Sarah Hedges
ANN
Martinsville ,IN
Summary
Dynamic artist with a proven track record of creating compelling visual art, including acrylic paintings and traditional drawings, for diverse clients. Successfully curated art shows and mentored emerging artists, enhancing community engagement. Recognized for innovative techniques and strong client relationships, driving significant sales and commissions through unique commissioned projects.
Professional Artist with keen eye for detail, color and composition. Track record of bringing projects to life through innovative ideas. Creates compelling, inspiring and engaging pieces.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Artist
Self
03.1998 - Current
- Designed custom artwork for clients, meeting their creative vision and ensuring satisfaction with the final product.
- Utilized social media platforms proactively to promote personal brand awareness while engaging with potential clients or collaborators regularly.
- Made use of materials, such as ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, computer software, paints, and pencils to complete unique piece for customers.
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Sold original art pieces through online platforms, gallery exhibitions, and direct customer interactions, generating consistent revenue streams while maintaining an active artist presence within the community.
- Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
- Developed unique art pieces that garnered positive attention from critics and collectors, leading to increased sales and commissions.
- Mentored junior artists in studio, providing guidance on technical skills and professional development.
- Curated several successful art shows, selecting and arranging pieces that spoke to diverse themes and audiences.
- Conducted workshops for aspiring artists, sharing techniques in various mediums and inspiring creativity.
- Coordinated with city officials to initiate public art projects, enhancing community spaces and engaging residents in artistic process.
- Expanded artistic skill set by attending advanced workshops in innovative art forms and techniques, staying ahead in competitive field.
- Used oil and acrylic paints, watercolors and digital media to create art pieces.
- Created commissioned artwork for organizations and private clients.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Art, Art History
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN05-1998
Skills
- Acrylic painting
- Visual art creation
- Traditional drawing
Accomplishments
- Invited to paint the Bailey and Wood Mural display for a public art exhibition presented in Martinsville in 2023
- Painted Martinsville Mural off of Burton Lane in 2011 (unfortunately now removed as building was in need of repair) have photos.
- Painted laundry Mat Mural in Martinsville Shopping center 2013 (unfortunately removed due to building degredation have photos.
- Painted 2 separate Murals Meadow lakes and Wabash for their memory care facilities. 2008
- Painted for Flanner and Buchannan 2007, North side Indianapolis for their Funeral facility
Timeline
Artist
Self
03.1998 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Art, Art History
Indiana University
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