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President, Archmedia Design, Airdrie, AB
Specializing in the following fields:

Architectural Illustration: 2D & 3D renderings for builders, developers and architects
Graphic Design: ads, promotional material and web design
Art Education: Drawing, Watercolour and Oil Painting for beginners
Fine Art and Murals : custom painting on canvas and walls

Current projects

fine art and murals:
Landscapes, 2004, series plein air paintings in oil, collection of artist
Old Masters , 2003, series of reproductions in oil, collection of artist
Rocky Mountain Horse, 2003, series of pastel drawings, private collection
Sunny Day , 2003, decorative painting for a child's room, private residence, Rocky View
The Tree of Life, 2003, exterior mural for Aura Spa &Wellness Centre, Airdrie, AB
Mediterranean View", 2003, exterior mural for Paros On Main restaurant, Airdrie AB
The African Safari, 2003, mural for a child's room in private residence, Airdrie, AB
Love Birds, 2003, pastel painting, private collection
Grecian Gardens, 2002, Mural for Foothills Hospital unit 24, Calgary, AB
Woodsbury , 2002, series of pastel paintings, Platinum Art Gallery, Banker's Hall, Calgary
Cupolas, 2000-2002, Russian Architecture, pastel, watercolour
Open Gate, 2002, Mural for private residence, Airdrie, AB
Best Friends, 2001, commission portraits of pets and horses, private collections
Calaway Park, 2001 series of pastel paintings, private collection
Still Life Paintings, 2001 oil on canvas, private collection
Airdrie Water Tower, 2001 proposed design for Tower renovation, Airdrie, AB
Wild Friends, 2000 portraits of safari animals in pastel

architectural illustrations and design :
Architectural Illustrations for Schickedanz Development, Hopewell Development , Trico Homes, Tri Delta Homes, Campbell Design, Homes by Avi, Da Vinci Homes, McKee Homes, Pristine Homes, Willowbrook Homes and private clients, 1998-2004
Sage, 2004, architectural illustration for Schikedanz Development, Airdrie,AB
Copperfield, 2003, architectural illustration for Trico Home Corporation, Calgary, AB
Church of Holy Christ , 2002, conceptual design and illustration for fundraiser, Jamaica
Carstairs Main Street Revitalization Project, 2002, conceptual design and architectural illustration, Carstairs Chamber of Commerce, Carstairs, Alberta

graphic and web design:
Airdrie Recreation Map, 2002-2004, City of Ardrie, AB
2004 Calendar for African Children Choir, 2003
Rune Tunes, 2002, children's book for composer Rune Vibegaard, Calgary, AB
Immigrants of Distinction Award, 2002/3 brochures for Calgary Immigrant Aid Society www.Iballet.com, 2001, website design, International School of Ballet, Calgary
www.claygoddess.com, 2004, website for Clay Goddess Ceramic Studio, Calgary
www.mymaxstudio.com, 2003, website for My Max Studio, Crossfield, AB
www.smartauto.ca, 2001, Smart Automotive, Airdrie, AB
Amazon Promotional Products, 2000, corporate package and web design, Calgary, AB
Graphic and web design for various businesses, 2000/2004, Alberta

Selected Exhibitions, Fundraisers and Galleries
Clay Goddess : presently representing my work, Calgary, (next to Art Space Gallery)
Fifteenth Street Gallery: Salt Lake City, Utah
City of Airdrie Hall, 2004, group exhibition
Airdrie Artist Guild Show: 2000/2004 - two years winner of first place people's choice award
Airdrie Public Library ,2001/2004, group exhibition
Schizophrenia Society of Alberta, 2004 fundraiser, Sheraton Hotel, Calgary
Rocky View Wild Life Recovery, 2003 fundraser, Sheraton Hotel, Calgary
Friends of Airdrie Public Library, 2003 fundraser , Balzac, AB
Airdrie Home and Garden Show, 2002/2003
The Store Upstairs, group exhibition with my students, twice a year 2001/2003, Airdrie
Art Essential, the ultimate art show and sale, October 2002, Calgary,AB
Artisans at Shaw, art show and sale, November 2002, Edmonton
Banker's Hall Art Show, September 2002, Calgary, AB
Celebration, Platinum Art Gallery, November 2002, Galgary
Immigrant of Distinction Award Gala, March 2002, March 2003, Westin Hotel, Calgary, AB
Canada Country Hall of Fame fundraiser, 2001/2002, Calgary, AB
Airdrie Rotary Club fundraiser, 2001/2002, Airdrie, AB
Arabian Market, 2002, O Claire Market, Calgary; Bert Church Theater, Airdrie, AB
Joyco, 2001, Calgary, AB
General Hospital Group Exhibition, 2001, Calgary, AB

Related Professional Experience

art education
2001-2009 ARTICTIC DIRECTOR, FOUNDER, OWNER Airdrie School of Art, AB, Canada
2005-2009 ART INSTRUCTOR School of Hope, Calgary, Canada
2000-2008 ART INSTRUCTOR Rocky View Cont. Ed. AB, Canada
2005-2009 ART CRITIQUES Calgary Sketch Club, Calgary Artists Assoc., Nifty Fifty Club.
2005 PROJECT MANAGER FOR MURAL PAINTING CITY Teen club, Crossfield, AB
2005-2008 PAINTINGS DEMOS AND WORKSHOPS Calgary Sketch Club, Airdrie Artists Guild, Calgary Community Painters Society, Various Elementary Schools

graphic/web design
2001-2009 GRAPHIC/WEB DESIGN Various businesses, Alberta, Canada
2008 WWW.AIRDRIEREGIONALARTS.CA Airdrie Regional ARTS Society
2006 WWW.SMARTAUTO.CA Smart Automotive
2004 WWW.AIRDRIESCHOOLOFART.COM Airdrie School of Art
2002 WWW.IBALLET.COM International School of Ballet
2002-2004 AIRDRIE RECREATION MAP City of Airdrie, AB, Canada
2003 RUNE TUNES, BOOK DESIGN Rune Vibegaard, composer
2003 CALENDAR DESIGN African Children's Choir
2002-2003 ANNUAL BROCHURE DESIGN Calgary Immigrant Aid Society
2001 COPRORATE PACKAGE AND WEBSITE Amazon Promotional Products
2001 WWW.ARCHMEDIADESIGN.COM Archmedia Design

architectural illustrations and design
1998-2009 ARCHITECTURAL ILLUSTRATIONS Rykell Homes, Schickedanz Development, Hopewell
Development , Trico Homes, Tri Delta Homes, Campbell Design, Homes by Avi, Da Vinci Homes, McKee Homes, Pristine Homes, Willowbrook Homes and private clients
2006 ZYTECH CORPORATE BUILDING, DESIGN Zytech, Balzac, AB
2001-2005 EXCLUSIVE ILLUSTRATOR Trico Home Corporation
2002 MAIN STREET REVITALIZATION PROJECT Carstairs Chamber of Commerce, AB
2002 CHURCH OF HOLY CHRIST, DESIGN Campbell Design, Calgary, AB

Awards & Career Highlights

2008 Received Nicholas de Grandmaison Award
for Excellence in Pastel Portraiture Canadian Institute of Portrait Artists
1999, 2000 People’s First Choice Award Airdrie Artist Guild Exhibitions
2002-2003 Web Design Awards for www.iballet.com The Toronto Website Award
2007, 2008 Airdrie Artisans Market Co Founder of the annual event
2008 Charity ARTS Auction Organized the event for ARTS Society
2007 Airdrie Regional ARTS Society Co founder of the Society. AB, Canada
2006 The Gallery of Airdrie Founder. Airdrie, AB, Canada
2003 Donated Mural to Foothills Hospital Foothills Hospital, Calgary, AB
2001 Airdrie School of Art Founder. Airdrie, AB
2001 Archmedia Design Founder. Airdrie, Alberta, Canada

Selected Galleries and Exhibitions

2009 Calgary Stampede, WESTERN SHOWCASE Art Callery. Juried. Calgary, AB
2009 Jubilee Auditorium Juried Group. Calgary, Alberta
2005-2009 Leighton Centre Juried Group. Calgary, Alberta
2007-2009 Elviden Centre Juried Group. Calgary, Alberta
2008 CIPA National Open Portrait Exhibition Juried Group. Calgary, Alberta
2008 Calgary Stampede, WESTERN SHOWCASE Art Auction. Juried. Calgary, AB
2007 Jubilee Auditorium Juried 3 Person. Calgary, Alberta
2007 Benjamin's Coffeehouse Solo, Airdrie, Alberta, Canada
2006-2009 The Gallery Solo, Airdrie, Albetra, Canada
2005, 2007 Aidrie Public Library Solo, Airdrie, Alberta
2004 Fifteenth Street Gallery Salt Lake City, Utah
2004 City of Airdrie Group. Airdrie, Alberta
2003 Platinum Art Gallery Group. Calgary, Alberta
2002-2009 Airdrie Home and Garden Show Solo, Airdrie, Alberta
2002-2003 Immigrant of Distinction Gala Group. Calgary, Alberta
2002 Art Essential Group. Calgary, Alberta
2002 Artisans at Shaw Group, Edmonton, Alberta
2002 Banker's Hall Group. Calgary, Alberta
2001-2002 Canada Country Hall of Fame Group. Calgary, Alberta
2001 General Hospital Group. Calgary, Alberta
1999-2004 Airdrie Artist Guild Group. Airdrie, Alberta

Media and Publications

2008 Canadian Brushstroke Magazine Sep-Oct Issue. Canada
2008 Calgary Herald June7, Eugene Stickland
2007 Airdrie Life Magazine Fall issue
2004 Shaw TV Featured on Art & Culture Segment
2001-2008 Airdrie Echo Multiple articles, Airdrie, Alberta
2001-2008 The City View Multiple articles, Airdrie, Alberta
2003 Shaw TV Featured on Art & Culture Segment
2002 Carstairs Courier April 23, Rosemary Aurten

Related Education

1990 University Of Architecture Master Degree, Novosibirsk, Russia
1983 Belovo College of Art Education Bachelor of Art Education, Russia
2001 The Mediaclassroom Multimedia Production Specialist, Diploma, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
2003 SAIT AutoCAD 3D, 3D Studio Max
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
2009 in preparation Oxford's Seminars, University of Calgary TESOL Certificate, Calgary, Alberta

Other Skills and Abilities:

Experience working with students of all ages in academic and private settings.
Strong knowledge in art education and versatility to work in any medium.
Strong illustration and design skills in traditional and digital media (graphic and web design).
Ability to produce complex technical drawings in AutoCAD and presentation images (2D or 3D)