About Jillians Online Portfolio
Education
I graduated summa cum laude witb a BFA in Scenic and Costume designing from the University of Rhode Island. My studies were focused on history and practical application of design principals. This program allowed me opportunities to design costumes, lights and scenery for full scale productions, before entering the field.
Work Experience
After graduating I worked in live theatre in Rhodes Island as a scenic and costume designer. At this time, I also became a licensed Tattoo Artist.
In November of 2018 I started working as a scenic artist with USA 829, this is the IATSE union who paint for movies and television. My first Film was Gretta Girwigs Little Women and most recently I was on the crew for Saturday Night Live.
Skills
- Carving and Casting- Experienced with Poly-foam, HD foam, A-B resins, plaster, Smooth On products, life casting, making realistic severed heads...
- Delicate and realism painting- Experience in the following mediums: acrylic, watercolor, gouache, Scenic paint and tints, and limited Oils
- Scenic painting i.e. faux finishes, extensive color matching, (Film stakes) restoration, aging, texturizing,
sign painting, lettering, wallpaper and wall covering application, vinyl application, - Basic carpentry
- Murals and large scale painting
- Excellent math skills
- Fast Learner- Constantly in pursuit of knowledge.
- Customer Service and Communication
- D&D Dungeon Master- And all of the responsibilities thereof
