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Maggie Jelley

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

I am a practicing creative professional using a variety of mediums and techniques to create original works for sale and exhibition. My passion for art is intertwined with an infinite love for learning new skills, embracing new methods, and considering new concepts. I am committed to developing and producing high-quality projects for various purposes.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Shop Monitor

Pratt Institute Metal Shop
08.2023 - Current

NYFD G60 Certificate of Fitness holder in Torch handling and use

  • Enforces safety and protocols and monitoring use of heavy machinery.
  • Assists in student project development by demonstrating equipment and fabrication processes.

Portrait Artist

Freelance
01.2017 - Current

Dozens of commissions for individual, family, and pet portraits

  • Enhanced client satisfaction by creating high-quality, customized portrait artwork that captured their unique personality and style.
  • Developed a strong reputation for producing stunning portraits with expert attention to detail and exceptional artistic skill.
  • Collaborated with clients to understand their vision and preferences, ensuring the final product aligned with their desired outcome.

Children's Book Illustrator

Freelance
05.2021 - 08.2023

Cora's Magical Pink Mitt, Peter Cavalier (p. November 2022)

Petey The Puffin: Happy at Last, Vita Maggio (p. December 2023)

  • Designed, refined, and developed characters and storyboards to visually reflect authors' written story from concept to completion
  • Applied color theory and graphic design techniques in illustrations to add excitement, focus, and depth for kid's visual comprehension and engagement.
  • Problem solved within artistic techniques to translate digitally rendered color into physically printed pages.

Muralist and Installation Artist

Sea Hear Now Music Festival
08.2018 - 09.2019
  • Designed work that incorporated community values, promoting social awareness and positive change through art.
  • Collaborated with a range of local artists to cultivate a fitting aesthetic for outdoor concert venues.
  • Prepared surfaces for mural application, ensuring longevity and durability of the artwork on various substrates.

Advertising Designer and Customer Service

Betty's Icebox
03.2018 - Current

Advertising Artist and Counter Service

  • Increased customer engagement through the creation of visually appealing and targeted marketing materials.
  • Worked closely with owners to curate an aesthetic for reception and environment of the store's values.
  • Confirmed excellent customer service by quickly resolving customer concerns.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts

Pratt Institute
Brooklyn, NY
05.2025

High School Diploma -

Red Bank Regional High School
Little Silver, NJ
06.2021

Skills

  • Visual Art Creation
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Superb Attention to Detail
  • Coordination and Teamwork
  • Metal and Wood Fabrication
  • Commission Requests

Timeline

Shop Monitor

Pratt Institute Metal Shop
08.2023 - Current

Children's Book Illustrator

Freelance
05.2021 - 08.2023

Muralist and Installation Artist

Sea Hear Now Music Festival
08.2018 - 09.2019

Advertising Designer and Customer Service

Betty's Icebox
03.2018 - Current

Portrait Artist

Freelance
01.2017 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts

Pratt Institute

High School Diploma -

Red Bank Regional High School
Maggie Jelley