Education
2005 - 2006 University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
Masters in Art Education
2003 - 2005 Art Academy of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
B.F.A. Communication Arts, 2005
2003 Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
Illustration Academy
1983 - 85 Cincinnati Academy of Design, Cincinnati, OH
Associates in Graphic Design, 1985
Professional Experience/
Related Experience
2007 Adjunct Professor Illustration/Communication Arts/Art Academy of Cincinnati
2007 Community Education Instructor/Art Academy Cincinnati
2004 to present Upstream Media in residence Storyboard Artist
2004 ArtWorks, Cincinnati, OH
Teaching artist for summer enrichment programs sponsored by Children's Hospital of Cincinnati
1996 to present Founder of Artistry Design + Illustration
- Focused on illustration needs for promotional, product development, and consumer research
- Focused on providing quality children's illustrations
1996 - 2003 Environmental Protection Agency, Cincinnati, OH
Material Handler providing support for facilities management
1985 - 1996 Pipkins Advertising Group Inc., Cincinnati, OH
Designer/Art Director
- - Maintained a staff of 3 designers and 2 support staff in the product development of various brands
- - Provided mentorship for High school students interested in Graphic Design through the DAAP summer enrichment program
Guest Lectures
2007 Newport Central Catholic
Taylor High School
McAuley High School
2006 J. F. Dulles Elementary School, Oak Hills, OH.
2005 William Henry Harrison High School, Harrison, OH.
Loveland High School, Loveland, OH.
Covington Catholic High School, Covington, KY.
Villa Madonna Academy, Villa Hills, KY.
J. F. Burns Elementary School, Maineville, OH.
2004 Clark Montessori School, Cincinnati, OH
Options Academy, Hamilton, OH.
Jacobs High School, Cincinnati, OH.
Lakota East High School, Cincinnati, OH.
Honors
2005 CMYK Magazine National Student Merit recipient/Illustration
2004 CMYK Magazine National Student Merit recipient/Illustration
2004 Excellence Award Winner, Art Academy Scholarship Competition
2004 Miller Gallery Scholarship recipient
2003 Tall Stacks Official Poster Contest Winner
2003 Top Scholarship Winner, Art Academy of Cincinnati
2003 - 2005 Dean's List, Art Academy of Cincinnati, OH.
Exhibitions
2007 Tiger Lilly Annual Exhibit
2005 Group Exhibit, Media Bridges, Cincinnati, OH.
2004 Thesis Exhibit, Chidlaw Gallery, Cincinnati, OH.
2002 Cincinnati Art Club Sketch Group Exhibit
2000 Cincinnati Art Club Sketch Group Exhibit
1998-2000 US Environmental Protection Agency, Black History Month Exhibit
1998 Freeman Gallery, Cincinnati, OH
One Man exhibit
Commissions
2007 Powers Agency
2004 Cincinnati Public Library, Mural for the Children's department
2004 Art Academy of Cincinnati 2004 Graduation Invitation and Program design
2003 Margaritas Restaurant Group, illustrated 12 original prints for the 8th Street location
2002 Tower Place Mall, Margaritas Restaurant Mural Project, Cincinnati, OH
2001 Creative Department Design Studio, Cincinnati, OH. Illustrations for Planet Feedback Campaign
1999 Cincinnati Art Museum/Donald Sowell Endowment
Design of the Black Film Festival Invitation and Program
1998 Otis Williams Limitless Enterprises, Victory for Youth Book illustrations
1996 Cincinnati Ballet Kids' Wall Mural Project
1987-1996 Fifth Third Bank Jazz Series illustrations
Affiliations
Present University of Cincinnati Capstone Subcommittee, student member
2004 to present ARC, Artist Reaching Schools for The Taft Museum
Traveling Lecturer
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