Chris Chomick
PHOTO EDITING | GRAPHIC ART | PRINT WORK | WEB DESIGN | DIGITAL MONTAGE | ILLUSTRATION |
PROFILE
Multidisciplined artist experienced with design concepts for three-dimensional art, websites,
print preparation and production. Strong problem solving, organizational, and communication skills. Versatile and detail oriented. Team player with ability to take direction, have initiative
and work independently. Experience managing a high volume of projects and multiple tasks, meeting deadlines.Undaunted by complex and challenging tasks. Good sense of humor.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Experienced with professional programs for
Digital Imaging, Layout and Design, Vector Graphics, and Web Design
Adobe Photoshop CS5, InDesign CS4, Dreamweaver CS4, Illustrator CS2,
Adobe Acrobat PDF, Microsoft Word, and FTP programs.
EXPERIENCE
Book Design | Image Editing | Print Production
Full service advertising Agency experience. Responsible for preparing design layouts for
catalogs, brochures, advertisements, promotional materials. Completing assignments involving
image scans, photo retouching, word processing, typesetting, file preparation, and pre-press.
Create charts, graphics, and illustrations. Design page layouts, write and edit copy as needed.
  • [2005-2010] NIADA, International Artist organization = Design/Layout/Production
    Magazine ads, promotional materials for annual artist conference; web maintenance
  • [2009] Wiley O’Brien Workspace Inc. = Book Design/Layout/Image editing/Production
    Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland illustrated by Nancy Wiley
    4C hard cover book: 88 interior pages with Jacket [download PDF]
  • [2009] NIADA, Artist organization = Book Design/Layout/Image editing/Production
    NIADA Art Dolls: Rich Traditions, New Ideas 4C hard cover book: 630 photos,
    432 pages with french folded Book Jacket [download PDF]
  • [1999-2001] NIADA, International Artist organization = Design/Layout/Production
    NIADA ArtForm , black & white, quarterly publication [download PDF]
  • [1988-1996] AMLH Advertising Agency, Tampa FL = Senior Production Artist
Graphic Design | Computer Illustration
Work directly with clients and printers. Create computer graphics, digital montages and
vector illustrations for web and print production. Digitally manipulate and retouch images.
  • [2003-Present] C+MCafe = Design and create digital illustrations for a variety of products:
    Clothing, posters, mugs, etc. for personal online merchandise shop
  • [2007] Back Roads Marketing = Logo and masthead design for website
  • [2005] Chomick+Meder = Design “Jumping Jack” kit with illustrated assembly instructions:
    Create PDF digital file for electronic download
  • [2005] SideshowWorld.com = Poster design, digital montage illustration
  • [2005] BAM Storage = Logo design, create web files, digital production art for 4C billboard
Web design | Web Production
Work directly with clients, set-up web hosting, uploading files to server, submit site to search
engines. Scan photos, retouch/color correct digital images, convert to internet format.
Proofread, write and edit copy as needed. Design and create graphics, animations for web,
establish site structure, produce HTML web pages. Create basic shopping cart, web mail forms.
Experienced in CSS, iFrames, and Dreamweaver CS4.
Self-Employed | Figurative Artist
Design and produce three-dimensional, mix media figurative artwork using sculpture,
mold and casting techniques; hand painting, costuming and wigging of figurative sculptures.
Photograph three-dimensional artwork in digital format, convert files for web or print; design,
create graphics, illustrations, write copy; produce website and print materials for self-promotion.
  • [1996-Present] Sell artwork direct to collectors via national and international Art exhibits, art representative and through personal website: www.chomickmeder.com
  • [Jun 2006] Doll Crafter & Costuming Magazine = Co-author, Evolution of an Automaton
PUBLICATIONS
  • Chomick & Meder: Seamless Harmony, Ricë Freeman-Zachery, Art Doll Quarterly [2010]
  • 500 Handmade Dolls: Modern Exploration of the Human Form, Lark Books [2007]
  • Dangerous Art, David Spangenburg, Best in St. Pete Magazine [Jul/Aug 2007]
  • Finishing the Figure, Susanna Oroyan, C+T Publishing, Inc. [2001]
  • Insight: Artist to Artist – Dolls, The Crafts Report [Feb 2000]
  • Designing the Doll, Susanna Oroyan, C+T Publishing, Inc. [1999]
  • Best Work from the Web: Color, Toby Malina, Rockport Publishers [1999]
  • Best Work from the Web: Navigation, Toby Malina, Rockport Publishers [1999]
  • Style Spotlight, American Style Magazine [Summer 1999]
  • Chomick & Meder, Poppen Dollmagazine, Netherlands [Dec 1998]
  • Business Solutions: PageMill Buzz, Adobe Business Solutions [Feb 1998]
  • What’s New, Editor’s Choice: Art/Design, The Web Magazine Online [Jan 1998]
  • Förderin der Puppenkunst, Jürgen Peper, Puppen & Spielzeug [Sep 1997]
  • A Fresh New Wind, John Darcy Noble, Contemporary Doll [Jun/Jul 1997]
  • Doll Arts, Jeanne Malmgren, St. Petersburg Times – Floridian [Apr 1997]
  • Avant-Garde Alert, James van Maanen, DOLLS – Collector’s Magazine [Oct 1996]
GRANTS | AWARDS
  • [2009] Individual Artist Grants, Pinellas County Arts Council
  • [2008] Artist Enhancement Grant, Florida Division of Cultural Affairs
  • [1997] Artist Resource Fund Grant, Pinellas County Arts Council
  • [1990] Gold ADDY Award, Map Illustration, TKO Studios, AMLH
  • [1990] Silver ADDY Award, Illustration, Good Buy Sportswear Direct Mail, AMLH