"Intuition ... Imagine ... Create"
Lisa Buck I am a visual artist with over 20 years in the print industry. My career started in NYC in 1976 after I graduated from the Massachusetts College of Art earning a BFA in graphic design. While in New York, I studied illustration with Jacqui Morgan at Pratt Institute and Parsons. I worked for Dow Jones, American Heritage, Levitt Advertising, and Danskin Dancewear.
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In Stroudsburg, PA during the 80s, I studied painting with national artists Frank Webb, Howard Watson, and Charles Sovek.
Living in Orlando, Florida, I discovered my first love, opera! Collaborating with opera directors has given me a unique experience in stage design and background projections, set painting, and props.
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Other clients include Watermark Media, the Orlando Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Mad Cow Theater. As an art and design manager for over 25 years, my artistic talents have produced countless publications, illustrations, and scenic paintings.
SKILLS
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Art Direction Managed schedules, budgets, print media purchases, pre-press production, and photography
Software Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Keynote, Pages, Acrobat
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Production Interacted with marketing, sales, editorial, and copywriting
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Vendor Relationships Worked with outside agencies, art services,
and printers
Scenic Painting Collaborated with directors, set designers, and technical directors on more than100 productions from repertory to opera
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Stage Props Generated prop lists, bought, built, and borrowed props from other venues
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PUBLICATIONS
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“Splash 4 the Splendor of Light”
North Light Books
“Acrylic Painter’s Book of Styles
and Techniques”
North Light Books
“The Artists’ Magazine”
F&W Publications
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AWARDS
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United Arts of Central Florida
Professional Development Grant; Individual Artist
American Watercolor Society
Traveling Exhibition
Catherine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club
The Philadelphia Water Color Society
The Pennsylvania Watercolor Society
West Virginia Watercolor Society
EXPERIENCE
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Mad Cow Theatre Manager of Art & Design;
Created brand identity graphics for the theatre’s seasons, including show illustrations, postcards, and programs. Set the deadline and proofing procedures. Scenic Charge; Painted 10 stage productions annually, FL
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Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau Art Director; “Orlando Arts” and “Texture” magazines, as well as annual reports, brochures, client advertising, marketing collateral, logos, signage, and posters, FL
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Watermark Media Graphic Artist; Created display advertising for bi-weekly LGBTQ+ newspaper, FL
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Levitt Advertising Art Director; Designed direct
mail Catalogs-worked with photographers, stylists, and the production department, NYC
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Danskin Dancewear Fashion Art Director; Designed wholesale catalogs and packaging. Worked with photographers, typography, retouchers, and printers, NYC
American Heritage Graphic Artist, NYC
Dow Jones Publications Graphic Artist, NYC
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CLIENTS
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Builders Design Studio
Friends University
Lake Highland Prep
Opera in the Ozarks
Opera Orlando
Orlando Ballet
Orlando Opera
Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra
Orlando Rep
Osceola Center for the Arts
The Paquin Group
Studio Theatre at Tierra Del Sol
Syracuse Opera
University of Central Florida
University of Michigan
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EDUCATION
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The Massachusetts College of Art BFA Graphic Design
Parsons | Pratt Institute Certificate in illustration with Jacqui Morgan
Pocono Pines Workshops
Watercolor Techniques
Crealdé School of Art Mural Painting with David McShane
Cobalt Studios Summer Scene Painting with Rachel Keebler