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Austin, Tx, Us

Austin, Texas

Guide clients through the process of art research and selection, procurement, and installation. Project-focused research and art selection. Prioritized art plan development with specifications for recommended art, framing, placement, pricing. Coordination and oversight of delivery and installation of artwork.

The City of Kyle has Appointed the Arts and Cultural Board to bring the Fine Arts to the community. The Board is comprised of seven members who bring their creative energy and expertise to plan events and public displays that will encourage community members to enjoy the arts.The Arts and Cultural Board will be making suggestions and planning Fine Art events throughout Kyle. The Board hopes to offer fun inclusive activities and displays in the areas of dance, music, theater, visual arts, and much more. The Board meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6pm at Kyle City Hall.The Arts and Cultural Board shall serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council on matters relating to arts activities and events and projects that will benefit the residents of the City of Kyle and achieve the “Gold Standard” set by City Council. The Board shall advise City Council in all art-related matters, including long range planning, and allocations process regarding the use of any funds or funding available from private and/or public sources that will benefit local arts activity, project or organization serving the residents of the City; such advice and recommendations regarding the use of such funds shall not be restricted in any manner except by law.It will be the goal and responsibility of the Board to:*Promote the development and utilization of a Public Arts Program for the City.*Provide recommendations to City Council for the display of permanent and temporary art displays in and around the city.*Provide recommendations to City Council for the enactment of cultural programs.*Increase the understanding and enjoyment of art by Kyle residents and visitors.*Encourage the collaboration between artists, architects, engineers, businesses, non-profit organizations, and City of Kyle Staff.*Encourage and support arts education and art in institutions in and around the city.*Encourage the continuing development of the City’s cultural infrastructure and its support facilities.

Assisting in model home selections and Studio renovations. Consulting home buyers in selections such as: floor plans, elevations, structural room conversions and outdoor spaces, cabinetry, countertops, bathroom conversions, flooring, masonry, interior and exterior paint, faucets, fixtures, lighting and doors. Designing with over 750 clients and $18 million in upgrades.

Austin, Texas Area

Operated Cruse Reprographic Scanner to capture digital files of original fine art. Using Adobe Photoshop, I would match/prepress/digitize files to produce high quality giclée reproductions on paper, canvas, aluminum, acrylic, mirror and wall murals. Assigned graphic keywords and pantone color selection to imagery for company website.

Newport Beach, California

I started with this firm on a paid internship on their print staff running large format blueprint machines. I was promoted to their Exterior color department creating color boards and rendering exterior elevations. Once I graduated from college I was promoted to a graphic designer where I worked on Builder magazine ads and creating color brochures and architectural book layouts.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Graphic Design

Architectural Technology, Architecture