Seeking Commission, Private Contract, Part-time, Seasonal work,
in Illustration, Portraits, concept design, private commission, Murals, faux finishes, set painting, Art Lessons, prop fabrication
Open to opportunities
John French
@johnfrench
Arts educator, Freelance Artist, and nonprofit programming coordinator blending creativity with community impact.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
Artist and creative professional with over 12 years of experience in art education, event coordination, and multidisciplinary art practice. Working across both traditional and digital mediums with a focus on realism; painting, illustration, design, and concept art, and graphic ink drawing, portraits, murals, faux finishes, fabrication, and custom commissions, combining fine art techniques with practical design solutions.
In addition to creating artwork, they provide private tutoring and educational guidance, helping students and clients develop technical skills and creative confidence.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
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Current
Programming Coordinator
Side Street Studio Arts
Oct 2023 - Present (2 years 5 months)
Coordinate off-site arts programming and community events in partnership with local organizations, managing logistics, scheduling, cost analysis, and stakeholder communications to ensure accessibility and community impact.
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Current
Visual Arts Instructor
Side Street Studio Arts
Mar 2014 - Present (12 years)
Design and teach visual arts curricula for K–12 and adult learners, developing age-appropriate lesson plans and fostering inclusive classroom environments to build technique and creative confidence.
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Current
Independent Visual Artist
Self Employed
Jan 2010 - Present (16 years 2 months)
Completed commissioned murals, portraits, educational installations, and promotional materials, collaborating with clients and organizations to deliver creative solutions aligned with educational and community goals.
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Painting Instructor
Bottle & Bottega
Apr 2015 - Dec 2022 (7 years 8 months)
Led large-group painting classes with step-by-step demonstrations, adapting instruction to varied skill levels to deliver engaging, accessible community-based adult art education.
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Studio Manager
Bottle & Bottega
Aug 2015 - Dec 2017 (2 years 4 months)
Managed front-of-house and administrative studio operations including registrations, inventory, promotions, opening/closing procedures, and customer service to support smooth studio functioning.
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Para Specialist
Suicide Prevention Services
Jan 2010 - Mar 2012 (2 years 2 months)
Provided call-center emotional support, conducted suicide risk assessment and crisis intervention, performed de-escalation, documentation, and resource referral to assist callers in crisis.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
WC
Westwood College
Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design & Applied Sciences
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design & Applied Sciences, focusing on visual communication and applied design principles.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Open to opportunities
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
Website
johnfrenchart.comPortfolio
JohnFrenchArt.comSalary expectations
15k-30k USD
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Job categories
Skills
RemoteArts EducationCurriculum DevelopmentLesson planningEvent CoordinationCommunity OutreachAdministrative OperationsSchedulingLogisticsAdobe PhotoshopAdobe Illustratoradobe indesignAdobe PremierPainting InstructionIllustrationCartoonsCustomer ServiceInstructorMatte PaintingPortrait WorkMuralGraphic DesignIllustrator
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