Mikayla Growick
Gainesville,FL
Summary
Florida-based Mixed Media Artist and Muralist passionate about creating art that invokes thought and emotion from the reality of the world around us. I range from portraiture to modern abstraction. I create commission and original individual pieces/series. Consistently coming up with new ideas and methods for creating art, and believing that everyone has a story to tell.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Mixed Media Artist and Muralist
Self-employeed
09.2020 - Current
- Expanded professional network through attending industry events, fostering valuable connections and potential opportunities.
- Effectively negotiated contracts with galleries and clients for optimal financial gain and artistic control over exhibited works.
- Utilized social media platforms strategically to showcase latest works, generating interest from new collectors and establishing loyal followers.
- Commissioned Art allows me to communicate to clients and make their ideas and memories come alive. Buyers provide the vision and I aid that vision into coming to life in a visually pleasing way.
- Original Artwork allows me to use my platform as exposure to release pieces that are aesthetically pleasing using various elements of art alongside principles of design.
Sign Artist
Trader Joe's
12.2020 - Current
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
- Managed studio operations efficiently, organizing workspace layout while maintaining necessary supplies inventory levels.
- Participated in creative brainstorming sessions to develop new ideas or improve existing ones.
- Specializes in calligraphy and seasonal/non-seasonal sign printing.
Fine Artist Assistant
Jenna Alexander LLC
08.2020 - 09.2020
- In this position I was able to expand my knowledge of not only techniques with the manufacturing of art pieces, but also business and technical aspects of maintaining a small business.
Daily responsibilities included: - answering customer questions within the storefront
- organizing and counting product inventory
- aiding in the production of artwork
- photographed and recorded media for social media marketing and web design
- organizing exhibitions for online and storefront studio sales
- facilitated any requests delegated by Fine Artist Jenna Alexander
Education
Associate of Arts - Journalism
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL05.2024
Skills
- Recreating photos (Humans and Animals) into artwork
- Portraits in various mediums
- Abstract art
- Graphite and color pencil sketches
- Oil and acrylic paintings
- Calligraphy
- Murals (Indoor and Outdoor)
- Strong Visual Storytelling
- Visual problem-solving
- Creative concept development
- Networking in Art Community
- Art Sales Strategies
Websites
Accomplishments
In September 2022 I was featured in my first Art Show and showcased my recently released Basketball series that consisted of 10 large scale oil paintings of various NBA players.
In December 2022, I had the opportunity to be apart of an Art Basel show in at Arlo Hotels in Wynwood, Florida for Miami Art Week. At this show I live painted and introduced a special Miami Heat painting consisting of three Miami Heat Basketball Players.
From these experiences I have created a reputation for sports artwork and have been hired to create numerous gym murals that align with this theme. My portfolio ranges from drawings and paintings to large scale indoor or outdoor mural work.
Timeline
Sign Artist
Trader Joe's
12.2020 - Current
Mixed Media Artist and Muralist
Self-employeed
09.2020 - Current
Fine Artist Assistant
Jenna Alexander LLC
08.2020 - 09.2020
Associate of Arts - Journalism
Santa Fe College