CONTACT INFORMATION
4393 East Shore Drive tomjayhardin@gmail.com Grawn, MI 49637 231.499.4052
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts (with honors) Alma College, Alma, MI
Major: Drawing & Mixed Media Major GPA: 3.75
Minor: English Literature Cumulative GPA: 3.469
RELATED SKILLS
Have worked in a wide range of drawing media and printmaking techniques, in addition to many different painting styles and experience with clay, metal, and technology
- Chalk / Charcoal
- Pen / Pencil (Colored & Watercolor)
- Collography
- Oil and Acrylic Paint
- Arc Welding / Brazing
Proficient in several Adobe Programs (CS5):
- Illustrator
- Dreamweaver
- InDesign
- Lightroom
- Photoshop
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
- Articulate and personable, with strong written and verbal communication skills
- Diligent individual and group worker with the ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent public-speaking and presentation skills
- Ability to recognize and construct a successful composition
EXPERIENCE
Gallery Docent 2008 - 2011
Flora Kirsch Beck Gallery, Alma, MI
Assisted in the hanging of exhibitions
Supervised the Gallery, gave brief tours of the gallery
Performed various odd jobs
Student Assistant 2009 - 2011
Alma College Art Department, Alma, MI
Assisted professors with departmental duties
Assisted with studio maintenance
Life Drawing Co-op (assistant & participant) 2009 - 2011
Alma College, Alma, MI
Developed and honed skills in human figure drawing technique
Gained significant knowledge about human structure
EXHIBITIONS / PUBLICATIONS
Michigan Small Colleges' Art Exhibit 2011
Stubmitz Gallery, Adrian College, Adrian, MI
30th Annual Alma College Statewide Print Competition 2010 - 2011
Flora Kirsch Beck Gallery, Alma, MI
Jordan River Arts Council, East Jordan, MI
West Shore Community College, Scottsville, MI
Henry Ford Community College, Dearborn, MI
Annual Juried Student Shows 2009 - 2011
Flora Kirsch Beck Gallery, Alma, MI
Pine River Anthology 2009 - 2011
Alma College Liberal Arts Journal
Kappa Pi Art Exhibitions 2009
Kerhl Library, Alma College, Alma, MI
