The artwork of Christopher J. Paulsen
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Bodies of Work:
"Contradictions"
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"House & Home"
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"Sad Robots"
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"Plastic Plants"
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"The Hiking Trip"
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"Bite-Sized Paintings"
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2007-Present: Shepherd University - Shepherdstown, WV
Pursuing graduate studies in studio art
2007: Shepherd University - Shepherdstown, WV
B.F.A. with a focus on Printmaking
2005-Present: Web Design - Clutch Inc, Winchester, VA (www.clutch-inc.com)
Worked on maintaining various government sites. Ensured website materials were compliant for disabled readers. Designed sites for government use.
1998-Present: Clerical Duties - Omega Drywall LTD, Winchester, VA
Responsible for researching potential employees, recording timesheets, sorting documents and duties involving online work and computer upgrades.
2003: Sales - Milam's Landscaping, Winchester, VA
Maintained and sold plants at a garden center. Researched plants the center offered in order to provide informed advice to customers.
2008: Art at the Mill, Fall Show
The Burwell Morgan Mill Gallery, Millwood, VA
Juried show with three works selected.
2008: Art at the Mill, Spring Show
The Burwell Morgan Mill Gallery, Millwood, VA
Juried show with five works selected.
2008: "Visual Literacy"
Shepherd University, Shepherdstown, WV
Group show, with each artist submitting one piece of artwork.
2008: "First Saturdays" Exhibition
The Arts Centre, Martinsburg, WV
Shepherd Student art exhibit, invited to represent the graduate program
2008: "Serendipity: The Brighter Side of Fate"
Scarborough Library, Shepherdstown, WV
Solo show featuring recent drawings and paintings.
2007: Art at the Mill, Fall Show
The Burwell Morgan Mill Gallery, Millwood, VA
Juried show with one work selected.
2007: Student Honors Show
Frank Center for the Creative Arts Gallery, Shepherdstown, WV
Juried show with one work selected.
2007: Senior Show - "Narratives"
Shepherd University Student Center, Shepherdstown, WV
Group exhibition with Olivia Damasco.
2004: Tunes & Tastes Festival - Clark County, VA
Designed the poster and a children's passport to highlight the international theme of the festival.
2003: "Impressions"
Shepherd University Student Center, Shepherdstown, WV
Group exhibition with Julie Janyska
2003: Student Honors Show
Frank Center for the Creative Arts Gallery, Shepherdstown, WV
Juried show with three works selected.
Award: Best print series.
2002: Student Competitive Exhibit - "Reverse Thinking: The Art of Printmaking"
Frank Center for the Creative Arts Gallery, Shepherdstown, WV
Competition where the best student proposals were selected for shows.
Group show with Laura Alvis and Jennifer Fabian.
2002: Faculty Art Show poster
Shepherd University, Shepherdstown, WV
The Artists' Cartel (http://www.artistscartel.com/)
The Shenandoah Arts Council (http://www.shenarts.org/)
Boolean Union Studios
Art Director - Creates storyboards and guides creative aspect of all the group's projects.
Shepherd University Student Center, Shepherdstown, WV
Became the first artist to be a part of the Student Center's permanent art collection, with three pieces purchased.