I run a small art business selling medieval-inspired apparel, original fantasy maps, and digital watercolor-style illustrations of characters from literature. The illustration collection I have out now are of the pilgrims from the Canterbury Tales as mice, rats, voles, or shrews. I designed posters, tarot cards, and other promotional materials for the production of The Ecstasy of Victoria Woodhull during the 2022 run of the Edinburgh Fringe. I also do linocut printing, I have experience in sewing and costuming, as well as shadow puppetry, and large/small scale puppet design and fabrication. I am against the use of AI in my artwork.…

Emma Paterson

I run a small art business selling medieval-inspired apparel, original fantasy maps, and digital watercolor-style illustrations of characters from literature. The illustration collection I have out now are of the pilgrims from the Canterbury Tales as mice, rats, voles, or shrews. I designed posters, tarot cards, and other promotional materials for the production of The Ecstasy of Victoria Woodhull during the 2022 run of the Edinburgh Fringe. I also do linocut printing, I have experience in sewing and costuming, as well as shadow puppetry, and large/small scale puppet design and fabrication. I am against the use of AI in my artwork.…

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I run a small art business selling medieval-inspired apparel, original fantasy maps, and digital watercolor-style illustrations of characters from literature. The illustration collection I have out now are of the pilgrims from the Canterbury Tales as mice, rats, voles, or shrews.

I designed posters, tarot cards, and other promotional materials for the production of The Ecstasy of Victoria Woodhull during the 2022 run of the Edinburgh Fringe.

I also do linocut printing, I have experience in sewing and costuming, as well as shadow puppetry, and large/small scale puppet design and fabrication.

I am against the use of AI in my artwork.

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Language

English
Fluent
Scottish Gaelic; Gaelic
Beginner

Work Experience

Founder at Mice Knight Designs LLC
June 1, 2024 - Present
Create and sell digital artwork inspired by history and literature; design and sell medieval-inspired pipe hoods; hand-draw and digitize customizable, original fantasy maps; attend art shows to sell original artwork and giclée prints.
Materials and Supplies Preparator at The Salvadori Center
September 1, 2024 - Present
Prepare craft materials used for student STEAM education programs; collaborate with staff to ensure materials are ready for classes.
Conservation Intern at Faenwyld Bindery
February 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024
Create clam shell boxes and book covers with precision; color-match paint to original materials; assist in conservation and repair of antique books; handle delicate objects with care and respect.
Bakery/Deli Associate at Fitzgerald’s Foods
October 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024
Work in bakery and deli departments; interact calmly with customers and offer solutions to complaints; restock and organize inventory on the sales floor.
Guest Teacher at The Ethel Walker School
January 1, 2023 - Present
Taught illuminated manuscript workshop to 7th, 11th, and 12th grade students; educated on historical backgrounds of illuminated manuscripts; practiced traditional materials to create products similar to 15th-century outputs.
Associate Producer, Stage Manager, Graphic Designer at Owl and Pussycat Theatre Company
August 1, 2022 - Present
Associate Producer and stage manager; graphic designer; used Procreate to draw custom tarot cards inspired by the play.
Archives Assistant at Sarah Lawrence College Archives
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
Processed and curated an archival collection and its finding aid; handled primary documents; investigated unknown photographs and documents; cataloged photos; responded to archival requests; handled, organized, and documented original artwork in the archive's collection.
Resident Advisor at Sarah Lawrence College Residential Life
September 1, 2021 - Present
Created safe and inclusive living communities; de-escalated roommate conflicts; submitted incident reports; assisted with move-ins and move-outs; conducted health and safety inspections; hosted weekly open-door events for housing questions and concerns.
Company Management Intern at Playhouse On Park
June 1, 2021 - August 31, 2021
Assisted with puppet fabrication, prop design, costume sewing, set painting; created housing and transportation plans for cast and crew participating in the Connecticut Shakespeare Festival.
Advancement Office Associate at The Ethel Walker School
June 1, 2017 - August 31, 2017
Inventoried and documented collections; prepared stewardship gifts; compiled donor giving information; entered notes into donor records; assisted archivist with photographs; created spreadsheets of former alumni board members; organized file systems for endowed funds and deceased constituents.
Advancement Office Associate at The Ethel Walker School
June 1, 2019 - August 31, 2019
Inventoried and documented collections; prepared stewardship gifts; compiled donor giving information; entered notes into donor records; assisted archivist with photographs; created spreadsheets and organized endowed funds.
Advancement Office Associate at The Ethel Walker School
June 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022
Inventoried and documented collections; prepared stewardship gifts; compiled donor giving information; entered notes into donor records; assisted archivist with photographs; created spreadsheets and organized endowed funds.

Education

History and Performing Arts at Sarah Lawrence College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
Drama Program at The British American Drama Academy
January 11, 2030 - December 11, 2025
High School Diploma at The Ethel Walker School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

Stage Combat (hand-to-hand, broad sword)
September 6, 2021 - December 11, 2025
First Aid and CPR
November 6, 2023 - December 11, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization
    uniE621 Wedding Venue Map Commission
    The client sent me the layout of their wedding venue, and I then drew it by hand on laid paper with ink. I hand-lettered the event titles. I then digitized it and added light color wash to the trees and bodies of water. Using Canva, I collaborated with the client on their preference of font, and which events they would like listed on the schedule. illustrator graphicdesigner…