Beth Zaiken | Resume

Education

Rhode Island School of Design, Honors BFA, Illustration (2008)
RISD GPA: 3.84
Mayo High School Honors Diploma (Rochester, MN, 2004)
Studied under Charles Pearson, Wildlife Artist (1998-2004)

Work Experience

Three months experience Museum Art Fabrication (Mural Painting, figurine painting) and Illustration at the Split Rock Studios (Museum Outfitters), St.Paul, MN (Craig Sommerville; Summer 2007)
Propose, design, install large-scale scenic/wildlife murals:
Entry-Hall Mural for Twin Rivers Casino, Providence, RI (2006)
Kellogg MS, “Dolphins” (2004), and “Stairwell Rainforest” (2006)
Ben Franklin Elementary, “Orcas,” and “Orcas II” (2005), “Alaska Summer” and “Alaska Summer: Elk” (2006)
Century HS, “The Panther Project” (2004-ongoing)

Various Public and Private Collection Artwork Commissions (2003-present)
Published 2 Illustrations in L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future vol. XX
Commissioned illustrations for freelance writers (online)
Shoot ‘n Save Sports, Rochester, MN: Freelance Graphic Designer (2002-2003)

Technical Skills

Traditional 2D Media: Extensive Acrylic and Oil Painting Techniques, Watercolor, Gouache, Egg Tempera, Casein, Various Dry Media (Charcoal, Pastel, Colored Pencil, etc)
Traditional 3D Media: Ceramic Sculpture and Wheel-thrown Pottery, Woodworking (Construction and Carving), Mold-making, Plaster-casting
Digital Proficiencies: Adobe Creative Suite 2, (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, GoLive, ImageReady), Corel Painter 9 (also limited Flash, Dreamweaver and web-design experience)
Digital 3D: Zbrush 2, Blender, Bryce 6.0

Awards and Accolades

L. Ron Hubbard’s “Illustrators of the Future,” International Winner 2003
National Scholastic Art and Writing, Silver Key Award for Excellence in Painting (2004)
MN Scholastic Art and Writing Golden Key Award for Art Portfolio (2004)
MN State Junior Duck Stamp: Second Place (2004)
PTSA Reflections: 6-time MN State 1st Place Visual Arts (1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2004)
National PTSA Reflections (Visual Arts): National Award of Excellence (2000), National Award of Merit (1999)
Olmsted County Fair: “Best of Show,” Professional Fine Arts (2006, 2003)

References are available upon request

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