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ANDREW J. STEWART
E: andrew.stewart.art@gmail.com | P: (740) 334-3221 | Cleveland, OH
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE FREELANCE ARTIST Ongoing
Creating custom artwork based on client’s request Use of Adobe Photoshop, sharpie marker, pencil, charcoal, acrylic, and watercolors Using an XYZ printing da Vinci 1.0 Pro 3D printer to create custom sculptures
FINE ART MANAGER | TRADEMARK GLOBAL, Lorain, OH March, 2013 – February, 2017
ARTIST MANAGEMENT
Seeking out new artists and negotiating licensing agreements Ensuring contracts are up to date and terms are followed Creating monthly sales reports for each artist to show which images are the most successful Disbursing quarterly royalty checks to each artist with sales reports and personal letters
PRODUCTION
Overseeing the transfer of new artwork and prioritizing schedules for production order Creating print ready production files from artists’ digital files using Adobe Photoshop Creating marketable images for each product to be displayed on our partners’ websites Writing website copy for images describing the subject matter, materials used, and biographical information about the artist Determining mass market retail pricing for products, as well as shipping specifications
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Developing ideas for new ways to present wall art, including new framing styles, panel set configurations, and materials on which to print Determining safe packaging method for new products Setting market prices for new products based on cost of materials and royalty rates for artists
MARKETING
Creating sell sheets to help sales managers present new products to their buyers Aggregating sales data to determine what subjects and styles are most successful in select markets, and hand picking artwork for the appropriate websites
FRAMER | FRAMES UNLIMITED, Westlake, OH September, 2012 – March, 2013 ● Designing custom layouts, composed of a variety of mats, fillets, frames and UV protective glass, based on the client’s artwork ● Joining wood and metal frames ● Cutting custom mats and glass ● Wrapping mats in fabric ● Painting bevels and French lines on custom mats ● Mounting artwork using conservational methods and materials ● Arranging and hanging consignment artwork in gallery space
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE GALLERY ASSISTANT | RICHARD M. ROSS MUSEUM, Delaware, OH August, 2008 – May, 2009
INTERNSHIP | COLUMBUS MUSEUM OF ART, Columbus, OH June, 2008 – August, 2008
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EXHIBITIONS FEATURED ARTIST | THE 2011 BRYN DU ART SHOW: “INTO THE FRAY”, Granville, OH Fall, 2011
FEATURED ARTIST | THE 2010 BRYN DU ART SHOW: “MEDIA RHYTHM”, Granville, OH Fall, 2010
EDUCATION BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS DEGREE | OHIO WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY, Delaware, OH May 2009
CONCENTRATION: PAINTING RELEVANT COURSES: Gallery Management, Computer Imaging, Photography I-II, Two-Dimensional Design, Painting I-IV, Three-Dimensional Design, Survey Art History I-II, Modern Art History, Contemporary Art History, Medieval Art History, Islamic Art History, Drawing I-II, Figure Drawing, Ceramics, Sculpture
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA | GRANVILLE HIGH SCHOOL, Granville, OH June 2005
SPECIAL SKILLS ART
Excellent figure drawing skills Proficiency in realist and impressionist styles Experience with charcoal, paints (both oil and acrylic), pencil, sharpie and ink, pastels, watercolor, ceramics, photography, and digital media.
PHOTOGRAPHY
FRAMING
SOFTWARE
Experience with Nikon D70 DSLR camera Film development and printing Cutting, mounting and framing photographs using archival materials Joining wood and metal frames using brads and V nails Stretching canvas for paintings Experience with wall-mounted mat/glass cutter Experience with dry mount press
Experience in both Windows and Macintosh workstations Microsoft Office Suite Google Drive Adobe Photoshop and related software Scanning software Internet navigation
Strong organizational skills Effective troubleshooting ability Clear and concise communication skills Multitasking ability
ADDITIONAL SKILLS