Mark Henry
Calgary,AB
Summary
Passionate artist with a strong background in digital illustration and traditional drawing. Recognized for exceptional audience engagement during exhibitions and a collaborative approach to art projects, aiming to inspire and connect through unique artistic expressions.
Creative Graphic Designer with talent for developing unique custom artwork. Innovative approach to ideas and concept development. Offering [Number] years of expertise overseeing individual projects and brand development.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Artist
NAAC
Calgary AB
05.2024 - Current
- Created unique art pieces using various media, enhancing visual appeal and engagement.
- Collaborated with team members to develop concepts for community art projects, fostering creativity and teamwork.
- Assisted in organizing art exhibitions, coordinating logistics to ensure smooth event execution.
- Engaged with audiences during events, promoting artworks and explaining artistic processes effectively.
- Made use of materials, such as ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, computer software, paints, and pencils to complete unique piece for customers.
- 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.
- Maintained a clean and organized studio space, ensuring efficient workflow and accessibility of materials.
- Designed custom artwork for clients, meeting their creative vision and ensuring satisfaction with the final product.
- Streamlined art creation process, adopting digital tools for sketching and preliminary designs to save time.
- Participated in art exhibitions and shows to showcase work.
- Experimented with variety of styles and techniques to produce unique works of art.
- Developed art and design concepts.
- Collaborated with other artists on various art projects and installations.
- Used oil and acrylic paints, watercolors and digital media to create art pieces.
- Created commissioned artwork for organizations and private clients.
- Selected and purchased materials for art projects.
- Utilized digital techniques to create and enhance artwork.
- Developed illustrations for books and magazines.
PARAART Tokyo
NAAC
Nationally
10.2025 - 11.2025
"Living Map"
NAAC
Contemporary Arts Calgary
09.2025 - 10.2025
"Working Hand"
NAAC
LRT Station 1st St. Calgary
05.2025 - 08.2025
Education
Sculpture
University of Calgary
Calgary11-1991
Skills
- Acrylic painting
- Visual art creation
- Digital illustration
- Traditional drawing
- 2D design
- Outlining and shading
- Composition
- Canvas
- Art history knowledge
- Presentation
- Supply replenishment
- Sketching and brainstorming
- Art fundamentals
- Color theory
- Art conceptualization
- Traditional fine art skills
- Art shows
Accomplishments
- Won [Name of Award] for [Piece].
second prize for The Dealing Art
- Recognized in [Publication] for [Event or piece].
- Avenue magazine with Map of the World
- Author of “[Article Title],” published in [Journal Name] in [Year].
- The novel The Maze unpublished.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
PARAART Tokyo
NAAC
10.2025 - 11.2025
"Living Map"
NAAC
09.2025 - 10.2025
"Working Hand"
NAAC
05.2025 - 08.2025
Artist
NAAC
05.2024 - Current
Sculpture
University of Calgary
second prize a Calgary stampede art show.
A small collage entitled The Dealing Art. It got it's name from me placing a band aid on it.