Stephen C.  Kleier


2008

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Art has always been my passion and my vocation. I thrive in an art environment.  I am committed to art as an important part of a healthy individual and society and am dedicated toward bringing them together.

Education:  BFA Montana State University, Bozeman ,MT
Studied with Deborah Butterfield, John Buck, Ron Ranson, Tom Lynch

Work Experience
My experience includes gallery preparator, exhibit fabrication,  scenic artist, model maker, art teacher, gallery artist and business management. As sole proprietor of  Studio Backgrounds  for 18 years I  produced painted backgrounds and specialty art for advertising and public relations. This included 2 and 3 dimensional work in many different media. I worked directly with photographers and advertising agencies based on repeat business and  working relationships. Clients include; Techtronix, Freightliner, Discovery Channel, Microsoft Nike plus many more.

Teaching Experience
As an artist and instructor I have taught drawing and painting for several community organizations. I have led groups to locations around the region for instruction and adventure.
Class location history:
Art  Media
Bishop Morris House
Encore Assisted Living
Gallery 7126 Studio
Helena Art Center
Leach Botanical Garden
Multnomah Athletic Cliub
Oregon Society of Artists
Portland Fine Arts Guild
Tualatin Valley Artists Association
Young Audiences of Oregon and  SW Washington

Organizations
I have served on the board of directors of the Oregon Society of Artists and am the current vice president.

Travel
I have traveled in the USA, Mexico and Europe to produce travel sketches and experience art and culture. Here in the northwest I have led groups to paint at various locations  including natural and urban settings.

Selected Awards/
Grand prize Portland Rose Festival Art Exhibit 2007
1st Place Oil Painting Beaverton Festival of the Arts 1996
2nd Place Spring Show, Oregon Society of Artists 2008
2nd Place Watercolor Gresham City Exhibit 2003
Canson Award, Pittsburg Aqueous Open  2007

Juried Exhibitions
Adirondacks International Exhibit of Watercolors 2006
Allied Arts Annual International Exhibit 2004
Oregon Society ofArthts
2185S.W. Pa rk Place
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October 29, 2006