Linda Stelling

• Created and designed artwork for public companies and private individuals.
• Kept abreast of industry trends and technological advancements through continuous professional development opportunities.
• Experimented with variety of styles and techniques to produce unique works of art.
• Displayed portfolios to show off best work to potential clients and promote skills and value.
• Mentored junior artists, sharing expertise and providing constructive feedback for career growth and improvement.
• Created paintings, sculptures and illustrations for variety of exhibitions and shows.
• Coordinated with art galleries to arrange display and sale of artwork.

• Hand Painted Studio was the result of years of study with master painters in the field of murals and faux painting. This culminated in an exciting career in specialized finishes. I have painted movie stars' bedrooms with flying angels, grottos with walls made to look like Pompeii, and rooms that look like real stone.

• Coordinated special events environment, around featured products.
• Negotiated advantageous vendor relationships for additional marketing support or exclusive products.
• Worked with hundreds of music groups to market, display, and sell their concert merchandise at specific venues.
• Negotiated final merchandise numbers with both venues and music groups for accurate accounting.
• Created visual displays to highlight new and featured products.
• Computed material costs to align with operating budget, practicing economic measures.
• Proposed new ideas and concepts to enhance merchandise displays.

Created upon request, individual fine art pieces to be sold in

galleries in Chicago, Palm Springs, and Los Angeles

Initiated own design concepts for approval from corporate leaders

• Managed creative process from concept to completion for various art projects.
• Sought opportunities for growth by actively pursuing challenging projects that pushed personal artistic boundaries.
• Participated in creative brainstorming sessions to develop new ideas or improve existing ones.
• Researched industry trends and evaluated competitive pieces to enhance creativity and gather fresh ideas.

• Implemented project-based learning activities that challenged students to apply their skills in real-world contexts, resulting in deeper understanding of concepts.
• Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
• Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
• Organized school-wide art exhibitions showcasing student artwork, promoting community involvement and appreciation for the arts.
• Contributed to a positive school culture by serving on committees focused on improving overall educational experience for both staff and students.
• Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
• Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.