I am currently creating promotional fliers, logos, and rock posters for local events. I am frequently hired by Orpheus theatre to paint drops for their performances. I recently finished my first book cover for 'The Einstein Sisters Bag the Flying Monkeys" by Irving Wesley Hall. Attended two years at Sage college in Albany , three at The School of Visual Arts in NY under such great artists as Steve Brodner, and Ju Chung
QUALIFICATIONS
I received my Associates Degree in illustration at Sage college in Albany, and received my Bachelors in Illustration The School of Visual Arts in New York City. In addition, I studied photography and graphic design
EDUCATION
2003-2006 Bachelors’ in Illustration, School of Visual Arts
2001-2003 Associates’ in Illustration, Sage College at Albany
EMPLOYMENT
April 2008: Designed logo for private business TUNING IN...TUNING UP
Feb. 2008: Designed cover for "The Einstein Sisters Bag the Flying Monkeys" by Irving Wesley Hall
Sept. 2006- Present: Director of Youth Activities, The Oneonta Teen Center
-Organized, supervised, and planned concerts, events, classes and fundraisers.
-Taught creative classes in mask-making, sculpture and toy making.
-Designed posters for events and other promotional items including logos and writing press releases.
July-Aug 2006: Flood Relief Temporary Worker, Lighting Temp. Service
-Removal of waste from homes.
-Demolition and construction.
-Sanitizing of locations that were underwater.
Oct ’04-Apr ‘05/Sept ’05-Apr-’06: Child Care Provider Asst.. Virginia Day Nursery
- Assisted 2-4 yr. Old children prepare for meals, nap time, playtime, and activities such as reading and art.
- Helped 2-4 yr. Old children develop reading and writing skills through reading books, object recognition, etc.
- Assisted School Age children (7-12) with mathematics, English and art projects.
June-Aug 2006: Camp Counselor/ Teacher, Camp Emerson
- Managed and oversaw bunk activities and organization of 12 boys.
- Taught two classes daily in Archery.
- Taught Classes in cartooning and mask making.
- Helped construct theatre sets, props, and large-scale puppets.
Nov 2003: Design selected for Sage College Thanksgiving card
REFERENCES
Cynthia Marsh (607) 267-2645 info@cynthiamarsh.com
Joseph Stillman (607) 433-0811 stillman@uctn.org
Kate O’Donnell (607) 432-6113
o-donnell_k@hartwick.edu
Oneonta, NY
Dec. 2007: UCCCA show 'Many Faces' July 2007: UCCCA Reginal Art Show Apr.07: featured on national STEP IT UP '07 website May 2004: Martin J. Geischen Award SAGE Alumni Association Certificate of Merit April 2003: Opalka Gallery Oct. 2008: ESSPA Gold Award Oct. 1998: ESSPA Gold Award