RESUME

 

HANNELORE FISCHER
German born

EDUCATION:
M.F.A. 2004 Studio Arts, Arts & Consciousness Department, John F. Kennedy University, Berkeley, CA. Area of specialization: Painting.
B.FA. 1998 Art Studio, University of California Davis with highest honors. Emphasis on painting, printmaking and ceramic sculpture.
1975-78 Studies in Philosophy, Communications and Theater Science at Ludwig Maximilian University, Munich, Germany

GRANTS/AWARDS:
2004 Diversity Affairs Council/Education Grant Program, John F. Kennedy Uinversity
2003 Merit Award for Painting, California State Fair
1997 First Place, Third Place in advanced oil and watercolor painting, Yolo County Fair Art Show
1993-97 First and Third Place in Painting, Yolo County Fair Art Show
1992-93 First Place, People’s Choice, Best of Show in Arts and Ceramics, UC Davis

SOLO EXHIBITIONS:
2004 "Vision Into Form," MFA Graduate Exhibition , Arts & Consciousness Gallery, John F. Kennedy University, Berkeley, CA: acrylic paintings
2004 "Recent Paintings," Alaya Shaman Store, Berkeley, CA: acrylic paintings
2002-3 "Recent Work," East Bay Open Studios, Oakland, CA: acrylic paintings
2004 "Water Journeys," John F. Kennedy University Hallway Gallery, Berkeley, CA: acrylic paintings
2001-03 John F. Kennedy University Hallway Gallery, Berkeley, CA: acrylic paintings, mixed media
2000 "Seven Major Color Rays," Craft Center Gallery, University of California Davis: oil paintings
1998 The Herb Shop, Nevada City, CA: oil paintings, lithographs
1996 Lochrun's Gallery, Woodland, CA: drawings, oill and watercolor paintings, etchings, ceramics
1996 The Grind, Woodland, CA: pencil drawings, oil and acrylic paintings, monoprints and etchings
1996 Yolo County Arts Council, Woodland, CA: color pencil drawings, oil paintings
1992 Coffeehouse Gallery, University of California Davis: pencil drawings

RECENT GROUP EXHIBITIONS:
2005 “Primarily Red,” Artisans Gallery, Muill Valley, CA
2005 “Members Show,” Berkeley Art Center, CA
2004 “Sacred Images,”, Alameda Art Center
2004 “Affirmative Abstraction,” Sun Gallery, Hayward, CA
2004 “Art For Aids,” 8th Annual Art Auction, San Francisco, CA
2004 “Spring Fantasy,” Plaza Arts Center, Healdsburg, CA: painting
2004 “Benefit Art Auction & Exhibition,” Center For Live Art, Berkeley, CA: painting
2004 “2x2” Student & Faculty Show, John F. Kennedy University, Berkeley, CA: painting
2003 “Recent Work,” East Bay Open Studios: acrylic paintings
2003 “California State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition,” Sacramento, CA: acrylic painting. Merit award.
2003-4 “The Cafe Show,” SomArts Bay Gallery, San Francisco, CA: paintings
2003 Catured Images Art Gallery, Oakland, Jack London Square, CA: paintings
2003 “Dream Art Exchange,” John F. Kennedy University, Berkeley, CA: painting
2003 “2x2” Student & Faculty Show, John F. Kennedy University, Berkeley, CA: painting
2002 “Revelations,” Sight & Insight Gallery, Mill Valley, CA: acrylic painting
2001 “Genetics & Art,” Show, Schumacher Gallery, Clarksburg, CA: acrylic painting
2001 “Awakening – A Response to World Events,” John F. Kennedy University: acrylic painting

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
2003-05 Art and Soul Journeys, Teacher and Coach for Transformative Arts: developing a series of innovative workshops for creative exploration, cultural diversity and personal growth. Teaching out of studio, art centers and colleges.
1998 Patwin Elementary School in Davis, CA, Art Assistant Intern for 4th grade: ceramics and painting projects, individual tutoring in drawing and computer art.
1997-98 Craft Center at University of California Davis, CA: Batik Instructor. Weekly classes in Indonesian wax resist batik for UC Davis students and general public.
1995 Home Independent Studies, Woodland, CA: Drawing Instructor. Beginning and Intermediate Drawing in pencil and charcoal ages ten through adult.

MURALS/COMMISSIONS:
2002 "1938 Gas Station," 18' x12’, Java Jacks Café, Vallejo, CA: acrylics/varnish on plywood panels. Monochromatic reproduction of an old photograph of the former gas station at 1700 Sonoma Blvd. in Vallejo, CA, installed next to the café entrance.
2000 "Concrete Workers On The Job," 12' x 4’, Collinsworth & Son Concrete, Inc.,1430 Irene Drive, Woodland, CA: acrylics/varnish on masonite. Concept, design and execution of portable mural displayed on building or on site. Worked from observation, rendered authentic tools.
2000 "Interactive Dolphin Experience," 44’ x 6’, Elliott’s Natural Foods, 3347 El Camino Avenue, Sacramento, CA: acrylics/varnish. Concept, design and execution of mural on side of Natural Foods store.

MURALS/COLLABORATIONS:
2002 "Puzzle Wall," Section of 6’ x 4 1/2' at Adeline Lofts, Oakland, CA: acrylics. Entire wall size 60’ x 4 1/2' with Catalina Gonzales.
2000 "Angel of Dawn," Contadina, Woodland, CA: acrylics on wall 20’ x 24’ with Margarita Camarena.
2000 "Chinese Dragon," mural detail, Campbell Park Restrooms, Woodland, CA: acrylics on wall 12’ x 8’ with Margarita Camarena.
1997 "Past, Present, Future – A Dream," Ulatis Elementary School, Vacaville, CA: 3 walls: 19’ x 12’, 20’ x 12’ and 24’ x 15’. Acrylics/varnish. Class project with Fine Art and Chicano Studies students and Malaquias Montoya, UC Davis. Concept, design and execution of narrative mural on three walls of Elementary School. Worked in a team and met with elementary students and teachers to develop concept.

GRAPHIC ARTS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
SKILLS:
MacOS 9,10. Illustrator 10, Freehand 10, Photoshop 7, ImageReady 7, digital photography and illustration, image manipulation and restoration. Fluent in QuarkXpress 4, Dreamweaver 4. Working knowledge in HTML coding, web design and web asset production. Excellent composition and drawing skills.
EXPERIENCE:
Over 25 years of experience in graphic design and production with emphasis on print design: concept development, branding, logo design, packaging design, magazine and book cover design, desktop publishing, advertising and editorial illustration, press checks. Experience in art direction, production management and in training artists, client consultation, interface with vendors. Contract Mural design. Fine Art: exhibiting artist with large format acrylic paintings.
Clients included: Cal. State University, UC Davis, Sacramento Public Library, Sacramento News & Review, The Sacramento Magazine, The Sacramento Journal, Body Magic, The Childrens Corner, Bahati Babies, Therapeutic Touch, IWED, Clarity Massage, Quality Senior Care Homes, Blueprints By Stephanie, Yolo County UC Master Gardeners, Star Valley Farms, Greenpeace, Sony Music, The Living Awareness Institute, Rush Paperworks, Peace Roots Alliance, Sandbar Willow Press and Emerald Star Publishing.

2000 – 2005 Contract Production Designer, Flying Colors Inc. - Berkeley, CA
Graphic production for sports events for the NFL, NBA, Baseball, the Walker Stadium in England and others. 2003-05 graphic production for Interior Design for proposed Cultural Arts Center in Rancho Cucamonga, including mural sketches, floorplans for librariy, event center, theater and lobbies, elevation sketches for offices, bathroom tile layouts and facades. Museum graphics and display. Graphic production for Interior Design concepts for Disney’s Soda Fountain and Studio Store, El Capitan Building, LA.
2001 Production Designer, Montgomery Pfeifer Design, San Francisco, CA
Print media production and prepress; production of trade show booth panels and in-house promotional pieces; managing of image bank and color correction; basic asset production of web projects; copywriting; proofreading and press checks.
1998-00 Graphic Designer , Valley Media, Inc., Woodland, CA
Concept, design and production of advertisements and editorial pages for weekly and monthly full color music publications: Streetdate, Dope, Vizine, Revue, Schwann Spectrum, Schwann Opus, Schwann Inside, Supreme and seasonal catalogs. Designated designer and production artist for special promotional pieces and premium position advertisements for Sony Music in full color and black & white. Design and production of direct mail campaign, carton flyers and advertisements for Schwann Publications.
1994-05 Freelance Illustrator, Designer and Fine Artist
Branding, packaging design, desktop publishing design, graphic production for print design, displays and direct mail; mural art, fine art, editorial and advertising illustration in various media.
1989-94 Senior Illustrator , University of California Davis, Instructional Media Department
Concept development and production of instructional visuals for multimedia, interactive, slide tape and television programs. Scientific, technical and editorial illustrations, as well as still frames for animation and publication design for diverse UCD departments.
1987-89 Graphic Designer, Marketing Relations, Inc., Sacramento, CA
Branding, advertisements, brochures, catalogs, product sheets, direct mail pieces and displays. Directed photo sessions and supervised printers.
1986-87 Production Manager , Publications Communications, Inc., Austin, TX
Design, layout and production for two monthly computer publications. Created illustrations and design for magazine covers, scheduled printing and supervised presschecks for full color advertisements.
1971-87 Art Director and Graphic Artist, Texas, Tennessee, Germany
Clients included Graphic Express (TX), The Book Publishing Company (TN). In Germany: Juwelier Kurtz (jewelry retail store) in Stuttgart, book cover designs for Europäische Bildungsgemeinschaft GmbH, Stuttgart, catalog graphics and technical drawings for industries in Mittelfranken.

 

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