Natalie Crandall
Maplewood,NJ
Summary
Creative professional. Spent 17 years in education leadership roles, then pivoted to full-time art and design in 2023. Self-motivated and organized to thrive in both team-based and independent settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Muralist
Self-Employed
, NJ
06.2024 - Current
- Created large-scale murals for both clients in both business spaces and private residences. (Imagine NJ, summer 2024. Personal residence project, fall 2024)
- Designed custom artwork to meet the needs of each customer.
- Documented progress on projects through videos and photograph.
Preschool Art Teacher
Le Parcel
Maplewood, NJ
06.2024 - Current
- Created engaging activities for students age 2-5 to explore their creativity through art projects.
- Host an end-of-season Art Show for parents to attend and learn about their child's art
Adult Art Instructor
Oh! Canary
South Orange, NJ
05.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented a one-time art workshop curriculum for novice creators.
- Bring all art supplies, lead instruction, and guide participants to complete an art piece by the end of the workshop.
- Have hosted four adult art workshops at Oh! Canary; all have been fully registered.
Artist, Founder
imPerfect Studio
Maplewood, NJ
04.2021 - Current
- Began selling artwork in April 2021.
- Art for sale at Wildly Floral Co in South Orange and The General Store in Maplewood.
- Art on display in SOPAC Gallery and WAE Gallery in Livingston, NJ.
- Create original artwork using acrylic paint and thrifted frames.
- Share art inspiration on Instagram daily.
- Create and sell custom paper products: weekly planner sheets, notepads, and lunchbox notes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English And Communications
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA06-2006
Skills
- Collaborative Design
- Project management
- Marketing and promotion
- Art history knowledge
Timeline
Muralist
Self-Employed
06.2024 - Current
Preschool Art Teacher
Le Parcel
06.2024 - Current
Adult Art Instructor
Oh! Canary
05.2023 - Current
Artist, Founder
imPerfect Studio
04.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - English And Communications
Tulane University
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