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Rejena Jacqué Smiley
Genaminna[at]gmail[dot]com (e-mail)
EDUCATION
Alma College, Alma MI, 2003-2007
Bachelor of Fine Arts, emphasizing Drawing/Illustration
Cumulative GPA: 3.5; GPA in major: 3.6
Graduated with Honors in Art and Design: April, 2007
Asian American Literature course, May, 2006
San Francisco, California
HONORS AND AWARDS
Lee Posey 4-year scholarship, 2003 - 2007
Alma College, Alma, MI
Cass Technical High school
MEAP 4-year scholarship, 2003-2007
Alma College, Alma, MI
Dean's List, Fall 2004, Winter 2005, Winter 2006, Fall 2006, Fall 2007
Alma College, Alma, MI
ACTIVITIES/ORGANIZATIONS
Alma College Chapter, Kappa Pi Honorary Art Fraternity, 2006 – 2007
Alma College Otaku and Gamers, 2004 – 2007
EXPERIENCE
Art Teacher, summer of 2003
- Considine Recreation Center, Detroit, MI
- Taught six to twelve-year-olds drawing and craft making.
Sales Associate/ Cashier, summer of 2005
- Gamestop, Southfield, MI
- Demonstrated and sold video games.
EXHIBITIONS/PUBLICATIONS
Annual Juried Student Show, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Flora Kirsch Beck Gallery, Alma College
Michigan Small Colleges Art Competition, 2006
Flora Kirsch Beck Gallery, Alma College
Michigan Small Colleges Art Competition, 2007
Ella Sharp Museum, Jackson, MI
Pine River Anthology, Alma College, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
COMMISSIONS
Robert Beyda
- Drew original cartoon characters (Colored pencil), 2008
Paul DaSilva
- Drew male cartoon character in selected pose (Colored pencil), 2007
- Drew same male cartoon character in another pose (Colored pencil), 2007
Mrs. Gibson
- Portait of self (Oil paint), 2008
Mr. Jenkins
- Portrait of his father (Oil paint), 2007
- Portrait of his nephew (Oil paint), 2007
- Portrait of him and his wife (Oil paint), 2008
Mr. Lindsay
- Portrait of Mr. Lindsay (Colored pencil), 2003
- Portrait of Mrs. Lindsay (Colored pencil), 2005
Jackie Mays
- Portrait of her son (Pencil), 2004
Kimberly Platt
- Rendition of her male and female cartoon characters (Pen and ink, grayscale markers), 2006
- Rendition of her new male cartoon character (Pen and ink; grayscale markers), 2007
- Two new character designs (Colored pencil), 2007
Theodore Sims Jr.
- Designed and painted three backdrop signs for a play (Acrylic paint), 2006
Dr. Wash
- Portrait of his daughter (Oil paint), 2007
QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
- Ability to execute original ideas into drawings, paintings, illustrations, comic art, printmaking, ceramics and sculptures; can create characters in a variety of styles and mediums.
- Proficient in Adobe Photoshop CS 2, Adobe Illustrator 10, Corel Painter 9, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Office 2007 (including Word and PowerPoint), Manga Studio EX; can work on a PC or a Macintosh computer; familiar with Alias|Wavefront Maya.
- In depth knowledge of human & animal anatomy, lighting, color theory, composition, narratives and character development.
- Skilled and experienced in forming visuals from the ideas/descriptions of another. Imaginative concept designs of characters, props, vehicles, environments, creatures, sculptures, weapons, and storyboards.
- Designer, fitter and carver of custom frames. Also has Gallery installation/painting experience.
REFERENCES
*Available upon request.
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