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MEDIUMS: Oil SPECIALTY: ✔ Generalist
Cameron Schmitz is a professional fine art painter based in Massachusetts. She received her Master’s of Fine Arts in Painting from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Painting & Drawing from the University of New Hampshire, in addition to completing studies at Studio Arts Centers International in Florence, Italy.
In addition to her full-time painting practice, Cameron teaches painting workshops that range from Exploring Abstraction, Creative Mark-Making, Abstracting the Landscape and Painting Techniques for both representational and abstract painters. Formerly also in the commercial art gallery business, Cameron’s breadth and depth of professional art experience provides her an expansive understanding of both art and the business of being an artist.
Cameron’s work has been featured at institutions that include Kyoto Seika University, Emory University, Fitchburg Art Museum, Northern Arizona University Art Museum, Green Mountain College, and The National Arts Club. Her paintings are included in permanent collections that include New York-Presbyterian Hospitals, UVM Medical Center, Lahey Medical Centers, Wells Fargo and the Almoosa Specialist Hospital in Saudi Arabia. Notable press includes spotlight features in Fresh Paint Magazine and the featured guest on a two-part series on the popular podcast, Savvy Painter. Her work is represented by galleries and art consultants that include Mitchell-Giddings Fine Arts, Carrie Coleman Fine Art, Boston Art Inc., Art Partnership Inc., and Libby Silvia Fine Art Consulting.
Cameron’s EXPERTISE
Listed below are this Mentor’s specialty skills. Join this group if you want to grow in these areas.
Specialty: ✔ Generalist
Technical:
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Color and Composition
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Studio Setup for Art Production
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Supplies & Tools – what to use, where to save, and where to spend
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Teaching How to Self Critique
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Providing Art Critiques
Marketing:
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Social Media
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Website Design
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Marketing & Branding
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Shows & Exhibits
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Artist Statement & CV
Business:
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Running Your Art Business the Day to Day
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Studio Time Management
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Pricing Artwork
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Approaching Galleries
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Selling Online
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Products, Prints, Reproductions
Cameron knows so much and doesn’t think twice of sharing all her knowledge. She takes the time to really listen, and encourage.
Cameron is organized and has so much to offer. I am really happy I have been able to join this group.
Cameron is such a joy to work with. She is very knowledgeable, always addresses people’s needs and as a group. And always has a smile on her face!!
Cameron is so knowledgeable and a great sharer of information.
Cameron is the absolute best and always has incredible insights and is extremely generous with her knowledge.
Cameron is full of energy and brilliance!
Cameron is amazing! So much great information and positivity!
Cameron is doing a fantastic job. Love her preparedness and thoughfulness. And, we are being challenged in new and different ways from any prior mentors.
Cameron is so organized and is excellent at having each meeting with a focus.
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Emerging
Mentorship Membership
$ USD87/Monthly Membership
Next session: December 16, 2024
On the 3rd Monday of every month 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM MST Mon
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Mentorship Membership
$ USD87/Month
Next session: December 10, 2024
On the 2nd Tuesday of every month 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM MST Tue
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MORE ABOUT THE ARTIST
EDUCATION
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, MFA in Painting, Philadelphia, PA
University of New Hampshire, BFA in Painting & Drawing, Durham, NH
Studio Art Centers International, Florence, Italy
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2021 - Present Snow Farm, Williamsburg, MA | Teaching Faculty
2013 - Present River Gallery School of Art, Brattleboro, VT | Painting Instructor & Faculty Member
2009 - 2013 Green Mountain College, Poultney, VT | Adjunct Art Instructor
2005 - 2006 PAFA, Philadelphia, PA, Cooperative After-School Studio Arts Program Teaching Assistant
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