Professional Summary
My career of 34 years includes the graphic art field, fine arts, and elementary art teacher. My personal evolution and vision helps me to know that I possess truth, talent and ability that is unique and highly creative. I have always known that art was my life path, and I seek to share in ways that apply to the world today in innovative ways. The Mission ~ To work with a team as designer or in some capacity where my creativity and thinking outside the box can be utilized best. To provide graphic expressions that convey the best message whether it be print or web presentation. My many years of experience affords me depth of knowledge in the arts fields, hands on, and I intend to use this knowledge for future endeavors as freelance designer. My Offerings ~ I focus on using my creative energy and experience as a Graphic Artist skilled in a variety of designs, logos and marketing packages designed to strengthen business competence.. I am a visual designer with an aptitude for experimental projects. My design skills are unique ~ I utilize the basic elements of design: color, line, shape, space, texture and value to help with the overall creation of any art projects or instruction. My training, experience, and education in art enables me to have a vast resource of ideas to share. And very importantly, other's ideas inspire me to go beyond and create things that clients envisioned. Workshops ~ I am interested in Teaching groups or private lessons, sharing creatively and working with other artists to create meaningful art. ~ Past and current students and clientele are primarily those listed here: Art collectors, art galleries, art enthusiasts, parents of students, adults or children who may seek creative art instruction in a wide variety of mediums from an enthusiastic artist/teacher Organizations or individuals who may be seeking a career creative artist to assist in projects requiring their ideas becoming fine finished art. Set design, backgrounds for theatre productions large or small Elementary/Secondary/Adult students who are interested in improving motor skills, experiment with various materials, learn the history of art, and apply art to life, possibly in a career involving some of these skills. The Overview ~~~ My freelance business is based in Cody, Wyoming, but not limited to the area. I am proficient in graphics programs including Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, Microsoft Word, Excel. have worked for most of my career at a distance and utilize all of the modern technology that makes it possible and simple to do this. SClaire Art & Design on Facebook. Brochure, business cards, and other collateral Networking with Arts Councils, Galleries, Grant possibilities, and other interests Client referrals available Background & Experience ~~~ Product design and development of varieties of gifts, toys, socks, dolls, jewelry, snowglobes and more. Approx 20 years with one company. Very large E Commerce Website development and some HTML. Web maintenance. 3 years. Elementary art instructor with the Art on a Cart program in Cody, Wyoming, 7years. Each year my 300 students are exposed to all elements of art, art history, as many mediums and techniques as the budget will allow. Self employed freelance artist/illustrator/graphic designer for over 30 years working in a variety of mediums. Much Photoshop CS5. Studied with several professional artists privately, and taught art lessons to children through the Cody Parks and Recreation in the summers. Created an organization called Raise Your Hand for Art to promote awareness of the need for art in the elementary age child's growth and how it actually helps them with their academic studies Invested entire career to date in the field of art. Currently Registered name and business licensed in the state of Wyoming, formerly in California Completed substitute certification program, and update regularly Joined several professional associations and memberships Completed hundreds of paintings and graphic works for satisfied clients. Highly creative and multi-talented Graphic Designer with more than 30 years in product development and print design.