I have enjoyed 25+ years in Web and Graphic Design, Arts Education and Freelance digital design work. I bring a wealth of experience and top-notch communication skills to the table for my clients and co-workers.…

Dawn Thomas

I have enjoyed 25+ years in Web and Graphic Design, Arts Education and Freelance digital design work. I bring a wealth of experience and top-notch communication skills to the table for my clients and co-workers.…

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I have enjoyed 25+ years in Web and Graphic Design, Arts Education and Freelance digital design work. I bring a wealth of experience and top-notch communication skills to the table for my clients and co-workers.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Art/Maker/Digital Media Teacher at Santa Rosa City Schools, Santa Rosa Middle School
January 1, 2007 - Present
Hands-on art instruction across media, building a foundation in observational drawing and painting while encouraging students to develop personal narratives; includes ceramics and digital media. Active in community and school-based projects and public exhibitions.

Education

Creative Visionary Program - Art2 Life at Art2 Life
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Single Subject Art Credential at Sonoma State University
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential at Sonoma State University
May 1, 2004 - May 1, 2004
Media Link Web Design/Technology Certificate at Bay Area Video Coalition
June 1, 2000 - June 1, 2000
5th-year Graduate Certificate in Art at UC Santa Cruz
June 1, 1990 - June 1, 1990
Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Art at UC Santa Cruz
June 1, 1989 - June 1, 1989

Qualifications

Creative Visionary Program - Art2 Life
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Single Subject Art Credential - Sonoma State University
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - Sonoma State University
May 1, 2004 - May 1, 2004
Media Link Web Design/Technology Certificate - Bay Area Video Coalition
June 1, 2000 - June 1, 2000
5th-year Graduate Certificate in Art, UC Santa Cruz
June 1, 1990 - June 1, 1990
Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Art, UC Santa Cruz
June 1, 1989 - June 1, 1989

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    paper Roseland Big Belly Trash Can design
    My painting of a Paletero was selected as a design to wrap a Big Belly Trash Can in the Roseland district of Santa Rosa, CA. 2025…
    uniE621 Mural at Santa Rosa Middle school
    Working with the staff and students to develop a theme around our school mascot, a cat named Sasha, I prepped and painted a Mural on a wall adjacent to an eating area. When complete, every student in the school came and put their handprint on the mural to frame the mural. Completed in 6/2025. designer muralist…
    paper Mural at Santa Rosa Middle School
    Working with the staff and students to develop a theme around our school mascot, a cat named Sasha, I prepped and painted a Mural on a wall adjacent to an eating area. When complete, every student in the school came and put their handprint on the mural to frame the mural. Completed in 6/2025.…