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Jacqlynn Patterson
Paw Paw , MI
502-333-5185
• Acrylic Painting
• Mixed Media Illustration
• Fine Art Illustration
• Character & Concept Artwork
• Commission-Based Artwork
• Traditional Illustration Techniques
• Original Artwork & Print Sales
Professional Experience
Independent Artist & Illustrator
• Create original artwork and commissioned portrait pieces for private clients.
• Produce watercolor, gouache, acrylic, and mixed-media illustrations.
• Design and sell original paintings, prints, and commissioned works.
• Maintain an online art presence through social media and portfolio platforms.
• Work directly with clients to develop custom portrait concepts and artwork.
• Prepare artwork for exhibitions, online sales, and promotional materials.
• Handle pricing, marketing, packaging, and customer communication.
Exhibitions & Shows
Kentucky Printmaking — September 2016 – October 2016
Louisville, Kentucky
Touched With Fire: Kaviar Gallery — May 19, 2016 – August 6, 2016
Louisville, Kentucky
Reflections: Studio Works by Zoom Group — February 2016 – April 2016Louisville, KY
Consignment profits benefited Zoom Group, supporting adults with developmental disabilities.
Portland Art & Heritage Fair — 2015
Juried exhibition: “Portland: Rising Above the Flood”
Open Gallery Day of the Dead — 2015
Included two exhibited works and participation in a live discussion on artxfm.com.
Time and Space — 2014–Present
Eight original works displayed at a local Louisville venue.
Art Sanctuary Shows — 2004–2007
Several pieces exhibited through four separate shows.
Memberships
• Louisville Visual Arts Society
Education
Hite Art Institute at University of Louisville — 2012–2014
Focus in 2D Painting • Dean’s List
Maintained a 3.8+ cumulative GPA across all colleges attended.
Jefferson Community and Technical College (JCTCS) — 2006–2012
Fine Arts • Dean’s List
Ringling School of Art and Design — 1996–2000
Sarasota, FL • Fine Arts
Skills
• Traditional Illustration
• Portrait Composition
• Color Theory
• Watercolor Techniques
• Gouache Painting
• Acrylic Painting
• Drawing & Sketching
• Fine Art Presentation
• Client Communication
• Creative Concept Development
• Social Media Promotion
• Art Print Preparation
Awards & RecognitionBook in Common First and Second Place — University of Louisville, 2012
Winning work remains on permanent display at the University of Louisville.
Ringling In-House Scholarship — 1996–2000
Artist Statement
My work explores emotion, memory, storytelling, and connection through expressive illustration and fine art
portraiture. I am drawn to atmospheric scenes, symbolism, and handcrafted detail, often combining watercolor,
gouache, and acrylic techniques to create artwork that feels personal, immersive, and emotionally resonant.
Portfolio Highlights
• The White Rabbit — Acrylic on panel board
• The Last Shell — Watercolor and gouache
• Between the Waves — Watercolor and gouache
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