Clarissa E Sarpalius Artist Portfolio
Graphic Design
Visual Communications Logo A logo designed to represent the Visual Communications Program at Medicine Hat College. (Adobe Illustrator)
Sweet Seasons A unique taste of the four seasons. (Adobe Illustrator)
Tea Pots Interpretations of an stylized teapot. (Adobe Illustrator)
Spot The Differences! Can you find all eleven differences? (Adobe Illustrator)
Tiny Cat Creative Logo A corporate identity I created for myself. Tiny Cat Creative is a graphic design/ illustration company. The three logos featured here was designed to go on merchandise and business cards. (Adobe Illustrator)
Tiny Cat Creative Promotinal poster The poster I designed to promote Tiny Cat Creative’s goal of delivering ‘Big solutions for big ideas!’ (Adobe Illustrator)
Big solutions for big ideas!
Illustration
Line A piece to emphasize line extensions and value. (Guache & Micron pen on Illustration board)
Pumpkin Patch (Chalk Pastel on Paper)
Ballerina Tying her Slipper Tribute to Degas. (Pastel on paper)
Davey Tribute to my favorite singer, Davey Havok of AFI. (Graphite on Paper)
Beach Scene & Lollipop For every shape of color layed down, a shape of white followed, over and over again until the composition was complete. This was done twice to create a series of two abstract paintings. (4’x4’ Acrylic on Canvas)
Painting
Zesty Inspired by a paint swatch. The yellow green color named Zesty is featured as the background of this painting, and the name is emphasized by the subject, colorful citrus fruits and peels. (4’x3’ Acrylic on Canvas)
Energetic A painting of a magazine collage. The collage was designed to represent an emotion. (Acrylic on Illustration board)
Cafe Lunch Ode to Manet’s Luncheon on the Grass (Acrylic on Canvas)
Self Portrait An expression of my personality and passion for painting.
Sculpture
This is why You’re Fat! A larger than life sculpture covered in Gummy Bears to represent the eating habits of North Americans.
Wings Abstract plaster sculpture.
Clarissa E. Sarpalius
124 12th St. N.W. Medicine Hat, AB T1A 6P7 clarissa.sarpalius@mymhc.ca 403-866-4813
Summary
Employment
A creative, and determined Illustrator, with an unshakable passion for creating art. Possesses a background in fine arts and some design. Exceptionally personable.
Waitress /Bartender May 2010 - Present Moose Lodge, Medicine Hat, AB Serving food and drinks/ Serving banquets/ Managing Cash.
Skills
Supervisor April 2009 - May 2010 Pizza, Medicine Hat, AB Shift supervisor/ Oversaw cooks and delivery drivers, up to fifteen people/ Made pizza/ Answered phones/ Customer service/ Managing cash/ Delivered pizzas,/ Food prep.
Computer Skills: Creative Suite 4 & 5 Adobe Acrobat Pro Microsoft Office Proficient with PC and Mac Operating systems Technical and Studio Skills: Computer Illustration Poster Design Package Design Logo design Drafting by hand Painting Drawing Sculpting Construction Hand rendering
Education Medicine Hat College Sept 2009 - Present Bachelor of Applied Art (Visual Communications) Graduation Dec. 2012 Awards: Honor Roll 2010 & Jason Lang Scholarship Volunteer: VASS Secretary
Refferences Poul Neilson - Visual Communication Instructor (403) 529-3894
Laara Cassells -Visual Communication Instructor Home: (403) 526-3771 Other: (403) 556-9902
Rory Mahony - Visual Communication Instructor (403) 504-3600
Melissa & Travis Hauer (403) 548-7275