Resumé

Computer Experience:
Proficient: Illustrator CS2, Photoshop CS2
Knowledgeable: Adobe Flash, InDesign, and Dreamweaver

Education:
College for Creative Studies, Detroit, MI
B.F.A., May 2009, Major: Illustration
G.P.A. 3.0

Honors and Awards:
College for Creative Studies Portfolio Scholarship, 2005
2nd place at the second annual Detroit ArtBattle

Exhibitions
CCS Student Exhibition: 4 consecutive years
2009
U245 Gallery: “1103” – Two person exhibition; “Illustration Wall” – group show;
“The Dark Knight” – group show
2008
555 Gallery Shows: “Blank Show” – group show
C.A.V.E. Gallery, Detroit, MI “Vans Shoe Show” – group show
2007
U245 Gallery: “What I Did Over Summer…” – Group show
Detroit Library, Detroit, MI “Children’s Book Society” – group show

Work Accomplishments:
Freelance Illustrator, Converse; Ann Arbor Art Fair 2009
Designed and created custom shoes for Converse and Urban Outfitters customers.

Freelance Illustrator, Botobit Book, 2009
Invited to showcase several illustrations as well as create an original illustration for the book.

Freelance Artist, Amazing Clark Entertainment; Metro Detroit Area, 2006-2008
Created caricatures at events ranging from family festivals to graduation parties.
Ran and instructed crafts tables for children.

Clients:
Created original artwork, purchased for individual’s personal collections.
Han Choi Stacey Donaldson
Christopher Hoobler Bailey Smith
Kelley Donaldson

Projects by Matthew Byle