I am Brett D Short, a versatile artist and educator who loves blending teaching with hands-on creativity. I focus on pottery, painting, illustration, and murals, and I strive to bring beauty and color to spaces and communities. Beyond creating art, I build relationships with clients and communities, from running a full-service screenprint shop to supporting customers at ArcBest. I value curiosity, collaboration, and lifelong learning, and I aim to leave people better for having met me.

Brett D Short

I am Brett D Short, a versatile artist and educator who loves blending teaching with hands-on creativity. I focus on pottery, painting, illustration, and murals, and I strive to bring beauty and color to spaces and communities. Beyond creating art, I build relationships with clients and communities, from running a full-service screenprint shop to supporting customers at ArcBest. I value curiosity, collaboration, and lifelong learning, and I aim to leave people better for having met me.

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I am Brett D Short, a versatile artist and educator who loves blending teaching with hands-on creativity. I focus on pottery, painting, illustration, and murals, and I strive to bring beauty and color to spaces and communities.

Beyond creating art, I build relationships with clients and communities, from running a full-service screenprint shop to supporting customers at ArcBest. I value curiosity, collaboration, and lifelong learning, and I aim to leave people better for having met me.

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Skills

Experience Level

Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Self-Employed Artist
December 1, 2025 - Present
Creating original works of art in pottery, paintings and murals to bring beauty to the lives of my patrons.
Field Sales Support Analyst III at ArcBest, Inc
January 1, 2018 - November 1, 2025
Endeavor to help our customers, building internal and external relationships for growth and opportunities benefiting our customers, team and company with creativity and collaboration.
Owner at The Drawing Board
June 1, 2005 - December 1, 2017
Owner/operator of a full service screenprint shop. Perhaps the most challenging position I have ever held in my adult life.
Art Educator at Education
August 1, 1998 - May 1, 2005
Art Educator with experience in K-12 curriculum development and classroom instruction.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Art Education (+15) Certified: Art K-12 and Social Studies (5-8) at Arkansas Tech University
August 1, 1994 - May 1, 1997
Honor Graduate at Hackett Public Schools
August 1, 1975 - June 1, 1988

Qualifications

Art K-12 Certification
January 11, 2030 - May 22, 2026
Social Studies (5-8) Certification
January 11, 2030 - May 22, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services, Retail