Wendy Drews
Visual Artist
Metropolitan NYC Area
Summary
Detail orientated human being that is smart, honest, loyal, & productive that's seeking a future proof career to make a true difference. Professional Artist with keen eye for detail, color and composition. Track record of bringing projects to life through innovative ideas. Creates compelling, inspiring and engaging pieces. Reputable Artist recognized for consistently developing innovative techniques to encourage creativity and visual product improvement. Renowned artist experienced in Photography medium and versatile in thematic experimentation. Disciplined and productive creative with diverse and varied portfolio showcasing personal evolution in artistic journey. Self-expressive professional uses variety of materials and techniques to create original works of art for sale or exhibition. Talented individual consistently comes up with new ideas and methods for creating art. Committed to developing and producing high-quality artwork for various purposes. Dependable candidate with meeting deadlines successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
VISUAL ARTIST
DAVIS ORTON GALLERY 3RD ANNUAL PHOTO SHOW 2017
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Managed technological considerations to transform and manipulate artwork.
- Exercised and demonstrated use and mastery of elements of design to meet goals.
- Implemented artistic vision to give art purpose and meaning.
- Utilized digital techniques to create and enhance artwork.
CURATED BY PAULA TOGNARELLI THE BOSTON MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHY
- Participated in art exhibitions and shows to showcase work.
- Collaborated with other artists on various art projects and installations.
- Coordinated with art galleries to arrange display and sale of artwork.
CURATED BY BARBARA GALAZZO
- Made use of materials, such as ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, computer software, paints, and pencils to complete unique piece for customers.
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Created custom drawings and paintings using fine oils, acrylics, and charcoal on high quality canvas.
- Implemented artistic vision to give art purpose and meaning.
- Created paintings, sculptures and illustrations for variety of exhibitions and shows.
- Coordinated with art galleries to arrange display and sale of artwork.
SHOP I PHOTOGRAPHY ART I SKY SEA WOLF STUDIOS
WENDY DREWS PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC, AUCTIONS & ARTWORK, DBA, & MADE BY SKYSOMEBODY KNOWS YOU, DBA, SOLO2SKY, DBA 4 BUSINESS FORMATIONS WITH ART STORE FRONT WWW.SKYSEAWOLFSTUDIOS.COM
- Rebranding Phase For 2025-2027
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Maintained and shared portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests, and abilities with potential customers.
- Researched industry trends and evaluated competitive pieces to enhance creativity and gather fresh ideas.
- Participated in creative brainstorming sessions to develop new ideas or improve existing ones.
- Implemented artistic vision to give art purpose and meaning.
- Developed art and design concepts.
- Participated in art exhibitions and shows to showcase work.
AUTHOR
INTERNATIONAL #1 BEST-SELLER & AMAZON #1 BEST-SELLER WITH THE CREATIVE LIFEBOOK SERIES
- The Creative Lifebook: Reflections On The Art Of Living A Fully Expressed Life (The Creative Lifebook 1), Radical Self-Love: How To Ignite Your Light Through Creativity (The Creative Lifebook 2, and Radical Freedom: Let Go Of Who You Were and Set Your Creative Soul Free (The Creative Lifebook 3).
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Implemented artistic vision to give art purpose and meaning.
- Collaborated with other artists on various literary art projects.
VISUAL ARTIST
MEMBER OF ACOR THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ROCKLAND
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Created custom drawings and paintings using fine oils, acrylics, and charcoal on high quality canvas.
- Exercised and demonstrated use and mastery of elements of design to meet goals.
- Implemented artistic vision to give art purpose and meaning.
- Created paintings, sculptures and illustrations for variety of exhibitions and shows.
- Coordinated with art galleries to arrange display and sale of artwork.
- Built and maintained working relationships with galleries and other art venues.
- Collaborated with other artists on various art projects and installations.
- Used oil and acrylic paints, watercolors and digital media to create art pieces.
ENTREPRENEUR STARTUP PHASE
HOW TO START SOMETHING PROGRAM SPONSORED BY JP MORGAN CHASE & CO. WITH CEO PAM HOELZLE AND ENTREPRENEUR COACHES
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Consulted with potential clients, donors, and sponsors to discuss ideas and style preferences to create a knowledge customer base before launch. Learned how to build my dream team.
- Took my idea through a weekly transformation with entrepreneur coaches and experts to CEO level.
- I was taught how to launch my venture accurately and cost efficiently.
- Networking with all future CEO participates and it's about giving back.
THE MEMORY OF WATER AT R0CA ROCKLAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Managed technological considerations to transform and manipulate artwork.
- Met aesthetic and technical criteria to complement design usability and enhance functionality with attractive layouts.
- Implemented artistic vision to give art purpose and meaning.
- Created paintings, sculptures and illustrations for variety of exhibitions and shows.
- Coordinated with art galleries to arrange display and sale of artwork.
- Used oil and acrylic paints, watercolors and digital media to create art pieces.
- Collaborated with other artists on various art projects and installations.
FEATURED ARTIST AT THE ROCKLAND COUNTY COURT HOUSE
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Implemented artistic vision to give art purpose and meaning.
- Designed and created photography for public and private spaces.
- I took action I requested that local government officials proclaim November as Family Court awareness month to take action,
INTERNSHIP
Mahwah Museum
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Archived photographs.
- Sorted, scanned, and organized files, historical records, & artifacts.
- Completed research on the old Ford motor plant now The Sheraton Hotel and found Erie Railroad Metal Plates and Railroad artifacts.
- Interacted with museum staff and museum attendees.
- Worked with Antique Stereoscope with vintage Stereograph historical images from the U.S. Library of Congress prints.
Education
BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN VISUAL ARTS/PHOTOGRAPHY -
RAMAPO COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY
Mahwah, NJ United States01.2021
A.S. DEGREE IN PHOTOGRAPHY -
ROCKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE (SUNY)
Suffern, NY01.2018
A.S DEGREE IN MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE -
ROCKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE (SUNY)
Suffern, NY01.2012
Skills
- Concept Development
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Layout Design
- Storyboard Creation
- Environmental Design
- Color Theory
- Presentation
- Visual Communication
- Superb Attention to Detail
- 2D Design
- Photographic Editing
- Corporate Identity Branding
- Prepress and Printing
- Adobe Photoshop
- Material Selection
- 3D Design
- Visual Art Creation
- Painted Finishes
- Texture Painting
- Composition
- Project Design
- Photo Editing
- Critical Analysis
- Artistic Flair
- Art History
- Commission Requests
- Strong Analytical Skills
- Art History Knowledge
- Photography Expertise
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Public Speaking
- Social Media Promotion
- Photography
- Web Design
- Gallery and Exhibit Preparation
- Contract Development
- Proficient in Adobe Acrobat
- Interior Design Knowledge
- Outlining and Shading
- Merchandise Display
- Business Management
- Visual Storytelling
- Acrylic Painting
- Paint Mixing
- Vendor Relationships
- Mac OS X Proficient
- Adobe InDesign
- HTML and XHTML Familiarity
- Networking Skills
- Oil Painting
- Charcoal and Oil Painting
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Creative Capabilities
- Logo Creation
- Client Relationships
- Excellent Team Player
- Complex Problem Solver
- Canvas
- Digital Illustration
Websites
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/wenpurelife
- https://www.skyseawolfstudios.com
- https://www.artscouncilofrockland.org/wendy-drews
- https://www.Instagram.com/SKY_SOMEBODYKNOWSYOU
- https://medium.com/authority-magazine/wendy-drews-on-how-to-grow-your-business-or-brand-by-writing-a-book-c8a4c7f24565
- https://medium.com/authority-magazine/author-wendy-drews-5-things-that-local-state-and-federal-governments-can-do-to-create-more-job-0af99e4df9aa
Accomplishments
- INTERNATIONAL #1 BEST-SELLER & AMAZON #1 BEST-SELLER WITH THE CREATIVE LIFEBOOK SERIES, 04/23 - 08/24 HTTP://WWW.AMAZON.COM/AUTHOR/CREATIVELIFEHAPPYFUTURE
- MEMBER OF ACOR THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ROCKLAND, 2022-2024
- FEATURED ARTIST AT THE ROCKLAND COUNTY COURT HOUSE, 11/22 - 02/23
- HOW TO START SOMETHING PROGRAM SPONSORED BY JP MORGAN CHASE & CO. WITH CEO PAM HOELZLE AND ENTREPRENEUR COACHES, 04/23 - 12/23
Certification
Entrepreneur Ready How To Start Something Program Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase Co. Certificate of Completion
Timeline
THE MEMORY OF WATER AT R0CA ROCKLAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS
10.2023 - 11.2023
ENTREPRENEUR STARTUP PHASE
HOW TO START SOMETHING PROGRAM SPONSORED BY JP MORGAN CHASE & CO. WITH CEO PAM HOELZLE AND ENTREPRENEUR COACHES
04.2023 - 12.2023
FEATURED ARTIST AT THE ROCKLAND COUNTY COURT HOUSE
11.2022 - 02.2023
VISUAL ARTIST
MEMBER OF ACOR THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ROCKLAND
08.2022 - 08.2024
INTERNSHIP
Mahwah Museum
08.2020 - 12.2020
Entrepreneur Ready How To Start Something Program Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase Co. Certificate of Completion
VISUAL ARTIST
DAVIS ORTON GALLERY 3RD ANNUAL PHOTO SHOW 2017
CURATED BY PAULA TOGNARELLI THE BOSTON MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHY
CURATED BY BARBARA GALAZZO
SHOP I PHOTOGRAPHY ART I SKY SEA WOLF STUDIOS
WENDY DREWS PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC, AUCTIONS & ARTWORK, DBA, & MADE BY SKYSOMEBODY KNOWS YOU, DBA, SOLO2SKY, DBA 4 BUSINESS FORMATIONS WITH ART STORE FRONT WWW.SKYSEAWOLFSTUDIOS.COM
AUTHOR
INTERNATIONAL #1 BEST-SELLER & AMAZON #1 BEST-SELLER WITH THE CREATIVE LIFEBOOK SERIES
BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN VISUAL ARTS/PHOTOGRAPHY -
RAMAPO COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY
A.S. DEGREE IN PHOTOGRAPHY -
ROCKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE (SUNY)
A.S DEGREE IN MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE -
ROCKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE (SUNY)
Art Accomplishments & Events
- Davis Orton Gallery 3rd Annual Photo Show July 29 -August 27, 2017, Hudson N.Y. Curated by Paula Tognarelli The Boston Museum Of Photography with the Griffin Museum featured My Body Is Alive; I Have Survived from Held Hostage Series.
- Orange Theory Promotional Postcards Designed by me January 2018 Monroe, NY.
- Nyack Art Walk 14th Annual Artwalk Perception curated by Paulette Ross June 14, 15,16, 2019 Featured in the Nyack Library.
- Virtual Art Gallery Created by me for the 1 year anniversary of the Nyack Art Walk and website designed for Art Course 2020 http://skydrews.carrd.co
- Longfellow’s Coffee some of the artwork on display from The Nyack Art Walk 2019 in Mahwah, NJ From December 2019-December 2020.
- Artrepeneur Online Orange Contest September 20, 2020 100% Fresh, Not from Concentrate: Orange Art Competition! Series of 5; Inlet Island, Tideway, River, Just A Girl, and Tributary. https://artrepreneur.com/p/7Cmr3cNbcxLJqwJip
- Milford Arts Council Mac Red Exhibition Virtual June 14-July 30, 2020 Judged by Chris Wrinn featured Endure
- Southeast Gallery Still Life October 2020 Exhibition, Molena Georgia Curated by Nancy McCracy featured Living in Paradise.
- Ramapo College Visual Arts Senior Thesis Show- Here Now 2020/2021 Dystopian Visions main featured Believe, Aqua and 2 more artworks. https://indd.adobe.com/view/5623ae99-da45-4a24-868f-01740e1324e2
- 2021 Yearbook Graduation Photography for My Senior Portrait at Ramapo College, Suffern Middle School for 8th grade Portrait and Senior 12th grade Portrait for Rockland Boces Graduation and more photography featured in the Yearbooks.
- 2021 Blurb books self-published 36 books under Sky Dream Independently.
- Inside Smalls The Color Of Nature September 21, 2021 Curator, Lisa D'Amico PhD. featured Balance was published in my first book, She Loved Us & We Loved Her. www.insidesmalls.com and blurbbooks.com
- ACOR Hidden Treasures at the Rockland County Courthouse November 22, 2022-January 31, 2023 featured Nature's Wildlife and Believe. https://www.artscouncilofrockland.org/wendy-drews
- Artbox Projects 3.0 Miami, November 28- December 10, 2022 at Wynwood Neighborhood during Art Basel Week featured Moonlight.
- Arts Council of Rockland Member Exhibit with Hidden Treasures Art Gallery Fall of 2022 featured 27.
- PFlag of Rockland Rainbows are For Everyone Coloring Book featured Poem Inside cover, We are Rainbows June 20, 2023.
- Arts Council of Rockland member with Hidden Treasures Art Gallery September 4- October 5, 2023 featured Painting Mizu.
- Artbox Projects 2.0 NYC April 17-26, 2023 at NoLita Neighborhood featured Envy Me, Higher Love, Aqua, and Serenity.
- Rockland County Artist Festival January 27- February 10, 2023 featured Rules Don't Apply www.rocklandartsfestival.org
- Pre-Launch March 8, 2023 Sky Sea Wolf Studios https://wendydrews.artstorefronts.com/about-the-artist www.skyseawolfstudios.com
- The Creative Lifebook Series 1 & 2, Chapter 60 "Pilots Belong In The Sky" April 2023 & Chapter 36 "Put Your Oxygen Mask On First" August 2023.
- Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut Childhood Unmuted Curator, Lisa D'Amico PhD August 3, 2023- October 24, 2023 featured Childhood https://cawct.org/gallery/?fbclid=IwAR2iCn8etj0jODgpuMkurznemrBrMmmld4MQCPkoufunl85FVEXesMI7UTc
- The Memory of Water Exhibit RoCA Curator Barbara Galazzo October 14 -November 22, 2023 featured Photography of Painting Waterfall 3.
- Truth Of Serenity- Bringing Ethan Back Home published December 27, 2023 with BooxAI.com rebranded to Spines.
- Rockland County Artist Festival January 26- February 9, 2024 featured Restore. www.rocklandartsfestival.org
- Inside Smalls, The Color of Skin Curator, Lisa D'Amico PhD February 26-April 26, 2024 featured The Stars, the Moon, & The Sky. Cover of Stay Golden. https://lnkd.in/etJzsh-D
- Lavish Gala at Kaplen JCC on the Palisades May 30, 2024 Featuring Gorgeous, Super Model, Movie Star, and Dancing Stars.
- The Creative Lifebook Series 3-Radical Freedom my chapter title, "Freedom, Liberté, Freiheit, Libertà, 由 Jiyū, Liberdade, and Libertad" publishing August 8, 2024.
- Wendy Drews On How To Grow Your Business or Brand By Writing A Book Published by Authority Magazine September 17, 2024 https://medium.com/authority-magazine/wendy-drews-on-how-to-grow-your-business-or-brand-by-writing-a-book-c8a4c7f24565
- Author Wendy Drews: 5 Things That Local, State and Federal Governments Can Do to Create More Job Opportunities An Interview with Eric Pines Published September 30, 2024 https://medium.com/authority-magazine/author-wendy-drews-5-things-that-local-state-and-federal-governments-can-do-to-create-more-job-0af99e4df9aa
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