility and insightful input for any project.
Professional Acheivements
AOI- Association of Illustrators, Serco Prize 2012 Finalist-
LONDON transport poster design exhibited in the London
Transport Museum Nov-Dec 2012.
Medilink East Midlands Competition Winner-
Where Art Meets Science, Nottingham, UK March 2012
The Deli Bistro Art Competition Winner-
Exclusive rights to display and seel artwork at The Deli Bistro,
Burton Waters, UK March 2011-present
The Caseroom Press Finalist-
Kurt Schwitters' Merz Fairytales @ UWE Bristol, UK
School of Art and Design- work exhibited April-May 2012
Education
Skills
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MURAL ART
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PHOTOSHOP
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ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE
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PRINTMAKING
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SCREEN PRINTING
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GRAPHIC DESIGN
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DRAWING
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PAINTING
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PHOTOGRAPHY
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SCULPTURE
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SEWING
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FRAMING
Languages
English
Spanish
University of Lincoln, UK 2009-2012
Illustration BA Honors
-!st Class Degree, 4.0 GPA
-Units specializing in Photoshop/Graphic Design, Printmaking, Bookmaking and Typography
-Screen Print Workshop, Print Club London, May 2011
-Student Experience Committee, International Student Representative, 2010-2011
-Pottery Classes, The Pot Shop, Lincoln, UK 2010
-Experience working within a team, meeting client deadlines and producing professiobal work
from inception to completion
University of Connecticut, USA
1997-2000 Independent Major
Art Therapy BA
-4.0 GPA
-Concentration in Fine Art (Drawing, Sculpture, Woodworking and Ceramics)
-Family Studies
-Spanish Language
-development of a wide range of artistic skills and resources
-valuable esperience in giving and receiving constructive criticism
Experience
Interests
VOLUNTEER- Charity work, fund-
raising and community/youth outreach
RUNNING- Lincoln 10K fundraising for Cancer Research UK, March '12
FINE/CONTEMPORARY ART- Galleries and Installation shows
ILLUSTRATION- Photography, graphic design, collage, arts and crafts, theater, street art and fashion
WORLD TRAVEL- USA, Europe, Australia, Dubai, Hong Kong
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Mural Artist- Involving Community and Specialty Groups in creating large permanent illustrations key to their individual purposes and message to the public.
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Teaching Artist- Art Classes taught to aspiring artists of any age-including children's and adult Painting Parties for any theme. Also, group Art teacher for the Artreach Agency in Norwich, CT- teaching and involving adults with mental illness in community art shows, murals and personal projects.
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Vision West Notts College- Teacher (contract)-Illustration, design, print- September-October 2012
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Freelance Illustrator and Artist- Commissioned paintings and framed/acrylic/fabric prints, educational displays, murals, photography and collage 2000-present
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Logo and Business Card Design- Web page images and design, business card and logo design 2000-present
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Wedding Invitation/Greeting Card Design- Including handmade and personalized gifts 2000-present
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Illustrator for University of Lincoln, UK Bullet Magazine -Print and online illustrations 2011-2012
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Art Activity Coordinator and Display Artist- Safe Haven Day Nursery, Mansfield Woodhouse, UK April 2010-September 2012
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The Deli Bistro-Burton Waters, UK Menu board artist and in-house artist April 2010-July 2012
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Cafe Zoot- Lincoln, UK, Wine/Dessert Menu designer June 2012