Art Commissions
Art (painting, drawing, web graphics) commissions by Dee Van Houten are currently being accepted. If you are interested in an original painting or drawing that specializes in animals and/or Art Nouveau, please contact Dee for more detailed information. To learn more about my style, please go to the Artist Bio.
Resume
This is a very 'informal' resume and I have condensed it to give the prospective client information about my art background and experience. If you would like to view my entire resume for more detailed information, contact me, and I will be happy to send it to you as an attached Word document.
Art Experience Summary
Traditional illustrator, painter
Greeting card illustrator/designer
Digital Artist
Web Designer
Art Education
Bachelor of Arts; Major: Fine Art
Dual Certification in Web and Digital Design; Specializations: Web Design,
Digital Imaging
A.A.S., Magna Cum Laude: Visual Communication; Specializations: Graphic Design, Illustration, Digital Art
Other Relevant Art Experience
Business owner, creative director of retail fine art studio/gallery
Planned, organized and managed a custom frame design service
Developed, entered and installed fine art exhibitions
Art retail management, inventory control, sales, client job tracking
Surface design artist for decorative home furnishings industry
Surface design work entailed:
- Developed concepts from client specifications
- Prepared layouts, rough comps, color samples
- Created intricate full color illustrations (by hand) for tablecloths, place mats, greeting cards, wall paper, fabric, gift wrap, gift bags
Worked in corporate environment as a graphic designer for five years
Check out my awards and honors
In Summary
Dee Van Houten is a highly qualified and dedicated creative art professional with experience in visual communication, traditional illustration, painting, greeting card design, web design, digital art, graphic design, and production. I work as an independent, freelance artist in a telecommuting capacity with a fully equipped art studio/office and complete accessibility via the Internet, telephone, fax, E-mail, or regular mail.
My key strengths include expert illustration skills and painting techniques, both traditional, and digital. I have strong organizational and interpersonal skills with a high level of initiative and the ability to follow through and complete necessary assignments in a reliable, detail-oriented, and timely manner.