Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
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Accomplishments
Affiliations
Timeline
Honors and Awards
Publications
Solo Exhibitions
Selected Group Exhibitions
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Carrie Clayden

Carmel Valley,CA

Summary

Professional artist with strong focus on delivering impactful and visually compelling work. Demonstrates expertise in various artistic techniques, including digital illustration, painting, and sculpting. Highly collaborative, adaptable, and reliable, consistently achieving team goals and fostering creative solutions. Known for strong conceptual thinking and keen attention to detail, enhancing project outcomes and client satisfaction.

Work History

Artist

Self-employeed
Carmel Valley, CA
  • Created original artwork using various mediums to express unique artistic vision.
  • Developed and maintained a personal brand through social media engagement and online portfolio updates.
  • Collaborated with local galleries for exhibition opportunities, showcasing artworks to broader audiences.
  • Conducted market research to identify trends and inform creative direction for new projects.
  • Engaged in community outreach by leading workshops and art classes for aspiring artists.
  • Managed project timelines and budgets to ensure timely completion of commissioned works.
  • Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
  • Cultivated relationships with customers and showcased original art pieces through various channels, enhancing community engagement and visibility.

Education

BA - Art & Women's Studies

University of California Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
01-1996

Certificate - Interior Design

Las Positas College
01-2001

Skills

  • Acrylic painting
  • Visual art creation
  • Teaching classes
  • Traditional drawing

Accomplishments

  • Open Studios Santa Cruz for 9 years
  • International Gallery representation
  • Won best in show for Members show Sedona Arts 2024.
  • Teaches online classes

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Affiliations

  • MK Contemporary Santa Cruz, Ca,
  • Sedona Arts Sedona, Az.
  • Cotswold Contemporary Cotswold, UK

Timeline

Certificate - Interior Design

Las Positas College

Artist

Self-employeed

BA - Art & Women's Studies

University of California Santa Cruz

Honors and Awards

Best in Show Members Show, Santa Cruz Art League 2016

Honorable Mention Members Show, Sedona Arts 2024

Publications

"The Geography of Loss” Patti Digh 2014 Page 199

Solo Exhibitions

  • 2018-Oswald's Restaurant, Santa Cruz, Ca.
  • 2017-Hotel Paradox, Santa Cruz, Ca.
  • 2017- Oswald's Restaurant, Santa Cruz, Ca.
  • 2016-Artisan's Gallery, Santa Cruz, Ca.
  • 2016-Smooth Body Lounge, Santa Cruz, Ca.

Selected Group Exhibitions

  • 2024 Open Stduios Juried, Arts Council Santa Cruz
  • 2023 Open Stduios Juried, Arts Council Santa Cruz
  • 2022 Open Stduios Juried, Arts Council Santa Cruz
  • 2021 Open Stduios Juried, Arts Council Santa Cruz
  • 2020 Open Studios Juried, Arts Council Santa Cruz
  • 2019 Open Studio Juried, Arts Council Santa Cruz
  • 2018 Member Show, Santa Cruz Art League.
  • 2017 “Figure Contemporary” Juried, Santa Cruz Art League.
  • 2017 Open Studio Juried, Arts Council Santa Cruz.
  • 2016 Open Studio Juried, Arts Council Santa Cruz
  • 2016 “Land and Sea” Juried, Santa Cruz Art League.
  • 2016 Member Show, Santa Cruz Art League
  • 2015 Open Studio Juried, Arts Council Santa Cruz.
  • 2015 Member Show, Santa Cruz Art League.
  • 2014 Art of a Community, Arts Benicia
  • 2014 Open Studios, Arts Benicia
  • 2013 Art of a Community, Arts Benicia
  • 2013 Open Studios, Arts Benicia
  • 2012 Art of a Community, Arts Benicia
  • 2012 Open Studios, Arts Benicia
  • 2011 Art of a Community, Arts Benicia
  • 2011 Open Studios, Arts Benicia
  • 2010 Art of a Community, Arts Benicia
  • 2010 Open Studios, Arts Benicia
Carrie Clayden