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Trevor Walker
Artist
Lake Forest,CA
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Work Type
Part TimeFull TimeLocation Preference
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Career advancementFlexible work hoursSummary
Experienced with developing innovative art curricula that inspire and challenge students. Utilizes diverse teaching methodologies to engage learners and enhance their artistic skills. Knowledge of different artistic techniques and mediums, ensuring well-rounded a well-rounded educational experience.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Sole Proprietor
Trevor Walker Fine Art
Lake Forest, CA
01.2008 - Current
- Created original and commissioned works of art from studio. Collaborated with professional interior designers to conceptualize paintings and drawings that enhance spaces in clients' homes and offices.
- Developed unique art pieces, showcasing diverse techniques and styles to engage clientele.
- Managed all aspects of business operations, including marketing, sales, and financial management.
- Cultivated relationships with clients, providing personalized service to foster loyalty and repeat business.
Art Instructor
Artventure OC
Aliso Viejo, CA
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs.
- Facilitated art workshops, enhancing creativity and artistic skills among participants.
- Mentored aspiring artists, providing guidance and constructive feedback on projects.
Freelance Artist
Orange County Parks Dept
Laguna Beach, CA
01.2014 - 07.2014
- Developed booklet illustrating local plants and wildlife to educate community on local biodiversity.
- Worked with the head Ranger Laurie Cohen to ensure scientific and cultural accuracy and sensitivity was maintained.
- Provided multiple variations on themes to achieve an end product that was both informative and appealing to a wide variety of ages.
Teacher's Assistant
Laguna College of Art & Design
Laguna Beach, CA
01.2014 - 06.2014
- Assisted students in mastering proportion and anatomy while enhancing rendering techniques. I demonstrated advanced life drawing techniques to support student understanding and skill development.
- Assisted lead teacher in developing engaging lesson plans and instructional materials.
- Supported classroom management by implementing behavior reinforcement strategies for diverse learners.
- Collaborated with educators to adapt teaching methods based on students' individual needs and progress.
Art Director
Steffanino’s Gallery
Costa Mesa, CA
01.2008 - 06.2012
- At Steffanino’s it was my primary duty to work with Professional interior designers to create art & wall décor for their client’s homes and businesses. This could range from high-end custom framing of existing art, providing high-quality prints, and even designing original works of art, which I created in-house, in our art department. I was responsible for coordinating multiple gallery events which we hosted for local design organizations such as ASID. All of these resulted in new connections and generally made design professionals aware of our business.
- It was also my duty to head our print department where I created custom images on paper and canvas for our clients, on large-format Epson printers.
- Led creative direction for gallery exhibitions, enhancing visual storytelling and audience engagement.
- Developed cohesive branding strategies to elevate gallery identity and market presence.
- Mentored junior designers, fostering skill development and encouraging innovative design approaches.
Sole Proprietor
Walker Murals
Long Beach, CA
01.1999 - 01.2008
- Created custom murals for clients' homes and offices, including landscape images, children's art, and various subjects across residential homes, office buildings, outdoor walls, and medical and dining establishments.
Education
BFA - Fine Arts
01-2006
MFA - Fine Arts
06-2014
Skills
- Collaborative teaching
- Commission management
- Student engagement
- Inclusive education
- Motivational
- Project-based learning
- Visual communication
- Client relationships
- Visual storytelling
- Oil painting
Timeline
Art Instructor - Artventure OC
06.2021 - 07.2022
Freelance Artist - Orange County Parks Dept
01.2014 - 07.2014
Teacher's Assistant - Laguna College of Art & Design
01.2014 - 06.2014
Sole Proprietor - Trevor Walker Fine Art
01.2008 - Current
Art Director - Steffanino’s Gallery
01.2008 - 06.2012
Sole Proprietor - Walker Murals
01.1999 - 01.2008
California State University Fullerton - BFA, Fine Arts
Laguna College of Art And Design - MFA, Fine Arts
Exhibitions
- 2026 "Spring Reflections" Saddleback Art League
- 2025 "Art About Agriculture", Santa Paula Art Museum
- 2025 Orange County Fair Visual Arts Exhibition
- 2024 "Centered on the Center", Huntington Beach Art Center
- 2023 "Art About Agriculture", Santa Paula Art Museum
- 2023 Orange County Fair Visual Arts Exhibition
- 2022 "Art About Agriculture", Santa Paula Art Museum
- 2021 "Art About Agriculture", Santa Paula Art Museum
- 2021 Orange County Fair Visual Arts Exhibition
- 2020 "Animal Style", Potocki Center for the Arts
- 2019 "Art About Agriculture", Santa Paula Art Museum
- 2018 "Art About Agriculture", Santa Paula Art Museum
- 2015 Orange County Showcase House of Design
- 2015 Pasadena Showcase House of Design
- All Media Exhibition 2014, Irvine fine arts Center
- "Birds, Bees, & Everything In Between", Las Laguna Gallery, August 2014
- LCAD Graduate Thesis Exhibition, Laguna Museum of Art 2014
- LCAD Graduate Thesis Exhibition, Arena 1 Gallery 2014
- LCAD MFA Exhibition, Laguna Museum of Art 2013
- Randy Higbee Gallery 2012
- Art of Life, Private Residence showcase, 2012
- Art of Life, Boardwalk properties Gallery 2011
- Steffanino’s Gallery 2008
- Seven Muses Gallery, Fullerton 2006
- "Short Stories" Exit Gallery CSUF 2006
- "Live from the Zoo" Student Union Gallery 2005
- "Menagerie" Arboretum Gallery CSUF 2004
Portfolio
Can't be Coralled
Teaching Experience
- Artventure OC 2021-2022
- I managed the adult art classes in which I taught students across a broad range of skill levels from beginners to advanced students. I worked with students to utilize a variety of traditional media in both drawing and painting. I also served as a substitute teacher for the teen and children’s classes.
- Pasadena Learning and Products Expo 2006
- I taught two, three hour seminars on animal drawing and anatomy. I placed an emphasis on learning the large masses of the body, of several common groups of animals, such as dogs, cats, horses, and primates. The class was designed to prepare the students for drawing animals from life in a setting such as a zoo, farm, or park. My goals was to give the students a basic understanding of gesture drawing so that they could render form quickly, in preparation for a more detailed study later on, or just as a way to become more proficient at drawing in general.