Shawanda Dunning-Ross
Visual Artist And Creative Photographer
Montgomery ,AL
Summary
Dynamic artist with a proven track record of enhancing brand visibility through social media and successful exhibitions. Skilled in acrylic painting and visual storytelling, I have collaborated with galleries and non-profits to create impactful art pieces, driving increased sales and community engagement. My inventive approach and strong vendor relationships foster creative growth.
Professional artist with strong focus on delivering impactful and visually compelling work. Demonstrates expertise in various artistic techniques, including digital illustration, painting, and sculpting. Highly collaborative, adaptable, and reliable, consistently achieving team goals and fostering creative solutions. Known for strong conceptual thinking and keen attention to detail, enhancing project outcomes and client satisfaction.
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.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Busker/Artist
Self Employed
Montgomery , AL
01.2022 - Current
- Made use of materials, such as ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, computer software, paints, and pencils to complete unique piece for customers.
- Enhanced public appreciation for art, writing and publishing articles on art criticism and theory in well-known magazines.
- Increased art sales at exhibitions, leveraging social media platforms for effective promotion and audience engagement.
- Generated increased commissions by effectively networking at art fairs and social events, showcasing portfolio to potential clients.
Artist
Self Employed Web
Montgomery , AL
04.2014 - Current
- Utilized social media platforms proactively to promote personal brand awareness while engaging with potential clients or collaborators regularly.
- Designed custom artwork for clients, meeting their creative vision and ensuring satisfaction with the final product.
- 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.
- Participated in creative brainstorming sessions to develop new ideas or improve existing ones.
- Developed unique art pieces that garnered positive attention from critics and collectors, leading to increased sales and commissions.
- Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
- Made use of materials, such as ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, computer software, paints, and pencils to complete unique piece for customers.
- Partnered with non-profit organizations to use art as tool for social change, leading initiatives that raised awareness on various issues.
- Increased art sales at exhibitions, leveraging social media platforms for effective promotion and audience engagement.
- Boosted online art portfolio visibility, optimizing website SEO and regularly updating content with recent works and exhibitions.
- Generated increased commissions by effectively networking at art fairs and social events, showcasing portfolio to potential clients.
- Coordinated with city officials to initiate public art projects, enhancing community spaces and engaging residents in artistic process.
- Experimented with variety of styles and techniques to produce unique works of art.
- Collaborated with other artists on various art projects and installations.
- Participated in art exhibitions and shows to showcase work.
- Curated several successful art shows, selecting and arranging pieces that spoke to diverse themes and audiences.
- Used oil and acrylic paints, watercolors and digital media to create art pieces.
- Built and maintained working relationships with galleries and other art venues.
- Created paintings, sculptures and illustrations for variety of exhibitions and shows.
- Coordinated with art galleries to arrange display and sale of artwork.
- Determined appropriate designs for screen print and embroidery applications to create high-quality finished products.
- Designed and created sculptures for public and private spaces.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management And Leadership
Capella University
Minneapolis, MNBachelor of Science - Business Management w/minor Human Resources
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FLBachelor of Science - Business Management
Alabama State University
Montgomery, ALHigh School Diploma -
Sidney Lanier High School
Montgomery, Al05-1997
Skills
Visual art creation
Acrylic painting
Teamwork and cooperation
Photographic editing
Texture painting
Photo editing
Adobe photoshop
Photography
Visual storytelling
Artistic flair
Inventiveness
Vendor relationships
Timeline
Professional Busker/Artist
Self Employed
01.2022 - Current
Artist
Self Employed Web
04.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Business Management And Leadership
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Business Management w/minor Human Resources
Saint Leo University
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Alabama State University
High School Diploma -
Sidney Lanier High School
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