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1. I have been interested in art-and fashion- since I was a toddler
growing up in Rochester, New York. These twin interests
directed me towards an art career focusing on fashion
illustration which has proven to be rewarding, ever-changing
and always stimulating. Here are nine more facts
about my career’s journey...
2. My first “real” job after college ( Ohio State University,
Columbus College of Art and Design) was at B. Goodman
Fashions in Columbus, Ohio where I designed and drew
newspaper ads.
3. Since B.Goodman Fashions - ( a smaller boutique-type
store) I’ve worked as the lead fashion illustrator for eight
major U.S. department stores.
4. In addition to these eight I've freelanced for another eighteen stores as well as boutiques and fashion
houses.
5. My specialty is “image-making” fashion illustration - setting
a brand identity that’s unique and that will sell merchandise.
6. During my career my work has received several honors
including the NORMA award for lingerie advertising and
cosmetic advertising, the Seklemian award for reflective
color advertising, the Federated Dept. Store advertising award (Lazarus Division-three consecutive years) and I am a member of the Society of Illustrators.
7. I am currently developing a body of work that fuses classical
portraiture with fashion illustration. Additionally, I’m
exploring animal portraiture (pets).
8. I’ve worked in practically all medias - my favorites are
graphite pencil combined with india ink line, colored pencil,
water color, gouache and oils.
9. When I approach a blank paper or canvas my aim is to
create something beautiful, inspiring and memorably
unique.
10. A partial roster of clients includes: Coty, Carlisle, Dillards,
Foleys, Garfinkels, Hutzlers, Joskes, Lord&Taylor,
Marshall Fields, Marshalls, Nordstrom, J. Wanamakers
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