Artist
Oil painter and Ink works
Biography
Created "Forever 27" poster. Illustrated for L.Ron Hubbards "Writers of the Future". Created album covers for Dog Fashion Disco, Polkadot Cadaver, Tub ring, Circus of Dead Squirrels, Hunab Ku. Countless art shows in PA, NY, and NJ.
Creator of the hit game, "123 Slaughter Me Street".
Additional Experiences
• Proficient at managing multiple projects concurrently.
• Freelance artist for many years; including touching up photos. Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, Word, WavePad, Movie Maker, Sound Editor.
• Illustrated the widespread “Forever 27” poster for Beyond the Wall posters and L.Ron Hubbard’s “Writers of the Future”, Vol.18, as one of the finalists. Received the “Christa Felice Scholarship Fund” While at Marywood University. Graphically designed logos and illustrated a multitude of album covers for various bands, music, and movie corporations. Collaborating with Rock Legend Patty Smith on a story book as a future project.
• In two Pennsylvania publications in 2004. “Vision of the Future” by The Express Times and “A Future in Art” by The Pocono Record. Also featured in “Senza Respa Magazine”, “Noo Magazine” and “Local Flair Magazine”
• Part time teacher for “The Indie Space” Gallery- “Intro to Oils for Adults”
• Part time help at the "Living Room" Gallery
Education
• Master’s of Fine Art. Major in painting with studies in Practicum. Marywood University, Scranton, PA. 2012.
• Bachelor of Fine Art. Major in painting with a minor in art education. Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA. 2006.
• Associates Degree Fine Arts and Graphic Design/Ad. Northampton Community College, Northampton, PA. 2001.
Collectors and References
• Conan O Brien. (Late Night talk show host, Hollywood CA.- collector)
• Darlene Gaits. (Accomplished Canadian Fine Artist. Victoria, Canada.- collector)
• Patti Smith. (Rock performer, writer, and artist- Reference)
• Joan and Allen Haring (Keith Haring’s parents- Reference)
• Billy Frazetta (Son of Frank Frazetta- Reference)
Exhibitions
• “Bomb Scare”, Headquarters Gallery in NY,
• “Eaten Alive show”, Headquarters Gallery in NY,
• “Public Consumption” The Puffin Room in NY,
• “Prime Surreal Estates” show with Ron English in NJ,
• “The art of John Kolbek”, Art N Soul Studios, PA,
• “The Rotten Candy show” solo show at Severed Sinema” PA,
• “A Buffet of Lowbrow”, Push Gallery PA,
• “Group Show” at Dreamland Creations in PA,
• “Contempt Anniversary Show” at the M1-5 Lounge in NY,
• “The Alchemist Cookbook” Solo show at the Pocono Theater, PA.
• “The Silent Children” Headquarters group show, curate by John
• “Conception” TriBeCa III, NY group show with John kolbek.
• “Coco Mocha” Conan O Brien art inspired group show at the Time Warner Center, NY
Awards
Christa Felice Annual Scholarship
L.Ron Hubbard' s writers of the Future award
• In two Pennsylvania publications in 2004. “Vision of the Future” by The Express Times and “A Future in Art” by The Pocono Record. Also featured in “Senza Respa Magazine”, “Noo Magazine” and “Local Flair Magazine”