Twenty five years experience in graphics and creative. 
Owner of Nelson Illustration. 
Fine art mediums include: Printmaking, Oil and Acrylic.

EDUCATION HISTORY:

M.A. in Illustration, Syracuse University, NY, 2004, 4.0.
Thesis: Printmaking: Contemporary American Printmakers and their Contributions to the Field of Illustration.  Directed by John Thompson.

B.S. in Art, Graduated Summa cum Laude, Troy State University, AL, 2001.

Graphics Arts Program, Illinois Central College, IL, 1977-78.  
Bradley University, Peoria, IL, 1975-76, Full Art Scholarship.

EMPLOYMENT:

Nelson Illustration 
Owner.  1988-current.   www.nelsonillustration.com

eCampus Director of Operations
Troy University, Troy, AL.  2006-Current.

Associate Director of Distance Learning / Webmaster
Troy University Dothan, Dothan, AL.  January 2002-2006.

Adjunct Instructor, Visual Art
Troy State University, Troy, AL.  2004-current.

Adjunct Instructor, Art Appreciation
Wallace Community College, Dothan, AL.  2005.

Mantech ADG
Lead Illustrator, Daleville, AL.  2001 -02.
SRCA
Graphics Manager, Daleville, AL.  1998-99.
SAIC
Journeyman Analyst, Technical Writer, Dothan, AL  1998-99.

Northside Mall
Property Manager/Marketing Director, Dothan, AL, 1988-97. 
Sheridan Village Shopping Center
Property Manager/Marketing Director, Peoria, IL, 1985-88.

Multi-Ad Services
Art Director, Peoria, IL, 1983-85.
Peoria Journal Star Publications
Art Director, Rotor & Wing, Peoria, IL, 1980–82.

SELECTED PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:

Prosci Change Management Certification, 2007.

Professional Staff Award, Troy University Dothan, 2005.

Dothan Leadership Class of XXII, Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce, 2003-04.

Wiregrass Museum of Art, Guest Artist, 2003.

Board of Directors, Headland Chamber of Commerce, 2001.

Chairperson:  Retail Committee, Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce. 

President, Dothan Advertising Federation, Treasurer, Secretary, 1990-96.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

The Society of Illustrators, 2004.

The Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators, 2004.

Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce, 2003.

Wiregrass Museum of Art, 2000.

Dothan Wiregrass Art League, 1998.

RECOGNITIONS:

Gold Adam/Addy Awards for Best Campaign, 3 or more media, Sheridan Village, Best Public Service Campaign; Multimedia Christmas Campaign; Best Newspaper; Specialty Advertising, Northside Mall; Judges Choice for Nelson Illustration; Self-Promotion Award,1986-2003. 

Nelson Illustration, 1988 to current: Southeast Alabama Medical Center, 30+ portrait illustrations; Dothan Botanical Gardens print ad; Discover Dothan Magazine illustration; Do South Publication cover illustration; Wallace College, 7 portrait illustrations; 14’ Mural, Northside Mall,1995; 60’ mural, Troy State University Dothan, 2003 ; "Peanuts Around Town" - 3 commissions.

Wiregrass Museum of Art: Gallery Exhibit, Journeys, June 9 through July 22, 2001.
Lowe Gallery of Art, Syracuse, NY, Engraved Impressions in Print, July 30 - August 14, 2004.
AOP (Association of Photographers) Gallery Show, London, Sublime, Representations of Awe in Contemporary Imagery, January 6 - 26, 2006.

SU Magazine: Hawaiian Temple engraving featured, Fall '04 Issue.
The Lisco Swamper: six book illustrations, engraved prints, November, 2004.