I am a passionate artist who specializes in collage, ink, painting, and digital illustration. With a foundation in fine arts and digital design, I bridge traditional techniques and modern tools to create work that is both raw and conceptually grounded. I have studied photography traditional/digital in college. My most resent project; I am an Art resident of Thailand, building an interactive photobook of Spirit Houses in Chiang Mai with crowd funding. I'm also working on an a metal-album video montage.

Jay Crane

I am a passionate artist who specializes in collage, ink, painting, and digital illustration. With a foundation in fine arts and digital design, I bridge traditional techniques and modern tools to create work that is both raw and conceptually grounded. I have studied photography traditional/digital in college. My most resent project; I am an Art resident of Thailand, building an interactive photobook of Spirit Houses in Chiang Mai with crowd funding. I'm also working on an a metal-album video montage.

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I am a passionate artist who specializes in collage, ink, painting, and digital illustration.
With a foundation in fine arts and digital design, I bridge traditional techniques and modern tools to create work that is both raw and conceptually grounded. I have studied photography traditional/digital in college.
My most resent project; I am an Art resident of Thailand, building an interactive photobook of Spirit Houses in Chiang Mai with crowd funding. I’m also working on an a metal-album video montage.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Custom Sneaker Artist – Apprentice at Mache Customs
October 1, 2014 - September 12, 2025
Collaborated on unique, made-to-order sneaker designs for high-profile clients.
Art Instructor / Workload Specialist at Michaels Arts & Crafts
September 1, 2016 - September 12, 2025
Certified Fine Arts Instructor, teaching workshops in drawing, painting, and crafts. Managed front-end operations and customer support.
Multicultural Content Creator at Children’s Advocacy Center, Human Services Council
December 31, 2014 - September 12, 2025
Created bilingual (English/Spanish) educational materials on sexual assault prevention for elementary and middle school programs.
Gallery Assistant at Local Arts Collective
January 1, 2023 - Present
Supported curation, installation, and promotion of group exhibitions; assisted visiting artists and coordinated workshops.
Custom Sneaker Artist – Apprentice at Mache Customs
October 1, 2014 - September 12, 2025
Collaborated on unique, made-to-order sneaker designs for high-profile clients.
Art Instructor / Workload Specialist at Michaels Arts & Crafts
September 1, 2016 - September 12, 2025
Certified Fine Arts Instructor, teaching workshops in drawing, painting, and crafts. Managed front-end operations and customer support.
Multicultural Content Creator at Children’s Advocacy Center, Human Services Council
December 31, 2014 - September 12, 2025
Created bilingual (English/Spanish) educational materials on sexual assault prevention for elementary and middle school programs.
Gallery Assistant at Local Arts Collective
January 1, 2023 - Present
Supported curation, installation, and promotion of group exhibitions; assisted visiting artists and coordinated workshops.

Education

B.A. Art, Digital Art & Design at Eastern Connecticut State University
January 11, 2030 - September 12, 2025
Coursework in 3D Design & Art Electives at Pratt Institute
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
A.S. Art & Interactive Technology at Norwalk Community College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
B.A. at Eastern Connecticut State University
January 11, 2030 - September 12, 2025
Coursework in 3D Design & Art Electives at Pratt Institute
January 1, 2013 - September 12, 2025
A.S. Art & Interactive Technology at Norwalk Community College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

Scholastic Art & Writing Awards – Gold Award, Mixed Media
January 1, 2005 - September 12, 2025
Certified Fine Arts Instructor
August 1, 2015 - September 12, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other, Non-Profit Organization
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