Rachel Garrett
San Diego,CA
Summary
Creative Scenic Painter known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in texture techniques, color mixing, and large-scale mural work. Excel in time management, adaptability, and teamwork, ensuring seamless project execution from concept to completion.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Scenic Painter and Fabricator
Show Imaging
San Diego, USA
08.2021 - Current
- Select materials for use based on strength, color, texture, balance, weight, size, malleability and other characteristics.
- Confer with clients, editors, writers, art directors, and other interested parties regarding the nature and content of artwork to be produced.
- Integrate and develop visual elements, such as line, space, mass, color, and perspective, in order to produce desired effects such as the illustration of ideas, emotions, or moods.
- Submit preliminary or finished artwork or project plans to clients for approval, incorporating changes as necessary.
- Create finished art work as decoration, or to elucidate or substitute for spoken or written messages.
- Study different techniques to learn how to apply them to artistic endeavors.
- Develop project budgets for approval, estimating time lines and material costs.
- Created detailed scenic backdrops for theater productions and events.
- Collaborated with designers to ensure artistic vision and accuracy.
- Mixed and applied paints to achieve desired textures and finishes.
- Oversaw workflow of junior painters during project execution.
- Trained new staff on painting techniques and safety protocols.
- Reviewed plans to determine material requirements for projects.
- Adapted painting methods based on changing production timelines and needs.
- Repaired existing sets and props that had become damaged over time due to wear and tear.
- Operated lifts safely while installing large-scale backdrops on stages.
- Installed lighting fixtures onto the set pieces in order to properly illuminate the scene during performances.
- Transported completed sets from studio locations to theater venues for installation on stage.
- Mixed paints according to specific formulas and color charts in order to achieve desired results.
- Organized supplies, tools and equipment needed for each project in an efficient manner.
- Assembled large scale structures such as walls, floors, platforms, stairs from various building materials.
- Built and designed intricate set pieces from wood, metal or other materials.
- Used power and hand tools safely and effectively.
- Maintained thorough inventory of paint equipment and supplies by checking product levels.
- Documented progress and provided estimated completion time for clients.
Lead Scenic Painter
The Haunted Hotel
San Diego, USA
04.2007 - Current
- Confer with owner/manager and staff in order to gather information about exhibit space, proposed themes and content, timelines, budgets, and materials.
- Assign tasks to painting assistants, providing hands-on tutorials when necessary.
- Develop set designs based on evaluation of owner's overall vision, budgets, research information, and completion time allotted.
- Observe sets during rehearsals in order to ensure that set elements are a natural part of the overall attraction, and do not distract from or interfere with the entirety of the experience.
- Collaborate with those in charge of lighting and sound so that those production aspects can be coordinated with set designs.
- Select and purchase paint and painting equipment necessary for set design and execution.
- Research architectural and stylistic elements appropriate to the specific horror movie or horror theme to be depicted, consulting experts for information as necessary.
Lead Scenic Painter, On-Site Supervisor, Carpenter, Set Dresser
The Allstar Group (ASG)- San Diego Corporate Event Production Company
San Diego, USA
01.2005 - 07.2017
- Confer with clients, editors, writers, art directors, and other interested parties regarding the nature and content of artwork to be produced.
- Submit preliminary or finished artwork or project plans to clients for approval, incorporating changes as necessary.
- Cut, bend, laminate, arrange, and fasten individual or mixed raw and manufactured materials and products to form works of art.
- Create sculptures, statues, and other three-dimensional artwork by using abrasives and tools to shape, carve, and fabricate materials such as clay, stone, wood, or metal.
- Brush or spray protective or decorative finishes on completed background panels, informational legends, exhibit accessories, or finished paintings.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Palomar College
San Marcos, CASkills
- Scenic Painting
- Scenic Design
- Scenic Carpentry
- Time Management
- Project Coordination
- Troubleshooting
- Color mixing
- Material selection
- Set construction
- Visual storytelling
- Large-scale artwork
- Scenic design and construction
Certification
- Forklift and MEWP Certified, 2023-Present
Timeline
Lead Scenic Painter and Fabricator
Show Imaging
08.2021 - Current
Lead Scenic Painter
The Haunted Hotel
04.2007 - Current
Lead Scenic Painter, On-Site Supervisor, Carpenter, Set Dresser
The Allstar Group (ASG)- San Diego Corporate Event Production Company
01.2005 - 07.2017
Associate of Arts -
Palomar College