BIO
I was born in Paterson, New Jersey. Growing up in Bergen and Passaic counties, I spent most of my life just outside New York City, taking advantage of its barrage of cultural and artistic influences from an early age. After graduating high school, I attended Bergen Community College for two years to study graphic design and illustration. During that time I worked as a decorative painter for a faux finishing company creating hand-painted designs and murals for residential and commercial buildings.
Using my newly acquired computer skills, I began designing promotional materials for independent artists and corporate restaurants.These skills have also allowed me to create custom wedding invitations for clients. After a three hour move south, I took my previous years of study and applied them to a Bachelor of Fine Arts earned at the University of Delaware.
Today, as an eclectic artist, I employ a wide range of techniques and media depending on the subject. This includes jewelry design which has developed into an integral artistic outlet and business over the years. When I am not designing jewelry, I am working in photography, painting, drawing and computer arts.
I have exhibited my work both online and off. Most recently, I exhibited in a solo show at the Cecil College Elkton Station Gallery and a group show at the Palette and the Page in Elkton, Maryland. I received Special Recognition Awards in the Photography and Digital Category for the 2012 Countryside Exhibition and in the 2014 All Photography Exhibition at the Light, Space and Time Online Art Gallery. I was a gallery artist at The Palette and The Page up until December of 2016 and I am now located back in New Jersey and currently work as a freelance artist.
http://www.instagram.com/ajtphoto
SKILLS
Graphic Design - Illustration - Painting - Drawing - Photography - Jewelry Design - Sculpture - Moderate Construction - Adobe Photoshop - Adobe Illustrator - Pages - Microsoft Word
EDUCATION
University of Delaware - Newark, Delaware - Bachelor of Fine Arts, 2011
EXHIBITIONS
2015 Group Exhibition - Colors of Humanity - Online Art Gallery
2014 Solo Exhibition - Cecil College Elkton Station Gallery - Elkton, Maryland 2014 All Photography Group Exhibition - Light, Space and Time - Online Art Gallery
2013 Group Exhibition - The Palette and The Page - Elkton, Maryland
2013 Group Exhibition - Home Grown Café - Newark, Delaware
2012 Countryside Group Exhibition - Light, Space and Time - Online Art Gallery
2010 BFA Senior Exhibition - University of Delaware - Newark, Delaware
AWARDS
Special Recognition Award - "For Sale By Owner" - 2012 Countryside Exhibition - Light, Space and Time - Online Art Gallery
Special Recognition Award - "Pure Vision" - 2014 All Photography Exhibition - Light, Space and Time - Online Art Gallery
EXPERIENCE
Freelance Artist, 2003-Present
Photography, Reem Bowers, Dumont, NJ, 2021
- Photograph and edit baby photoshoot
Photography, Christina Barbour, Oakland, NJ, 2021
- Photograph and edit child photoshoot
Photography, Melissa Murphy, Oakland, NJ, 2020
- Photograph and edit child photoshoot for holiday cards
Painting, Gretchen Olivia, Franklin Lakes, NJ, 2020
- Recreate original painting in oil on canvas
Photography, Amanda Ritacco, Mt. Kisco, NY, 2018
- Photograph Anniversary Party and edit
Photography, Susan Neilson, Mahwah, NJ, 2018
- Photograph Birthday event and edit
- Put together photo book using event photography
Graphic Design, The River Palm Terrace, 2018
- Create and design promotional material for events
- Design new logo using existing art and graphics
Photography, Reem Bowers, Dumont, New Jersey, 2018
-Photograph babyshoot and edit
Photography, Katie and Rui Cruz, Garfield, New Jersey, 2017
-Photograph and edit holiday card photographs
Photography, Katie and Rui Cruz, Garfield, New Jersey, 2017
-Photograph and edit baptism events
Gallery Artist, The Palette and The Page, Elton, Maryland, 2014-2016
Jewelry Design, Jewelry By Ana, Etsy, Online, 2013-2016
-Owner and operator of online shop featuring hand-crafted jewelry displayed for sale
Photography, Graphic Design, 7Textures, Wilmington, Delaware, 2014
-Photograph rescue dogs wearing floral crowns designed by the client
-Collaborated with final concept of logo design and production of final digital design for client
Gecko Fashions, Newark, Delaware, 2012
-Featured artist with hand-crafted jewelry displayed for sale
Graphic Designer, Illustrator
TGI Friday's Restaurants, 2003-2016
- Create and design coupons and promotional material for events
- Designed and produced business cards using existing logo and graphics at New Jersey and Delaware locations
Jenny Joyce, Kevin Bryant, Bear, Delaware, 2010
- Worked with clients and translated their concepts to design
- Created, designed and produced custom wedding invitations
Rebecca Turton, Saul Gondelman, Mahwah, New Jersey, 2008
- Worked with clients and translated their concepts to design
- Created, designed and produced custom wedding invitations and wedding day related materials
Asra Usman, Boston, Massachusetts, 2008
- Designed, created and produced baby shower invitations
David Weber, Torne Brook Productions, Suffern, New York, 2006
- Worked closely with client to design business card and DVD box cover with video stills provided by Torne Brook Productions
Dan Sillet, Zink Studios, Butler, New Jersey, 2005
- Worked closely with client to design logo and CD cover
Roseanne DiLeo, Garfield, New Jersey, 2004
- Worked with client and translated her concepts into design
- Created, designed and produced custom wedding announcements
Christie Ann Tsigounis, Steven Pfeiffer, Garfield, New Jersey, 2004
- Worked with clients and translated their concepts into design
- Created, designed and produced custom wedding invitations and wedding day related materials
Decorative Painter, Artist
Paintworks, Wykoff, New Jersey, 2000-2002
- Executed designs created by Paintworks
- Interpreted ideas into hand-painted designs for commercial and residential buildings
- Supervised, set up, and maintained clean and organized job sites