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Punch Needle
Original punch needle designs
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About
I am a freelance illustrator and product designer.
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Education
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School of the Art Institute and Ox Bow2002 - 2004Children's book illustration classes
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Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Design and Visual Communications, GeneralNorthern Illinois University1974 - 1979
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Experience
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OwnerOlsen Illustration1998 - Present (23 years)Owner/ President, Designer/Illustrator
Children's book illustration, Children's furniture design, giftware design, toy design and watercolor illustration.
Clients include: Wilton, The Learning Curve, Lamaze Baby Toys, The Bradford Exchange, Levels of Discovery -
Sr. Designer/Art DirectorEnesco1987 - 1998 (11 years)Designed figurines and accessories for several of Enesco's biggest licensed lines (Precious Moments, Beatrix Potter, The Rosie O'Neill Kewpie collection, Winnie the Pooh, Memories of Yesterday).
Had direct contact with licensing agents for approvals of art and finished product.
Designed packaging, display and promotional materials for gift ware lines.
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Manager of Silkscreen BusinessLambs Farm1982 - 1987 (5 years)Designed complete line of greeting cards and t-shirts for silkscreen.
Buying and merchandising for on site gift shop.
Oversaw two staff and fifteen mentally challenged adults.
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Skills
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@claudiastenvig-olsen, member since 2014