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Education

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• UC Berkeley Extension, Professional Sequence in Graphic Design 

• Sharon Art Studio, Studied life drawing and abstract painting 

• The Toronto School of Art, Fine Art Diploma 

• The Toronto School of Art, Studied etching, life drawing, portraiture, and wall sculpture 

• The University of Toronto, School of Continuing Education, Studied wildlife, botanical and landscape drawing as well as watercolor and pastel painting 

• The University of Toronto, Master of Science, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics 

• The University of Toronto, Bachelor of Science (Honors), Microbiology and Parasitology 

 

Technical Proficiency

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• Design: Strong knowledge of color theory, layout, pattern design and illustration. Comprehensive understanding of the design process from client brief, initial conceptualization and brainstorming to meticulous execution and launch.

• Software: Experience in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop), Affinity Photo

• Fine Art: Extensive experience in life, wildlife, botanical and landscape drawing, acrylic, watercolor and pastel painting, as well as printmaking.

 

Press

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• Pattern Observer, Highlights for Our Latest Chelsea's Challenge, June 2019

• Pattern Observer, Textile Design Lab Summer of Creativity, June-August 2018

• Surface Pattern Design Guild, Featured Member, September 2018

• Pattern Observer, Textile Design Lab Member Spotlight, March 4, 2016. My recent textile designs and an interview were showcased on the Pattern Observer blog.

• American Heart Association, Circulation Research, Investigating the Transcriptional Control of Cardiovascular Development, February 13, 2015. Using Adobe Illustrator, I designed Figure 1: Molecular players for transcriptional regulation. This illustration is from the American Heart Association.

• American Heart Association, Circulation Research, Transcriptional Regulation of Vertebrate Cardiac Morphogenesis, March 22, 2002. Using coloured pencils on mylar as well as Adobe Photoshop, I designed Figure 1: Summary of mouse heart development.

 

Professional Affiliations

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• 2015 – 2021, Textile Design Lab

• 2016 – 2019, Surface Pattern Design Guild

• 2012 - 2017, American Institute of Graphic Arts

• 2011 - 2017, Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators

• 2002 - 2006, Toronto Arts Council, Community Arts Committee

• 2001 - 2006, Art Guild of Scarborough, President

 

Selected Exhibitions

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• The National Ballet of Canada, Volunteer Committee, Toronto, ON, Art Show and Sale

• Portuguese Canadian National Congress, Toronto, ON, COPA Awards/Auction

• The Art Guild of Scarborough, Toronto, ON, Free Spirit Award Show

• Agincourt District Library, Toronto, ON, Solo Show, Recent Works

• The Art Guild of Scarborough, Toronto, ON, The Arthur Award Show

• Creative Edge, Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto, Show Co-ordinator

• The Art Guild of Scarborough, Toronto, ON, Fall and Spring Show and Sale

• The Scarborough Arts Council, Toronto, ON, Memories of a Millennium

• The Scarborough Arts Council, Toronto, ON, Transitions: Changing States

 

Experience

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• Leisure Interest Instructor, Chico Area Recreation and Parks District, Chico, CA, Printmaking and Textile Design (Beginner/Intermediate), Drawing (Beginner/Intermediate)

• Community Arts Committee, Toronto Art Council, City of Toronto, committee member

• The Art Guild of Scarborough, Toronto, ON, President

• The Art Guild of Scarborough, Toronto, ON, Exhibition Chairperson

• Rotunda Gallery, Scarborough Civic Centre, City of Toronto, Member of the Advisory Committee

• Instruction, Young Artists (5-6 and 7-9 yr. old), City of Toronto, Economic Development, Tourism and Culture, Port Union C.C., Spearheaded program development, established the age-appropriate curriculum, demonstrated techniques, and supervised children. 

• Artist in the School Program, Scarborough Arts Council and the Scarborough Separate School Board

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