Kio C. Villa
Reach out to me at [email protected] for inquiries or commissions.
Education
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2024
- B.F.A. Drawing and Painting from California State University of Long Beach, California
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2019
- A.A.T. Studio Arts from College of the Sequoias Visalia, California
Exhibitions
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2024
- Solo Show “Irrelevant” at CSULB Galleries . Ten Drawings
- Juried Group Exhibition “The Power of Visibility ” at Rod Briggs Gallery. Two Drawings.
- Juried Group Exhibition at Kleefeld Museum. One Drawing.
- Juried Group Exhibition and Residency at Miller House CSULB. Two Drawings.
- Juried Group Exhibition “Insights” at CSULB Galleries. One Drawing Shown
- Group Exhibition “Can You Hear The Windchimes” at CSULB Galleries. VR & Two Drawings
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2019
- Juried Student Exhibition “End of Year” at College of the Sequoias One Digital & One Sculpture
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2018
- Juried Student Exhibition “End of Year” at College of the Sequoias. One Painting
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2013
- Rocking The Dead, Juried Group Exhibition at Dead Rockers, Long Beach. Three Paintings
- Group Show Saturday Morning Cartoon Art Show, Comic Hero University Fullerton. Five Drawings.
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2012
- Colors Of The City Juried Group Exhibition, Hellada Art Gallery. One Painting
- Display Case at Long Beach City College. One Painting, Two Drawings, and One Jewelry Piece
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2010
- Display Case at Long Beach City College. Two Painting and Two Drawings
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2009
- Display Case at Long Beach City College. Two Drawings
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2006
- Solo Show “Claudia On Display”, Cafe Cashmere and Gallery, South Gate. Twenty Paintings
Experience
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2021 to CurrentTeslascope, Chief Creative OfficerResponsible for overseeing marketing materials, web service and SaaS user experience, and asset creation.
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2010 to 2020Freelance Graphic Artist / Fine ArtistProducing commissions for clients based on their requirements.
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2017 to 2018Bad Honey Buns Games, Art DirectorResponsible for producing logos, promotional materials, and character design(s).
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2017After-School All-Stars, Art TeacherResponsible for Curriculum development, including art materials, student recruitment, and project development.
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2014 to 2015After-School All-Stars, Assistant Art DirectorTaught workshops to other staff, developed themed and curated annual Art Shows, judged quarterly Art Contests, assisted in Grant writing, and trained under current Art Director in day to day responsibilities.After-School All-Stars (Los Angeles), Member of Arts CouncilResponsible for developing Art Exhibition theme, Juror and installer ArtCon. Also developed logos and promotion materials for event. Installer South West regional Event for the Arts at Southeast Middle school.
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2010 to 2015After-School All-Stars, Art TeacherResponsible for Curriculum development, including art materials, student recruitment, and project development. Responsible for installing of art developed by students for Art Exhibition at Judy Ivie Burton Technology Academy. Installer Art for National South West Regional Event.
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2010 to 2014Stone Rose Gallery, Fine Art Sales ConsultantResponsible for supervising gallery, customer service, relaying information about artist, and managing sale of artwork.
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2008 to 2010Young Champions, Art Teacher
Honors
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2020, 2021, 2023, 2024
- Dean’s List of Distinction, California State University of Long Beach
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2019
- 1st place Award of Merit in Digital Art, Juried Student Exhibition College of the Sequoias
- 2nd place Award of Merit in Sculpture, Juried Student Exhibition
- Transfer Award, Juried Student Exhibition
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2011
- Dean’s List of Distinction, Long Beach City College
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2006
- Ram Pride Award for Artist of the Year, South Gate Senior High School