I'm Lauren Curtis, a freelance artist based in Somerset, New Jersey. I work in several mediums, including painting, illustration, and Photoshop, to create cover art, book illustrations, and commissioned portraits for clients near and far. My toolkit spans oils, acrylics, watercolors, collage, and digital media, and I love turning stories into vivid images. Beyond making art, I teach private art and marketing skills, design educational materials, and collaborate with galleries, publishers, and non-profit organizations worldwide. My projects include gallery exhibitions, book illustration for authors, and contributions to magazines and music culture.…

Lauren Curtis

I'm Lauren Curtis, a freelance artist based in Somerset, New Jersey. I work in several mediums, including painting, illustration, and Photoshop, to create cover art, book illustrations, and commissioned portraits for clients near and far. My toolkit spans oils, acrylics, watercolors, collage, and digital media, and I love turning stories into vivid images. Beyond making art, I teach private art and marketing skills, design educational materials, and collaborate with galleries, publishers, and non-profit organizations worldwide. My projects include gallery exhibitions, book illustration for authors, and contributions to magazines and music culture.…

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I’m Lauren Curtis, a freelance artist based in Somerset, New Jersey. I work in several mediums, including painting, illustration, and Photoshop, to create cover art, book illustrations, and commissioned portraits for clients near and far. My toolkit spans oils, acrylics, watercolors, collage, and digital media, and I love turning stories into vivid images.

Beyond making art, I teach private art and marketing skills, design educational materials, and collaborate with galleries, publishers, and non-profit organizations worldwide. My projects include gallery exhibitions, book illustration for authors, and contributions to magazines and music culture.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Artist/Illustrator at Various clients and galleries
January 1, 1998 - Present
Art commissions for private collectors; pet & human portraits; oil, acrylic & watercolor paintings; book illustrations; cover art; graphic design; teaching; and non-profit design.
Gallery Representation & Exhibitions at Inspire Art Gallery; Gallery Rosal; Alfa Art Gallery; Nails in the Wall Gallery; NJ; Gallery U; Artisanal Gallery; Caladan Gallery; Through the Moongate
January 1, 2012 - Present
Represented by multiple galleries with solo and group shows; exhibitions from 2004 onward; ongoing collaboration since 2012.
Art Instructor / Creative Marketing Instructor at Self-employed / Lauren Curtis Art
January 1, 2010 - Present
Hired to give art lessons & art marketing lessons for students of all ages.
Art Lesson Planner at Sydney Art School (Australia)
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Created art lesson plans for the Sydney Art School in Australia.
Illustrator / Book Cover Designer at Various clients worldwide
January 1, 2006 - Present
Children’s & adult book illustrations & book cover art & design; clients in US, Malaysia & Denmark.
Graphic Designer / Non-Profit Design at Non-profit organizations; various clients
January 1, 2006 - Present
Artwork and graphic design for non-profit animal protection organizations; logos, ads, cards, etc.
Chartpak Illustrator at Chartpak
February 1, 2004 - July 1, 2004
Artwork commissioned for international crafter exhibitions in Texas & Chicago (Feb–Jul 2004).
Graphic Designer / Advertising at Advanced Physicians Group & other businesses
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2008
Designed marketing & promotional materials.
Intern at Amos Eno Gallery, NYC
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1987
Paid internship and gallery ad design for Art Forum Magazine.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Painting & Drawing) at Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1988
Certificate, Graphic Design (Honors) at Parsons School of Design, New York, NY
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1984
Drawing & Color Theory Coursework at DuCret School of the Arts, Plainfield, NJ
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1983
SmART Business Coaching Courses (Art-Business) at New York, NY
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006

Qualifications

SmART Business Coaching Certificate (Art-Business)
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006
Graphic Design Honors Certificate
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1984

Industry Experience

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

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