Graphic/Textile Designer/Art Teacher

Michelle Blum

Delray Beach, FL

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About

Graphic Artist and Textile Designer with over 15 years of experience working in the fashion industry, specializing in girls, junior, and missy markets. Strengths include conceptualizing original surface design, graphic art, embroidery, applique art, and illustration. Strong ability to research and incorporate current trends for specific markets. Self-motivated, team-oriented, and organized.

Specialized skills include:

DESIGN PROFICIENCY

- Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop CS6

- Creating Print Repeats (Illustrator & Photoshop)

- Creating Production Art

- Embroidery & Applique Design

- Hand Sketching

- Designing Hang tags and Packaging

- Color Adjustment and Photo retouching

- Creating Inspiration Boards
Education
- MAT-Masters Art Education
  
  School of Visual Arts
  
  2010 - 2011
- B.F.A. Graphic Design
  
  Syracuse University
  
  1989 - 1993
  
  Minor in Psychology
Awards

Thesis on museum art programs for the blind. Artwork displayed in exhibit at The School of Visual Arts.
Affiliations

NAEA
Skills
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@mblum, member since 2006
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