Melanie Osborne Wisdom
Lexington,KY
Summary
Creative professional prepared for roles requiring artistic vision and execution. Known for crafting visually impactful artworks that resonate with audiences. Emphasizes team collaboration and adaptability, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality results, with strong work ethic and reliability.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Artist Seeking Jobs in Public Art.
Mel's Art Works
12.2010 - Current
- Designed custom artwork for clients, meeting their creative vision and ensuring satisfaction with the final product.
- Produced sketches and drafts to refine artwork before completion.
- Used Artist acrylic paints, for murals and other public art such as Horse Mania "Tangled Up In You", Book Benches "I Delicate this Ride" and Paws Along The River "Rescue Dog" ,all of these were top sellers
- Led collaborative mural projects in community spaces, fostering local engagement and beautifying urban areas.
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Mentored junior artists in studio, providing guidance on technical skills and professional development.
- Generated increased commissions by effectively networking at art fairs and social events
- Successfully balanced multiple commissioned projects, delivering high-quality work within tight deadlines.
- Expanded artistic skill set by attending advanced workshops in innovative art forms and techniques, staying ahead in competitive field.
- Designed and executed original artwork for various private and corporate clients.
- Large workspace in my home for creativity and productivity, and in my studio in he Artist Attic
- Facilitated partnerships with local businesses, displaying artwork in cafes and shops to reach broader audience.
- Participated in art exhibitions and shows to showcase work.
- Collaborated with other artists on various art projects and installations.
- Selected and purchased materials for art projects.
Goldsmith Jeweler and Sales
Pollocks
03.2005 - 03.2010
- Set stones, sized rings, and changed watch batteries.
- Assisted clients in selecting Jewelry to purchase.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of custom orders, resulting in satisfied customers and repeat business.
- Educated clients about proper care and maintenance of their goldsmith jewelry items to prolong the life of their investment.
- Performed meticulous repairs on damaged or worn goldsmith jewelry items, restoring them to their original condition and increasing customer satisfaction.
Drafting
National Mines Service Co. & Metec Inc.
03.1982 - 04.1998
- Enhanced internal communication by drafting mechanical drawings for the shop
- Drew Wiring diagrams, and Hydraulic diagrams.
- Increased design team efficiency by drawing isometric drafting, drawing out parts in order, for miners to find easier. While at Metec I drew their complete parts book.
Education
Drawing And Painting
Self Taught Artist
Oil Painting
Workshops: Dreama Toll Peary & John Michael Carter
Lexington, KyGoldsmithing
New Approach Jewelry School
Virginia Beech, Virginia06-2006
High School Diploma -
Ashland State Votec
Ashland,Ky.05-1981
Skills
- Mural painter
- Traditional drawing
- Commission requests
- Oil painter
- Project design
- Texture painting
- Acrylic painter
- Drafting
Accomplishments
Painted murals on Ohio river floodwalls in Ashland ,Ky. ,and Catletsburge ,Ky.. Murals on buildings. Murals in businesses and homes.
Floodwall Murals in Ashland , KY , Catletsburge ,Ky, And Lexington, Ky
My recent mural job was for Carson's in Andover. I collaborated with the owners and 6 distilleries to make 6 panels 4x4' to span an area of 24'. To be used inside the restaurant. This was painted in my home .The first mural was on was 6 flood wall panels 13'x120' outside..
Timeline
Artist Seeking Jobs in Public Art.
Mel's Art Works
12.2010 - Current
Goldsmith Jeweler and Sales
Pollocks
03.2005 - 03.2010
Drafting
National Mines Service Co. & Metec Inc.
03.1982 - 04.1998
Drawing And Painting
Self Taught Artist
Oil Painting
Workshops: Dreama Toll Peary & John Michael Carter
Goldsmithing
New Approach Jewelry School
High School Diploma -
Ashland State Votec
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