kelly place
Buffalo, NY
About
Through the use of a variety of media including acrylic, oil, fabric, and pastel, my work hopes to illustrate a very lively portrait of everyday life. I have always had a fascination with the combination of pattern, color, and texture to enrich the imagery in a piece, and have used an assortment of techniques to capture the energy of people, and more exclusively children.
- Experience:
- 4 years
- Education:
- Rochester Institute Of Technology
- Awards:
- RIT Presidential Scholarship RIT, Computing Medal Scholarship, School of Art Sil Hall Scholarship, Golden Key Honor Society, CIAS Honors Show, Eloise B Wilkin's Illustrators Scholarship, Senior Fine Art Illustration Show, OX Senior Show, Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society, 3x3:CQ Illustration Merit
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Education:
Rochester Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Illustration, May 2007
Concentration: psychology
Cumulative GPA: 3.81
Related Coursework:
- Illustration I
- Visual Essay I and II
- Caricature I and II
- Personal Focus
- Dimensional Illustration I and II
- Symbols in Editorial
- Digital Illustration I and II
- Heads, Hands, Facial Expressions
- Book Illustration I
- Illustrative Design
- Illustration as a Journalist
- Contemporary History of Illustration
- Bookbinding
- Calligraphy I and II
- Editorial Illustration I and II
Experience:
Poeme Stationery
Retail Floor Manager
October 2008-April 2009
- Assist with the production of custom wedding invitations, social stationery, baby announcements,
and other event correspondence
- Provide customers with design solutions for personal and professional needs
- Execute daily opening/closing of store, updating inventory, balancing the register, and recording deposits
Pavilion Gift Company
Product Designer/ Department Illustrator
October 2007-March 2008
- Responsible for original drawings and graphics for upcoming lines of inspiration gift products,
including figurines, tableware, and home decor items
- Executed product storyboards, pattern design for packaging, product brand identity,
and catalog page layout work
- Designed entire line of Cutie Patootie; including figurines, frames, and photo cubes
Rochester Institute of Technology; Center for Residence Life
Resident Assistant
October 2004-June 2007
- Served as a trained peer counselor, educational resource, and authority figure to over 100 students
- Mediated conflicts between students through counseling and intervention programs
- Organized and advertised building or campus wide events that involved over 100
students of varying ages and social backgrounds
- Designed a variety of programs and excursions to encourage new residents to explore Rochester
Bella Design
August 2006-September 2006
- Produced sculptures for commissioning artist Romero Britto
- Process involved poly-carbonate silicone casting, sandblasting, use of Bondo and putty, sanding, masking, spraying on color, assembly, foam insulation packing, and shipment
Simply D'Vine
June 2003 - June 2007
- worked as a commissioned artist for handpainted furniture in local consignment shop
Proficiencies:
Hand drawing & rendering, fine art painting, calligraphy, custom cards/invitations, bookbinding,
decorative furniture, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Macromedia Dreamweaver
Activities:
Illustration Guild, Vice President (Fall 2004-Spring 2007)
RIT ROCS (Fall 2005)
RA Selection Committee (Fall 2005)
Golisano Children’s Hospital Intern (Sept 2005-march 2006)
Student Government Public Relations Director (Spring 2006)
Student Government Public Relations Design Team (Fall 2007-Spring 2007)
RA Advisory Board (Winter 2006-Spring 2007)
