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Virginia Commonwealth University, School of the Arts, Richmond, Virginia
Master of Fine Arts, magna cum laude, June 2005
Department of Painting and Printmaking
Bachelor of Fine Arts, magna cum laude, June 2001
Department of Printmedia
Concentration in Printmaking, Photography and Digital Imaging
e x p e r i e n c e
Adjunct Faculty, September 2010- present
South Puget Sound Community College, Olympia, Washington
2D Design, Fall 2010, Fall 2011
This foundation level course introduced the study of the visual language and principles of visual communication with emphasis on line, space, form, color, composition and creative problem solving using the Elements of Art and Principles of Design. Students developed skills and demonstrated visual literacy through studio projects, lectures and critiques.
Printmaking I, Winter 2011, Winter 2012
An introduction to printmaking, students learned basic intaglio, relief, monoprint and serigraphy techniques. The history of printmaking was emphasized as well as its contemporary applications. Students mounted an exhibit of work at the end of the course in the school library.
Printmaking II, Spring 2011
Continuing working with more sophisticated techniques as demonstrated in Printmaking I, students worked toward developing a technical and conceptual portfolio, including digital imaging, merging printmaking processes together while creating unique editions.
Gallery Director & Working Member of the Board, August 2008- present
Northern: An Olympia All Ages Project, Olympia, Washington
As a working board member, assist in the development and organization of The Olympia All Ages Project, a certified non-profit organization, and the creation of a mixed use art and music space in downtown Olympia; curate, install and promote monthly shows of regional, national and international visual artists; create and advertise calls to artists; manage gallery volunteers; handle all sales and promotion of the gallery.
Adjunct Faculty, September 2005 – present
The Evergreen State College, Olympia, Washington
Individual Learning Contract Sponsor, Winter 2006 – present
Faculty sponsor for independent, advanced student work in printmaking and paper arts via student originated individual learning contracts.
Letterpress and Book Arts, Spring 2012
Focusing on typography and design applications, students will study the history of typesetting and letterpress within a contemporary book-arts context. Students will learn how to hand set and handle 50 – 100 year-old type, how to properly print and proof blocks of text using Vandercook and Platen Presses, and how to use color theory principles in their work. In addition, students will learn basic bookmaking techniques, integrating letterpress printing.
Drawing Practices: Figurative Studies, Winter 2011, Winter 2012
Focusing on the traditional life drawing practices of observing and drawing the human figure from live models, students used a variety of media ranging from graphite to gouache as they learned to correctly anatomically render the human form.
Experiments in Typesetting, Fall 2010
This course focused on the history of typography and the study of typesetting and letterpress as graphic art. Students learned how to hand set and handle 50 – 120 year old type, how to properly print and proof blocks of text using Vandercook and Platen Presses, and how to use color theory principles in their work.
Drawing Practices: Contemporary Applications, Spring 2010, 2011, 2012
Building upon observational drawing skills, students will work with invented compositions and alternative materials, investigating mark making, collage methods and color theory. Class time will be devoted to presentations, critiques, demonstrations and in-class exercises.
Printmaking: Design Practices, Spring 2010
Students will study the basic elements of design, the history of type and color theory. Working traditionally with typesetting and graphic printmaking methods, students will design and create graphic broadsides, posters, pamphlets and postcards.
Printmaking: Photo-based Processes, Fall 2009, Winter 2012
Traditional printmaking processes and photographic techniques combined in this comprehensive overview of photo-based intaglio, serigraphy and photolithography. Using computer generated digital positives as films, students prepared and exposed light sensitive copper plates, screens and aluminum plates to create distinctive hand printed imagery.
Drawing Practices: Foundations, Fall 2009, Winter 2010, Fall 2010, Fall 2011
This course is an introduction to the principles and techniques of drawing. Students will gain a working knowledge of line, shape, perspective, proportion, volume and composition. Students will work toward the development of an informed personal style, aided by research of various artistic movements and influential artists.
Printmaking & Modern Design, Summer 2009
Working with introductory graphic design concepts and color theory, students experimented with several printmaking techniques including reduction relief printing, screen printing and letterpress.
Lithography: An Introduction, Spring 2009, Spring 2011
Demonstrated contemporary and traditional techniques in stone lithography including crayon drawings, tusche washes, color inking strategies, multiple image registration and photocopy transfer methods. Students also created duotone photolithographs, using a NuArc exposure unit.
Non-Toxic Intaglio Printmaking, Winter 2009, Fall 2011
Demonstrated the use of Z*Acryl acrylic resist based system and ball ground applications. Other techniques demonstrated included dry point, engraving, etching, aquatint, stage biting, chin collé and a la poupée and multiple plate printing.
Printmaking: Materials, Fall 2008
Students learned a variety of technical skills including relief, intaglio, serigraphy, lithography and letterpress applications through two-week workshop-like sessions, each technique building upon accumulated knowledge.
Serigraphy Summer Intensive, Summer 2007, Summer 2008, Summer 2011
This intensive focused on hand drawn and digital stencil-making techniques for photosensitive screen printing applications. This course focused on building visual literacy and introduced basic graphic design skills.
Serigraphy for Artists, Spring 2008
Designed specifically for advanced student-artists working in diverse media, this course addressed the addition of screen-printed elements to an already existent body of work. Additional printmaking techniques were also introduced including letterpress, dry point, monoprint and collagraph methods.
The Political Print, Winter 2008, Winter 2011
Designed as an intensive study of the aesthetics of rebellion and revolution, students studied the history of print as a catalyst for social, political and cultural change from the 18th century to present, creating their own political prints using screen-printing, relief techniques and typesetting.
Introduction to Relief Printmaking, Winter 2007, Winter 2010
Using both wood and linoleum, students learned a variety of printing techniques including hand editioning practices and the proper use of both Vandercook and etching presses, reduction printmaking processes and multiple block methods.
Introduction to Serigraphy, Fall 2006, Spring 2007
Students focused on both concept and craft in this beginning level course, refining ideas relating to composition, color and layering techniques; technical skills developed included screen care and proper preparation, stencil making options, registration, ink handling and printing strategies.
The Art of Multiples: Introduction to Printmaking, Summer 2006
Designed as an introduction to printmaking materials and process focusing on the creation of multiples, students experimented with relief methods, screen-printing, photolithography, letterpress and monotype techniques, each technique building upon accumulated knowledge.
The Art of Serigraphy, Intermediate to Advanced, Winter 2006
Focused on both craft and concept, students created serigraphy editions, partook in guerrilla public art projects, read I bought Andy Warhol and The Philosophy of Andy Warhol, studied The Complete Water Based System, participated in lectures, seminars, demonstrations, and critiques, learned various stencil making techniques and registration systems, applied color theory and created color separations using an Epson Stylus Pro 4000.
Introduction to Photolithography and Serigraphy, Fall 2005, Spring 2006
Both drawing and photographic image making methods were stressed in these unique yet similar processes; students created multiple layer color prints, developed registration skills and experimented with printing techniques.
Printmaking Instructional Technician II, July 2005 – present
The Evergreen State College, Olympia, Washington
Schedule workshops, classes and demonstrations within the area; hire, train and budget hours for work-study and institutional student aids; purchase all studio consumables, operations equipment, and stock a large printmaking supply store; prepare on-demand demonstrations for faculty, students and staff; work with faculty to meet their expectations and needs for the studio; maintain all studio equipment in lithography, letterpress, etching, serigraphy, an Orbital Photopolymer plate maker, a three station G4 digital imaging lab with an Epson 4000, a stat camera and darkroom.
Visual Arts Technician II, July 2007 – May 2009
The Evergreen State College, Olympia, Washington
Scheduled and coordinated space for all visual arts programs; webmistress for Arts Area website; scheduled and hired all life drawing models; hired and trained student Arts Area Assistant; facilities management for the entire Evergreen visual arts area; upkeep of all studio equipment, slide and data projectors; liaison between visual arts faculty, students and staff; ordered and purchased materials and supplies as needed by faculty.
Adjunct Faculty, Aug 2004 – May 2005
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia
The Art of Multiples, Spring 2005
Developed a course upon the idea of experimental printmaking in relation to multiples, with an emphasis on self publishing, artists’ books, and ‘zines; coordinated guest lecturers from the community including independent bookstore owners, print collectives and presses, and book designers; demonstrated layout design principles, simple book binding and book art concepts and discussed the history of print multiples and their many forms.
Large Format Digital Printing, Fall 2004
Created and implemented lesson plans pertaining to Large Format Digital Printmaking including technical and conceptual issues; demonstrated software programs, instructed use of computer and Giclée printer functions; led critiques of student work both in groups and individual sessions; maintained printer, computer lab and Colorspan software.
Professor’s Assistant, Jan 2004 – May 2004
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia
Large Format Digital Printing, Spring 2004
Assisted with teaching responsibilities and program demonstrations; led critiques of student work; aided students with technical computer problem solving knowledge; demonstrated the Giclée printer, organized printing slots; maintained ColorSpan software and acted as the class technician.
Digital Imaging Computer Lab Assistant, Aug 2003 – Dec 2004
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia
Supervised and maintained a twelve station G4 computer lab, maintained printers; maintained a PrintMaker Giclée printer including color calibration, head cleaning, head alignment, ink replacement, ColorSpan software monitoring and price per print calculation; aid for technical problems with hardware and software.
Printer’s Apprentice, Jan 2002 – Jan 2003
Mahaffey Fine Art, Portland, Oregon
Apprentice to Mr. Mark Mahaffey; pre press responsibilities included paper, plate and stone preparation; printing assistant; general studio maintenance.
s e l e c t e d e x h i b i t i o n s
2012
Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts Gallery, South Puget Sound Community College, “Wish You Were Here” Olympia, Washington
2011
Pacific Northwest College of Art MFA Gallery, “PULP: An Exploration of Paper,” Curated by Jodie Cavalier Portland, Oregon
Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts Gallery, South Puget Sound Community College, “Biennial Faculty Exhibition” Olympia, Washington
Mezzanine Gallery, “SixShot,” Curated by Ira Coyne Olympia, Washington
2010
“Better Place Than Now” (Two Person) Olympia, Washington
“The PDA Show,” City Wide Event, Curated by Laura Sharp Wilson Salt Lake City, Utah
2009
The Evergreen State College Gallery, “Faculty Show,” Olympia, Washington
Northern, “The Eternal Discrepencies Between What Is Said, Heard and Remembered” (Two Person) Olympia, Washington
The Evergreen State College Gallery, Faculty Show, Olympia, Washington
Grand Impromtu Gallery, “Evolutionary Tales” Tacoma, Washington
2008
Mezzanine Gallery, “Olympia Film Society Benefit Art Auction” Olympia, Washington
Mezzanine Gallery, “Rainbow Eaters” Olympia, Washington
The Ward Building pop-up gallery, “First Dance” Olympia, Washington
The Basement Gallery, “De.Pic.Tion II,” Curated by T.M. Martin Knoxville, Tennessee
2007
Finestra Gallery, “De.Pic.Tion,” Curated by T.M. Martin Chicago, Illinois
Mezzanine Gallery, “Anomia: Spit It Out” Olympia, Washington
The Basement Gallery, “Flair” Knoxville, Tennessee
Barbershop Gallery, “Heroes,” Laura Sharp, Curator Olympia, Washington
2006
South Puget Sound Community College Gallery, “Pulp: Works on Paper” Olympia, Washington
The Basement Gallery, “Kaleidoscope” Knoxville, Tennessee
The Evergreen State College Gallery, “Synergy” Olympia, Washington
2005
Washington Project for the Arts/ Corcoran, “Options,” Curated by Dr. Libby Lumpkin Washington, D.C.
Stefan Stux Gallery, “Double Chin” Chelsea, New York
Boston Museum School Gallery, “Chance Encounters” Boston, Massachusetts
Delaware Center For the Contemporary Arts, “Biennial MFA Exhibition,” Curated by J. Susan Isaacs, Ph.D. Wilmington, Delaware
Anderson Gallery, “When Appliances Attack: MFA Thesis Exhibit” Richmond, Virginia
Stephenson Blanche Gallery, California Institute of the Arts, “Sweet Substitute” Valencia, California
2004
ADA Gallery, “New Realism” Richmond, Virginia
Plant Zero, “Candid” Richmond, Virginia
Marsh Art Gallery, University of Richmond Museums, “6th American Print Biennial,” Curated by Marjorie B. Cohn, Curator of Prints, Fogg Art Museum at Harvard UniversityRichmond, Virginia
ArtWorks, “Casserole,” Curated by Ray Kass Richmond, Virginia
2003
ADA Gallery, Flat files, “Dogshow Suite” Richmond, Virginia
Bradford Gallery, “Lemons” Richmond, Virginia
2001
CEPA Gallery, “Expose Yourself” Buffalo, New York
Harder Hall, Alfred University, “Suburban Landscapes” Alfred, New York
2000
Moka Joka, “My Father’s Family” Alfred, New York
h o n o r s + a w a r d s
Art Grant, Vermont Studio Center 2009
Travel Grant, The Evergreen State College 2008
Virginia Museum of Fine Art Professional Fellowship Grant Recipient 2005 – 2006
Graduate Teaching Assistantship, Virginia Commonwealth University 2005
Travel Grant, Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts 2004
Graduate Fine Art Scholarship, Virginia Commonwealth University 2004
Graduate Teaching Assistantship, Virginia Commonwealth University 2004
Graduate Fine Art Scholarship, Virginia Commonwealth University 2003
Divisional Honors, BFA Exhibit, Alfred University 2001
Alpha Lambda Delta, National College Honors Society, Member 1998 – 2001
Alfred University Honors Program, Member 1997 – 2001
Presidential Scholarship Recipient, Alfred University 1997 – 2001
a r t i s t r e s i d e n c i e s
The Vermont Studio Center December 2009
b i b l i o g r a p h y
Belinda Haikes, interview and featured artist on “Life, the Universe and Art,” (http://lifeuniverseandart.blogspot.com), March, 2010
Molly Gillmore, “Visit To Northern World,” The Olympian, Living Section, July 23, 2009
iheartphotograph.blogspot.com, featured artist, July 19, 2008
Billie Waite, “Kaleidoscope at The Basement Gallery,” NY Arts Magazine, November – December 2006
Michael O’Sullivan, “At Options, Choose Wisely,” The Washington Post, October 14, 2005
Dr. Libby Lumpkin, Options Biennial 2005, catalogue essay, October 2005
Eleanor Heartney, Virginia Commonwealth University MFA Thesis Catalogue, May 2005
c o l l e c t i o n s
Robert Lehrman, Chairman of the Board of Trustees at the Hirshhorn Museum, Washington, D.C.
Peter Hapstak, Principal at the architecture and design firm CORE, Inc., Washington, D.C.
o r g a n i z a t i o n s
Artist Trust of Washington State, member, 2007 – present
Southern Graphics Council, member, 2005 – present
College Art Association, member, 2004 – present
p r o f e s s i o n a l s e r v i c e s
Hiring Committee, Ceramics Instructional Technician, Spring 2011
Hiring Committee, Wood and Metal Shop Instructional Technician, Fall 2009
Visual Arts Area Budget Reduction Committee, Winter and Spring 2009
p r o f e s s i o n a l d e v e l o p m e n t w o r k s h o p s
School of Visual Concepts, Seattle, WA, WordPress Workshop, July 2011
School of Visual Concepts, Seattle, WA, Workshop in Letterpress Maintenance, October 2010
Independent Publishing Resource Center, Portland, OR, Typesetting and Letterpress Workshop, August 2005
Tamarind Institute, Albuquerque, NM, Aluminum Plate Lithography Summer Workshop, July 2004
Pacific Northwest College of Art, Portland, OR, Serigraphy, Summer 2002
t e c h n i c a l s k i l l s
• Fully trained in use of ARTstor digital library and presentation software
• Extensive knowledge of non-toxic printmaking techniques including acrylic-based Z*Acryl intaglio techniques, water based screen-printing methods, relief printing, lithography techniques and non-toxic studio management
• Experience using Takach, Griffin, Charles Brand lithography and etching presses, Chandler & Price Platen presses, Vandercook Universal III and SP-15 proofing presses
• Traditional printmaking techniques in lithography, etching, chine collé, dry point, monotypes, transfers, relief and serigraphy
• Knowledgeable in letterpress and book arts utilizing platen presses and Vandercook Proofing presses
• Extensive use of Digital Imaging technology including ColorSpan software and a Printmaker Giclée Large Format digital inkjet color printer.
• Excellent skills with the entire Adobe Creative Suite, i-movie, and Dreamweaver
• Undergrad primary concentration in flatbed offset four color photolithography separations, as well as ImageOn intaglio type processes and digital imaging
• Pre press experience in negative and print scanning, layout, film preparation using a Selectset AGFA Avantra 25 and AGFA Rapiline 28 film developing unit, film registration, Howsen Plate burning using a Nuarc Ultra Plus Flip Top Platemaker, plate development, use of digital cameras and Digital Video cameras
• Extensive color photography developing and printing experience using a Colex Color Processor; advanced black and white photography skills, technical darkroom knowledge, experience with medium and large format cameras