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About
Sami Gaston studied art up and down the west coast and settled in Portland Oregon where she makes work inspired by Japanese wood blocks, French printmaking and fashion illustration.
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Education
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AA Apparel DesignThe Art Institute of Portland2008 - 2010Earning an award of High Honors upon graduating, I excelled in my classes while juggling full-time employment. Particular areas of excellence were demonstrated in courses related to concept and business development, illustration and art history.
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BA Hispanic/Latin American StudiesLewis and Clark College2003 - 2006Before transitioning into Hispanic Studies I was a fine arts major with a strong background in painting drawing and ceramics. In addition to my undergraduate studies at Lewis + Clark, I also participated in two study abroad programs in Latin America. Completing one semester in the Dominican Republic, focusing on social service and cultural awareness and a second language immersion program in Chile.
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High SchoolColorado Rocky Mountain School1999 - 2002
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Experience
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Cibo RistorantePortland, ORPresentPizzeria Bar Social Media Marketing Square Illustrator Transform Salon Illustrator Designer CEO
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Trinity Place PressPortland, ORPresent
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IllustrationLos Angeles, CAgraphic design, consultation and creative direction. Illustrator Wendy Mogel PHD Co-Founder
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Caravan Traveling MarketPortland, ORDesigning and coordinating seasonal pop-up markets featuring local artists Illustrator and curators.
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Culture WriterDana's Healthy HomePortland, OR
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Illustrator + Graphic DesignerWeekPortland, OR
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Freelance writerDS2 Real EstatePortland, ORspecial sections and annual magazine.
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Associate Project Manager / Graphic DesignerIn?nity ImagesNike Factory Store Project Launch
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Chalkboard Signage IllustratorPortland Cocktail Week - Whistlepig EventPortland, ORA lifestyle blog focused on retail and local trend development.
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Archway PublishingArmadillo AnticsISBN 1480818062
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Portland Art MuseumGuest ServicesPortland, OR
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Awards
High Honors
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Skills
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@sami_pdx, member since 2010
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