Multidisciplined artist experienced with design concepts for three-dimensional art,
websites, print preparation and production. Strong problem solving, organizational,
and communication skills. Versatile and detail oriented. Team player with
ability to take direction, have initiative and work independently. Experience
managing a high volume of projects and multiple tasks, meeting deadlines.
Undaunted by complex and challenging tasks. Good sense of humor.
Experienced with professional programs for
Digital Imaging, Layout and Design, Vector Graphics, and Web Design
Adobe Photoshop CS3, InDesign CS2, Illustrator CS2, GoLive CS2, ImageReady,
Adobe Acrobat PDF, PageMaker 7.0, Microsoft Word, and FTP programs.
Page Design | Image Editing | Print Production
Full service advertising Agency experience. Responsible for preparing design layouts for
catalogs, brochures, advertisements, promotional materials. Completing assignments involving
image scans, photo retouching, word processing, typesetting, file preparation, and pre-press.
Create charts, graphics, and illustrations. Design page layouts, write and edit copy as needed.
- NIADA = Art Director/Image editing/Page Layout. Design, layout and production of
4C photo book documenting the history of the international artist organization [2008-2009]
- NIADA = Design and production of 4C magazine ads, promotional materials
for annual artist conference [2001-2005/2008]
- NIADA = Art Director/Page Layout. Design and production of NIADA ArtForm,
black & white 16 page, quarterly publication [1999-2001]
- Senior Production Artist = AMLH Advertising Agency, Tampa FL [1988-1996]
- Freelance Production Artist = various Advertising Agencies in Tampa Bay area [1986-1988]
Graphic Design | Computer Illustration
Work directly with clients and printers. Create computer graphics, digital montages and vector
illustrations for web and print production. Digitally manipulate and retouch images.
- Back Roads Marketing = Logo and masthead design for website [2007]
- C+MCafe = Design and create digital illustrations for a variety of products:
Clothing, posters, mugs, etc. for personal CafePress online shop [2003-Present]
- Chomick+Meder = Design “Jumping Jack” kit with illustrated assembly instructions:
Create PDF digital file for electronic download [2005]
- SideshowWorld.com = Poster design, digital montage illustration [2005]
- BAM Storage = Logo design, create web files, digital production art for 4C billboard [2005]
Web design | Web Production
Work directly with clients, set-up web hosting, uploading files to server, submit site to search
engines. Scan photos, retouch/color correct digital images, convert to internet format.
Proofread, write and edit copy as needed. Design and create graphics, animations for web,
establish site structure, produce HTML web pages. Create basic shopping cart, web mail forms.
Experienced in CSS, iFrames, and GoLive CS2 Actions.
Self-Employed | Figurative Artist
Design and produce three-dimensional, mix media figurative artwork using sculpture,
mold and casting techniques; hand painting, costuming and wigging of figurative sculptures.
Photograph three-dimensional artwork in digital format, convert files for web or print; design,
create graphics, illustrations, write copy; produce website and print materials for self-promotion.
- Doll Crafter & Costuming Magazine = Co-author, Evolution of an Automaton [Jun 2006]
- Sell artwork direct to collectors via national and international Art exhibits, art representative
and through personal website: www.chomickmeder.com [1996-Present]
PUBLICATIONS | AWARDS
- 500 Handmade Dolls: Modern Exploration of the Human Form, Lark Books. [2007]
- Dangerous Art, David Spangenburg, Best in St. Pete Magazine. [Jul/Aug 2007]
- Finishing the Figure, Susanna Oroyan, C+T Publishing, Inc. [2001]
- Insight: Artist to Artist – Dolls, The Crafts Report [Feb 2000]
- Designing the Doll, Susanna Oroyan, C+T Publishing, Inc. [1999]
- Best Work from the Web: Color, Toby Malina, Rockport Publishers [1999]
- Best Work from the Web: Navigation, Toby Malina, Rockport Publishers [1999]
- Style Spotlight, American Style Magazine [Summer 1999]
- Chomick & Meder, Poppen Dollmagazine, Netherlands [Dec 1998]
- Business Solutions: PageMill Buzz, Adobe Business Solutions [Feb 1998]
- What’s New, Editor’s Choice: Art/Design, The Web Magazine Online [Jan 1998]
- Förderin der Puppenkunst, Jürgen Peper, Puppen & Spielzeug [Sep 1997]
- A Fresh New Wind, John Darcy Noble, Contemporary Doll [Jun/Jul 1997]
- Doll Arts, Jeanne Malmgren, St. Petersburg Times – Floridian [Apr 1997]
- Avant-Garde Alert, James van Maanen, DOLLS – Collector’s Magazine [Oct 1996]
- Artists Enhancement Grant, Florida Division of Cultural Affairs [2008]
- Artists Resource Fund Grant, Pinellas County Arts Council [1997]
- Gold ADDY Award, Map Illustration, TKO Studios, AMLH [1990]
- Silver ADDY Award, Illustration, Good Buy Sportswear Direct Mail, AMLH [1990]
- Best of Amiga Computer Animation: Tube Attack, Chris Chomick, 2D animation [1989]
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