Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art, Concentration in Illustration
University of Connecticut May 2010
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GPA: 3.74
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Dean’s List: Spring 2007, Fall 2008, Spring 2008, Spring 2009
Professional Experience
Part Time
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The Advisor Newspaper, September 2019- present, designing display ads, page layout
Part Time
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work at Karen Rossi Studios, Oct. 2012-Dec. 2017, July 2010-August 2010
Illustrator
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children's book for author Michelle Hydeck, 2015; Created 28 watercolor illustrations, completed book layout
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selling pastel drawings of baseball caps to various clients, including Timeout restaurant and bar in Durham, CT, 2009
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children’s book for author, P.D. Ripley, 2008; Created 28 colored pencil illustrations
Intern
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Karen Rossi Studios, May 2010-July 2010
Awards/Achievements
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Member of the New Haven Paint & Clay Club, June 2019-present
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James Jafferis Prize at New Haven Paint & Clay Club 113th Juried Exhibit, 2014
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E.H. Scott Art & Design Award, 2009
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Babbige Scholar, 2008
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National Society of Collegiate Scholars, 2008
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Alpha Lamba Delta Honor Society, 2007
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Second Place in the Third Congressional District Art Competition, 2005
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Girl Scout Silver Award, 2005
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National Art Honor Society, 2003-2006
Publications
"ABC Christmas"
Children's book by author Michelle Hydeck, 2016
“Mi Abuela”
Children’s book illustrations for author, P.D. Ripley, 2008
Exhibits
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2019: “New Haven Paint & Clay Club 118th Juried Exhibition”, Creative Arts Workshop
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2018: “Guilford Art League Annual Juried Exhibition,” Guilford Art Center
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2014: "New Haven Paint & Clay Club 113th Annual Juried Exhibit," John Slade Ely House
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2010: "Metanoia Exhibit" Student Union Art Gallery, University of Connecticut “Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibition” Artspace Windham, Willimantic, Connecticut “Scholarship Show Exhibition” Contemporary Art Gallery, University of Connecticut
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2006-2011: “Silver Bells Art Exhibit,” “Golden Bells Art Exhibit” Hamden Art League
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2008: “Scholarship Show Exhibition” Contemporary Art Gallery, University of Connecticut
Skills
Adobe Photoshop (5+ years)
Adobe Illustrator (1 year)
Microsoft Office (10+ years)
References
Karen Rossi
Owner, Karen Rossi Studios
223 Hicks Ave, Meriden, CT 06450
860-292-8142 (studio)
Michelle A.R. Hydeck
Milford, CT 06460