Kelli Kohn
(440) 220 - 2303
kellikohn@gmail.com

I am an artist and designer who enthusiastically enjoys the commute across the spectrum of visual communication — from paintings to illustrations to graphic design. My subject matter tends to remain close to home as a vibrant, colorful, and universal celebration of our everyday journeys.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts – Illustration
Columbus College of Art and Design, Columbus, Ohio
May 2009, Magna Cum Laude

Skills

Traditional: Acrylic, oil, pen and ink, pencil, colored pencil, gouache, charcoal
Digital: Mac OS/Windows, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Flash, Painter

Awards

CCAD President's List, 2005-2008
CCAD Scholarship
AHS Student of the Year 2005, AP Art
AHS Student of the Year 2004, Pottery and Sculpture II
Portfolio Silver Award, Scholastic Art Awards 2005
Silver Award, Scholastic Art Awards 2004
Gold Key, Scholastic Art Awards 2004

Exhibitions and Sightings

Featured in May 2009 issue of 614 Magazine
Mac Worthington Galerie, group exhibitions
CCAD Student Exhibition '06-'07, 3 pieces
Ohio Governor's Youth Art Exhibition 2005

Related Work Experience

Various private commissioned artworks, drawings and paintings

Matthew Greetings, Westerville, Ohio
May 2009 - Present
Duties: Creating designs and paintings for afro-centric and generalized greeting cards

Aurora Band Boosters, Aurora, Ohio
2005 - Present
Duties: Designing items for fundraisers and other events (t-shirts, window decals, advertisements), website design and maintenance

Harmon Middle School Cheerleading, Aurora, Ohio
2008 - Present
Duties: Freelance, creating cheerleading-themed t-shirt designs

References

Available upon request