Jim Penak Mosaics
 
Roman ~ Byzantine ~ Modern ~ Pebble
Interior ~ Exterior ~ Residential ~ Commercial


ARTIST RESUME

EDUCATION
BBA Finance, 1993 TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY, San Marcos, Texas
MBA, 1996 TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY, San Marcos, Texas

MOSAIC EDUCATION

2008
Introduction to mosaic techniques  -  Sonia King, Dallas, Texas
Andamento (flow)  -  Carolina Zanelli, Spilimbergo, Italy
Ravenna and direct mosaic techniques  -  Matteo Randi, Arlington, VA
Roman, Byzantine and Modern Mosaics  -  La Scuola Mosaicisti Del Friuli, Spilimbergo, Italy
2009
Mosaic table and architectural applications  -  Matteo Randi, Arlington, VA
Spontaneous Mosaics  -  Ilana Shafir, Isreal
Large scale "In Situ" (on site) and pre-cast Master Level Pebble Mosaics  -  Maggy Howarth, North Lancashire U.K.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Currently an Advisory Board Member of The Society of American Mosaic Artists (SAMA)
EXHIBITIONS

2009
Exquisite Creatures: The Mermaid and Octopus Show Invitational, Bath House Cultural Center, Dallas, Texas
East Austin Studio Tour, (E.A.S.T.) Invitational, Austin, Texas
2010
Through April 13, 2010 - Hot Glass In A Cool City Invitational, Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA), Austin, Texas
Through February 2011 - 2010 People's Gallery, juried exhibition, Austin City Hall, Austin, Texas
MEDIA

FOX NEWS "Good Day"  Featured Artist,
East Austin Studio Tour
Austin360.com "A-List" Featured Artist, East Austin Studio Tour



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