I’m Mattie Cecil, an Austin-based portrait realism artist who loves creating thoughtful, high-quality artwork for clients and collectors. My work spans drawings and paintings in a variety of mediums, including live painting, murals, printing, and custom pieces like clothing and commissioned portrait work. I also enjoy connecting art with marketing and promotion so each project can reach the right audience. In addition to my studio practice, I bring strong front-desk and customer service experience from my time as a personal assistant and front-desk coordinator, along with sales and merchant support. I’m calm under deadlines, learn new tools quickly, and handle opening/closing responsibilities, order lists, client communications, and inventory with care—whether I’m supporting a studio, fulfilling prints, or collaborating with others at events.…

Mattie Cecil

I’m Mattie Cecil, an Austin-based portrait realism artist who loves creating thoughtful, high-quality artwork for clients and collectors. My work spans drawings and paintings in a variety of mediums, including live painting, murals, printing, and custom pieces like clothing and commissioned portrait work. I also enjoy connecting art with marketing and promotion so each project can reach the right audience. In addition to my studio practice, I bring strong front-desk and customer service experience from my time as a personal assistant and front-desk coordinator, along with sales and merchant support. I’m calm under deadlines, learn new tools quickly, and handle opening/closing responsibilities, order lists, client communications, and inventory with care—whether I’m supporting a studio, fulfilling prints, or collaborating with others at events.…

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I’m Mattie Cecil, an Austin-based portrait realism artist who loves creating thoughtful, high-quality artwork for clients and collectors. My work spans drawings and paintings in a variety of mediums, including live painting, murals, printing, and custom pieces like clothing and commissioned portrait work. I also enjoy connecting art with marketing and promotion so each project can reach the right audience.

In addition to my studio practice, I bring strong front-desk and customer service experience from my time as a personal assistant and front-desk coordinator, along with sales and merchant support. I’m calm under deadlines, learn new tools quickly, and handle opening/closing responsibilities, order lists, client communications, and inventory with care—whether I’m supporting a studio, fulfilling prints, or collaborating with others at events.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Work Experience

Art Studio Assistant at Judith Williams
December 31, 2022 - December 1, 2023
Assist with painting and studio support tasks including project setup and general maintenance. Help organize studio spaces by cataloging materials, artwork, and supplies. Support day-to-day studio operations, collaborate during creative production, and assist with promotional/sales-related activities such as client/merchant contact and fulfillment processes.
Sales Associate/Merchant at Parts & Labour
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Support daily retail operations with a customer-focused approach. Handle sales and merchant duties while assisting with studio and product needs in a fast-paced environment, contributing to smooth service and consistent customer experience.
Artist at Mattie Cecil Art
December 31, 2017 - Present
Create portrait realism artwork and manage a wide range of projects and mediums. Produce small to large-scale drawings and paintings on and off site, including custom clothing, live painting, murals, printing, and vending. Handle promotional and sales activities, maintain product and process knowledge, fulfill print orders, and participate in industry events to stay current with art-world trends. Manage opening/closing duties and maintain organized studio operations, including cataloging materials, artwork, and supplies.

Education

Completed coursework towards Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Painting at Cornish College of the Arts
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail
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    Wedding Dog
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    Lemmy
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    MLK Jr.
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    Custom Dolly Parton
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