OBJECTIVE

Professional artist seeks painting commissions and freelance illustration jobs. Will consider permanent, full or part-time positions.  Will bring creativity, dedication, confidence and enthusiasm to position.

EDUCATION
Art Academy of Cincinnati , Illustration major 1993-94 Minneapolis College of Art and Design, Illustration major 1991-1993. Elmhurst HS graduated with Art scholarships.

WORK EXPERIENCE

1993-present  Freelance Artist.  Fort Wayne and Indianapolis, IN

2003- 2007 Mural and decorative painting  Blice Edwards, Indianapolis,IN ..
2005- Freelance set/prop painter. Mcguire Scenic,
2002-2003 Decorative painting, furniture repair. Debra J. Smith Interior Design

FINE ART REPRESENTATION
2007-Present Art Bank Indianapolis IN Bloomington, IN, Willow Stained Glass and Modern Art Gallery, Lafayette, IN. 2005-2009 Tutto Bene Gallery/Wine Bar
2004-2007 LAMP Fine Art Gallery, Indianapolis IN

SELECTED EXHIBITIONS

2008 Art Bank August feature artist and Indy Fringe Fest. Art Bank monthly exhibits.
2007 Aurora Colors Gallery. “Venus and Cupid” Juried show. Petaluma, CA
2005 Oranje. Juried show. Indianapolis, IN.

School 30 Gallery. “Purpose” functional art exhibit. Indianapolis , IN
Indianapolis Monthly’s Dream Home. Works displayed for open house and tours.
1996 “Club Art” Fort Wayne Museum of Art. Fort Wayne, IN.

SELECTED COMMISSIONS
2007 Custom design floor border, ceiling tray, venetian plaster and trompe l'oeil plaque for Robert Mathis, Designer Alpha Blackburn, Blackburn Architects. Indianapolis IN
Manekken-Pis Acrylic on panel for Dick and Ruby Zehe Indianapolis IN.
World Map, Home office Mural for Jim and Mishelle Coldren. Indianapolis IN.
2006 History of Barbeque Mural. Squealers Restaurant. Indianapolis IN.
 

CORPORATE COLLECTIONS
Lincoln National Corporation, Fort Wayne, IN.
Marquart Corporation, Fort Wayne, IN.
Johnson Group, Fort Wayne, IN.

Gina Soo Golden resume continued

PUBLICATIONS
Nuvo magazine. Art Bank show review by Dan Grossman. August 2008

East Side Herald Art Bank show review by Paula Nicewanger August 2008

Nuvo magazine. Art featured in article The Glimmer of “Shimmer” Nov 24-Dec 1, 2004.
Her Indy magazine. Art work featured in article "Erotic Arts Ball" November 2004.
Indiana-Purdue University "Interviews With Artist" Televised. Fort Wayne, IN1997
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette interview and article, "A Look Inside" by Valerie Vinyard May 25, 1995.
                                                                                   
GUEST ARTIST
University of Indianapolis . Anatomy for Artists class. Sept. 2005
Stratford High School , Goose Creek , SC. Nov. 2002

Skills:
Fine art oil and acrylic painting, Illustration, Drawing/Life Drawing, Design, Murals, Glazing, Faux Finishing, Venetian Plaster,

●     Precision and attention to detail                      ●     Extremely quick learner

●     Wide knowledge of art,                                    ●    Strong work ethic and dedication

          materials and processes

●     Efficiency in fast-paced environment              ●     Interpersonal communication

●     Knowledge of building, materials

        and processes                                                  ●      Self-motivated and determined                                              

References: Available upon request