Every kid draws up until a certain age, but many stop at elementary school. Not me. I kept it up. I have about 9 years of art schooling. I have touched roughly every medium and worked on a diverse range of artistic projects. I grew up at the end of the analog period. While I can use a computer as an art tool, I prefer working as much as possible in the traditional manner. Pen to paper, brush and canvas. I love classical illustration. This is why I enjoy working on children’s books, posters and murals. I am a fan of traditional sign painting which has influenced me to work on my lettering in projects as well.…

C V Jordan McKie

Every kid draws up until a certain age, but many stop at elementary school. Not me. I kept it up. I have about 9 years of art schooling. I have touched roughly every medium and worked on a diverse range of artistic projects. I grew up at the end of the analog period. While I can use a computer as an art tool, I prefer working as much as possible in the traditional manner. Pen to paper, brush and canvas. I love classical illustration. This is why I enjoy working on children’s books, posters and murals. I am a fan of traditional sign painting which has influenced me to work on my lettering in projects as well.…

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Every kid draws up until a certain age, but many stop at elementary school. Not me. I kept it up. I have about 9 years of art schooling. I have touched roughly every medium and worked on a diverse range of artistic projects. I grew up at the end of the analog period. While I can use a computer as an art tool, I prefer working as much as possible in the traditional manner. Pen to paper, brush and canvas. I love classical illustration. This is why I enjoy working on children’s books, posters and murals. I am a fan of traditional sign painting which has influenced me to work on my lettering in projects as well.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent

Work Experience

Exhibiting Artist at The Run Gallery
January 1, 2020 - Present
Exhibition titled 'The Run Gallery' (23 hours).
Exhibiting Artist at Let There Be Art, Théâtre Ste-Catherine
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Exhibition at Théâtre Ste-Catherine, Montreal.
Exhibiting Artist at Creatures Gallery
August 1, 2013 - August 1, 2013
Creatures Creating show, Toronto, August 2013.
Exhibiting Artist at Creatures Gallery
November 1, 2012 - November 1, 2012
Creatures Christmas Show, Toronto, November 2012.
Exhibiting Artist at Greenlite Gallery
August 1, 2012 - August 1, 2012
Montreal, Quebec, August 2012.
Exhibiting Artist at Oz Studios
July 1, 2011 - August 31, 2011
A collection, Toronto, July–August 2011.
Illustrator/Graphic Designer at Self-Employed / Various Projects
January 1, 2011 - April 1, 2011
Illustration work for Hello Vegan Zine; CD insert for The Essence Identity; Spring 2011.
Artist-in-Residence at MASC Grants Artist-in-Residence Program
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
Residency program in Ottawa focused on mural art and visual art creation.
Illustrator at The Big Nothing (children's book)
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Illustrator for a published children's book project.
Illustrator at The Big Nothing
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Illustrator for children's book (The Big Nothing).
Life Drawing Tutor at Sheridan College
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
Tutor and teaching assistant in life drawing at Sheridan College.

Education

Bachelor of Applied Arts, Illustration at Sheridan College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Visual Arts Specialty at Canterbury Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004
Study Abroad at Barcelona
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Artist-in-Residence Program at MASC Grants
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
A Human Rights Project: Claiming Our Space at Richard Pfaff Alternative School (OCDSB)
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
The Metamorphosis Project at Reality Check Program (OCDSB)
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Bachelor of Applied Arts, Illustration at Sheridan College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Visual Arts Specialty at Canterbury Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004
Bachelor of Applied Arts at Sheridan College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009

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