I have been creating beautiful art with various mediums, inspired by scenic Chester County as well as the NJ shore for over the past thirty years! Currently living in Downingtown, PA, I have participated in the Chester County Studio Tour and consistently produce high quality commissioned pieces for those interested in preserving memories of locations, residences and pets. Feel free to reach out to discuss your next amazing gift to yourself or another!
Education
Moore College of Art & Design, Philadelphia, PA 1989
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Fashion Illustration & Design, Drawing
Professional Experience
Fine Artist
Katie Waters Art • 2009 - PRESENT
• Acrylic & Watercolor Painting • Commissioned Artwork
Participant
• Chester County Studio Tour 2019, 2020
Lindros ABA Consultation
New Eagle Elementary • 2018 - Current
Beth Israel Preschool & Kindergarten • 2011 - 2018
• Collaborating with teachers to create eye catching and effective educational materials
• Actively engaging to create a positive learning atmosphere
• Supporting/assisting students and teachers in classroom setting
• Guiding children to create artwork using various mediums and techniques
Pinots Palette
Main Street at Exton, Exton • 2018 - 2020
• Art instruction with acrylic on canvas, utilizing a range of brush sizes and styles
• Leading various size classes of approximately 6-35 persons, ranging from 8ys. old through adult
Art Teacher
Art at 260 Park • October 2015 • January 2016
• Six week session instructional art class
• Creating original pieces of art using various materials and mediums in studio
• Managing and encouraging students who have a wide range of abilities
Regional Art Director
Haas Publishing Companies Inc.
New Homes Guide, Northern New Jersey New Homes Guide
• Designed and produced monthly/bi-monthly 4-color real estate publications
• Ad creation, layout/design, color correction, photo retouching utilizing Illustrator, Photoshop and various design applications
• Managed the production and layout of ad space
• Imported and formatted monthly updated multiple listings
• Close communication with sales team and clientele to receive accurate digital supplied art as well as pre-flight all digital work
• Managed large volume of work in a heavy deadline oriented environment
Graphic Designer
Tri-State Publishing & Communications, Inc.
Apartments For Rent, Apartment Shoppers Guide, New Homes Guide
• Design B/W and 4-color display advertisements for digest size publication
• Worked closely with team to increase productivity and attain monthly sales goals Managed and coordinated monthly meetings
• Created marketing material to increase interest and revenue Completed all production/paste-up boards for print
• Created monthly deadline schedule for sales through to final print
• Strong work ethic with ability to adapt to change while maintaining deadlines
Graphic Designer
Philadelphia, PA
• Created B/W and 4-color advertising for national newspaper distribution.
• Generated 8 and 16 page color supplements• Responsible for consistent accurate merchandise information and reflective cost
• Completed high volume of work in a heavy deadline oriented environment