I am an art & brand director, graphic designer, and fine artist located in Tampa, Florida. I have a passion for creating meaningful designs and aesthetic solutions for graphic problems.
Contact me for project inquiries and fine art purchases/commissions.
Education
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Illinois Institute of Art - Bachelors of Fine Arts
Graphic Design - President's List / Summa Cum Laude
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Illinois State University - College of Fine Art
Recognition
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Delta Gamma Fraternity - 2022 Maggie Newsletter Award
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Cristaux International - 2017 Stormie Award
Obsessively Organized
Volunteering
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Delta Gamma Fraternity
President, vp membership, vp communications - Tampa Alumnae Chapter
ritual advisor, membership advisor - University of Tampa -
College Panhellenic Council (Illinois State University)
Vice President Recruitment, Recruitment Counselor
The arts have always been deeply embedded in my everyday life. In fact, this passion has been with me since I was in grade school. It was Disney’s The Little Mermaid that inspired me to become an artist. I engulfed myself in art books, explored various mediums, joined art clubs, and enrolled in advanced studio art classes.
Initially, I pursued a major in Fine Arts at Illinois State University with a vision of becoming an animator. However, after exploring various creative fields I eventually discovered my true calling was graphic design. I later completed my degree at the Illinois Institute of Art - Schaumburg, graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design.
ART & BRAND DIRECTOR BY DAY
I am a passionate and innovative creative with over 20 years of experience in graphic design. Today, I am a Visual Communications Consultant for an international consulting agency, working primarily within the public sector. In my prior role I served over 11 years as the Art & Brand Director for a prestigious awards manufacturer. My longest commitment has been to freelance design on the side, specializing in corporate identity, branding, publication design, illustration and special event collateral.
I have a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams to create visually compelling designs for both digital and print platforms. I utilize strong leadership, collaboration, and organizational skills to consistently deliver high-quality and impactful visual solutions.
FINE ARTIST BY NIGHT
I love to create things. My preferred medium is oil paint, but I also do acrylic paintings, hand drawings, digital photography & sculptures. Most of my original pieces are available for purchase, as well as prints through my shop.
I work with all budgets, so do not hesitate to contact me with inquiries and commissions. Regardless of the project, I find it exciting to witness the progression of designs coming to life from a simple concept to its full fruition.
Thanks for stopping by!
QuarkXPress
Cinema 4D
Printing (offset, digital, UV)
Photography & Photo Editing
Drafting
Microsoft Powerpoint
Technical Skills
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Acrobat
Adobe Dreamweaver
Canva
These are my areas of concentration in visual communications and fine art.
Don't see what you are looking for? Contact me for more information.
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SPECIAL EVENT COLLATERAL
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WEDDING INVITATIONS
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PUBLICATION DESIGN
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CORPORATE IDENTITY & BRANDING
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ADVERTISING DESIGN
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PRODUCT DESIGN
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PACKAGING
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SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
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ILLUSTRATION
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PHOTOGRAPHY & PHOTO EDITING
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FINE ART PAINTINGS & DRAWINGS
All works are the intellectual property of Renee Baran-Hickman (Baran-Hickman Design) and may not be reproduced without the specific and formal consent of the artist.