Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Timeline

Dylan Keessen

Illustrator
Gardiner,NY

Summary

Skilled Student Artist with good work ethic and dedication to creating compelling, inspiring and engaging pieces. Illustrator with a keen eye and passion for detail, color and composition, well-versed in using a variety of materials and techniques to create original art.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Costume Production Assistant

Three Bay Barn
07.2024 - 08.2024

Maintained high standards of craftsmanship and attention to detail in the manufacturing of specialty costume crafts.

  • Sewing
  • Millinery services
  • Patternmaking
  • Mold making and casting
  • Painting and finishing

Clerical Assistant

FIT Illustration Department
10.2023 - 05.2024
  • Ensured accuracy in data entry tasks, resulting in improved record-keeping and reduced errors.
  • Collaborated with clerical staff on special projects, improving overall office performance.
  • Completed tasks and errands to improve workflow within and between different departments.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive company information while handling documents and communications.

Fine Arts Portfolio Development Teaching Artist/Assistant

The Art Effect
07.2023 - 08.2023
  • Demonstrated art-making techniques and helped students improve their technical skills.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Organized materials and prepared workspaces for artistic projects.
  • Critiqued and discussed painting techniques and fundamentals to help students grow conceptually and artistically

Animation Teacher’s Assistant

The Art Effect
07.2022 - 08.2022
  • Prepared materials and spaces to create a variety of animation types; stop motion, digital, cutout, rotoscoping, etc.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.

Commissioned Artist

Private Clients
01.2020 - Current
  • Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
  • Developed illustrations and paintings for client personal use.
  • Sought opportunities for growth by actively pursuing challenging projects that pushed personal artistic boundaries.

Education

Illustration

Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD

Attended in 2021, and transferred into the AAS program at FIT in 2023.

Bachelor of Arts - Illustration

Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, NY
05.2026
  • Lopez Alumni Scholarship Recipient

Associate of Applied Science - Illustration

Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, NY
05.2024
  • summa cum laude graduate

Skills

Collaboration and Communication

Timeline

Costume Production Assistant - Three Bay Barn
07.2024 - 08.2024
Clerical Assistant - FIT Illustration Department
10.2023 - 05.2024
Fine Arts Portfolio Development Teaching Artist/Assistant - The Art Effect
07.2023 - 08.2023
Animation Teacher’s Assistant - The Art Effect
07.2022 - 08.2022
Commissioned Artist - Private Clients
01.2020 - Current
Maryland Institute College of Art - , Illustration
Fashion Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Arts, Illustration
Fashion Institute of Technology - Associate of Applied Science, Illustration
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