C.V.

Education

2005-2002 M.F.A. Texas Woman’s University, Denton, Texas. Magna Cum Laude
Major: Painting, Drawing. Intermedia Minor: Printmaking, Papermaking, Bookmaking.

2001-1999 B.F.A. University of North Florida, Jacksonville, Florida. Summa Cum Laude
Major: Drawing, Painting, Art History.

1998-1999 A.A. Florida Community College, Jacksonville, Florida.

1990-1988 Miami University, Oxford, OH.

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Exhibitions

2011 On My Own Time, Honorable Mention, Faculty exhibition, Art Institute of Dallas, Dallas, Texas.

2011 American Painters in Grambois, Radius Workshop exhibition at Le Sautaire, Grambois, France.

2011 Sketchbook Project, Art House traveling exhibition, Brooklyn Library, New York, N.Y.

2010 On My Own Time, Honorable Mention, Art Institute of Dallas, Dallas, Texas.

2010 Dallas Wax: Melting Point, Encaustic paintings, Plano Arts Center, Plano, TX.

2009 Waxy 100, Mixed Media Encaustic paintings, The Encaustic Center, Richardson, TX.

2009 Hidden Between Covers: Artists’ Books Exhibition, Collin College, Plano, TX.

2008 Sails Series, Solo Exhibit, Pustizzi-Meschko Fine Arts Gallery, Whitesboro, TX.
Published in Texoma Living Magazine fall 2008.

2008 Graphic Design Faculty Exhibit, Art Institute of Dallas, Pegasus Gallery, Dallas, Texas.

2007 Day of the Dead Altars, Ice House Cultural Center, Dallas, Texas.

2007 El Dia de los Muertos, Bath House Cultural Center, Dallas, Texas.

2007 13th Annual Artists Against Aids, Fort Worth Community Arts Center, Fort Worth, TX.

2007 For the Cure, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Awareness, Lake Kiowa, Texas.

2007 Beyond the Scrapbook, Artists’ Books- Tarrant County College, Arlington, Texas.

2006 El Dia de los Muertos, Bath House Cultural Center, Dallas, Texas.
La Vida coverage Channel 8 News.

2006 What Lies Beneath, Studio 33eighteen- Norwood Flynn, Dallas, Texas.
Published in D-Magazine, June 2006 issue.

2005 memento vivere, Master of Fine Arts Exhibition, Texas Woman’s University,
East Fine Arts Gallery, Denton, Texas.
Published in Denton Record Chronicle, T.W.U. Lasso.

2005 Figure I, Studio 33eighteen, Juror Ellen Soderquist, Dallas, Texas.
Published in Bluffview People, volume 2, issue 47.

2005 Collaborations, Fresh Light Gallery, Printmaking, Denison, Texas.

2005 Art & Vino, Giuseppe’s Italian Restaurant, Denton, Texas.

2005 Printmaking Collaborations, Texas Woman’s University, Gallery 010, Denton, Texas.

2005 Voertman’s Annual Juried Exhibition, Texas Woman’s University,
First Place, West Fine Arts Gallery, Denton, Texas.

2005 Dancemakers, Texas Woman’s University, Margo Jones Hall,
Collaboration with Dance Department, Denton, Texas.

2004 In Balance, Balance Artists Coalition, collaborative show
Visual Arts League Gallery, Lewisville, Texas.
Published in The Dallas Morning News.

2004 Elegance and Decay, Texas Woman’s University, collaborative show
Painting and Photography, Gallery 010, Denton, Texas.

2004 Voertman’s Annual Juried Exhibition, Texas Woman’s University,
West Fine Arts Gallery, Denton, Texas.

2003 Current, Texas Woman’s University, Gallery 010, Graduate Painting
Exhibition, Denton, Texas.

2003 Subjects for Dissection, Texas Woman’s University, Solo Exhibition,
Painting, Papermaking, mixed-media, Gallery 010, Denton, Texas.
Published Arts Around Town, Denton Visual Arts Society.

2003 Voertman’s Annual Juried Exhibition, Texas Woman’s University,
East Fine Arts Gallery, Denton, Texas.

2001 Ecoutant, River Room, Jacksonville Landing, Jacksonville, Florida.

2001 Senior Exhibition, University of North Florida,
U.N.F. Gallery, Jacksonville, Florida.

2000 St. Augustine Figure Show, Juror Louise Freshman Brown,
Second Place Award, St. Augustine, Florida.

2000 Independence, Studio 820, featuring figurative work, Riverside, Florida.
Published in Arbus, Folio and North Florida Entertainer.

2000 University of North Florida Student Exhibition, Juror Phil Parker,
U.N.F. Gallery, Jacksonville, Florida.

1997 University of North Florida Student Exhibition, Jurors Don Martin
(Flagler College) and Nancee Clark (Ringling School of Art) – Honorable Mention

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Work Experience

2007 (January) - Present. Full-time Instructor at the Art Institute of Dallas: Fundamentals of Drawing, Life Drawing (all levels), Artistic Anatomy, Life Drawing and Gesture for Animation, 2-D Design, Color Theory, Painting, Fundamentals of Design, Layout Design, Typography.

2006- Present. Adjunct Professor at Texas Woman’s University: Drawing,
Figure Drawing, Artistic Anatomy.

2005-2003 Teacher of Record, Texas Woman’s University, Denton, Texas
Graduate Teaching Assistant: Basic Drawing, Artistic Anatomy, Figure Drawing, Painting.

• Positive attitude, organized, excellent communication skills
• Excellent student and faculty evaluations- available from Art Institute and T.W.U
• Team player with strong leadership skills

I have acquired knowledge and experience from previous employers, jobs and colleagues. The abilities to multi-task, manage, research, training, creativity and customer service.

2003-2002 Tenderland Farms, Gainesville, Texas.
Manager, training, care of Irish Wolfhounds

2001-2000 Museum of Science and History -MOSH, Jacksonville, Florida
Assistant to Curator of Exhibits- Research, Design and Fabrication

1999-1998 Florida Community College Science Department:
Biology Lab Assistant, Jacksonville, Florida

1997 Perma Terra Landscaping, Jacksonville, Florida: Labor and design,
Residential, University landscapes

1997-1996 Reddi Arts, Jacksonville, Florida: Retail Sales, Art supplies

1996-1994 Barnes and Noble, Jacksonville, Florida: Assistant Manager

1992-2002 Freelance Artwork, Murals

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Workshops and Professional Development

2011 Radius Workshops  www.radiusworkshops.com

2011-2010 Workshops for Portraiture and Life Drawing at the Plano Arts Center, Plano, Texas.

2010 Audit Principles of 2D Animation with Norma Klingler (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1206232/)

2010 Juror 125 Exhibit, Collin College, Plano, Texas.

2008- 2010 Drawing workshops tutor- individual lessons

2007- present. Various Faculty Development Workshops at the Art Institute of Dallas
Learning-Centered methodologies, Classroom Management, Leadership, Rubrics

2007- 2005 Encaustic workshops with Deanna Wood, Sanger, Texas.

2006 Instructor -Drawing workshops for Denton Friends and Family, focus on portaiture. Denton, Texas.

2006 Instructor -Drawing workshop for Art For Community’s Sake, helping to bring therapeutic benefits of art to at-risk children (ages 8-17) via hands-on classes at Studio 3318, Dallas, Texas.

2005 Oil Painting workshop with Xiang Zhang, Denison, Texas.

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Educational Travel

2011 Radius Workshops- Painting and Drawing workshop in Provence with Louise Freshman Brown. Le Sautaire, Grambois, France.

2003 Summer Art History trip- The Art of Italy: Ancient, Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque. Fortunate to travel to Milan, Venice, Ravenna, Florence, Assisi, Rome and Pompeii.

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Honors

2009 Art Institute of Dallas Faculty of the Quarter

2005-2002 Texas Woman’s University Dean’s list

2001-1999 University of North Florida President’s list

2000 Phi Kappa Phi

1999 Member Golden Key National Honor Society

1999-1998 Florida Community College President’s and Dean’s list

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Memberships

Golden Key National Honor Society, Phi Kappa Phi, Kappa Kappa Gamma
Texas Woman’s University- Gallery 010 Publicity 2003-2005.

T.W.U. Painters alliance, P@L, Vice-President, founding member.

Dallas Museum of Art (member), The Art Institute of Chicago, St. Augustine Art Association, Kimbell Art Museum, Art For Community’s Sake, Open Arms, Humane Society.

Texas Wax (Dallas Encaustic), National Museum of Women in the Arts.

CAA (College Art Association).

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Teaching Philosophy

The studio classroom is infinitely exciting for me, because each student has a unique perspective and individual style. To be involved in the process of creation and evolution of ideas is a constant source of inspiration and spiritual rejuvenation. The greatest rewards of being an educator are those that are intrinsic, and what I enjoy the most about teaching someone a new skill, is the look on their face after they have mastered the technique. It is essential that they explore and develop their own artistic vision. My philosophy resides in the balance of pragmatism blended with idealism...it is a continual flow of enlightenment.

To stimulate imagination and discussion, I utilize a diverse range of imagery via digital images, books, films, visiting artists, gallery visits and walks with nature. In addition, in-class brainstorming exercises, interactive projects, discussions and critiques. Through these various methodologies, students think critically, problem solve, and share and articulate their ideas with one another.

Classical foundations and technical skills in a variety of mediums are fundamental to the art process, and my courses are structured and designed to increase the individual’s awareness of the materials and the creative process while developing personal goals, and establishing aesthetic sensibility. The students development of thinking, learning, discovery and evolution directs me as a teacher. The students acquire knowledge and ability in order to execute their ideas.

Each class brings it own dynamic and energy, and it is my job to bring out the best in each student, and this endeavor is achieved with perseverance and patience. I am an enthusiastic teacher devoted to my students and their success in the arts. In the classroom and studio I create a comfortable and inspirational environment that promotes an ongoing exchange of ideas and nurtures creativity. I strive to make connections; to be a catalyst, and make a positive difference in people’s lives.

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References

Dr. John Calabrese, Professor of Art History
Department of Visual Arts, T.W.U.
P.O. Box 425469
Denton, TX. 76204-5469
940-898-2530
e-mail: jcalabrese@twu.edu


Susan Kae Grant, Professor of Art, Photography
Department of Visual Arts
Texas Woman’s University
P.O. Box 425469
Denton, TX. 76204-5469
940-898-2530
e-mail: susan@susankaegrant.com


Gary Washmon, Professor of Art, Painting
Department of Visual Arts, T.W.U.
P. O. Box 425469
Denton, TX. 76204-5469
940-898-2539 home: 940-566-3116
e-mail: GWashmon2297@msn.com
GWashmon@twu.edu


Louise Freshman Brown, Professor of Art
Department of Visual Arts
University of North Florida
4567 St. John’s Bluff Road, South
Jacksonville, FL. 32224
904-620-2650 home:904-737-1849
e-mail: freshmanbrown.com
lbrown@unf.edu


David N. Lipe, Director of Design
School of Design- Art Institute of Dallas
8080 Park Lane, Suite 100
Dallas, Texas 75231-5993
469-587-1255 AiD: 214-692-8080
e-mail: dlipe@aii.edu

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