Alisha Rose
Grande Cache,AB
Summary
Self-expressive and highly passionate artist with a keen eye for detail, color and composition. Creates compelling, inspiring and engaging pieces that use a variety of materials and techniques to create original works of art for sale or exhibition. Talented individual consistently comes up with new ideas and methods for creating art. Collaborative skills leading to an unique result of artwork and poetry in a symbiotic pairing.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Published Illustrator
The Canvas Of Life: A Collection Of Poetry And Art
01.2024 - Current
- Collaborated closely with the author the artwork would harmonize and compliment the poetry creating a symbiosis of visual and written art.
- Produced sketches and drafts to refine artwork before completion.
- Fostered a collaborative atmosphere by sharing insights, techniques, processes, effectively working as part of a team.
- Used acrylic paints and canvas to create art pieces.
- Had art pieces digitally rendered for the book.
- Worked with author and publishers from creation to completion of book.
Carpentry Worker
03.2017 - Current
- Built and hung custom doors, windows, and frames.
- Repaired damaged doors, windows and other structures.
- Framed in rooms for different customized home improvement projects.
- Shaped or cut materials to specified measurements using hand tools, machines and power saws.
- Worked on exteriors of residential homes including new siding, fencing, and decking.
- Designing of different exterior and interior spaces.
- Installation of appliances and utilities in residential spaces.
- Designing of feature walls and murals.
- Building of small furnature and shelving units.
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
Commissioned Artist
10.2016 - Current
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Determined appropriate designs for different recreational divisions for the Town of Grande Cache and created high-quality finished products.
- Created custom drawings and paintings using acrylics on high quality canvas.
- Designed and implemented a challenge coin for the federal institutions of Correctional Service Canada.
Volunteer
Grande Cache Animal Society
06.2016 - 09.2019
- Vice President of the group that planned and organized fundraising events.
- Helped with fostering of animals and getting them vaccinations/ medical procedures to get them ready for adoption.
- Worked with individuals looking to adopt and finding the homes that would be the right fit for the animals and families.
- Helped create and run social media accounts.
- Designed logos for the animal society.
Repair and Redesign of Community spaces
Town Of Grande Cache
08.2015 - 09.2019
- Designed and remodeled hockey/skating dressing rooms in the recreation centre by building benches, hangers, shelving, fixing the washrooms and showers, painting, fixing flooring, and incorporating and painting on the teams logos to each wall.
- Restored and painted baseball dugouts.
- Restored and maintained faux rocks used as a design feature in recreational pool by using mortar to give shape and paint to give it a textural design to give it a realistic rock look.
- Restored and maintained wood fencing and faux wood pillars around pool used as a design feature by using wood filler, mortar, and paint.
- Maintenance and repair to public buildings and parks for the Town of Grande Cache.
- Touched up a mural around the pool that had some damage due to chemical erosion and used acrylic paints with sealants to protect it from further damage.
Art Gallery Assistant
Town Of Grande Cache
06.2008 - 09.2008
- Increased art gallery visitor engagement by implementing interactive displays and informative exhibit labels.
- Maintained collection records and performed inventory of collections.
- Moved and handled various types of artwork with exceptional care.
- Enhanced customer experience by providing knowledgeable guidance on artwork selections and artist information.
Tourism Consultant
Town Of Grande Cache
06.2008 - 09.2008
- Provided exemplary customer service to tourists travelling through or visiting.
- Provided knowledge on the area and different tourist attractions available.
- Oversaw the cleaning and maintenance of the museum within the tourism centre.
- Assisted in the planning and running of major tourism events in the town such as the "Death Race".
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors, and resolving discrepancies.
- Managed inventory levels effectively and supported local vendors by selling their products through the tourism centre.
- Oversaw the art gallery within the tourism centre and supported many local artists.
Education
Grande Prairie Regional College
Grande Prairie, ABHigh School Diploma -
Grande Cache Community High School
Grande Cache, AB06.2010
Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Feedback Incorporation
- Sketching and Ideation
- Acrylic painting
- Visualization and Representation
- Color Theory
- Strong Visual Storytelling
- Pre-Design Consulting
- Communications and Media
- Attention to Detail
- Visual storytelling
- Creative concept development
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Hobbies
- Painting
- Photography
- Drawing
- Hiking/ Exploration
- Wood working
Timeline
Published Illustrator
The Canvas Of Life: A Collection Of Poetry And Art
01.2024 - Current
Carpentry Worker
03.2017 - Current
Commissioned Artist
10.2016 - Current
Volunteer
Grande Cache Animal Society
06.2016 - 09.2019
Repair and Redesign of Community spaces
Town Of Grande Cache
08.2015 - 09.2019
Art Gallery Assistant
Town Of Grande Cache
06.2008 - 09.2008
Tourism Consultant
Town Of Grande Cache
06.2008 - 09.2008
Grande Prairie Regional College
High School Diploma -
Grande Cache Community High School
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