Freelance Graphic Artist
Christian J. Blochinger
133 Main Street. Sparta, NJ. 07871
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Education:
Joe Kubert School of Graphic Design
Sept. 2017 to Present. Dover, NJ.
Narrative Art, Layout, Design, Digital Production, Animation, Lettering, Technical Drawing, Human Figure, Perspective, Humor and Charicature, Advanced Methods. Cartooning and Comic Book Art.
Florida Institute of Technology.
1986-1991. Melbourne FL.
Bachelors of Science, Environmental Science & Engineering
(Including one year Master level coursework)
Graduated Deans list.
Winner: Bateman-Creed Environmental Scholarship.
Member 1987 NCAA Champion, Crew Team
Member of AETT National Fraternity, Greek Council President.
Sparta High School. Sparta, NJ. 1982-1986
Art Major - Science Major
National Honor Society
Member of 6 State Championships (Cross Country, Track & field, Alpine racing)
Runner up award for painting, NJ State Teen Arts 1986
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
C.j.Blochinger Artworks Inc.
October 2016-Present. Sparta, NJ.
Freelance Art Commissions, Murals, Posters, Advertisements, Digital art. Illustraions, Mixed media art. Lettering, Layout and design.
Blochinger Design Works
August 2005 to Sep. 2016. Evergreen/Arvada, CO.
Design work for website layouts, Logos and Presentations, Tshirt, Poster and Banner design. Advertising and promotional materials. Commision work,
Colorado Music Buzz Magazine.
September 2001-June 2005 Denver, CO.
Columnist/photographer/illustrator. Creator of “Jedibongo’s Council” a synopsis of Colorado based musicians who caught my eye at performances solo or with band that demonstrated a unique style, look or showmanship. I chose 3-4 musicians a month and drew a cartoon of them to attach to the story. Was one of the top 3 most liked columns in the paper for 4 years straight.
I eventually branched out to Concert and Festival coverage and band write ups/photography all across the Midwest and west coast.
Christian Blochinger Designs.
September 1986 - May 1992. Melbourne Fl.
Sign making, graphic design, logos, marketing materials
Started my own freelance art business while in College. Was primarily working with restaurants, coffee shops, clubs and bars for advertisements, large posters, murals and special projects.
BioFear
Oct 1986- May1992 Crimson Newspaper,
Florida Institute of Technology. Melbourne FL.
Creator and illustrator of a weekly cartoon strip that covered natural ecological issues, politics and environmental issues in a comedic fashion.
Express Graphics
December 1987- September 1991. Cocoa Beach, FL.
Operated manual and computer operated multi color screen presses for commercial and custom designed tshirts.
Skills:
Photoshop, Microsoft Paint. Adobe Illiustrator, Adobe After Effects.
Calligraphy, Ink, Pencils, Charcoal, Watercolor, Acrylics, Oils, Guache, Woodworking, Metalwork, Masonry, Calligraphy
Christian J. Blochinger
133 Main Street. Sparta, NJ. 07871
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CjB------------
Education:
Joe Kubert School of Graphic Design
Sept. 2017 to Present. Dover, NJ.
Narrative Art, Layout, Design, Digital Production, Animation, Lettering, Technical Drawing, Human Figure, Perspective, Humor and Charicature, Advanced Methods. Cartooning and Comic Book Art.
Florida Institute of Technology.
1986-1991. Melbourne FL.
Bachelors of Science, Environmental Science & Engineering
(Including one year Master level coursework)
Graduated Deans list.
Winner: Bateman-Creed Environmental Scholarship.
Member 1987 NCAA Champion, Crew Team
Member of AETT National Fraternity, Greek Council President.
Sparta High School. Sparta, NJ. 1982-1986
Art Major - Science Major
National Honor Society
Member of 6 State Championships (Cross Country, Track & field, Alpine racing)
Runner up award for painting, NJ State Teen Arts 1986
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
C.j.Blochinger Artworks Inc.
October 2016-Present. Sparta, NJ.
Freelance Art Commissions, Murals, Posters, Advertisements, Digital art. Illustraions, Mixed media art. Lettering, Layout and design.
Blochinger Design Works
August 2005 to Sep. 2016. Evergreen/Arvada, CO.
Design work for website layouts, Logos and Presentations, Tshirt, Poster and Banner design. Advertising and promotional materials. Commision work,
Colorado Music Buzz Magazine.
September 2001-June 2005 Denver, CO.
Columnist/photographer/illustrator. Creator of “Jedibongo’s Council” a synopsis of Colorado based musicians who caught my eye at performances solo or with band that demonstrated a unique style, look or showmanship. I chose 3-4 musicians a month and drew a cartoon of them to attach to the story. Was one of the top 3 most liked columns in the paper for 4 years straight.
I eventually branched out to Concert and Festival coverage and band write ups/photography all across the Midwest and west coast.
Christian Blochinger Designs.
September 1986 - May 1992. Melbourne Fl.
Sign making, graphic design, logos, marketing materials
Started my own freelance art business while in College. Was primarily working with restaurants, coffee shops, clubs and bars for advertisements, large posters, murals and special projects.
BioFear
Oct 1986- May1992 Crimson Newspaper,
Florida Institute of Technology. Melbourne FL.
Creator and illustrator of a weekly cartoon strip that covered natural ecological issues, politics and environmental issues in a comedic fashion.
Express Graphics
December 1987- September 1991. Cocoa Beach, FL.
Operated manual and computer operated multi color screen presses for commercial and custom designed tshirts.
Skills:
Photoshop, Microsoft Paint. Adobe Illiustrator, Adobe After Effects.
Calligraphy, Ink, Pencils, Charcoal, Watercolor, Acrylics, Oils, Guache, Woodworking, Metalwork, Masonry, Calligraphy