Education

2006
M.F.A. Printmaking
Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI

Instructors of Note: Larissa Harris, Yuriko Saito, Debra Balken, Andrew Raftery

2006
Collegiate Teaching Certificate I
Brown University Sheridan Center

2003
B.F.A. Drawing
Cleveland Institute of Art, Cleveland, OH

Instructors of Note: Ralph Woehrman, Holly Morrison, Alan Zimmerman


Computer Skills

Digital Photography, Web Publishing, Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Macromedia Fireworks, Corel WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Publisher


Media of Specialization

Drawing: Figure Drawing, Life Drawing, Creative/Abstract Drawing, Watercolor, Multimedia, Installation and Non-traditional Approaches to Drawing

Printmaking: Water-based Silkscreen, Monotype, Woodcut/Relief Printing, Conceptual Development/Critique


Additional Subjects of Specialization

Art History, Color Theory, Everyday Aesthetics, Art and East Asian Philosophy


Exhibition Record

2007 RISD Alumni Show, Warehouse Theatre, Washington D.C.
2007 Snap To Grid, Los Angeles Center for Digital Art, Los Angeles, CA
2006 Printmaking Group Show, 55 Mercer Gallery, New York, NY
2006 Thesis Exhibition, Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art, Providence, RI
2006 Versus, Sol Koffler Gallery, Providence, RI
2005 Contemporary Broadside Portfolio Exchange, Providence, RI
2005 RISD Printmaking Biennial, Woods-Gerry Gallery, Providence, RI
2005 Boston Printmakers’ 2005 North American Print Biennial, Boston University 808 Gallery, Boston, MA, Juror: Joann            Moser, Senior Curator of Graphic Arts, The Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C.
2003 B.F.A. Thesis Exhibition, Cleveland Institute of Art, Cleveland, OH


Online Representation

My Art Space July 2007 Featured Artist
Maryland State Arts Council Visual Artists' Registry 2006-Present
Paper and Plate 2005-Present

Freelance Web Design

David Wilcox - Myrtle Beach Vacation Property - 2007
Evelynn Glausman - Printmaker - 2007
Aaron Jay Myers - Guitarist, Composer - 2006
Sunsethyme Farm - An organic farm located in Woodsboro, MD - 2002


Professional Experience

Adjunct Instructor: Screen Process I, Drawing I for Majors
Fall 2008
Towson University

Adjunct Instructor: Screen Process I
Spring 2008
Towson University

Responsibilities include teaching the fundamentals of water-based silkscreen printing to sophomre through graduate level students in a variety of majors; constructing a syllabus, course description, and grading parameters; organizing and presenting technical demonstrations; conducting group critiques; one-on-one individualized instruction and critiques; monitoring use of lab equipment.

Drawing Teacher
Spring 2008
Bright StARTS and various programs
School 33 Art Center
Baltimore, MD

Drawing Teacher
Seasonal 2000-01, 2004-06
Creative Summer Day Camp
Bethesda, MD

Responsibilities include ordering supplies, preparing lesson plans, teaching five periods of Drawing class to children ages 6-13, supervising junior counselors ages 13-19, hanging and arranging displays of work, working as a community with other teachers, and meeting with parents and guardians at the end of each camp session.

Instructor of Record: Introduction to Water-based Silkscreen
Jan - Feb 2006
Rhode Island School of Design
Providence, RI

Responsibilities include teaching the fundamentals of water-based silkscreen printing to freshman through graduate level students in a variety of majors; constructing a syllabus, course description, and grading parameters; organizing and presenting technical demonstrations; conducting group critiques; one-on-one individualized instruction and critiques; ordering class supplies and monitoring use of lab equipment.

Teaching Assistant: Junior Printmaking Critiques
Sept - Dec 2005
Rhode Island School of Design
Providence, RI

Responsibilities include assisting instructor in conducting weekly critiques as Junior level printmaking majors begin to develop cohesive bodies of work and personalized explorations; organizing and presenting slide lectures; offering individual assistance to students regarding technical processes and conceptual development.

Teaching Assistant: Introduction to Water-based Silkscreen
Feb - May 2005
Rhode Island School of Design
Providence, RI

Responsibilities include assisting instructor in teaching the fundamentals of water-based silkscreen printing to sophomore through graduate level students in a variety of majors; organizing and presenting technical demonstrations; assisting with group critiques; offering one-on-one individualized instruction and critiques; maintaining class supplies and monitoring use of lab equipment.

Teaching Assistant: Senior Printmaking Critiques
Sept - Dec 2004
Rhode Island School of Design
Providence, RI

Responsibilities include assisting instructor in conducting weekly critiques and demonstrations as Senior level printmaking majors address issues related to Senior Degree Projects; organizing materials; scheduling meeting times.