Hi, I’m
Markeeta Condon
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Entrepreneurial Artist highly skilled in creating unique mosaics, mixed media pieces and paintings utilizing variety of innovative methods. Demonstrated formulating strategic advertising campaigns combining grassroots marketing and social media to promote artistic services and artists in community.
Overview
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Markeeta C. ArtPittsburgh, PA
Artist and Owner
06.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Managed client relations by providing timely updates on project progress.
- Estimated cost of materials needed for the project
- Created original artwork for commercial and private clients, meeting tight deadlines.
- Researched reference material from online sources or library archives.
- Participated in art exhibitions at local galleries or museums.
- Utilized Canva to create logos, promotional, and marketing for business.
- Met with commission clients to gain agreement on artistic project goals, parameters and financial considerations.
- Created series of rough sketches for review, revision and approval.
- Utilized oil paints, acrylics and charcoal to design and fabricate custom mosaic pieces and create engaging and unique paintings, drawings and mixed media pieces.
- Collaborated with creative design team to complete projects on tight deadlines.
- Designed posters for special events using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
- Maintained inventory of art supplies such as canvases, frames, brushes, paper.
- Utilized various painting styles such as realism, abstract expressionism, impressionism.
- Managed social media accounts for the studio by creating content and responding to inquiries from customers.
- Promoted artwork through online platforms such as Etsy or Instagram.
August Wilson Center - Community Day Pittsburgh, PA
Visual Artist
03.2024 - 03.2024
Job overview
- Created original paintings using both traditional and modern techniques.
- Showcased artwork for potential clients.
- Prepared face painting supplies and equipment prior to each event.
- Created custom designs based on customer requests.
- Ensured that all products used were safe and non-toxic.
- Provided excellent customer service in responding to inquiries about services offered.
August Wilson Center - Open Air EventPittsburgh, PA
Visual Artist
09.2023 - 10.2023
Job overview
- participated in live painting in front of audience
- Maintained professional relationships with gallery owners and curators.
- Designed promotional material such as brochures, flyers and postcards for upcoming shows.
- Presented artwork at events such as art fairs and conventions.
Education
Indiana University of PennsylvaniaIndiana, PA
Bachelor of Science from Interior Design
09-2020
Skills
- Surface Preparation
- Customer Service
- Client Consultations
- Organizational skills
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Attention to detail
- Fine art skills
- Graphic arts design
- Adobe Photoshop
- Studio management
- Photoshop and Lightroom
- Logo creation
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Public Speaking
- Superior time management
- Strong analytical skills
- Creative design
- Managing inventory
- Preparing exhibits
- Vendor relationships
- Content Creation
- Video Editing
- Researching
Accomplishments
- Lead Artist for Modcloth Company in 2022 - Black History & Women's History Month Blog
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Visual Artist
August Wilson Center - Community Day
03.2024 - 03.2024
Visual Artist
August Wilson Center - Open Air Event
09.2023 - 10.2023
Artist and Owner
Markeeta C. Art
06.2020 - Current
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science from Interior Design