Celia Petconi
Richmond Hill,ON
Summary
Professional Artist with a keen eye for detail, color and composition. Excels in bringing projects to life through innovative ideas. Creates compelling, inspiring and engaging pieces.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor
Richmond Hill Art School
Richmond Hill
09.2019 - Current
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in education and enhance teaching skills.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear rules and consistently enforcing consequences when necessary.
- Collaborated with other instructors in implementing education requirements.
- Assessed student performance regularly through formative and summative assessments, adjusting instruction accordingly for optimal results.
- Enhanced classroom experience with effective use of multimedia tools for visual and auditory learners.
- Led after-school programs focused on specific artistic disciplines such as pottery or photography, offering additional opportunities for student growth outside of regular class hours.
Freelance Artist
Self Employed Services
Richmond Hill, ON
01.2021 - Current
- Designed custom artwork for clients, meeting their creative vision and ensuring satisfaction with the final product.
- Utilized social media platforms proactively to promote personal brand awareness while engaging with potential clients or collaborators regularly.
- Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
- Sold original art pieces through online platforms, gallery exhibitions, and direct customer interactions, generating consistent revenue streams while maintaining an active artist presence within the community.
- Made use of materials, such as ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, computer software, paints, and pencils to complete unique art for customers.
Instructor
Stretching Canvas/ Messy Hands
Richmond Hill
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Created and delivered lessons through distance, virtual and face-to-face learning and fulfilled requirements of district's curriculum program.
- Managed budgets for art supplies while maintaining high-quality materials accessible for all students throughout the year.
- Planned and executed activities to promote skill and talent development.
Instructor
Scalar Human
Schomberg, ON
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Adapted teaching methods and lesson plans to changing student needs.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and academic performance, holding students accountable for meeting these standards consistently.
- Managed diverse range of learners, adapting lesson plans to accommodate different abilities and interests.
VFX Artist
Folks VFX
Toronto, ON
09.2021 - 02.2023
- Ensured consistency across all VFX elements by establishing guidelines for lighting, color grading, and particle effects.
- Established a strong working relationship with other departments, ensuring efficient communication throughout the production process.
- Kept up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, continuously refining skills as a VFX artist.
- Contributed to successful project pitches with engaging concept art and storyboards, securing new clients for the studio.
- Created realistic simulations of natural phenomena using fluid dynamics software for visually striking sequences in films or advertisements.
- Used Photoshop to create over 50 realistic characters with full range of emotions and movement.
Education
Bachelor of Design - Illustration
OCAD University
Toronto05.2023
Skills
- Traditional drawing
- Client Relationships
- Digital illustration
- Visual storytelling
- Camera Tracking
- Commission requests
- Oil painting
- Project Design
- Adobe Illustrator
- Nuke
- Photoshop
- Canva
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Romanian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Instructor
Scalar Human
10.2023 - 06.2024
Instructor
Stretching Canvas/ Messy Hands
01.2023 - 05.2024
VFX Artist
Folks VFX
09.2021 - 02.2023
Freelance Artist
Self Employed Services
01.2021 - Current
Instructor
Richmond Hill Art School
09.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Design - Illustration
OCAD University