3. QUALIFICATION
Excellent creativity in designing.
Good communication and writing skills.
Proficient with basic computer literate such as
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Power point,
Internet etc.
Excellent ability to build the designs that will
complete the needs of clients.
Able to sketch detailed drawing on computer.
QUALIFICATIONS
4. “Believe
nothing, no
matter
where
you read it,
or who said
it, no
matter, if
I have said
it, unless it
agrees
with your
own reason
and your
own
common
_____Siddhartha Gautama, Founder of Buddhism
5. February/2010-Present: The Art Institute of Pittsburgh-Online Division
Major: Interior Design-Current G.P.A.-3.93
Degree: Bachelors of Fine Arts Degree
Expected Date of Graduation: 2013
Organizations/Groups/Affiliations:
-The National Technical Honor Society
Member Since:
-Kappa Pi International Honorary Fraternity and Art
Honor Society
Member Since:
Awards/Scholarships/Grants:
-Institutional Merit Award-New/ 2009-10
-Institutional Socrates Grant/ 2009-10
-Federal Pell Grant/ 2009-10
June/1997-August/1999: Parsons School of Design-New York
Organizations/Groups/Affiliations:
-President of The Student Council
1997-1998
6.
7. My mission is simple; it’s to Awaken, to Bring Forth, to Enlighten. It’s stated that a level of
consciousness is an awareness of the environment that may be altered by sleep, hypnosis, or
substance.
The way I approach art and design is the same way I try to approach life; keep it simple and
uncomplicated. Art should never be complex nor should it seem to be unobtainable. Our brain
constructs our perceptions. Our ability to know where we are, what is going on and other
conscious facts are determined by what our brain interprets and decides about the information
it receives from what the body is sensing.
I strive to give my work simple titles in order to allow the observer to bring as much as their
own personal interpretation into the work as possible. In turn, awakening their creative spirit.
“A discerning eye needs only a hint, and understanding leaves the imagination free to build its
own elaborations”.- Russell Page
In my earlier works, “The Body and Soul Series”, I wanted to convey a sense of form and
movement through the use of color, and I try to carry that same aesthetic through all my
pieces, and in my opinion, an artist is nothing, if not consistent.
In my work, by layering textures and details I can convey to the viewer, not only movement,
but emotions that will enable and inspire them to express their creative spirit.
21. Winter, 2009 48”x 48” Oil Based Primer and Oil Paint on Reclaimed Wooden Barn Door
22. Detail Pencil and Charcoal Drawing-Plato and Aristotle, 2008 11”x 17” Rough Charcoal Paper
23. Detail Pencil and Charcoal Drawing #2-Plato and Aristotle, 2008 11”x 17” Rough Charcoal Paper
24. Solace, 2007 48”x 301/4” White Latex Enamel, Acrylic, Watercolor, Acrylic Base Interior/Exterior House Paint
on Wood
25. SuperNova, 2004 48”x 24” Watercolor, Wood Block Ink, Various Interior Acrylic Base House
Paints on Wood
26. White Noise #1 , 2009-2010 58”x 32” Acrylic Paint and Metallic Protective Enamel on Reclaimed
Particle and Wood Shelves
27. White Noise #2 , 2009-2010 58”x 32” Acrylic Paint and Metallic Protective Enamel on Reclaimed
Particle and Wood Shelves
28. Tigerlilly Detail View #1, 2009 20”x 24” Oil Base Primer, Acrylic,
Watercolor on “Sure Weave”-New Synthetic Canvas aimed towards
artist.- Work was done as a test trial in order to test the effects of various
paints on its surface .
36. Starburst Detail View #1, 2006 54”x 24” Woodblock Ink and Acrylic on Foam Board Panels
37. Starburst Detail View #2, 2006 54”x 24” Woodblock Ink and Acrylic on Foam Board Panels
38. RESUME
Andrea D. Smith
4813 9TH Avenue South Apt. F
Phone: (205) 260-9789
tank4230@gmail.com
Facebook: http://profile.to/thefallenone/
Education
February/2010-Present
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh-Online Division, Pittsburgh, PA
Major: Interior Design
Degree: Bachelors of Arts
Expected Date of Graduation: 2013
Current G.P.A. 3.93
1997-2000
Parsons School of Design, New York, NY
Student Body President 1997-98. GPA 3.1
*Past Exhibitions*
2009
“Angels and Crosses: Series” - Contemporary art exhibition which includes various crosses and face-less angels in styles ranging
from Gothic, traditional, whimsical, to the more modern. (December-January)
*Exhibitions*
2007
“Body and Soul”- Gulf Coast Community College, Panama City Beach Florida. A traveling modern art exhibition that focused on
the life of the artist and the struggles and triumphs that made him that man that he is today. One man show.(February-April)
2006
“Body and Soul”- Elusive Art Gallery, Panama City Beach Florida
Group Exhibition. (October)
2003
“One Man's Life: A Brief Retrospective of Male Sexuality”. Naked Art Gallery, Birmingham, AL- Contemporary art exhibition that
was the catalyst for and renamed, “Body and Soul.” Group exhibition
(June-July)
*Ongoing*
Professional watercolor/ pen, pencil and charcoal artist
Freelance Interior Designer.
2007
Guest Lecturer “Body and Soul” exhibition Gulf Coast Community College
2008
Guest Speaker Human Rights Coalition of Birmingham. Discussing equal rights for the Gay and Lesbian Community.
39. “A purpose, AN Intention,
A
,
S
T
R
I
K
E
S
where even the
careless, the most
Stupid thinker.”
__________DaVid HUME
40. Design concept for a t-shirt design contest sponsored by the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, 2010.
Theme “This is Not a Chair” adapted from Rene’ Magritte
45. Original Floor Plan:
The Issue:
The clients would like to capitalize on their
lake view and would like that to serve as
the focal point. The north view from the
kitchen affords views of Lake Shore Drive,
Lake Michigan, and the beach. Navy Pier
can also be seen from the dining room.
Currently, the oversized breakfast bar is
blocking their million dollar view, and due to
their busy social calendar, the kitchen is not
spacious enough to entertain the way they
would like.
The Proposed Solution:
A complete kitchen renovation, eliminating
the laundry room including the interior
walls; eliminating breakfast bar and over-all
configuration, and in its place a large,
“Trough Sink” center island with mini-
beverage fridge and seating for 6. The
clients also expressed a need for a
separate food preparation and clean-up
area with the ability to accommodate
several catering staff members for all tasks
related to preparation, serving, and clean-
up. For this, I am proposing building a
“False Wall” off the foyer that will, not only
house a pocket-sliding frosted glass door
with a Modern Mondrian motif, but will also
conceal the walk through butler’s pantry.
Also, the view from the foyer will show a
modern glass and /or stainless steel,
brushed nickel, eco-friendly fireplace that
features a Bio Ethanol Insert (completely
composed of biological products
resulting in a neutral ecological
balance. The combustion of Bio Ethanol
results in completely clean emissions:
Heat, Steam and Carbon Dioxide.)
Finally, on the fireplace façade, a neutral-
colored, tumbled linear Lime-Stone done in
a “dry-stacked stone” pattern with
iridescent mosaics complimenting the sides
of the stone will further enhance clients
46. Note: Highlighted areas can and will be removed.
Laundry Room including all interior walls and doors
Breakfast Counter
Interior Wall separating the main hall-way and Dining
area
Note: Walls that will be constructed
Concept: Sleek, Modern- Bauhaus Inspired /Open -
Plan Loft Space
Client Requirements:
•Island
•Bar Area including wine fridge, display
cases for top-shelf liquor, mini bar and
beverage fridge(fruit, juices, mixers, etc,)
•Separate plating and serving station
•2-Warming drawers
•2-Dishwashers
•Utility/Clean-up sink with garbage disposal
•Ice-Maker
*Important*
-Only electric appliances are permitted and cooking
ventilation must be re-routed or re-circulated into the
existing “6 x”6 vent
-Clients request for ONLY high-end materials and
appliances.
-Clients host party’s and entertain regularly!
EXTRA NOTES:
This is just the 1st rough draft.
Project is not complete.
48. Actual Design set on the horizontal
Our Design will be set on the vertical
Jerusalem Stone (A tumbled Lime-Stone)
Hakatai Ashland Light-Olive Iridescent Glass
Mosaic Tiles, that will flank the sides of the
Jerusalem Linear Tiles
Actual Fireplace Insert With Half-Glass Screen
Linea Grande Travertine and Lime-Stone
51. a new kind of natural quartz on the market
same pattern but this time on the
horizontal. Also tiles are glass-multi-
colored that when over-lapped, creates
more color.
Tumbled marble:
MORRON
TRAVERTI
NO
WALNUT-
COBBLES
TONE