Curriculum Vitae 2014

CURRENT STATUS

Artist: living and working in lovely and complicated San Francisco, California.

EDUCATION

2010 MFA - Watercolor, College of Visual Arts and Design at the University of North Texas.
2006 BA - Chemistry (French Minor), College of Arts and Science at the University of North Texas.
2003 AS - General Studies, Midland College, Midland, Texas.

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2014 Plays Well With Others. Solo Exhibition of Paintings. City Beer Store, San Francisco, CA.
2013 Soko Flyers. Solo Exhibition of Art Kites. Thoreau Center of Sustainability, Corridor 1016, San Francisco, CA.
2010 Somewhere Else Entirely. The MFA Exhibition of Beth Gouldin. Lightwell Gallery, University of North Texas, Denton, TX.
2008 "Semi-Precious", Chancellor's Suite at Gateway Center, University of North Texas, Denton, TX.
2008 Les Bijoux En Plein Air, In Association with Counter Culture at Mockingbird Station, Dallas, TX.

TWO-PERSON/THREE-PERSON EXHIBITIONS

2009 Untitled (With Lori Geisler), UNT Lightwell Gallery, University of North Texas, Denton, TX.
2008 Solutions?, (With Bryce Lafferty) Cora Stafford Gallery, University of North Texas, Denton, TX.
2008 Untitled (With Bryce Lafferty, Andrew Savage) Lightwell Gallery, University of North Texas, Denton, TX.

INVITATIONAL/COMPETITIVE EXHIBITIONS

2014 CWA 44th National Exhibition. The Historic Olive Hyde Gallery, Fremont, CA.
2012 META. National Juried Exhibition. Gallery 263, Cambridge, MA.
2012 Spaces and Places., 2nd Annual Juried Exhibition, Danville, CA. Juror: DeWitt Cheng.
2012 Summer National Art Exhibition. Marin Museum of Contemporary Art, Novato, CA. Juror: Lucinda Barnes.
2012 ViewPoints 2012.Studio Montclair's 15th Annual Juried Exhibition. Ben Shahn Galleries of William Patterson University, Wayne, NJ. Juror: Alexandra Schwartz.
2012 notBIG.A Small Art Competition. MSRezney Gallery, Lexington, KY. Juror: Jack Girard.
2010 Hunting Art Prize, finalist. Houston, TX.
2010 WIDE OPEN. BWAC (Brooklyn Waterfront Arts Coalition), Brooklyn, New York. Jurors: Anne Strauss, Assoc. Curator of 19th Century and Contemporary Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art; Mark Hughes, Director, Galerie LeLong, Chelsea; Bill Murphy, Professor and Gallery Director, Wagner College
2010 Rising Eyes of Texas, Rockport Center for the Arts, Rockport, TX. Juror: Kelly Klaasmeyer.
2009 Japan International Watercolor Exhibition 2009, 3F Gallery, Niigata Prefectural Civic Center, Niigata, Japan. Curator: Fuyu Azuma
2009 RCAS at VACD (Richardson Civic Arts Society at Visual Arts Coalition of Dallas) Coordinated by Giza Elwazir. Award winners from the 43rd Annual Regional Juried Arts Exhibition in Dallas, TX.
2009 43rd Regional Juried Arts Exhibition, Richardson Civic Art Society Regional Show, Richardson Arts Society, Richardson, TX. Juror: Millie Giles.
2008 3rd Annual 125-Mile Visual Arts Exhibition, Visual Arts Society of Texas, Denton, TX. Honorable Mention, B's Framing Award. Juror: Judy Youngblood.
2008 Japan International Watercolor Exhibition 2008, Traveling Exhibition, 3F Gallery, Niigata Prefectural Civic Center, Niigata, Japan, 1F Gallery, Amusement Sado, Japan. Curator: Fuyu Azuma
2007 Rob Erdle Memorial, Light Well Gallery, University of North Texas, Denton, TX. Curator: Millie Giles
2005 Water Works, Environmental Sciences Building, College of Visual Arts and Design, University of North Texas.

GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2010 Grad Painting Student's Show (Coordinated by Todd Camplin.) Cora Stafford Gallery, University of North Texas, Denton, TX.
2010 All Level Watercolor (Coordinated by Millie Giles.) Lightwell Gallery, University of North Texas, Denton TX.
2009 Texas Heat: by the University of North Texas. St. Petersburg Clay Company presents work by Faculty and MFA candidates in the Tim Salen Gallery, St. Petersburg, Florida. Includes: Elmer Taylor, Valerie Barnes, H.P. Bloomer, Magi Calhoun, Beth Gouldin, Karen Hamilton, Kent Harris, Jason Hyde, Marty Kruk, Chris Melia, Jodi Rubbelke- Johnson, Lauren Smith, Weasun Song.
2009 Graduate Ceramics Display Case: Oak Street Hall, University of North Texas, Denton, TX.
2009 Symbiotic Structure, UNT Graduate Watercolor with Ingrid Scobie, Nathan Popp, Jonathan Quinn; Gough Gallery, Greater Denton Arts Center, Denton, TX.
2009 Green for Green - Celebrating Earth Week Through Art. Group Show for Professional Practices, Cora Stafford Gallery, University of North Texas, Denton, TX.
2009 All Level Watercolor (Coordinated by Millie Giles.) Lightwell Gallery, University of North Texas, Denton TX.
2009/2008 Rotating Gallery - Dean's office, Art Building at UNT, Denton, TX.
2009/2008 Rotating Gallery - Chancellor's Office, Gateway Center, UNT, Denton, TX.
2008 All Level Watercolor (Coordinated by Millie Giles.) Lightwell Gallery, University of North Texas, Denton TX.
2008 Inner Play, University of North Texas Art Gallery, Denton, TX. Curators: Victoria Estrada-Berg and Tracee Robertson.
2006 Force, The Dallas Museum of Natural History, Dallas TX.
2005 Size Matters- Large Scale Works on Paper, Cora Stafford Gallery, University of North Texas, Denton, TX.
2000-2003 Various student art shows and exhibits, Midland College Gallery, Midland, TX.

EMPLOYMENT

2011-2010 Adjunct Professor, ASTU 3417 Intermediate Watercolor; ASTU 3427 Intermediate Watercolor Studio: Japanese Kite-making and Painting; ASTU 2417 Beginning Watercolor Studio; University of North Texas, Denton, TX.
2010 Teaching Fellow, ASTU 3417 Intermediate Watercolor and ASTU 3437 Intermediate Watercolor Studio: Large Scale; University of North Texas, Denton, TX.
2009 Area Assistant to Millie Giles, ASTU 3417/4417 Intermediate and Advanced Watercolor; University of North Texas, Denton TX.
2008-2009 Teaching Fellow, ASTU 2417 Beginning Watercolor; University of North Texas, Denton campus.
2006-2009 Diamond Consultant/Sales Associate at First People's Jewelers, Denton, TX. Various terms and Holiday schedule.
2007 Summer KidzScience Summer Science Teacher, K-6th Grade, McKinney/Frisco ISD.
2004-2007 Private Multiple-Level Chemistry Tutor
2004-present Freelance and Commissioned artist and Muralist
2003-2006 Student Academic Assistant - Multiple level Chemistry Tutor, College of Arts and Sciences, University of North Texas, Denton Campus.
2002 Personal Assistant - Katie Heck, Artist for studio aid, matting, framing.

PUBLICATIONS

2010 New American Paintings #90.
2009 North Texas Daily. Write up on the Symbiotic Structure Graduate exhibition in the Gough Gallery with VAST, Denton, TX.
2008 Denton Times - Image of "Emergence Theory" - award winning piece in the VAST 23rd Annual 125 Mile - Regional Exhibition. Published as front cover to issue.
2005 The Eagle Feather - "Investigating the Potential of Multi-Interference Pigments in Relation to Perceived Iridescence in Art and Nature" - and Undergraduate Thesis for the Honor's College, University of North Texas, Denton campus.
2002 Tableau 2002 - Annual Literary Magazine for Midland College. Ed. Miranda Rodriguez, "Aspens" watercolor on paper.

SCHOLARSHIPS/HONORS/AWARDS

2010 Hunting Art Prize Finalist; Hunting PLC, Houston, TX.
2010 Honorary Guest Lecturer, International College of Art, Niigata, Japan.
2010 CVAD Tuition Reimbursement Scholarship; University of North Texas, Denton, TX.
2009/2010 USC Scholarship for Continuing Students; University of North Texas, Denton, TX.
2009 Travel Grant - UNT COVAD, Representing University of North Texas at the International College of Art in Niigata, Japan, for the Japan International Watercolor Exhibition. Included participation in workshops/travel on Sado Island and Mainland Japan. Director: Fuyu Azuma.
2009/2010 John D. Murchison, Sr. Art Scholarship - UNT, Denton TX
2009 Rob Erdle Watercolor Painting Scholarship
2009 Windsor & Newton Merchant Award, Richardson Civic Arts Society 43rd Regional Juried Exhibition, Richardson, TX.
2009 Rob Erdle Watercolor Award, 2009 Voertman's Student Exhibition - UNT, Denton, TX.
2008/2009 CVAD Scholarship
2008 Rob Erdle Watercolor Painting Scholarship
2007-2009 College of Visual Arts and Design Continuing Education Scholarship - UNT, Denton, TX.
2005-2006 Walt/Mary Prichard Scholarship - UNT, Denton, TX.
2004-2006 Honor's Scholarship
2004-2005 Class of 1934 Scholarship - UNT, Denton, TX.
2004 Study Abroad Scholarship - UNT, Denton, TX.
2000-2003 Abel-Hangar Scholarship, Midland College, Midland, TX.

COMMISSIONS

2007/2008 Painted Mural Installation; Liz Spoontz (private patron).
2006 Painted Mural Installation, Bathroom Design, Original Watercolor painting; Robbyn Burns (private patron).
2005 John and Keisha Washington, Argyle,TX. Painted Mural Installation (private patron).
2005-2007 Work in conjunction with Amanda Payne (Interior Designer) - several furniture pieces restored/refinished for multiple patrons.
2005 Amy Burris, Argyle, TX. Painted Mural Installation (private patron).
2005 Robbyn Burns, Krum, TX. 5 original Oil on Canvas Paintings.
2004-2005 Aaron and Tara Close, Frisco, TX. Painted Mural Installation, three rooms plus interior design(private patron).

FREELANCE/THEATER

2006 "The Passion" - A First Baptist Church Production, Midland, TX. Make-up.
2005 The Hydrant Cafe - Interior Sign Decoration
2001-2004 "G12" - A G12 Production, Midland, TX. Costume design, make-up, set work.
2003 "Daddy's Dyin', Who's Got the Will?" - Midland College Theater Production, Midland, TX. Set design and execution.
2003 "Time is Ticking Away" - A Mid-Cities Community Church Production, Midland, TX. Set design and execution.
2002 "Lend Me a Tenor" - Midland College Theater Production, Midland, TX. Set design and execution.
2002 "Scrooge" - Mid-Cities Community Church Theater Production, Midland, TX. Set design and execution.

INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL

2011 Japan - Short term mission trip with Hope Fellow Church/Great Commission Ministries; Art and culture research, travel. Total duration 3 months.
2011 Argentina; Travel for pleasure cultural experience.
2010 Japan - continued personal artistic research on Traditional Japanese kitemaking. Also participated in workshops wwith the International College of Art in Niigata, Japan. Represented the University of North Texas at the International College of Art in Niigata, Japan, for the Japan International Watercolor Exhibition. Included participation in workshops/travel on Sado Island and Mainland Japan. Director: Fuyu Azuma.
2009 Summer workshop with the International College of Art in Niigata, Japan. Representing University of North Texas at the International College of Art in Niigata, Japan, for the Japan International Watercolor Exhibition. Included participation in workshops/travel on Sado Island and Mainland Japan. Director: Fuyu Azuma.
2004 Summer Study Abroad, University of Caen, Normandy.
2004 Summer travel throughout various areas of France and Switzerland.

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