Brianna O. Osaseri- Visual Artist and Illustrator
Brianna O. Osaseri
PROFILE
I am a dedicated individual, hard worker, team player, creative thinker and quick learner skilled in both traditional and digital media. I am seeking a career that allows me to interpret people’s ideas and fully realize them in a creative way that can include illustrations, posters, picture books, scripts, stories, sketches, etc.
EDUCATION
Washington and Lee University (2015 – 2019)
Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Studio Art
Relevant Coursework:
Studio Art: Design I, Making Comics, Printmaking I and II, Directed Individual Study: Biological Illustration, Drawing in Place, Dimensions of Art and Math, Sculpture I, Drawing I and II
Biology: Anatomy and Physiology, Conservation Genetics, Animal Behavior, Immunology, Evolution, Genetics, Fundamentals of Biology: Bacterial Genetics, General Chemistry, Human Parasitology
SKILLS
Traditional and Digital Illustration, Comic Panel layout and page design, Comic Lettering, Script Writing, Mixed Media, Character Design
SOFTWARE
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Clip Studio Paint, iMovie, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat
GALLERY SHOWS
SSA (Science, Society, and the Arts) Conference- Visual Arts display - Washington and Lee University, Huntley Hall (2017)
Junior Seminar Gallery Display (A showcase of a body of work from 3rd-year Studio Art majors-Washington and Lee University, Sculpture Studio (2018)
Art Department Mixed Media Gallery Show-
Washington and Lee University, Lykes Atrium (2018)
SSA (Science, Society, and the Arts) Conference- Visual Arts display - Washington and Lee University, Wilson Hall (2019)
Senior Theses (A showcase of a body of work from senior studio art majors) -Washington and Lee University, Stainair Gallery, Lykes Atrium (2019)
ORGANIZATIONS/ ACTIVITIES
Amnesty International, Japanese Club, Arts League, FLIP (First-gen Low Income Partnership, Quest Scholars, SABU) Student Association for Black Unity, Ampersand, Generals’ Unity, University Wind Ensemble
SPECIAL INTERESTS
Anime (Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood and JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure are my favorites), Manga (Blade of the Immortal is a favorite), Rock and Heavy Metal Music (Mostly Finnish and German Metal)
WORK EXPERIENCE
-Washington and Lee University - Work-study Student: Music Secretary Student assistant
September 2015 – May 2017
Responsible for completing tasks such as office work, concert hall rehearsal set up and performance backstage crew under the supervision and direction of the Music Department Secretary.
-Washington and Lee University - Work-study Student: Scene Shop assistant
September 2017–Present
Responsible for completing tasks such as general construction with power tools, painting, and cleaning under the supervision and guidance of the Senior Theater Tech.
-Washington and Lee University - Work-study Student: Costume Shop assistant
September 2017–Present
Responsible for completing tasks such as hand and machine sewing, laundry, and costume reconstruction and deconstruction under the supervision and guidance of the Senior Costume Shop Tech.
LEADERSHIP AND EXPERIENCE
-Supervised Study Abroad: Kanazawa, Japan –
April 2018-May 2018
Students spend 4 weeks in Kanazawa, Japan studying Japanese in morning classes and attending cultural activities in the afternoon. We also stay with host families whose primary language is Japanese. This trip was vital for taking thousands of reference photos for my comic which takes place in Japan, and after this trip, specifically in Kanazawa.
-Arts League Creative Director
Sept 2017-May 2018
Responsible for creating designs and posters for advertisements for events and creating and discussing ideas for art-related campus activities to be sponsored by the club.
GRANTS AND AWARDS
-Johnson Opportunity Grant
Summer Grant Recipient to pursue comic book research and development—June 2018-August 2018
Under the advisement of a Studio Art and an English Professor who together teach comic book study and development, I spent 7 weeks developing my independent comic book Avalon, on the Washington and Lee University Campus. During that time, I also flew out to White River Junction, VT twice to attend two comic book workshops as the Center for Cartoon Studies.
-Class of 1964 Fine Arts Award Recipient – May 22, 2019
This is awarded annually to the junior or senior whom the faculty in the Art and Art History, Music, and Theater and Dance departments identity as having done the most outstanding work in one or more areas in fine arts. I was honored to receive this and won it due to my involvement in all the departments during the entirety of my undergrad as a Studio Art major, Costume Shop and Scene Shop Student Assistant for the Theater and Dance Departments and playing flute in the Wind Ensemble.
-Studio Art Prize Recipient –May 22, 2019
This is awarded to a student who has done outstanding work throughout their time in the art department. I was awarded this particularly for my skills as a draftsman particularly in composition, graphic narrative and illustration.
Brianna O. Osaseri
PROFILE
I am a dedicated individual, hard worker, team player, creative thinker and quick learner skilled in both traditional and digital media. I am seeking a career that allows me to interpret people’s ideas and fully realize them in a creative way that can include illustrations, posters, picture books, scripts, stories, sketches, etc.
EDUCATION
Washington and Lee University (2015 – 2019)
Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Studio Art
Relevant Coursework:
Studio Art: Design I, Making Comics, Printmaking I and II, Directed Individual Study: Biological Illustration, Drawing in Place, Dimensions of Art and Math, Sculpture I, Drawing I and II
Biology: Anatomy and Physiology, Conservation Genetics, Animal Behavior, Immunology, Evolution, Genetics, Fundamentals of Biology: Bacterial Genetics, General Chemistry, Human Parasitology
SKILLS
Traditional and Digital Illustration, Comic Panel layout and page design, Comic Lettering, Script Writing, Mixed Media, Character Design
SOFTWARE
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Clip Studio Paint, iMovie, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat
GALLERY SHOWS
SSA (Science, Society, and the Arts) Conference- Visual Arts display - Washington and Lee University, Huntley Hall (2017)
Junior Seminar Gallery Display (A showcase of a body of work from 3rd-year Studio Art majors-Washington and Lee University, Sculpture Studio (2018)
Art Department Mixed Media Gallery Show-
Washington and Lee University, Lykes Atrium (2018)
SSA (Science, Society, and the Arts) Conference- Visual Arts display - Washington and Lee University, Wilson Hall (2019)
Senior Theses (A showcase of a body of work from senior studio art majors) -Washington and Lee University, Stainair Gallery, Lykes Atrium (2019)
ORGANIZATIONS/ ACTIVITIES
Amnesty International, Japanese Club, Arts League, FLIP (First-gen Low Income Partnership, Quest Scholars, SABU) Student Association for Black Unity, Ampersand, Generals’ Unity, University Wind Ensemble
SPECIAL INTERESTS
Anime (Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood and JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure are my favorites), Manga (Blade of the Immortal is a favorite), Rock and Heavy Metal Music (Mostly Finnish and German Metal)
WORK EXPERIENCE
-Washington and Lee University - Work-study Student: Music Secretary Student assistant
September 2015 – May 2017
Responsible for completing tasks such as office work, concert hall rehearsal set up and performance backstage crew under the supervision and direction of the Music Department Secretary.
-Washington and Lee University - Work-study Student: Scene Shop assistant
September 2017–Present
Responsible for completing tasks such as general construction with power tools, painting, and cleaning under the supervision and guidance of the Senior Theater Tech.
-Washington and Lee University - Work-study Student: Costume Shop assistant
September 2017–Present
Responsible for completing tasks such as hand and machine sewing, laundry, and costume reconstruction and deconstruction under the supervision and guidance of the Senior Costume Shop Tech.
LEADERSHIP AND EXPERIENCE
-Supervised Study Abroad: Kanazawa, Japan –
April 2018-May 2018
Students spend 4 weeks in Kanazawa, Japan studying Japanese in morning classes and attending cultural activities in the afternoon. We also stay with host families whose primary language is Japanese. This trip was vital for taking thousands of reference photos for my comic which takes place in Japan, and after this trip, specifically in Kanazawa.
-Arts League Creative Director
Sept 2017-May 2018
Responsible for creating designs and posters for advertisements for events and creating and discussing ideas for art-related campus activities to be sponsored by the club.
GRANTS AND AWARDS
-Johnson Opportunity Grant
Summer Grant Recipient to pursue comic book research and development—June 2018-August 2018
Under the advisement of a Studio Art and an English Professor who together teach comic book study and development, I spent 7 weeks developing my independent comic book Avalon, on the Washington and Lee University Campus. During that time, I also flew out to White River Junction, VT twice to attend two comic book workshops as the Center for Cartoon Studies.
-Class of 1964 Fine Arts Award Recipient – May 22, 2019
This is awarded annually to the junior or senior whom the faculty in the Art and Art History, Music, and Theater and Dance departments identity as having done the most outstanding work in one or more areas in fine arts. I was honored to receive this and won it due to my involvement in all the departments during the entirety of my undergrad as a Studio Art major, Costume Shop and Scene Shop Student Assistant for the Theater and Dance Departments and playing flute in the Wind Ensemble.
-Studio Art Prize Recipient –May 22, 2019
This is awarded to a student who has done outstanding work throughout their time in the art department. I was awarded this particularly for my skills as a draftsman particularly in composition, graphic narrative and illustration.