Artworks
My interests have evolved over the years, having started in a more traditional sense with drawing and painting, then exploring digital art and design.
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Being curious by nature, I am a problem solver who likes to deeply understand how things work. This has led me down many rabbit holes with recent interests in materials, project management, data analysis, programming, web development, and emerging technologies.
Below is a catalogue of experiences, both professional and personal that are more quantifiable measures of my activities and interests. For a one-pager, here is a link to my Resume.
Work Experience
2021-Now
Research Coordinator
Golden Artist Colors Inc.New Berlin, NY & Remote
Lead fine-art materials research, product testing and knowledge management initiatives.
Details & Projects
- Develop and implement standardized testing procedures and documentation templates to streamline product testing workflow and reporting
- Manage testing for new product launches including product compatibility, performance standards, and applications
- Lead cross-functional team projects to evaluate new raw material sources and test reformulations of existing products
- Build and maintain a searchable knowledge base of past projects, formulations, and technical documentation
- Oversaw testing during reformulation of entired product catalogue to ensure consistency with existing formulations and performance standards 2020-2021
2018-Now
Materials & Application Specialist III
Golden Artist Colors Inc.New Berlin, NY & Remote
Member of a team of artists tasked with “breaking” products before they go to market by anticipating applications an artist might use in their studio.
2015-2018
Adjunct Instructor
The Cleveland Institute of ArtCleveland, OH
Taught courses in design, drawing, anatomy, color theory and materials.
2012–2015
Instructor of Record
Kansas State UniversityManhattan, KS
Taught courses in design, drawing, and color theory.
Courses and Certifications
2024
The Complete SQL Bootcamp
Go from Zero to Hero
Jose Portilla | Udemy
Data Analysis
with Python and Pandas
Boris Paskhaver | Udemy
The Complete Python Bootcamp
from Zero to Hero in Python
Jose Portilla | Udemy
2023
Python Programming for Everybody
University of Michigan | CourseraUX Design Professional
Google | Coursera- Foundations of User Experience Design (UX)
- Start the UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, Ideate
- Build Wireframes and Lo-Fidelity Prototypes
Project Management
Google | Coursera2022
Project Management | CProjMgrSU
Syracuse UniversityEducation
2015
Master of Fine-Arts
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS Painting, Printmaking2010-12
Continuing Education
Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland, OH Anatomy, Biology, Health Sciences2006
Bachelor of Fine-Arts
Edinboro University, Edinboro, PA Painting, PrintmakingExhibitions
One-Person
2015
Obervations in Color
Gelbke Art GalleryHiram College
Eggs Over Medium
Mark A Chapman GalleryKansas State University
International
2014
Madonna International Print Exchange
Traveling Exhibition, organized by Teresa Parker-
O.S.B. Art Gallery
Benedictine University, IL -
Brannigan Cultural Center
Las Cruces, NM
Group and Juried
2020
The Children's Crusade
Exhibition organized by Jolynn ReigeluthAffiliated with the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library
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Books & Brews
Indianapolis, IN -
Calvin Fletcher Coffee Company
Indianapolis, IN -
Golden Stag Gallery
Kansas City, MO -
Hub at College for Creative Studies
Detriot, MI -
Print Space Gallery
Wichita State University, KS -
Wonsook Kim Center for Visual Art
Illinois State University, Normal, IL -
The Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library
Indianapolis, IL
2018
Surface Tension
Cazenovia CollegeCazenovia, NY
2017
Winter Show
The Art StoreCharleston, WV
Annual Faculty Exhibition
Rheinberger Gallery | Cleveland Institute of ArtCleveland, OH
A Legacy of Observation
Jurors Terry Mckelvey and Thomas PaquetteCrary Art Gallery
Warren, PA
Studio Visit Magazine Vol. 37
Juror Diana Gaston | Open Studios PressBoston, MA
Geometrics
The Art StoreCharleston, WV
2016
Annual Faculty Exhibition
Rheinberger Gallery | Cleveland Institute of ArtCleveland, OH
Butler Institute of American Art’s 80th Midyear National
Juror John Vanco Director of the Erie Art MuseumButler Institute of American Art
Youngstown, OH
2015
35th Annual Faber Birren National Color Award Show
Juror Anna Swinbourne PhD Former Curator at MOMA Stamford Art AssociationStamford, CT
First Street Gallery's 2015 National Juried Exhibition
Juror Steven Harvey First Street GalleryNew York, NY
2014
Off the Grid
Juror Kat Griefen Wefald Gallery | Beach Museum of ArtManhattan, KS
Snacks
Manhattan Arts CenterManhattan, KS
Works in Print
2009
The Underside of Orange
Potenza Music LabelMusic by Brett Miller
Messy Magazine, Issue 1
Online Cleveland Arts and Culture magazineTalks & Workshops
Sam and Adele GOLDEN Foundation
8+ Annual Artist in Residence Groups 2018-23 Materials Demonstration and ConsultationCornell AAP
Laguna College of Art and Design
Hosted by Matt FranzYale University
Hosted by Meleko MokgosiNew York Studio School
Hosted by Graham NicksonRhode Island School of Design
The Painting Center
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Florida State University
Hosted by Carrie Ann Baade
Edinboro University of PA
Hosted by Terry McKelvey
Cleveland Institute of Art
Hosted by Anthony Ingrisano
Florida State University
Hosted by Carrie Ann BaadeEdinboro University of PA
Hosted by Terry McKelveyCleveland Institute of Art
Hosted by Anthony IngrisanoWriting
2024
Can I use tape in mixed media works?
Golden Artist Colors | Just Paint
2023
Recent QoR Lightfast Testing
Golden Artist Colors | Just Paint
Life of a Test Golden Artist Colors | Just Paint
Life of a Test Golden Artist Colors | Just Paint
2022
Rheology: Understanding the Feel of Acrylics
Golden Artist Colors | Just Paint
2021
Meeting a Ghost: A Sample of Genuine Indian Yellow
Golden Artist Colors | Just Paint
Recent Lightfast Testing of Heavy Body Fluorescent Colors Golden Artist Colors | Just Paint
Recent Lightfast Testing of Heavy Body Fluorescent Colors Golden Artist Colors | Just Paint
2020
Acrylics on Non-Porous Substrates
Golden Artist Colors | Just Paint
Neutralizing Color Golden Artist Colors | Just Paint
Make Your Own Stop-Out Varnish Golden Artist Colors | Just Paint
Neutralizing Color Golden Artist Colors | Just Paint
Make Your Own Stop-Out Varnish Golden Artist Colors | Just Paint
2019
Using Alcohol Inks with Golden Acrylics and Varnishes
Golden Artist Colors | Just Paint
Testing for Sensitivity Golden Artist Colors | Just Paint
Surface Checking and Plywood, is it a Concern? Golden Artist Colors | Just Paint
Testing for Sensitivity Golden Artist Colors | Just Paint
Surface Checking and Plywood, is it a Concern? Golden Artist Colors | Just Paint
2018
Medium Density Overlay
Golden Artist Colors | Just Paint
Skills
Visual reference for mapping skills with progress ranging from aspirational to proficient. Hover for details...
TBD
I hope to add some fun interactive elements and more artwork samples here in the future. Stay tuned!
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