Education

 

2020

Bachelor of Fine Arts and Science (pending) in Internetworking and Studio Art (graduation: 2021)

Fort Hays State University, KS

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2019

Art Contest Winner ($1000 scholarship to Fort Hays State University)

Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship

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2008

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Criminal Justice, Phi Gamma Mu Honors Society

Kansas Wesleyan University, KS

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1999

High School Graduate

Burlington H.S., CO

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2014

Network Plus Certification (expired 2017)

Barton Community College, KS

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2014

Sergeant US Army

Fort Riley, KS

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2010

Advanced Individual Training for Multichannel Transmission Operator Maintainer (25Q US Army)

Fort Gordon, GA

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2010

Basic Combat Training (US Army)

Fort Leonard Wood, MO

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2009

Flight Lessons (20 hours)

Kansas State University, KS

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2004

Senior Corrections Officer

Kit Carson Correctional Center, CO

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2003

Emergency Medical Training

Morgan Community College, CO

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2003

Emergency Response Team Certification

Arkansas Valley Correctional Center, CO

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2002

Special Operations Response Team membership

Kit Carson Correctional Center, CO

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2001

Basic Studies

Colorado State University, CO

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1992

Art Contest Winner (Art selected to be placed on a US postal stamp promoting soil conservation)

Soil Conservation Society, CO

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Exhibition Record

 

2017

Solo Exhibition, Blue Valley Memorial Methodist Church, Manhattan, KS

 

2009

Goodland Arts Center, Goodland, KS

 

Collaborative Projects

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2011

Platoon SGTs Office Flag complete with Pole, Outlaw Troop, Regimental Support Squadron, 3rd Cavalry Regiment, Fort Hood, TX (in collaboration with Adrianna Merced)

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1999

Temporary School Mural, Burlington Elementary School, Burlington, CO, (in collaboration with Elementary School Children)

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Commissions

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2012

Private Art Commission, Medical Tattoo Design, drawing (6X3 inch), India ink and digital illustration on Sketchbook Pro 2011, Major Ronald Jandebuer, Charlotte, NC

 

2012

Private Art Commission, Clavicle Tattoo Design, drawing (3X3 inch), digital illustration in Sketchbook Pro 2011, Sergeant Brian Molina

 

2012

Private Art Commission, Bull Tattoo Design, drawing (3X3 inch), digital illustration in Sketchbook Pro 2011, Sergeant Brian Owens

 

2011

Public Art Commission, Muleskinner Grog Wagon, painting (3 x 3 ft.),  acrylic and India ink on tarp, Headquarters and Headquarters Troop (Muleskinners) Regimental Support Squadron Third Cavalry Regiment, Lieutenant Colonel Michel P. Garlinton, Fort Hood, TX

 

2011

Public Art Commission, 3rd Cavalry Regiment Decal (linework only), painting (3 x 3 ft.),  India ink on concrete wall, Headquarters and Headquarters Troop (Muleskinners) Regimental Support Squadron Third Cavalry Regiment, Lieutenant Colonel Michel P. Garlinton, Fort Hood, TX

 

2011

Public Art Commission, The Outlaw Mural, two paintings each (1x1 ft), acrylic and India ink on drywall, Outlaw Troop Regimental Support Squadron Third Cavalry Regiment, First Sergeant Christopher Harrison and Captain Nichole Amstutz, Fort Hood, TX

 

2011

Private Art Commission, Muleskinner Wagon/Striker Hybrid, drawing (1 x 1 ft.),  colored pencil and India ink on Linox paper, Headquarters and Headquarters Troop (Muleskinners) Regimental Support Squadron Third Cavalry Regiment, Lieutenant Colonel Michel P. Garlinton, Fort Hood, TX

 

2011

Public Art Commission, The Outlaw Sign, painting (3x3 ft), acrylic and India ink on wood, Outlaw Troop Regimental Support Squadron Third Cavalry Regiment, First Sergeant Christopher Harrison and Captain Nichole Amstutz, Fort Hood, TX

 

2010

Public Art Commission, Hellraisers Rock, painting (3X1 ft), acrylic on stone, Sergeant First Class Christopher Quain Drill Sergeant Third Platoon (Hellraisers), 3-10 Infantry Brigade, Fort Leonard Wood, MO