Talent BocajStudios

Channel:

Art

Genres:

Abstract, Arts and Crafts, Expressionism, Fantastic Realism, Fantasy, Figurative, Mixed Media, Multimedia, Pin Up, Portrait, Realism, Surrealism, Symbolism

Role:

Artist

Specialties:

Marker Illustrations, Graphite Illustration, pen & ink, oils, Acrylic. and watercolors

Hometown:

Warren, Ohio

Education:
➢ Masters in Fine Arts degree in Illustration, Academy of Art University, In progress; Graduation date fall of 2010
➢ Bachelors in Fine Arts degree in Studio Art, Minor in Graphic Design, Art History, Youngstown State University, 2008
➢ Graphic Design, credits, The Cleveland Institute of Art, 2003
➢ Visual Communication design, credits, Kent State University, 2002
➢ Associate in Specialized Technology degree in Visual Communications, The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, 1998

Training:
➢ Common Engineer Training (CET), Camp Grafton, 2002
➢ Carpentry and Masonry Specialist Qualification, Camp Grafton, 2002
➢ Blue cord/ Diploma Infantry 11B, 11M, Fort Benning, GA, 1999

Relevant Work Experince:
McDonalds restaurant: Sept. 2008 to Present
➢ Cook/ Environment Services, Warren, Ohio
Ryan Alternative Staffing Inc.: May 2008 to Sept. 2008
➢ Temporary Services Specialist, Warren, Ohio
United States Army; National Guard: Dec. 1998 to July 2008
➢ Soldier, Conus/ Overseas, Iraq Veteran
➢ Military Operation Specialty: Infantrymen, Carpentry and Masonry Specialist, Surveyor

The power of art is found within the creative problem-solving techniques of the media, and how an artist can use them. Being able to be free and use what ever an artist wants to make an art piece, with no pre-set rules on how to move the brush around the canvas, is a power that has no boundaries. The future of art is ever changing, an artist’s power can be seen, when his/her thoughts hit the canvas in an explosion of emotion and passion.
As an artist, my goal will be to deal with all ideas that are art with a passion. I want my work to move people like magic, they way music steers the soul. When the viewer looks at my art, I want the viewer to sense the emotion that gives them the feeling of being alive. Art should reflect the times and the emotional state in which the artist sees the world. An artist has a responsibility to the viewer to show the truth of the world though the visual conception of what he or she has experienced and feels toward that world.
My experience’s as an artist over the last 21 years, and my college exposure as an art student, which, I earned a Associate degree in Visual Communications from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in studio art, with minor in graphic design from Youngstown State University. Putting these two combinations together, gives me knowledge and the skill to consider myself a professional artist. The Images I create our, my curse, my love, and my destiny that keeps me sane, in this insane world.

from the heart or nothing

° PC and MAC formats, Adobe Creative Suite i.e. Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign.
° Strong experience in QuarkXpress and Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
° brushes and pencils to the point of making magic come alive

Illustrator, Painter, Inker, Designer & Soldier = me In short I'm a freelance artist /veteran working his way though life.

Military Distinctions
➢ Army achievement medal // Army good conduct medal // National defense service medal // Armed forces reserve medal w/”M” device // Army service ribbon // Overseas service ribbon// Army reserve components overseas training ribbon // Global war on terrorism expeditionary medal // Global war on terrorism service medal // Korea defense service medal // Manchu belt buckle award // Five certificate’s of recognition // Ohio Award of Merit// Army Reserve Component Achievement medal//

Scholarly Distinctions
➢ The National Scholars honor society has granted me lifetime membership 2007
➢ Certificate of recognition from YSU for being a veteran
➢ Winner of art contest in Iraq, beat out ten other artists for; gallery space to hang work in a MWR 2004

Exhibitions:
➢ RuKus Records festival, BocajStudios Tent August 2008
➢ BudzusHammer, two works published “ Emotion” and “Thinker” March 2008
➢ Art Youngstown Inc., “Exhibition in the Great Room” 2008
➢ Right Choice Design “Gallery space” 2008
➢ McDonough Museum of Art, “YSU Graduation Show” 2007
➢ Art Youngstown Inc., “The Inaugural Exhibition” 2007
➢ Artscope, AU. International Art contest 2007-2008
➢ Grams Garden & Gift, craft show Vienna, Ohio 2007
➢ Annual SFC William J. McClain Memorial Golf Outing 2006, 2007
➢ Market on the Square Warren, Ohio 2006
➢ Scope, Inc. Warren, Ohio “Wild West show” 2007

Marker Illustrations, Graphite Illustration, pen & ink, oils, Acrylic. and watercolors

Normen Rockwell , Robert Rauschenburg , Larry Rivers , Jasper Johns , Jackson Pollock , Andy Warhol , Nermen Bloom , John Mitchell , Julie Bell , Amy Brown , Frank Frazetta , J.R.R. Tolkien , Alan Lee , Tim and Greg Hildebrandt , Luis Royo , Boris Vallejo , Jim Lee , Frank Miller

Don't be afraid that your life will end; be afraid that it will never begin."