Greetings, I am interested in applying for the Book Illustrator position. I have over 35 years experience with visual storytelling and a passion for bringing narratives to life through captivating illustrations. In my previous roles, I started out as a food Illustrator for Golub Corporation in NY and illustrated of over 1000 images for their newspaper and ads. Later on, I spent the early part of my career as a patent illustrator in Arlington VA. I created patent illustrations for Nintendo of America, GE and Sharp corporation. While working there, I started my career as a freelance illustrator and worked for a number of publishers and advertising agencies. Eventually, I developed a multitude of contracts working in educational illustration. During this time I illustrated a number of manuscripts for k-12 educators and was often asked to work in various styles, watercolor, pen and ink, digital, and pencil. I have been easily been able to adapt my style to fit the tone and theme of each project. I would love the opportunity to work with you. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Theresa Seelye

Theresa B Seelye

Greetings, I am interested in applying for the Book Illustrator position. I have over 35 years experience with visual storytelling and a passion for bringing narratives to life through captivating illustrations. In my previous roles, I started out as a food Illustrator for Golub Corporation in NY and illustrated of over 1000 images for their newspaper and ads. Later on, I spent the early part of my career as a patent illustrator in Arlington VA. I created patent illustrations for Nintendo of America, GE and Sharp corporation. While working there, I started my career as a freelance illustrator and worked for a number of publishers and advertising agencies. Eventually, I developed a multitude of contracts working in educational illustration. During this time I illustrated a number of manuscripts for k-12 educators and was often asked to work in various styles, watercolor, pen and ink, digital, and pencil. I have been easily been able to adapt my style to fit the tone and theme of each project. I would love the opportunity to work with you. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Theresa Seelye

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Greetings,

I am interested in applying for the Book Illustrator position. I have over 35 years experience with visual storytelling and a passion for bringing narratives to life through captivating illustrations.

In my previous roles, I started out as a food Illustrator for Golub Corporation in NY and illustrated of over 1000 images for their newspaper and ads. Later on, I spent the early part of my career as a patent illustrator in Arlington VA. I created patent illustrations for Nintendo of America, GE and Sharp corporation. While working there, I started my career as a freelance illustrator and worked for a number of publishers and advertising agencies. Eventually, I developed a multitude of contracts working in educational illustration. During this time I illustrated a number of manuscripts for k-12 educators and was often asked to work in various styles, watercolor, pen and ink, digital, and pencil. I have been easily been able to adapt my style to fit the tone and theme of each project.

I would love the opportunity to work with you. Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,
Theresa Seelye

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Partner, Illustrator, Photographer at Thrust, LLC
January 1, 1996 - Present
Independently owned and maintained graphic design, art direction, illustration and photography studio. Provide support to graphic design and advertising agencies in developing and producing creative concepts. CLIENTS INCLUDE: Landor Associates, Austin & Williams Advertising, Chandelier Creative, Knock Knock, Mother, Paul Kaza Associates, Yoe Studio Feast Magazine, Virginia Quarterly Magazine
Educational Illustrator at The Achievement Network, Ltd
January 1, 2022 - Present
Educational illustration: Provide complex illustrations to accompany story narratives for English, Spanish and mathematics curriculums
Educational Illustrator at A-Pass
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
Provide illustrations, charts and graphs for K-6 reading and testing materials.
Educational Illustrator at Inksplash, LLC
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
Provide illustrations, charts and graphs for K-6 reading and testing materials.
Educational Illustrator at Kaplan Publishing
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012
Rendered illustrations for various K-12 educational, reading and testing products.
Educational Illustrator at Dartmouth Publishing
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2010
Provide illustrations for various K-12 educational reading and testing materials.
Educational Illustrator at McGraw-Hill Companies
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2009
Provide illustrations for various K-12 educational reading and testing materials.
Patent Illustrator at Nixon & Vanderhye, PC
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1998
Provided illustrations and technical renderings for various patents as well as charts, graphs and litigation illustrations, executed in both traditional and digital media. Interacted with clients and staff attorneys on a daily basis. All work was created within a strict deadline-driven environment.
Technical Product Illustrator at Golub Corporation
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1992
Provided illustrations for product promotions, sales brochures and weekly advertising for a northeastern US retail food chain. Created in excess of 1,000 illustrations in support of marketing.

Education

Painting Coursework at Washington Studio School
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1995
Technical Drawing Coursework at Northern Virginia Community College
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1993
AAS, Advertising Design & Illustration at Mohawk Valley Community College
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1990
AAS in Advertising Design & Illustration at Mohawk Valley Community College
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1990
Painting coursework at Washington Studio School
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1995
Technical drawing coursework at Northern Virginia Community College
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1993

Qualifications

Honorable Mention: photography, South Shore Art Center juried exhibit
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Best in Show: photography, South Shore Natural Science Center juried exhibit
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Juried exhibit, South Shore Art Association
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
HOW self-promotion annual
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999
49th Annual ADCMW show
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998
Frasier Gallery juried exhibit
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997
Ellipse Art Gallery juried exhibit
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1995
AAS in Advertising Design & Illustration
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1990
Painting coursework
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1995
Technical drawing coursework
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1993

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Other
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