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Izabella Arnquist

Santa Ana,CA

Summary

Professional artist from Orange County with strong focus on delivering impactful and visually compelling work with a focus on symbolic storytelling and celebration of the animals and plants native to Southern California. Demonstrates expertise in various artistic techniques, including digital illustration, painting, and screen printing. Known for strong conceptual thinking and bright use of colors, and enhancing project outcomes and client satisfaction with a keen attention to detail and focus on rendering.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Gallery assistant

A Sense of Place Gallery
Fresno, CA
01.2022 - 01.2022
  • Assisted in framing paintings for exhibition, organized displays
  • Committed to time management and excellent work ethic

Art Instructor

Sawdust Art Festival: Winter Fantasy
Laguna Beach, CA
11.2023 - 12.2023
  • Organized craft activities, taught art to children, re-stocked supplies, and cleaned.
  • Extensive knowledge of craft activities and art materials

art vendor

Anime Wonder!
Ventura Fairgrounds, CA
09.2024 - 09.2024
  • Managed setup and aesthetic design of the booth
  • Collaboration and problem-solving in the creative process and booth management
  • Developed communication skills with customers and handled transactions

Gallery Artist

A Sense of Place Gallery
Fresno, CA
11.2025 - 11.2025
  • Created original artworks using various techniques and symbolism, enhancing the gallery’s collections.
  • Collaborated with another artist to develop cohesive exhibition themes and marketing.
  • Assisted in setting up and dismantling gallery exhibits efficiently.
  • Engaged with visitors to explain artistic concepts and techniques used.

Education

BFA - Drawing and Painting

Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Minneapolis, MN
01-2023

K-12 -

Waldorf School of Orange County
Costa Mesa, CA
06-2019

Skills

  • Painting, printmaking, digital printing
  • Detail-oriented art instructor
  • Proficient in adobe Suite
  • Gallery and exhibit preparation
  • Gallery collaboration
  • Art history knowledge
  • Concept development

Timeline

Gallery Artist

A Sense of Place Gallery
11.2025 - 11.2025

art vendor

Anime Wonder!
09.2024 - 09.2024

Art Instructor

Sawdust Art Festival: Winter Fantasy
11.2023 - 12.2023

Gallery assistant

A Sense of Place Gallery
01.2022 - 01.2022

BFA - Drawing and Painting

Minneapolis College of Art and Design

K-12 -

Waldorf School of Orange County