Debra Jane Carey
Ability Summary
• Illustration/Graphic Design
• Writing
• Product Design
• Production
• Administration
• Customer Service
• Trade Show
• Curator
Employment History
2006-Present Fine Artist Interaction Art, Inc. Bradenton, FL
2002 Educator Ringling College of Art & Design Sarasota, FL
1978-1991 Customer Service Administrator Asahi/America, Inc. Malden, MA
Honors & Activities
HONORS
2011 Illustration The Museum d’Histoire Naturelle de Nice, France
2010 Illustration, graphic design and manufacturing Quality level 3 US Government Printing Office
2009 Published Illustration "Hoping for Spring" Bishop Kay Ward IBOC Bethlehem, PA., 2009 Radio interview NPR
2009 Published Illustration "The Orchid in Representational Culture" Dr. Emrys Myles Chew Khean Aun, Editor Malayan Orchid Review
2008 Solo Article & Illustration "The Meeting of Art and Science" Tiffany Sawyer, Writer Home & Design Magazine
2005 Contributing Author “Ten Steps: A Course in Botanical Art & Illustration, Vol. III O.M. Briada
EXHIBITIONS-Solo 2010 Museum of Science and Industry; 2009 South Florida Museum; 2009 Bok Tower Gardens National Historic Landmark; 2009 Key Deer National Wildlife Refuge; 2004 The International Orchid Conservation Congress II; 2001 Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
PROJECTS 2009 Ochlockonee River State Park; 2009 Lake Griffin State Park; 2009 Colt Creek State Park; 2009 FL Div of Forestry.
LICENSING 2010 Illustration 84 room hotel Boca Raton, FL; 2008 14 illustrations reproduced for home Naples, FL; 2007 Illustration & Graphic Design SheKix, LLC.
COMMISSION 2011 Illustration Wild Cotton T-shirt Brand; 2009 & 2011 wall murals; 2010 Table; 2006 watercolor.
COLLECTORS Chicago; Denmark; Germany; Florida; New York; Hawaii; Massachusetts; Georgia
PUBLIC OUTREACH
2008-2009 Juror annual holiday art contest Neal Communities, Lakewood Ranch, FL
2006- 2008 Site-Curator Bradenton Geckofest City of Bradenton and the Artist Guild Manatee, Bradenton, FL
2006 Poster illustration/design "American Orchid Society education award" Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Sarasota, FL
2004 Asst. Curator International Orchid conservation Congress II Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Sarasota, FL
1998-2000 Event Coordinator/Juror "Little Women's Works" Art Council of McHenry County, Crystal Lake, IL
1993-2000 Illinois' Outstanding Master Gardener Award University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service Master Gardener Program
Occupational Licenses & Certificates
03/2007 Certificate Faux Finishing Sarasota School of Faux & Architectural Finishes
01/2002 Master studies Pre 20th Century Illustration OM Art
09/1998 Certificate Botanical Art & Illustration Morton Arboretum |