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Kylee Priest

Perry,FL

Summary

Entry level scenic rock artist specializing in faux finishing with two years of experience. Passion for details and disciplined to consistently meet deadlines. Eager to grow behind the trowel and confident behind the paint.

Overview

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Certification
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years of professional experience

Work History

Traveling Artist

Rocksculptor
10.2025 - Current
  • Applied, removed, and manipulated paint with various tools to achieve realistic organic rock coloring
  • Faux finished to match surrounding or desired geology
  • Introduction to wet shaping and carving concrete to mimic natural stone
  • Applied fiber coat and carve coat
  • Prepared foam shapes to facilitate creation of concrete structures.
  • Maintained studio tools and organized work areas and material storage for optimal workflow
  • Site preparation and cleanup

Traveling Artist

Rockscapes of Canada
07.2024 - 10.2025
  • Facilitated communication among animal keepers, head of construction, and Rockscapes to align project timelines with animal schedules across two countries.
  • Managed time effectively to oversee multiple animal enclosure projects simultaneously
  • Textured and carved concrete to match GFRC rock panels for animal exhibits
  • Tyed lath to rebar for GFRC rock panels.
  • Enhanced aesthetic appeal of surfaces by skillfully applying faux wood grain finishes.
  • Completed projects independently and met deadlines consistently
  • Maintained new US clients while company transitioned from Canada
  • Sent detailed logs and pictures after each shift ensured project quality and kept open communication with the rest of the team

Education

Brooke High
Wellsburg, WV

Skills

  • GFRC installation
  • Concrete carving
  • Rock texturing
  • Faux finishing techniques
  • Concrete shaping
  • Concrete waterproofing
  • Time management
  • Ability to work in the elements
  • Creative problem solving

Certification

PCL Certs valid through 9-2028

  • Hot work
  • Silica Protection
  • Fall Protection
  • Grinders
  • Portable Ladder
  • Material and Equipment Handling

Timeline

Traveling Artist

Rocksculptor
10.2025 - Current

Traveling Artist

Rockscapes of Canada
07.2024 - 10.2025

Brooke High
Kylee Priest