Lianne Smith
Stone Mountain,GA
Summary
Creative and highly skilled Freelance/Contract Artist specializing in 2-Dimensional and 3- Dimensional media. Stays at forefront of the field with continuous work on techniques and abilities. Works effectively with clients to meet needs with original, high-quality pieces. Adept at planning exhibition layouts and maintaining long-lasting relationships with artists and clients.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Muralist/Support Staff
Luther J. Price Boys & Girls Club
Atlanta, GA
07.2023 - Current
- Designed and executed custom large-scale murals for clients.
- Consulted with clients to determine preferred sizes, colors, themes and design elements of their murals.
- Mixed colors and applied paints, glazes, or other materials to create desired effects.
- Troubleshot any issues that arose during the mural-making process with creative solutions.
Sip & Paint Instructor
ArtTransfer Co
Atlanta, GA
01.2023 - Current
- Employed variety of artistic techniques to appropriately break down the painting process.
- Lead classes of 15-30 students with guided paint instruction.
- Observed and evaluated student progress and creativity and provided appropriate assistance and guidance when necessary.
- Consulted with customers regarding needs and addressed concerns.
Freelance Multi-Media Artist
Dash of Artistry
Atlanta, Georgia
05.2018 - Current
- Consult with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters
- Oversee business side of artistic work, including tracking sales and expenses
- Utilize materials such as paints, ink, wood, markers, charcoal, computer software, and pencils to complete unique pieces for private portfolio and customers
- Use various carpenter's hand tools, portable power tools and standard measuring instruments.
Visual Arts Instructor
Horizons at Purpose Built Schools
Atlanta, GA
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Collaborated with teachers, parents, and administrators to create an effective learning environment for students.
- Created lesson plans specific to the summer curriculum of Horizons PBSA
- Orchestrated an end of program gallery show of all student progress work
- Incorporated technology into teaching methods to make lessons more interactive and engaging for students.
Youth Arts Instructor
John H. Harland Boys & Girls Club
Atlanta, GA
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Planned, prepared and delivered instructional activities related to various art mediums.
- Created a positive educational climate to promote student learning.
- Planned and led program courses covering various areas and difficulty levels through lessons and instruction.
- Scheduled, planned and promoted events to showcase students' talent.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Art
Beacon College
Leesburg, FL12.2019
Skills
- Detail-Oriented
- Budget Management
- Client Relations
- Microsoft Suite Proficiency
- Adobe Suite Proficiency
- Originality and Creativity
- Problem Solving
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Inventory Control
- Data Management
- Painting
- Drawing
- Hand Sketches
- Traditional Fine Art Skills
- 2D & 3D Design
- Gallery and Exhibit Preparation
- Structure Assembly
References
Roederick Vines Professional Practicing Artist/ Mentor
Phone:4047917989 Email: roe-z@att.net
Dwayne Walker Co Founder and CEO of Sparketh
Phone: 7706056154 Email: dwayne.walker@sparketh.com
Dustin Boise Assistant Professor - Studio Arts at Beacon College
Phone: 3526389726 Email: dboise@beaconcollege.edu
Accomplishments
- Recognized as "Best All Around Staff" at John H. Harland Boys & Girls Club for outstanding performance and team contributions.
- Recognized as "Most Creative and Artistic Staff" at John H. Harland Boys & Girls Club for upgrading the work environment with creative enhancements and applying art skills whenever necessary in innovative ways.
- Presented with "Best In Show" for Greyscale Still, 2017 Beacon College Juried Student Exhibition
- Presented with "Honorable Mention", Exposed, 2018 Beacon Student Art Exhibition
- Featured in Mutiny Artwrx June 2021 and April 2022 Art Exhibitions.
- Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
Timeline
Muralist/Support Staff
Luther J. Price Boys & Girls Club
07.2023 - Current
Visual Arts Instructor
Horizons at Purpose Built Schools
05.2023 - 07.2023
Sip & Paint Instructor
ArtTransfer Co
01.2023 - Current
Youth Arts Instructor
John H. Harland Boys & Girls Club
08.2021 - 05.2022
Freelance Multi-Media Artist
Dash of Artistry
05.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Art
Beacon College
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