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Tom Kelly

Philadelphia, PA

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About

I am an artist!
Education
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Painting
  
  Tyler School of Art, Temple University
  
  2005 - 2008
  
  Graduated Magna Cum Laude. Managed Tyler Dodgeball League. Painted murals for Gilda's Club as part of a volunteer group.
- Fine and Studio Arts
  
  Boston University
  
  2004 - 2005
Experience
- Mold Maker
  
  Techline Trauma
  
  Jan 2014 - Present (10 years 10 months)
  
  I design and create molds of traumatized body parts to be used in production of our combat training mannequin.
- Research and Development Engineer
  
  Techline Trauma
  
  Oct 2013 - Present (11 years 1 month)
  
  I focus on the R + D of new concepts and ideas for our combat training mannequin in order to improve the accuracy and efficiency of the medics who train with it.
- Artist
  
  Working Artist
  
  May 2008 - Present (16 years 6 months)
  
  Working artist with a main focus in oils and happiness.
- Moulage Production Artist / Lab Technician
  
  Techline Trauma
  
  May 2012 - Oct 2013 (1 year 5 months)
  
  Focus on production and accuracy of combat wound mannequins and medical wound simulants for medical training
- Color Specialist
  
  Sherwin Williams
  
  Jun 2006 - May 2012 (5 years 11 months)
  
  I advised customers on how colors work with one another and helped devise unique color schemes for each individual customer. Additionally, I matched any colors or stains with a keen eye and a meticulous color strategy.
- Art Instructor
  
  Philadelphia Beacon Program
  
  Jun 2010 - Aug 2010 (2 months)
  
  I worked with a group of roughly 40 children ranging in ages from 11 to 14 during a summer program with a focus on developing their artistic interests and knowledge. I taught a variety of different projects with a wide range; making their own sketchbooks, group cityscapes, character creation, exquisite corpse drawings and so on.
Awards

Philadelphia Athenaeum Bicentennial Exhibition, July 2014

Projekt30 June Exhibition 2014--

Solo Show - F & N Gallery, Feb 2014

Macy's Flower Show, 2012---

Archway Arts, Winter Gallery 2010

Projekt30 February Exhibition 2009

Hugs and Kissses, Solo Exhibit 2008.
Affiliations

Follow me on Instagram - TomKellyWins
Skills
- Concept Art
- Illustration
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@TomKelly, member since 2008
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