Owen McGuinness

27 March 2009

I achieved my Bachelors degree in visual art from The University of Auckland in the year of 2008. My major was 'Print Media', within this medium I specialised in Digital Drawing, or as I term it, Digital Art. The genre that I favour is portraiture,something that is a bit different in the digital field.

I am 63 years of age, I began my art stusies in my late 50s. I have always enjoyed drawing, painting and such but it was not till a few years ago that I fornalised my interest in art.

Key skills:

Digital art.

Screen Print

People skills developed from working for clients in the public service in Auckland. I currently work part time as an information officer at the Auckland War memorial Museum.

Year of Graduation:

2008

Formal qualifications:

Bachelor of Visual Arts - University of Auckland.

Work history:

NZ public service

Mental and physical health fields.

Auckland War memorial Museum.

Contact details:

email address - owenmac9@hotmail.com - owenmac9@gmail.com

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