Hi, I’m Caitlin Blanding, a studio artist, photographer, and designer with a lifelong practice spanning oil painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, and digital design. I bring the same attentiveness and creative rigor to every project—whether it’s a painted portrait, an exhibition poster, or a new design challenge. I also welcome opportunities to share additional portfolio pieces on request. I’m passionate about storytelling through imagery and color, and I enjoy collaborating across disciplines to craft work that resonates with audiences.

Caitlin Blanding

Hi, I’m Caitlin Blanding, a studio artist, photographer, and designer with a lifelong practice spanning oil painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, and digital design. I bring the same attentiveness and creative rigor to every project—whether it’s a painted portrait, an exhibition poster, or a new design challenge. I also welcome opportunities to share additional portfolio pieces on request. I’m passionate about storytelling through imagery and color, and I enjoy collaborating across disciplines to craft work that resonates with audiences.

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Hi, I’m Caitlin Blanding, a studio artist, photographer, and designer with a lifelong practice spanning oil painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, and digital design. I bring the same attentiveness and creative rigor to every project—whether it’s a painted portrait, an exhibition poster, or a new design challenge. I also welcome opportunities to share additional portfolio pieces on request.

I’m passionate about storytelling through imagery and color, and I enjoy collaborating across disciplines to craft work that resonates with audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Front Desk Agent at Home2 Suites
June 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Managed guest reservations, balanced hotel inventory, and delivered face-to-face guest services in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
Event Photographer at Morean Arts Center
March 1, 2025 - Present
Photographed gallery openings and events for promotional materials and social media, building a portfolio of arts-world imagery for a renowned St. Petersburg institution.
Private English Tutor at Winny Academy, Goyang-si
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Designed and led conversational after-school lessons for small student groups, adapting instruction to individual learning needs.
ESL Teacher at Office of Education, Chungcheongnam-do
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Taught full-time English across four public elementary schools, leading standard classes, book clubs, and themed learning camps. Developed creative lesson materials that integrated visual and hands-on activities to engage young learners.
Art Commissions at Freelance
January 1, 2014 - Present
Commissioned to create oil portraits, acrylic murals, and digital exhibition posters for a range of private and commercial clients. Managed all aspects of client projects: from brief and concept development through final delivery.
Teacher's Assistant (Summer) at Dunedin Fine Art Center
June 1, 2013 - August 1, 2014
Supervised children during summer art camps and assisted instructors with preparing and conducting studio activities.
Art Commissions (Freelance) at Freelance
January 1, 2014 - Present
Commissioned to create oil portraits, acrylic murals, and digital exhibition posters for a range of private and commercial clients. Managed all aspects of client projects: from brief and concept development through final delivery.
Teacher's Assistant at Dunedin Fine Art Center
June 1, 2013 - August 31, 2013
Supervised children during summer art camps and assisted instructors with preparing and conducting studio activities.
Teacher's Assistant at Dunedin Fine Art Center
June 1, 2014 - August 31, 2014
Supervised children during summer art camps and assisted instructors with preparing and conducting studio activities.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art at Smith College
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor of Arts at Smith College
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art at Smith College
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Other