trenton reynolds
818 263 4740
EDUCATION
2009 -10 Gnomon School of Visual Effects. Professional Dev. Hollywood, CA
2006 Masters of Fine Art, Painting and Drawing
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), Chicago, IL
2003 Bachelors of Fine Art, Painting emphasis
Brigham Young University (BYU), Provo, Utah
1995 - 96 Art Center College of Design. Study toward a BFA. Pasadena, CA
CURRENT POSITIONS
2010 - Present Freelance Texture Artist & Matte Painter. Santa Monica, CA
2007 - Present Adjunct Faculty, Santa Monica College (SMC) Art Dept., Santa Monica, CA
• World War Robot (matte paintings, multiple textures)
• Children's book concept (matte painting)
• Design curriculum and teach courses
• Courses: Design 1, Drawing 1 & 2, Painting Oil & Acrylic, Figure Drawing
WORK EXPERIENCE
2008 - 11 Instructor, West LA Life Drawing Workshop, Los Angeles, CA
• Organize, instruct and maintain weekly open figure drawing workshop
• Designed curriculum and taught Intro to the Elements of Art and Design
2007 Assistant Storyboard Artist, Artist Mike Vosburg, Sunland, CA
• Assisted digitizing and adding shading to feature film storyboards:
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader and Prince Caspian
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader and Prince Caspian
2006 - 07 Production Coordinator, Chicago Tribune Multimedia Dept., Chicago, IL
• Managed departmental finances and human resources
• Coordinated video and and photographic elements for multimedia production
• Assisted in preparation of internet content for Chicago Tribune website
• Assisted in preparation of internet content for Chicago Tribune website
2006 Adjunct Faculty, SAIC Early College Program, Chicago, IL
• Fall 2006, Portfolio Review Seminar
Adjunct Faculty and Faculty Coordinator, SAIC Early College Program
• Summer 2006, Studio Drawing, Intro to Portrait Drawing, Figure Drawing
Teaching Assistant, SAIC Painting and Drawing Department
• Spring 2006 Perceptual Painting, Associated Professor Susan Kraut
2005 Teaching Assistant, SAIC First Year Program
• Fall 2005 4D (video and performance), Associated Professor Tania Bruguera
• Fall 2005 Painting Practices, Associated Professor Anna Kunz
Adjunct Faculty, SAIC Early College Program
• Summer 2005, Alternative Materials and Techniques Workshop
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS AND AWARDS
2011 The Greenhouse Show, Flag Stop. Torrance, CA
GEM, Gallery 825. Los Angeles, CA
2010 Green Man Paintings (Solo), SMC Emeritus Gallery. Santa Monica, CA
SMC Faculty Fellowship. Santa Monica College. Santa Monica, CA
2007 Room in the Trees. Installation with Sabrina Ward Harrison. La Canada, CA.
2004 12 Annual Art Appreciation Program. Nippon Steel USA. Chicago, IL
2003 Enlarge My Territory. Performance with Nash Schaffer. SAIC, Chicago, IL
Painting and Writing. Installation with John Bennion. PAC Gallery. Provo, UT