COURTNEY BRENDLE

Rhode Island School of Design, 2 College St. #127, Providence, RI, 02903
courtneybrendle@gmail.com (443) 569-1171
cargocollective.com/courtneybrendle

Objective
Acquire a summer internship position at a studio where I will be able to present my skills and
ideas through illustrative work in engaging project while continuing to work on my
craftsmanship.

Education

Rhode Island School of Design, RISD Providence, RI 2013-present

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration, current sophomore
Archbishop Spalding High School Severn, MD 20092013
National Honor Society and National Art Honor Society member

Experience
Freelance illustration 2014
Single-illustration commissions catered to individual clients for personal use
Conceptual and design work 2013-present
Completion of school assignments in a variety of means, including both traditional and
digital media, encompassing environmental design, pictorial interpretations of literary
work, figure studies, and observational drawing
T-shirt design 20102013
Designing images and logos printed on t-shirts for high school theatre productions of
South Pacific and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, and for the
University of Marylands Phi Kappa Psi chapter

Skills
Artistic
Proficient ability to work with and utilize a wide range of traditional and digital media.
Professionally trained in the use of oil paint, gouache, and charcoal with independent
practice in watercolor, acrylic paint, graphite, ink, and digital painting. Strong sense of
depicting light, space, and color.
Computer
Thorough understanding of both Mac and PC systems. Skilled in digital photo editing.
Experience with Microsoft Word, Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Manga
Studio, and using art tablets.
Organizational
Very clean and organized work style with the ability to produce work under a specified
timeframe or deadline. Works well with team members or clients through clear
communication and compromise.