Professional info
I am a highly motivated, creative, and organized individual, who wants to contribute to a dedicated, creative, and collaborative organizations. I have extensive experience in a variety of art making practices including drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, digital technologies, ceramics, sculpture, music, and theatre.
Education
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Peck School of the Arts
​MFA 2012
MA 2011
Completed extensive studio research projects in drawings, prints, and oil paintings. Assisted in teaching a variety of undergraduate classes including: Art 102 Advanced drawing, Art 604 Senior Seminar & Practicum, Art 105 Art Survey: Digital Media, Art 124 Design Survey, and Art 107 Intro to Painting.
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
​BFA 2008
Completed advanced studio research projects in drawing, and painting. Learned a variety of techniques for several mediums through a rigorous interdisciplinary practice. Selected for the Art Honors Exhibtion four consecutive years earning the Frederick R. Polk Library Purchase Award in 2006 and Honorable Mention in 2008.
Employment History
Adjunct Professor
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
August 2015 - Present
Observational drawing from live model, still life and landscapes. Visual and Color Dynamics, an intro to design principles, color theory, language and design technologies. Understanding the Visual, seminar on visual culture, art theory and practice.
Lead Texture Artist
COST of Wisconsin
December 2014 - August 2015
As lead texture artist for Avatar Land, a theme park in Disney’s Animal Kingdom; I led a team of talented artists, we fabricated, sculpted and painted trees, vines, roots, and other foliage. I was responsible for the Quality Assurance of trees both in their structure and overall design. I experimented with materials to develop new techniques in texturing vines. Oversaw, managed and assigned personnel to different projects to meet deadlines on time. Also, I recorded inventory and ordered additional supplies and materials.
Art Instructor
Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts
May 2013 - Present
Awards
Finalist, 2015-16 Pfister Artist in Residence
Voted Peoples Choice Best in Show, Emerging Artist Gallery 2012
Frederick R. Layton Fellowship, UWM 2009 & 2010
Honorable Mention, 7th Annual UWO Honors Show, Allen Priebe Gallery 2008
Forrest R. Polk Library Purchase Award, Allen Priebe Gallery 2006
Solo Exhibitions
Gallerie M
Please be Civil
Milwaukee, WI
February 2016 - March 2016
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Black SQURL
Same as it Ever was
Lacrosse, WI
August 2014 - January 2015
Ploch Art Gallery
Witness from Afar
Brookfield, WI
May 2013
PSOA/Arts Center Gallery
Same as it Ever was.
Milwaukee, WI
May 2012
PSOA/Arts Center Gallery
Bearing Witness from Afar
Milwaukee, WI
May 2011
Annex Gallery
Belief Beyond Evidence
Oshkosh, WI
December 2008
Group Exhibitions
2010 - present
2010 - present
To provide students with the skills to become creative independent thinkers and to expose them to the traditional and contemporary role of art, both cross-culturally and historically. Develop and challenge their conceptual and visual ideas. Through research, discourse, practice and evaluation the students will learn how the relevancy of art and making in various enviroments cultivates progress and empathy.
Oversee and direct the preparation, cooking, and presentation of culinary dishes; enforcing strict health and hygiene standards, and trouble shooting any problems that may arise. Work effectively in a high-pressure environment, through proper time management and organization. Responsible for developing new pastry dishes for Garde Manager and the preparation of appetizers, salads, and desserts.
Chef De Partie
Mr. B's A Bartollota Steakhouse ​
October 2012 - November 2014
Sign Shop Artist
Milwaukee World Festivals, Sign Shop
May - September 2012, 2013
Fabricate, install, and maintain all signage on the Henry Maier Festival Grounds. Responsible for the layout, lettering, fabricating, repair and replacement of overheads, avenue banners, menus, and directional signage. Assist customers both in person and on the telephone, delivery/pickup of signs and materials from clients and vendors.
Teaching Assistant
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, Visual Art Department
September - May 2010 - 2012
Discuss assigned duties with classroom teacher in order to coordinate instructional efforts. Prepare lesson materials, equipment and demonstrations. Distribute and collect tests and homework assignments. Grade homework and tests, and compute and record results, using electronic marking devices. Enforce administration polices and rules governing students. Take class attendance, and maintain attendance records. Operate and maintain audiovisual equipment.
Sous Chef
Ishnala Supper Club
May - September 1999 - 2011
Responsible for the daily activities of the kitchen and staff, as well as preparing, cooking, storage, cleaning and sanitation of the meat station. Planning, and directing the preparation of culinary dishes. Managing staff by ensuring that all kitchen workers are preforming efficiently and maintaining proper health standards. Ensuring that food leaves the kitchen at the highest quality, portion size, and aesthetically pleasing presentation. Ordering and recording stock and inventory. Preparing staff schedules.
Artist Talks & Lectures
Ploch Art Gallery
Gallery talk
Witness from Afar
May 2013
PSOA/Arts Center Gallery
Gallery Talk
Same as it Ever Was
May 2012
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Visiting Artist Lecture
Bearing Witness from Afar
October 2011
PSOA/Arts Center Gallery
Gallery Talk
Bearing Witness from Afar
May 2011
Collections
Fiserv Forum
Milwaukee Bucks Art Collection
Rise Up Milwaukee
Oil on Canvas - 2018
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Frederick R. Polk Library
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
Last Cigarette - A Portrait of Hunter S. Thompson
Acrylic on Paper - 2006
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Private Collections are not listed.
Fiserv Forum
Milwaukee Bucks
Art Unveil
Milwaukee, WI
August 2018
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Toy Factory Studios
Open House
Milwaukee, WI
February 2017
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Lynne Chappy Gallery
Teaching Artists
Brookfield, WI
January 2017
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Toy Factory Studios
Open House
Milwaukee, WI
February 2016
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Lynne Chappy Gallery
Teaching Artists
Brookfield, WI
August 2015
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The Art House
Art by America
Chicago, IL
June 2015
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Live Artist Studio
Guns and Money
Milwaukee, WI
May 2015
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Gallery 25N
Figurative Work
Peekskill, NY
March 2015
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Polar Bear Studio (Toy Factory)
Open House
Milwaukee, WI
February 2015
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Gallerie M
Pfister Finalists
Milwaukee, WI
January 2015
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Polar Bear Studio (Toy Factory)
Riverwest Art Walk
Milwaukee, WI
October 2014
RAA Jazz Art Gallery
Riverwest Art Walk
Milwaukee, WI
October 2014
Kettle Moraine Art & Craft Show
J&J Creations
North Prairie, WI
May 2014
Polar Bear Studio
The Toy Factory Open House
Milwaukee, WI
February 2014
PSOA/Arts Center Gallery,
Continuum: In Retrospect
Milwaukee, WI
September 2013
Right Side Art Gallery
Instagram Contest
Portland, OR
September 2013
Award Winners' Gallery
Hidden River Art Festival
Brookfield, WI
September 2012
Emerging Artists Gallery
Sharon Lynne Wilson Center
Brookfield, WI
September 2012
PSOA/Arts Center Gallery
Continuum
Milwaukee, WI
August 2012
Union Art Gallery
39th Annual Juried Exhibition
Milwaukee, WI
May 2012
Walker's Point Center of the Arts
Members Show
Milwaukee, WI
August 2010
Union Art Gallery
37th Annual Juried Exhibition
Milwaukee, WI
May 2010
Allen Priebe Gallery
7th Annual Honors Exhibition
Oshkosh, WI
Spring 2008
Union Gallery
Student Print Exhibition
Oshkosh, WI
Spring 2008
Allen Priebe Gallery
4th, 5th, & 6th Annual Honors Exhibition
Oshkosh, WI
Spring 2005, 2006, & 2007