Mary Jane Begin Email & Phone Number

Barrington, Ri, Us

Roanoke, Virginia, Us

Every summer I join the amazing faculty in the Graduate Program in children's Literature and Children's Book Illustration. I teach Media and Portfolio- assisting students pursuing refinement and expertise in their specific material usage, character creation, visual storytelling development and portfolio preparation for publishing. More info found here:https://www.hollins.edu/academics/graduate-degrees/childrens-literature-graduate-program/

I teach online streaming courses on color, character development and other art related topics. CreativeLive is the world’s leading creative education platform, with more than 10 million students consuming more than 2 billion minutes of video across its online channels. Featuring classes in photography, video, design, music, craft and entrepreneurship, CreativeLive’s roster of teachers draws from the world’s top experts-- Pulitzer-, Grammy, Oscar winners, New York Times bestselling authors, thought leaders and legendary entrepreneurs.

Sunnyvale, Ca, Us

I provide courses on design fundamentals for LINKEDIN. My courses are for designers and illustrators and include: Foundations of Color, Artist at Work Series, Elements of Composition and Character Development and Design. Check out my current offerings: http://www.lynda.com/Mary-Jane-Begin/1583769-1.html

Carpinteria, Ca, Us

I provide courses on design fundamentals for the online educational company, Lynda.com. I have seven course on color and another foundational course in the works! Check out my current offerings: http://www.lynda.com/Mary-Jane-Begin/1583769-1.html

Providence, Rhode Island, Us

Oversee internship relationships with corporations, institutions and small businesses, as well as coordinate and administrate internships for the Illustration Department at RISD. Additionally, I advise students on career and skill development for optimal placement in a variety of industries and markets.

Providence, Rhode Island, Us

Providence, Rhode Island, Us

Providence, Rhode Island, Us

Designed and taught week-long curriculum including workshops and lectures for illustrators and writers of books-Young Adult, Middle Grade and Picture Book.

2006)New England Gifted and Talented Conference; Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators Conference

Burbank, Ca, Us

Designed professional development program for game product development team on utilizing color in designing computer game Ratchet & Clank.

Developed and delivered a series of book making workshops for elementary school children that included development, layout design, illustration and book creation/self publishing.

INSTITUTIONS & ORGANIZATIONS

COURSES: What's Your Story, Artistic License, Color Works, Master Affects, Electric Book, Illustration I, Illustration II, Illustration III, Characterization, The Portfolio, Mixed Media, Watercolor and The Picture Book. Other duties include developing curriculum and course materials, teaching and demonstrating the use of water color, pastel, acrylic, colored pencil, charcoal, drawing, designing, use of typography, layout, narrative image making, conceptual development, branding, marketing, critical analysis of artwork, coordinating guest lecturer visits, advising students on artistic and professional direction, providing corporate connections for internships, portfolio reviews, and job opportunities.

2008) The Society of Illustrators- Our Own Show

Exhibition of the Exemplary Use of Color

Boston, Ma, Us

Taught undergraduate media courses- watercolors, pastels and acrylics. Other duties included slide presentations, student portfolio reviews, critiquing artwork, and providing demonstrations of technique.

The Society of Illustrators- Book Exhibition

Edited and directed textbook projects for various publishing clients

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Illustration

Bachelor Of Fine Arts, Illustration