Professional Summary:
Teaching artist with 15 years of experience leading community-based art workshops and developing original curricula. Founder of Soul Painting, a method combining meditation and expressive painting to enhance creativity and wellness. Certified in Second-Degree Reiki, integrating mindfulness and energy awareness into creative exploration and community engagement.
Awards/Certifications:
2021
Grant, Education Roundtable, Empire State Creates, New York, NY
2021
Certification, Therapeutic Art Life Coach, Transformation Academy, FL
2017
Certified, Second-Degree Reiki, Usui System, Reiki Master Wendy Cobelli, Carmel NY
2009
Bronze Medal, Creative Quarterly, New York, NY
2008
Certificate of Merit, Society of Illustrators, New York, NY
Education:
2007
Bachelor of Fine Arts, The School of Visual Arts, New York, NY
Professional Experience:
2024 – Present | Teaching Artist & Docent
Eternal Gandhi Museum, Houston, TX
• Facilitate Soul Painting workshops to adults.
• Lead tours and oversee daily operations of the museum gift shop.
• Collaborative with the Children’s Museum of Houston to lead parent–child art workshops.
2010 – 2023 | Teaching Artist
Hudson Valley, New York, NY
•Teaching in local libraries, art centers and galleries.
2021– 2023 | Teaching Artist & Gift Shop Manager
Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden, North Salem, NY
• Taught Alcohol Inks and Soul Painting workshops to adults.
• Conducted garden tours and manage daily gift shop operations.
2014 – 2023 | Art Director & Teaching Artist
Friends of the Kent Public Library, Kent Lakes, NY
• Curated and organized monthly exhibitions featuring local artists.
• Taught Alcohol Inks and Soul Painting workshops.
2016 – 2020 | Teaching Artist & Curator
Arts on the Lake, Carmel NY
• Taught Alcohol Inks and Soul Painting workshops.
• Curated monthly traveling exhibitions of local artists.
2011 – 2019 | Curator & Teaching Artist
Front Street Gallery, Patterson, NY
• Organizing monthly themed exhibitions.
• Taught painting and jewelry-making classes for adults and children.
May 2013 – October 2013 | Teaching Artist
Kalani, Big Island, Hawaii
• Taught Alcohol Inks workshops.
• Contributed to maintenance department through volunteer work.
March 2010 – August 2010 | Teaching Artist
Arcosanti, Mayer AZ
• Taught Jewelry Design workshops.
• Supported metal, welding, and maintenance department as a volunteer.
2009 – 2011 | Free-Lance Digital Illustrator
Creative Campus Brochure, Monroe College, Bronx, NY
• Short stories and poems.
1991 – 2009 | Senior Graphic Designer
Tiedrich Graphic Design, New York, NY
• Responsibilities include; Brand Identity, Production for major clients; American Lung Association, American Thoracic Society, Campos & Stratis, Liz Claiborne, The Lord Group, Rackmil Associates, Vision Care Product News, and McGraw-Hill
• Creating three dimensional designs
• Digital Illustration
1989 – 1991 | Free-Lance Comp Artist
Lewis Galoob Toys, Inc., New York, NY
• Responsibilities included; photo ready comps used for presentations, in the New York City Toy Show
1987 – 1989 | Free-Lance Food Stylists
Oscar Do Santos Graphic Design, New York, NY
• Responsibilities included; Preparing and arranging food for all kinds of filming and photography
1984 – 1988 | Package Designer
Polan & Waski, Inc., New York, NY
• Responsibilities included; photo ready comps used for presentations, in the New York City Toy Show
• Toy Branding, layouts and production for major clients; Buddy L, Lionel Trains, Matchbox, Amtoy
Teaching artist with 15 years of experience leading community-based art workshops and developing original curricula. Founder of Soul Painting, a method combining meditation and expressive painting to enhance creativity and wellness. Certified in Second-Degree Reiki, integrating mindfulness and energy awareness into creative exploration and community engagement.
Awards/Certifications:
2021
Grant, Education Roundtable, Empire State Creates, New York, NY
2021
Certification, Therapeutic Art Life Coach, Transformation Academy, FL
2017
Certified, Second-Degree Reiki, Usui System, Reiki Master Wendy Cobelli, Carmel NY
2009
Bronze Medal, Creative Quarterly, New York, NY
2008
Certificate of Merit, Society of Illustrators, New York, NY
Education:
2007
Bachelor of Fine Arts, The School of Visual Arts, New York, NY
Professional Experience:
2024 – Present | Teaching Artist & Docent
Eternal Gandhi Museum, Houston, TX
• Facilitate Soul Painting workshops to adults.
• Lead tours and oversee daily operations of the museum gift shop.
• Collaborative with the Children’s Museum of Houston to lead parent–child art workshops.
2010 – 2023 | Teaching Artist
Hudson Valley, New York, NY
•Teaching in local libraries, art centers and galleries.
2021– 2023 | Teaching Artist & Gift Shop Manager
Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden, North Salem, NY
• Taught Alcohol Inks and Soul Painting workshops to adults.
• Conducted garden tours and manage daily gift shop operations.
2014 – 2023 | Art Director & Teaching Artist
Friends of the Kent Public Library, Kent Lakes, NY
• Curated and organized monthly exhibitions featuring local artists.
• Taught Alcohol Inks and Soul Painting workshops.
2016 – 2020 | Teaching Artist & Curator
Arts on the Lake, Carmel NY
• Taught Alcohol Inks and Soul Painting workshops.
• Curated monthly traveling exhibitions of local artists.
2011 – 2019 | Curator & Teaching Artist
Front Street Gallery, Patterson, NY
• Organizing monthly themed exhibitions.
• Taught painting and jewelry-making classes for adults and children.
May 2013 – October 2013 | Teaching Artist
Kalani, Big Island, Hawaii
• Taught Alcohol Inks workshops.
• Contributed to maintenance department through volunteer work.
March 2010 – August 2010 | Teaching Artist
Arcosanti, Mayer AZ
• Taught Jewelry Design workshops.
• Supported metal, welding, and maintenance department as a volunteer.
2009 – 2011 | Free-Lance Digital Illustrator
Creative Campus Brochure, Monroe College, Bronx, NY
• Short stories and poems.
1991 – 2009 | Senior Graphic Designer
Tiedrich Graphic Design, New York, NY
• Responsibilities include; Brand Identity, Production for major clients; American Lung Association, American Thoracic Society, Campos & Stratis, Liz Claiborne, The Lord Group, Rackmil Associates, Vision Care Product News, and McGraw-Hill
• Creating three dimensional designs
• Digital Illustration
1989 – 1991 | Free-Lance Comp Artist
Lewis Galoob Toys, Inc., New York, NY
• Responsibilities included; photo ready comps used for presentations, in the New York City Toy Show
1987 – 1989 | Free-Lance Food Stylists
Oscar Do Santos Graphic Design, New York, NY
• Responsibilities included; Preparing and arranging food for all kinds of filming and photography
1984 – 1988 | Package Designer
Polan & Waski, Inc., New York, NY
• Responsibilities included; photo ready comps used for presentations, in the New York City Toy Show
• Toy Branding, layouts and production for major clients; Buddy L, Lionel Trains, Matchbox, Amtoy
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