Watercolor Artist
www.danmondloch.com
artist@danmondloch.com
223 19 ½ Ave North
St. Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 250-0073

Artist Statement

"I am giving others an opportunity to see the world through my eyes, as my witness, and as a result I hope they have a deeper sense of wonder and appreciation for their natural surroundings and I encourage them to seek similar experiences in their own lives."

Qualifications Summary

Eight years of watercolor painting, entering local, regional, and national shows, exhibiting locally, commissions, and gallery sales.

Education

Spring 2007 – Bachelor Fine Arts in Painting, BFA Drawing.
Saint Cloud State University.
Graduated GPA - 3.62

Specialized Training

Week long workshops with regional and national watercolor instructors:

Gerry Korte - Professor Emeritus, Saint Cloud State University, Juror
Raleigh Kinney - Professional Watercolor Artist
Tony Couch - Author of Several Instructional and Design books, Professional Watercolor Artist, Juror
Ken Hosmer – Professional Watercolor Artist, Author
Doug Lew – Professional Watercolor Artist, Author
Andy Evanson – Professional Watercolor Artist, Juror
Grand Marais Art Colony Plen Aire Workshop
Dan Wiemer – Professional Watercolor Artist, Freelance Illustrator
St. John’s University Arboretum Plen Aire Painting Workshop with Jim Poff and Jim Mondloch

High School Art Show Judge Training at the Fall 2004 Art Educators of MN Conference.

Certifications, Honors, & Professional Affiliations

- 1st Place, 2nd Place, US Bank Art Show, 2007
- Acceptance in 2005, 2006 Texas Watercolor Society National Show
- Acceptance in 2006,2007 National Watercolor Society Show
- 2nd Place, Creative Originality Award, Artists of MN Spring Show, 2007
- Merit Award, Art A La Carte', 2007
- 2nd Place, Art A La Carte', 2006
- 2nd Place, Artists Del Norte Fall Show, 2006
- Entrance to Art A'la Carte, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007.
- Entrance to Essential Art, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005.
- Entrance to 2005, 2006, 2007 Minnesota Watercolor Society Show
- Merit Award, Portrait Division, Artists of MN Spring Show, 2004
- 1^st Place Watercolor, Merit Award Watercolor, 2004 US Bank Art For Artists.
- Merit Award, Essential Art Show, 2001.
- St. Cloud Community Foundation Purchase, Displayed in their St. Cloud Division Lobby
- Entrance to Arts In Harmony National Juried Competition, 2002, 2003.
- Merit Award, Artists Of MN Spring Show, 1998.

Galleries

- Baker’s Home-time Hobby. St. Cloud, MN.
- Goldeneye Framing and Gallery, Waite Park, MN.
- The Paper Collector. St. Cloud, MN.
- Paramount Arts District Gallery. St. Cloud, MN.
- Co-owned and operated the White Spruce Gallery in Waite Park, MN. 2001 – 2003.
- Pioneer Place - Veranda Lounge, 5^th Ave St. Cloud, MN.

Solo Exhibits

- Falcon National Bank, June & July 2007. St. Cloud, MN.
- St. Cloud Hospital. May 2003. January 2004. December 2004. St. Cloud, MN.
- Whitney Senior Center and Recreation Center. March 2003. October 2003. June 2004. St. Cloud, MN.
- St. Cloud Civic Center. St. Cloud, MN. January 2003.
- The Paramount Arts District Gallery. St. Cloud, MN. December, 2002.
- Great River Regional Library. St. Cloud, MN. May 2003.
– CentraCare Plaza. Sartell, MN. August and September 2005.

Group Exhibits and Shows.

- Lemonade Art Fair, Wheels Wings and Water Festival. June 1998 – 2005. St. Cloud, MN.
- Central Minnesota Watercolorists Annual Show and Sale. November 1998 – 2005.
- Woodbury Mall Show, Apropos Gallery. April 2003. Woodbury, MN.
- Girl Scouts annual fundraiser at The Lighthouse, St. Joseph, MN.
- Student Art Show, Saint Cloud State University, Spring 2003, 2004.
- Paramount Arts District Annual Gala Event, 2003, 2004, 2005

Organizations / Volunteer Experience

- National Watercolor Society
- Watercolor West
- American Watercolor Society
- Texas Watercolor Society
- Art Educators of Minnesota
- Future Art Educators, Saint Cloud State University
- President, Central Minnesota Watercolorists
- Artists of Minnesota
- Minnesota Citizens for the Arts
- Campus Art Advocate, Lead advocate for Saint Cloud State University
- Art Student Union - President, Saint Cloud State University
- Note-taker for Information Media 422, Saint Cloud State University
- Note-taker for Survey 1 330, Prehistory to the 15^th Century, Saint Cloud State University
- 2004, 2005 Central Minnesota High School Art Show Judge
- Over 35 Donated Demonstrations to various organizations and individuals
- Friday Morning Painting Group at Paramount Arts District. Live Model. 2004, 2005,2006,2007
– Minnesota Watercolor Society

Professional Experience

Watercolor Instructor..

Sauk Rapids Community Education. Provided instruction on watercolor techniques and design principles through group demonstrations and individual instruction.

• Designed and presented beginner, intermediate, and advanced lesson plans on technique and design.
• Provided materials necessary for painting for people who needed them.
• In class demonstrations of techniques, design concepts, and completed paintings.
• Spring 2003, Fall 2003, Winter 2004, Spring 2004, Fall 2004, Spring 2005
• 15 Demonstrations have been donated to participants of the class.

Baker's Home-time Hobby.Provided instruction on watercolor techniques, design concepts, and provided in-class demonstrations in January of 2004.

• Designed lesson plans for absolute beginners. The topics for the lessons were value simplification, color simplification, and watercolor techniques – including visual aids.
• Conducted one in-class demonstration each class period on the topic of the lesson.

Michael’s Arts and Crafts. Provided instruction on watercolor techniques, design concepts, and provided in-class demonstrations for five separate courses. Two hour, four week long courses were complete in June 2004, September 2004, October 2004, November 2004, January 2005.

• Designed lesson plans for absolute beginners. The topics for the lessons were value simplification, color simplification, and watercolor techniques – including visual aids.
• Conducted one in-class demonstration each class period on the topic of the lesson.

Oak Hill Middle School. Provided instruction on watercolor techniques, business info about painters, and provided a demonstration for an art class of 30 6th graders.

Jefferson Elementary School. Provided instruction on watercolor techniques, business info about painters, and provided a demonstration for an art class of 30 2nd graders.

Public Watercolor Demonstrations.

Rum River Arts Festival.Demonstrated for students in grade levels 9-12 on various topics relating to watercolor. Specifically techniques and visual language elements. Two demonstrations were given away to students from the district.

Paramount Art Gallery.Paintings were part of a featured artist event for the month of December, 2002. During the Opening night, I demonstrated a painting of the St. Cloud Hospital, that was later displayed at a solo exhibition at the Hospital.

High School Art Show Judge

Litchfield Area High School Art Show

Was paid $100 to familiarize myself with high school level artwork by visiting the Litchfield High School Art Web-site, judging artwork of various mediums based on an established criteria, and presenting myself in a professional manner during the discussion and presentation of awards.

Section 2AA Minnesota State High School League Art Competition, Paramount Arts District

Was paid $110 to familiarize myself with high school level artwork, judging artwork of various mediums based on established criteria, and presenting myself in a professional manner during the discussion and presentation of awards.

Real Estate Illustrations

Elcor Realty, Rochester MN

Was independently contracted as a freelance illustrator to create multiple renderings of Elcor Realty Project Houses and Townhomes.

References

Gainey, Kathryn (Ed.D.)
Assistant Professor of Art
Art Education
320.255.4808
kagainey@stcloudstate.edu

Melissa Gohman
Visual Arts Coordinator
Paramount Arts District
913 St. Germain
St. Cloud, MN 56301
320-257-3112

Sheila Smith
Executive Director
Minnesota Citizens for the Arts
2233 University Avenue West #355
St. Paul, MN 55114
651-251-0868

Doug Lien
Watercolor Artist
709 2 ½ Street North
Sartell, MN 56377

Greg Gordon
Owner, Goldeneye Framing and Gallery
Waite Park, Minnesota
320-258-4042