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Illustrator, Digital and Traditional Artist

Alexa Smothers

Life is, at birth, a delicate dream whose gentle surface we can maintain if the obstacles on our path before us do not shatter its foundation. I enjoy to depict the strengths and endless beauties we have inside us that help us to overcome the ugliness that can raise its head at times on the outside.

Style

Predominantly heavily detailed and dark but not without purpose or profundity given to the subject. In contrast, I equally enjoy creating and collaborating on children’s stories. These styles manifest in the veins of sequential, conceptual, and portraiture work. Often, I like to work in dynamic perspectives and unique compositions so as to deliver a strong message.

Common Subjects:

● People (often, but not limited to faces or busts), Sages, Nature, Mythology, Horror, Surreal, Storybook imagery, Storybook characters.

● Traditional Art: Mediums consist of watercolour, ink, graphite, and sometimes charcoal.

● Digital Art: Often, my digital pieces feel very organic and often cover a broad spectrum ranging from detailed sketches and/or line-art to digital paintings.

Education

● North East School of the Arts at Robert E. Lee High School, San Antonio, TX
Instructor: Jennifer Janak Major: Visual Arts Graduated: 2007
● Participated in the VASE (Visual Arts Scholastic Event) from 2003-2007. I advanced on into the state-wide competition in 2003 and 2004. In 2003, I won 5th place state-wide in my section.

Skills and Abilities

● Honest
● Creative
● Very Dedicated Work-Ethic
● Good Listener
● Quick Learner
● Unfailing Positive Attitude in the Work-Place
● Well Organized in the Work-Place
● Supportive, Caring, Altruistic/Selfless
● Proactive, Professional Attitude
● Perfectionist/Strong Attention to Detail

Experience

● Sundown United – Graphic Design, Editing for Screen-printing on T-Shirts
● Local Spotz – Graphic Design and Logo Design

Languages

● English | Mothertongue
● Italian | Spoken: Beginner Auditory Comprehension: Good Written: Intermediate
● German | Spoken: Beginner Auditory Comprehension: Intermediate Written: Moderate/Intermediate

Activities and Travel

• Traveled to: Italy (Milan, Vinci, Pisa, Florence, Rome, Venice), United Kingdom (London), Germany (Berlin), France (Paris), Ireland (Dublin, Wicklow, Galway), Sweden (Abisko, Uppsala, Stockholm), Lithuania (Vilnius, Trakai).
• Writer at the Travel Blog Awakening Sol
• Self-Guided Study of Ancient Philosophy
• Organization, Coordination of Events with Friends