Tess Israelson
SCULPTOR Www.TessArtStudios.com
TikTok: Tessartstudioslive
Summary
Professional artist with strong focus on delivering impactful and visually compelling work. Expert in gallery curation and fine art instruction, I inspire others through workshops and mentorship. Passionate about fostering creativity and mindfulness in local communities by developing innovative art and mindfulness techniques that encourage creativity and emotional healing. Disciplined and productive with diverse and varied portfolio showcasing personal evolution in artistic journey. Successfully marketed evolving sculptural works, expanding professional network and earning awards in juried exhibitions.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Ceramic Sculptor
TessArtStudios
1994 - Current
- Conducted workshops on sculpting techniques for local schools and community centers, inspiring creativity in others.
- Developed unique concepts for sculptures that resonated with clients visions, leading to successful project completion.
- Collaborated with other artists on various art projects and installations.
- Exhibited work in prestigious galleries, gaining exposure and recognition within the art community.
- Generated interest in commissioned works by effectively marketing completed pieces through social media platforms.
- Expanded professional network by attending industry events and engaging with artists from different disciplines and backgrounds.
- Received awards in juried exhibitions for outstanding craftsmanship and creative vision in sculptural works.
- Mentored aspiring art students, sharing techniques and insights to foster their artistic growth.
- Designed and curated gallery layouts for large and small scale art galleries and booth shows.
Education
School of The Art Institute of Chicago
RYT 200 Yoga Certification
Purple Yoga, Orange County, CaliforniaSkills
Ceramic Studio Management
Fine Art Instruction & Curriculum Design
Gallery Curation
Yoga & Breathwork
Mindfullness Meditation Techniques
Art Therapy & Creative Thinking
Exhibitions
2005-2009 Las Vegas Cultural Community Center, Summer Arts Programs
First Friday Art Walks- The Arts Factory, Las Vegas-Nevada
2009-2011 Gallery 212, Seal Beach-California
Clay on First Ceramic Studio, Long Beach-California
2011-2019 Bixby Ceramic Studio, Long Beach-California
2015-2019 Magoski Arts Colony Member & Gallery Curator, Fullerton-California
2015 Mary Paxon Art Gallery, Norwalk-California
2016-2019 Apero Gallery Member & Gallery Curator, Fullerton-California
2017 The Muckenthaler Cultural Center Gallery, Fullerton-California
Art As Protest- Orange County Center for Contemporary Art, Santa Ana-California
Josephine Joan Gallery, Fullerton-California
Santa Paula Art Museum, Santa Paula-California
Josephine Joan Gallery, Fullerton-California
2017-2019 All the Arts for All the Kids Foundation, Fullerton-California
In the Clouds Gallery, Long Beach-California
Arts & Crafts Show German Village, Huntington Beach-California
2018-2024 Seal Beach Fine Art Fair, Seal Beach-California
Sunset Beach Fine Art Festival, Sunset Beach-California
Art in the Park, Newport Beach-California
Jackalope Fine Artisan Fair, Pasadena/Burbank-California
Whittier Pride Art Festival, Whittier-California
Renegade Craft Art Festivals, Los Angeles-California
The Patchwork Show, Ventura/Tustin/Long Beach-California
The Lavender Festival, Santa Barbara-California
The Avocado Festival, Carpenteria-California
Dreamers Markets, Anaheim-California
Timeline
Ceramic Sculptor
TessArtStudios
1994 - Current
School of The Art Institute of Chicago
RYT 200 Yoga Certification
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