Artist Statement…kevin e collander

“creativity is my joy and watercolors are my love.”

As a fine artist, i use watercolor and mixed media to explore traditional avenues and fresh, evocative

expressions. My signature style includes atmospheric landscapes, urban streetscapes, landmark homes and

architectural treasures, best recognized in my growing collection of vibrant nightscapes. My explorations

grow. Distinctive two and three-dimensional expressions of the musical score and traditional books are

exhibited in my collections entitled “. artistically notated notations .”, “Symphonic…” and “Seeing Wood…”.

My emotionally rich artworks, “A Bookish Quilt…” and “. A Picture of Dorian Gray .” are prime examples of

this fresh use of watercolor, ink and text.

i marry my artistic talents with an architectural degree from The Ohio State University and my profession as a

retail/interior designer. My creativity is diverse and unending. i enjoy illustration and creative writing,

exemplified by my Sammy Two Toys story book, “Cheerio’s Spoonfuls of Stories” book competition entries,

cartoon and greeting card line concepts and a screenplay. Being a contributing artist to selected charitable

organizations has added special meaning to my art.

“To bring creativity and innovation to design and art, tempered with technical knowledge and reason.”

This is the “mantra” for my blossoming fine art and established design career. It is a continuum of purpose in

my life. My fine art is evocative and beautiful. My designs are distinct, purposeful and beautiful. My goal is to

bring these artistic creations to a wider, appreciative audience and market.

enjoy…

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Boiographical & reference…kevin e collander

Birth place: Cleveland, OH Birth date: March 09, 1953 Studio: kevin e collander kcWorks @ Müfarm 2585 County Road 184 Cardington, OH 43315 Links: Cell: 614.499.0012

E-Mail: kcworkin@gmail.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kevincollander Website (See.Me portfolio): http://kevincollander.see.me/ Upstream People Gallery:* http://www.upstreampeoplegallery.com

*Galleries included in: 10th Annual Color: Bold/Subtle 12th Annual Summer All Media 14th Annual Landscape 14th Annual Contemporary Art 14th Annual All Media

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Exhibition, media & event history…kevin e collander

• 1994-2012 “Art for Life” contributing artist, AIDS Resource Center Ohio ( CATF ), Columbus, OH • 2000/2005 t.v.©2002 (working title) screenplay, Columbus, OH & Oberlin, OH • 2007/2008 “Cheerios Spoonfuls of Stories” book competition entries, The Legend of Annie’O and The Kid Who Runs

Everywhere, Simon & Schuster, New York, NY • 2009-2012 Global Gallery “Fair Trade” Silent Auction contributing artist, Columbus & The OSU Campus, OH • 2009 Gallery Show & Reception, Cellar Studios Ink LLC gallery, Mount Gilead, OH • 2009 2nd Place, “The Symphony Experience”, Central Ohio Symphony @ Corner Framing & Gallery, Delaware, OH • 2009 “. the Trilogy .”, 3oth Season collection @ Corner Framing & Gallery, Delaware, OH • 2009 Gallery Show & Reception, The Art Loft Gallery, Delaware, OH • 2009 Gallery Show & Reception, art+home gallery, Short North, Columbus, OH • 2009-2012 The Annual “Castle Arts Affair” contributing artist, The Arts Castle, Delaware, OH • 2010-2013 The Sojourn Collection Gallery, Sojourn Financial Strategies, Worthington, OH • 2010 Gallery Show & Reception, Corner Framing & Gallery, Delaware, OH • 2010 “nightscapes” permanent collection @ art+home gallery, Short North, Columbus, OH • 2010-2012 “Hearts for Hospice” contributing artist, Hospice of Morrow County Inc, Mt. Gilead, OH • 2010 Feature article, “last scene, An Artist’s View of the City”, cityscene . April 2010 magazine • 2010-2012 Guest Artist Show & Reception, Studios on High Gallery, Short North, Columbus, OH • 2010 “. The OSU Law School Streetscape .”, commissioned painting, gifted, presented & installed @ The Law

Library, Moritz College of Law, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH • 2010 “The Language of Art” Show, GVAL @ Carnegie Gallery, Metropolitan Library, Columbus, OH • 2010&2012 “ARTPRIZE 2010&2012”, “Seeing Wood…” collections @ Schuler Books, Grand Rapids, MI • 2010 “Kind of blue” Show, Fresh A.I.R. @ Carnegie Gallery, Metropolitan Library, Columbus, OH • 2011 “The Symphonic Collection” @ SymphonySource Office & Emporium, Delaware, OH • 2011 “The Language of Art” Show, GVAL @ High Road Gallery, Worthington, OH • 2011 “Mixing It Up, Artistry in Mixed Media” Show @ High Road Gallery, Worthington, OH • 2011 Gallery Space Show, Newark State Farm Regional Offices, Newark, OH • 2011 “ARTPRIZE 2011”, “Seeing Wood…” collection @ kate lewis ceramics, Grand Rapids, MI • 2011 “A Breath of Fresh Air, Art Created in Plein Air”, High Road Gallery, Worthington, OH • 2011 “Illuminating Art, All Member Exhibition”, GVAL @ Gallery 831, German Village, OH • 2012 “14th Annual All Media Juried Online International Art Exhibition”, Upstream People Gallery, Laurence

Bradshaw, Curator, Professor of Art, University of Nebraska Omaha, NE • 2012 23rd Year “a Capital Valentine” Silent Auction contributing artist, Ohio Cancer Research Associates,

Columbus, OH • 2012 Sherwin-Williams “LOCAL COLORS. LOCAL ARTISTS.” on-line art competition, Cleveland, OH • 2012 Artist inclusion, “International Contemporary Artists” art book, volume IV, I.C.A. Publishing, US: New

York, NY; EU: Athens, GR • 2012 “14th Annual Contemporary Art Juried Online International Art Exhibition”, Upstream People Gallery,

Laurence Bradshaw, Curator, Professor of Art, University of Nebraska Omaha, NE • 2012 “200”, a juried exhibition, Columbus bicentennial celebration, Richard Harned, Juror, Professor of Art, The

Ohio State University, @ Carnegie Gallery, Metropolitan Library, Columbus, OH • 2012 “ART TAKES TIMES SQUARE” portfolio & Times Square digital presentation, chashama ARTISTS

WANTED, Long Island City, NY • 2012 “SELF” portfolio & competition, chashama ARTISTS WANTED, Long Island City, NY

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• 2012 “Good Fibrations” quilt show @ High Road Gallery, Worthington, OH • 2012 “14th Annual Landscape Juried Online International Art Exhibition”, Upstream People Gallery, Laurence

Bradshaw, Curator, Professor of Art, University of Nebraska Omaha, NE • 2012 “The Artists’ Grove” of Actors’ Theatre of Columbus, thematic artwork show/selling @ Schiller Park &

Columbus Commons, Columbus, OH, with GVAL artists’ & other artists’ participation • 2012 “12th Annual Summer All Media Juried Online International Art Exhibition”, including a “Special Recognition”

artwork, Upstream People Gallery, Laurence Bradshaw, Curator, Professor of Art, University of Nebraska Omaha, NE

• 2012 “Grand Haven ArtWalk 2012”, “nightscape” collection @ C2C Gallery, Grand Haven, MI • 2012 “10th Annual Color: Bold/Subtle Juried Online International Art Exhibition”, including a “Special

Recognition” artwork, Upstream People Gallery, Laurence Bradshaw, Curator, Professor of Art, University of Nebraska

• 2012 Artist inclusion, “Works of the Morrow County Art League, Volume I: An Artist’s View of Morrow County”, Blurb Inc. (Publishing) 2012

• 2013 “See.Me” portfolio & competition, The See Creative Network, New York, NY

Kevin Collander Objectives To bring creativity and innovation to design and art, tempered with technical knowledge

and reason. Experience 2009-2013 RPE Columbus, OH Retail Productivity Enhancement Design Director

• Provide design services to the retail/commercial/interior design industries. • Services: branding & social media, visual critique & workshops, design & layout,

merchandise presentation.

2009-2013 kcWorks @ Müfarm Cardington, OH Illustrator & Fine Artist

• Provide illustrations and artworks to commercial and fine art markets. 2001-2009 RenderPoint Cardington, OH Retail/Interior Designer & Architectural Illustrator

• Provide concept planning, design, illustration and design intent documentation services to design/architectural firms, commercial and residential clients.

1992-2001 Factors Columbus, OH Effective Retail Environments Senior Designer

• Leadership role for design development, documentation and presentation of client retail planning, design & merchandising programs.

• Worked with, and directed the staff design team to achieve strategic and effective design solutions for clients.

Education The Ohio State University Columbus, OH

• B.S. in Architecture

The U.S. Coast Guard Academy New London, CT

• Third Class Cadet, Ocean Sciences Major Growth 2009-2013 Marketing Committee, Central Ohio Symphony, OWU, Delaware, OH

2010-2013 German Village Art League member, German Village, Columbus, OH 2009-2013 Morrow County Art League member, Mt. Gilead, OH 2000 & 2006 ARCH-112 CAD I & CIT095 LAB, CSCC, Columbus, OH

1994 Rendering Workshop Instructor, OSU Interior Design seniors, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

1989 & 1991 IES Lighting Fundamentals & Advanced Lighting courses, Columbus, OH 1990 Regulations Regarding Accessibility seminar, Columbus, OH

(also see listing, Additional Charitable, Non-Profit & Volunteer Activities of Note:)

Considerations I have a deep desire to feed both my left and right brain with fresh, creative challenges. I respect talent, and succeed in both team structured and individual endeavors. I love watercolor painting, sailing, reading and writing.

2585 County Road 184/ Müfarm Cardington, OH 43315

419.768.2552 (home) 614.499.0012 (cell)

kcworkin@gmail.com

2585 County Road 184/ Müfarm

Cardington, OH 43315

419.768.2552 (home)

614.499.0012 (cell)

kcworkin@gmail.com Kevin Collander Growth Additional Charitable, Non-Profit & Volunteer Activities of Note:

• 2012 “The Artists’ Grove”, Actors’ Theatre of Columbus contributing artist, German Village, Columbus, OH

• 2012 23rd Year “a Capital Valentine” contributing artist, Ohio Cancer Research Associates, Columbus, OH

• 2010-2012 “Hearts for Hospice” contributing artist, Hospice of Morrow County Inc, Mt. Gilead, OH

• 2009-2012 ”Castle Arts Affair” contributing artist, The Arts Castle, Delaware, OH

• 2009-2012 Global Gallery “Fair Trade” contributing artist, The OSU Campus, Columbus, OH

• 2009 Volunteer, Memorial Tournament, Dublin AM Rotary, Dublin, OH

• 1994-2013 Volunteer, Fund Raising Activities, Morrow County Humane Society, Mt. Gilead, OH

• 1994-2012 ”Art for Life” contributing artist, AIDS Resource Center Ohio (CATF), Columbus, OH

• 1996 Volunteer, Yachting Event, 1996 Atlanta Paralympic Games, Atlanta, GA

• 1992-1993 Volunteer, Recycling Drop-off, Upper Arlington Volunteer Corps, Upper Arlington, OH

• 1974-1978 Recreational Therapy Work-Study Employment, Upham Hall, The Ohio State University Hospitals, while a student @ The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

• 1971-1973 Volunteer/Recreational Therapy, Seaside Regional Center, Waterford, CT, while a cadet @

The United States Coast Guard Academy, including volunteer work @ The 1973 Special Olympics, New London, CT

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