Tess Clark

Hello! My name is Tess Clark and I am from Grand Rapids, MI. I am finishing up my BFA as a senior at Grand Valley State University where I study Visual Studies in Studio Art. I have an interdisciplinary practice and specialize in painting, video art, and collage art. I am skilled with experience in various creative fields including those in professional environments, as well as fashion design, music/ performance, and more. I would love to be a part of your next project and bring in fresh perspectives, a motivated attitude, and ability to adapt with my range of skillsets!

Skills

• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Audition; familiar with Illustrator, InDesign, and more.
• High skill level and experience in fine art oil painting, acrylic painting
• Experience using interior/ exterior latex paint for large scale projects and house painting
• Commercial and experimental video; filming content and editing 
• Digital and physical collage work
• Mounting artwork for display, building stretchers and frames using power tools
• Commercial and experimental photography- proficient with digital camera
• Experience in fashion and design: making and using sewing patterns, operating sewing machine, design clothing, jewelry making
• Musical skills: guitar, piano, vocals, songwriting.
• Modeling for live painting/drawing sessions, photography, etc.

• Working with teams and community based practices
• Excellent customer service skills
• Extreme attention to detail 

From January- May 2022 I lived in Florence, Italy where I studied studio art and worked as a live art model. Before my departure to Italy, I worked as a gallery attendant at the Grand Rapids Art Museum and worked on personal commissions in photo, video, and painting during my studies at GVSU. I have worked with businesses on large scale projects like window painting and murals, and was a photographer's assistant for many years. I have also worked jobs in customer service, and have acquired skills in mounting artwork and building frames with power tools, as well as working events such as weddings.

Currently finishing up my BFA in Visual Studies at Grand Valley State University.