1. Karol Jersak
karoljersak@gmail.com www.karoljersak.com
Mission Statement:
“I use my artwork to convey beauty of colors, texture, words and symbols to create an
approachable and childlike expression of life.”
 What I do
o I teach students of all ages and abilities to learn about paintings and sculptures.
o My goals are to show students to use various materials and mediums that give enduring
artistic values
o Develop written lesson plans written components and videos forart history curriculum
o Procureart supplies for classes and provide budgets to accommodatelesson plans
 HowI work
o I use my artistic knowledge to develop and implement innovative customized lesson plans
that help provide individual confidenceand a self-directed vision of art forms
o My goals are to show students to use various materials and mediums that give them
enduring artistic values
 Professional Expertise
o 15+ years working as an art educator for painting and sculpture
o Conduct field trips to galleries, museums and other art institutes
o Design and implement art lesson plans of drawing painting, sculpture, murals
backdrops and mixed media for High Schools and students of all ages
 Success Stories
o Sponsored by Tribeca Home and Design as an Interior Design Artist 2001
o Numerous custom art work, murals, wall finishes and color consulting for residential
projects
o Member of the I.A.T.S.E. film union in Toronto, Vancouver and New York for 13 years as
a key make-up and prosthetic artist for film, print, theatre and television
o Taught theatrical make-up and designed backdrops for film set décor
 Education
o Capilano College 1981-1983 Fine Arts and Design Associates degree
o Emily Carr University of Art and Design 1980-1981 Painting, Sculpture Art history
Installation artwork