Read my interview with ZAF622, The Fort Collins Art Webzine.
Education
Bachelor's of Fine Arts, Sul Ross State University, Alpine, TX. May, 2003
Employment
Self employed as an artist from 1999- present
Feb 2007- present Sonora Medical Systems
Position: Probe technician
Special skills: Mechanical, electrical, and cosmetic repair of surgical ultrasound probes, electromechanical assembly, diagnostic troubleshooting, process refinement
Jan 2002 - 2006 Mel Ristau Design Studio Ft. Collins, Co.
Position: Production, Assembly, Installation
Title: Lead fabricator
Special skills: Small, and large scale fabrication and installation of fine art sculpture
Jan 2000- Feb.2004 John Davis Studio Alpine, Tx.
Position: Production and Shipping
Title: Production ceramics technician
Special Skills: High Volume Slip Casting Techniques
Equipment Repair and Construction
International Shipping
Specialized Firing Techniques
High volume planning and implementation
Sept.1999-Dec. 2000 Tripp Research Inc. Alpine, Tx.
Position: Chrome Plating Prep. work
Title: Gun Prep. Tech, Gun Finish Tech,
Special Skills: Metal Finishing processes
Teflon Plastic coatings
Sept. 1998- May 1999 Sul Ross State Univ. Alpine, Tx.
Position: Work Study
Title: Sculpture and Ceramics lab Assistant
Special Skills: Ceramics, Metal Casting, Woodworking, Precious metals, Public relations
Fall 1994- 1997 MediaGarden Abilene, Tx.
Position: Prototype and Manufacturing technician
Title: Production technician
Special Skills: Robotics prototyping
Surface mount soldering
Electromechanical assembly hand skills
Shipping and receiving
Sculpture Exhibitions
"Devise Apparatus" Roundhouse Gallery, Fort Collins, CO., April 2008
"Marfa Lights and Lamps" Marfa, TX., Oct. 2007
"16th Annual Loveland Sculpture Invitational" Loveland, Co. Aug. 2007
"Gary Hixon Interiors" Fort Collins, Co. July 2006
"2D or not 2D" Fort Collins, Co. Nov. - Jan. 2005
"Lorrette Gallery" Marfa Texas, Oct. 2005
"Lorrette Gallery" Marfa Texas, Oct. 2004
"Alpine's Gallery Night," Bell Gallery , Nov. 2003
"Alpine's Gallery Night," Perkins Gallery , Nov. 2002
"Retablo Exhibition" Marfa Studio of Arts, Oct. 2002
"B.F.A. Exhibition" Sul Ross State Univ., April 2002
"Alpine's Gallery Night," John Davis Studio, Nov. 2001
"Alpine's Gallery Night," Iveys Emporium, June. 2001
"Ristau", Virginia Shore Gallery, Abilene Christian Univ., Jan. - Feb. 2001
"Alpine's Gallery Night," John Davis Studio, Nov. 2000
Student Art Show, Sul Ross State Univ., Dec 1999 - Jan. 2000
"Alpine's Gallery Night," Kate's Cafe Nov. 1999
Gallery Representation
Marfa Lights and Lamps, Marfa, Tx., May 2007- Present
Marfa Studio of Arts, Marfa, Tx., March 2001- Oct 2003
James Evans Studio, Marathon, Tx., June 2001-July 2002
Bell Studio Gallery, Marathon, Tx., January 1999- July 1999
Professional Activities
Bachelor of fine arts, Sul Ross State university, May 2003
Sculpture Workshop Instructor, Marfa Studio of Arts Aug. 2002
Sculpture Workshop Instructor, Marfa Studio of Arts Aug. 2001
Sul Ross Art Club, September 2000 - May 2001
TASA Member 1999
Best of show award, Abilene Christian Univ. Student Exhibition 1998
Best of show award, Abilene Christian Univ. Student Exhibition 1997
Best of show award, Abilene Christian Univ. Student Exhibition 1996