Regan Johnson illustration and design

It is my determination, artistic ability, and my flexibility in working with others that would make me an asset for any company. In the years developing my artistic skills and determination, I learned multiple techniques that give me a wider range of possibilities for projects. Through my involvement in societies, critique groups, and work experience, I have found working on the ideas of others to be as engaging as pursuing my own ideas.

Professional Experience and Accomplishments

Solo Work

- Several academic achievements including dean’s list at the Savannah College of Art and Design for the entire course of study, and a semester long teaching internship. Chosen to be one of five annual interns at one of the largest advertising firms in the South Eastern United States and gained exposure to projects, clients and deadlines in all mass media channels.

- Freelanced in multiple artistic fields both for profit and charity including commissioned portraits, murals and paintings. Hired to design logos, letterheads, flyers and to design and illustrate an original children’s book. Contracted for private art lessons and instruction.

- Entered work and won honors in multiple art competitions, student shows and exhibitions. Featured artist in multiple galleries and venues in addition to contributing to several international internet artist communities.

Involvement

- Was actively involved in school organizations and societies. At Baylor University was a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority and the Baylor Riding Club. At Savannah College of Art and Design was a founding member of Collaborate group to promote collaborative projects between different artistic disciplines.

- Participant and member of Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators and its affiliated illustration critique group.

Employment History

Freelance Artist Private Commissions, Murasl and Design	2001 - 2004
Barnes & Noble – Austin, Texas Children’s Department Supervisor	2002 - 2004
Barnes & Noble – Savannah, Georgia Children’s Department Supervisor	2000 - 2002
CJRW Agency – Little Rock, Arkansas Internship	1999
Savannah College of Art and Design – Savannah, Georgia Teaching Internship	1999

Education

Savannah College of Art and Design – Savannah, Georgia M.F.A. Illustration	2000
Baylor University – Waco, Texas B.F.A Graphic Design	1998
Arkansas Baptist High School – Little Rock, Arkansas High School Diploma	1994

Awards and Achievements

Featured Artist Barnes & Noble – Austin, Texas	2004
Selected Artist – Juried Art Exhibit Pinnacle Gallery – Savannah, Georgia	2003
Dean’s List Savannah College of Art and Design – Savannah, Georgia	1998-2000
Graduated Internship Program CJRW Agency – Little Rock, Arkansas	1999
Gold Medal and Best in Show Advertising Club of Waco, Texas – Annual Advertising Awards Show	1998

Computer Skills

Graphical Applications including Quark, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, PageMaker, Acrobat
Microsoft Word, E-Mail and Internet Software
Windows and Mac OS Environments

Artistic Skills

Traditional drawing techniques
Painting with oil, watercolor and acrylic
Black and white photography
Printing with lithography, serigraphy, intaglio and woodcut
Three dimensional techniques including sculpting and model building