Friday, August 31, 2012
The Plan
Ideally, I'd like to work as a concept artist for a videogame company in the Southern California area after I graduate in May. Washington or Oregon would be my other choices for location. This semester I'm going to focus on putting together a portfolio that will help me achieve that goal.
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Mary Swank
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prior to the above email, i called WWF and they said they offer internships as well as full time jobs, they asked for me to send in a digital copy of my portfolio when it was ready.
Art Association of Jackson Hole told me they work primarily with people in the area. They said that if i was planning on moving to the surrounding area they would be willing to look at my resume and portfolio. They told me it was a long process to get my work into the gallery
Thank you Mary for your email.
I will keep your offer on file and let you know.
Thank you again
Deborah Olson
Executive Director
International Elephant Foundation
P.O. Box 366
Azle, Texas 76098 USA
817-237-9034
dolson@elephantconservation.
-----Original Message-----
From: Mary Swank [mailto:swankit16@gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, September 21, 2012 5:21 PM
To: dolson@elephantconservation.
Subject: Contact: Elephant Conservation Through Art
Name: Mary Swank
Email: swankit16@gmail.com
Subject: Elephant Conservation Through Art
Message: Dear IEF,
I am an artist at Southern Utah University. I am studying painting/drawing/ and printmaking. My goal in life as an artist is to be a successful wildlife artist in support of the conservation and protection of endangered species and all foundations dedicated to support and preserve the lives of animals around the world. I am aware of the issues in Africa with elephants ruining crops, especially in Botswana. I am also aware and concerned about poaching of all animals but especially elephants. I would be honored if IEF would consider my life mission and contact me if there is anything that I could do in order to help. Thank you so much for your time.
Sincerely Your Animal Lover,
Mary Swank
IP: 67.2.126.49
HOST: 67-2-126-49.slkc.qwest.net
Dear Mary,
Thank you very much for your inquiry. The Balboa Art Conservation Center
is a nonprofit regional conservation center devoted to the preservation of
material culture in the areas of art and history. We offer pre-program
internships to individuals interested in becoming art conservators and who
are within one year of completing the requirements to enter a graduate
program in art conservation. It sounds like you are building a good
background in fine art and if you are interested in becoming an art
conservator, I would recommend looking at the American Institute for the
Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (www.conservation-us.org).
This website will give you excellent information about what an art
conservator does and the training involved.
It also sounds like you are interested in the conservation of wildlife,
and I would suggest contacting organizations such as the Wildlife
Conservation Society (www.wcs.org) for more information and career
opportunities.
Please let us know if you have any more questions. I wish you the best of
luck in your endeavors!
Jacinta Johnson
-----Original Message-----
From: Mary Swank [mailto:swankit16@gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, September 21, 2012 4:44 PM
To: info@bacc.org
Subject: Message submitted at BACC.org
Below is the result of your feedback form. It was submitted by Mary Swank
(swankit16@gmail.com) on Friday, September 21, 2012 at 19:43:45
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message: I am an art major attending Southern Utah University with a
painting/drawing/printmaking emphasis. I plan on devoting my work and
life to protection and conservation of endangered species and all
worldwide wildlife. I sincerely would like to apply for an internship and
I am confident with my artistic talent and passion for all wildlife, I
would be a great contribution to BACC. Thank you so much.
Sincerely,
Mary Swank
Submit: Submit Query
Other than these, i just researched other organizations such as Wildlife Conservation Society, Audobon, and a couple independent societies around the U.S. Most of them don't directly have internships, but they accept donations, and i'm sure i could do volunteer artwork for them. Since then, since it is important to me i've been signing acts online for a paper trail since that is what i can do for now. here are my saved emails from all those.
I know i can't put them on my resume, but if i ever go into an interview i would like to have evidence that i have made some sort of effort
A legendary thank you!
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Thank you for signing the American Eagle Compact. You are part of a growing chorus of Americans who believe it is time to restore the bipartisan consensus around protecting our clean air and water and preserving our natural heritage for generations to come.
The American Eagle Compact is a project of ConservAmerica and the National Audubon Society. If you checked the "opt-in" box when you signed the Compact, we will be sending you brief progress updates.
And don’t forget to visit our blog, The Eagle's Nest. The blog is a gathering place for concerned conservationists, regardless of political affiliation. Its purpose is to deepen our common values and aspirations for the planet.
Every signature makes a difference.
Thanks again!
The Eagle Compact Team
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Meet America's Most Mysterious Bird
Thanks for standing with President Obama and Secretary Clinton
The Plan
I don't care how I get to paint as long as I get to. Creating wildlife illustrations/art has been an idea I have considered. I don't have a specific place I want to live. I wouldn't mind living in Colorado or in the mid-west. Utah isn't somewhere I particularly care to stay. If I am successful in creating a portfolio to promote my skills as an artist so that I am hired in a studio to do art for someone else, or freelance work, I would be happy. I don't like the idea of creating art for a major corporation only to promote a product. Whether it is for printmaking, painting or drawing, as long as I am able to continue to do those things and make money to survive I'll be fine.
I do have a plan. I want to become a conservation artist. Creating art to help in the conservation of wildlife worldwide and also the conservation of our forests and oceans. This is something I care deeply about. Finding a job where I could consistently create are for this purpose would be my dream. I think at some point in most people's lives they want to become a photographer for National Geographic, but this point came when I was eight. I thought if I did I would contribute to helping everyone become aware of the beauty of wildlife and nature. Whether I am painting pieces for a charity auction, or designing signs and posters for a protest against illegal poaching, I will find joy.
Artist Statement
Expressing myself through art is more about inspiration than anything else. It is important to me to have an emotional experience with art than to create a piece of art that is solely to cover a bare spot on the wall. I aspire to create art to move the viewer. I want people to feel something when they see my art. Whether my art makes them angry, happy, sad, or just peaceful. If my art is used just to look at, for the colors, design, or content that would be fine too. If someone views a piece of my art and remembers it for more than one day, recalling the image and the impact it made on them, I will feel successful.
Inspiration for my work comes from all around me. Gestures from people and their expressions. Most of my inspiration comes from what I find to be beautiful, peaceful or it develops from a strong emotional response I have to something. The beauty of nature is the essence of my artwork. Details in cloud formation, textures in tree bark, the movement of water can all be inspiration for a piece of work.
Most of my art pieces are made from an urge to draw attention to a certain animal, tree or a beautiful element on earth. I hope it inspires to find the beauty in all things on this earth. My art is often a call to those who have become lost in the world of technology and have forgotten about the natural beauty of the earth.
I don't feel the necessity to explain what elements in my artwork means. It is a very personal thing for me. Explaining also sometimes takes away from what i want the viewer to see and feel. I want their experience to be personal without any influences from my own opinions.
The Resume
Mary Swank
(435)-***-****
Cedar City, Utah 84721
swankit16@gmail.com
Education:
Southern Utah University
Cedar City, Utah
Bachelor of Fine Arts 2008-2012
Work Experience:
Wedding Invitation Design and Calligraphy August 2012
Freelance Work: October 2011, April-August 2012
Wedding Cake Decoration
Jewelry Design and Sales
Art:
Student Exhibition:
Spring 2011
Spring 2012
Skills:
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Carpentry
Mediums: oil paint, gouache, watercolor, prismacolor pencils, nu-pastels, oil pastels, charcoal, tempera
Printmaking: Silk-screen, Linoleum, Lithography
Volunteer Work:
Forest Service Archaeology Department Spring 2009
Horse Maintenance October 2011-Present
Memberships:
Art Association of Jackson Hole
Worldwide Wildlife Foundation
International Elephant Foundation
Interests:
Wildlife Conservation Art, Painting, Drawing, Relief Printmaking, Silkscreen, Lithography, Hiking, Camping, Backpacking, Snowboarding, Running
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Dear Mary,
Thank you for your donation to World Wildlife Fund! Your gift of $25.00 to WWF helps support our global conservation efforts.
We are
deeply grateful for your generosity and support of our conservation
efforts. You are helping us protect the future of nature!
Once again, thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
World Wildlife Fund
P.S. Visit our homepage at www.worldwildlife.org to learn more about World Wildlife Fund's conservation efforts around the globe.
Please save this message for your personal records.
Transaction Summary
Name: Mary Swank Address: 2155 N. Bandtail Circle City: Cedar City State: UT Zip: 84721-8713 Email: swankit16@gmail.com
Gift Amount: $25.00
World Wildlife Fund Tax ID: 52-169-33-87
For questions or concerns, send an e-mail to membership@wwfus.org or call 1-800-960-0993.
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I will keep your offer on file and let you know.
Thank you again
Deborah Olson
Executive Director
International Elephant Foundation
P.O. Box 366
Azle, Texas 76098 USA
817-237-9034
dolson@elephantconservation.
-----Original Message-----
From: Mary Swank [mailto:swankit16@gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, September 21, 2012 5:21 PM
To: dolson@elephantconservation.
Subject: Contact: Elephant Conservation Through Art
Name: Mary Swank
Email: swankit16@gmail.com
Subject: Elephant Conservation Through Art
Message: Dear IEF,
I am an artist at Southern Utah University. I am studying painting/drawing/ and printmaking. My goal in life as an artist is to be a successful wildlife artist in support of the conservation and protection of endangered species and all foundations dedicated to support and preserve the lives of animals around the world. I am aware of the issues in Africa with elephants ruining crops, especially in Botswana. I am also aware and concerned about poaching of all animals but especially elephants. I would be honored if IEF would consider my life mission and contact me if there is anything that I could do in order to help. Thank you so much for your time.
Sincerely Your Animal Lover,
Mary Swank
IP: 67.2.126.49
HOST: 67-2-126-49.slkc.qwest.net
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Thank you very much for your inquiry. The Balboa Art Conservation Center
is a nonprofit regional conservation center devoted to the preservation of
material culture in the areas of art and history. We offer pre-program
internships to individuals interested in becoming art conservators and who
are within one year of completing the requirements to enter a graduate
program in art conservation. It sounds like you are building a good
background in fine art and if you are interested in becoming an art
conservator, I would recommend looking at the American Institute for the
Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (www.conservation-us.org).
This website will give you excellent information about what an art
conservator does and the training involved.
It also sounds like you are interested in the conservation of wildlife,
and I would suggest contacting organizations such as the Wildlife
Conservation Society (www.wcs.org) for more information and career
opportunities.
Please let us know if you have any more questions. I wish you the best of
luck in your endeavors!
Jacinta Johnson
-----Original Message-----
From: Mary Swank [mailto:swankit16@gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, September 21, 2012 4:44 PM
To: info@bacc.org
Subject: Message submitted at BACC.org
Below is the result of your feedback form. It was submitted by Mary Swank
(swankit16@gmail.com) on Friday, September 21, 2012 at 19:43:45
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message: I am an art major attending Southern Utah University with a
painting/drawing/printmaking emphasis. I plan on devoting my work and
life to protection and conservation of endangered species and all
worldwide wildlife. I sincerely would like to apply for an internship and
I am confident with my artistic talent and passion for all wildlife, I
would be a great contribution to BACC. Thank you so much.
Sincerely,
Mary Swank
Submit: Submit Query
Other than these, i just researched other organizations such as Wildlife Conservation Society, Audobon, and a couple independent societies around the U.S. Most of them don't directly have internships, but they accept donations, and i'm sure i could do volunteer artwork for them. Since then, since it is important to me i've been signing acts online for a paper trail since that is what i can do for now. here are my saved emails from all those.
I know i can't put them on my resume, but if i ever go into an interview i would like to have evidence that i have made some sort of effort
A legendary thank you!
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Dear Mary,
Thanks so much for writing your
representatives! Our campaign is picking up speed every day and you've
helped bring us a little closer to getting the bison elected our
National Mammal.
Now, will you get others involved in our
campaign? Just take a few more moments out of your day to forward the
note below to friends and family.
Thanks so much.
– The Wildlife Conservation Society team
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FORWARD THE MESSAGE BELOW TO YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY
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Hi -
I'm not sure if you've heard about this,
but right now there's a campaign to elect the bison our National Mammal.
We already have a national emblem – it's the bald eagle – but the spot
of National Mammal is still open.
Bison are the largest land mammal in the
country. Their grazing patterns shaped the Great Plains, and they've
been important for centuries of history and culture. And you might not
have known this, but today there are bison in every state in America.
What other mammal is better at symbolizing America?
Check out this video PSA for the bison,
then, send a message to your representative asking them to enact the
National Bison Legacy Act. I just did it and I was hoping you would too.
Thanks!
Thank you, thank you!
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Dear Mary,
Thank you so much.
We truly appreciate the time you took to
write Congress and urge lawmakers to step in to protect elephants and
other imperiled wildlife.
Can you help get the word out? Get your friends and family in on the action by sharing the image below on Facebook. Click here, and press "Share."
If you'd like to get in touch with your
network more privately, you can also forward the note below to your
friends and family – ask them to join you in taking action.
Again, thank you so much for your letter. We'll stay in touch with other ways you can help elephants survive.
- The Wildlife Conservation Society team
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Hey -
It appalls me just to think about this, but
poachers seeking ivory are killing elephants in record numbers. In
fact, 2011 was the deadliest year in decades for elephants across
Africa.
It's a big problem. And to make matters
worse, a House of Representatives committee just recommended slashing
funding for elephants and other imperiled wildlife through the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service. These urgent funds for anti-poaching law
enforcement won't be a priority unless our lawmakers hear that
constituents like us are demanding action.
Just click through to this page and send a letter to your member of Congress on behalf of vulnerable elephants: https://secure3.convio.net/
I took action already, and I really hope you'll join me.
Thanks so much.
- Mary
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Dear Mary,
Thank you for your donation to World Wildlife Fund! Your gift of $25.00 to WWF helps support our global conservation efforts.
We are
deeply grateful for your generosity and support of our conservation
efforts. You are helping us protect the future of nature!
Once again, thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
World Wildlife Fund
P.S. Visit our homepage at www.worldwildlife.org to learn more about World Wildlife Fund's conservation efforts around the globe.
Please save this message for your personal records.
Transaction Summary
Name: Mary Swank Address: 2155 N. Bandtail Circle City: Cedar City State: UT Zip: 84721-8713 Email: swankit16@gmail.com
Gift Amount: $25.00
World Wildlife Fund Tax ID: 52-169-33-87
For questions or concerns, send an e-mail to membership@wwfus.org or call 1-800-960-0993.
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Dear Mary:
Thank
you for writing Senator Lee. Because votes in the United States Senate
are often scheduled rapidly, we attempt to respond to you as quickly as
possible so that you know we received your comments. We want to make
sure your opinions are heard before a vote occurs.
Senator
Lee always appreciates input from fellow citizens of Utah on matters
brought before the United States Senate. I regularly brief the Senator
on the thoughts and ideas shared with our office. This way he can
consider your input when voting on issues related to S. 1881, the SAFE
Act.
Again,
thank you for writing. If there is anything our office can do to be of
assistance in the future, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Regards,
Pete Blair
Office of Senator Michael S. Lee
(202) 224-5444
(202) 224-5444
Please Note:
Senator Lee can be followed on Facebook at www.facebook.com/
Thank you!
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Dear Mary,
Thank you so much for speaking up for gorillas.
We truly appreciate the time you took to
write Congress and urge lawmakers to step in to protect gorillas and
other imperiled wildlife.
Can you help get the word out? Get your friends and family in on the action by sharing the image below on Facebook. Click here, and press "Share."
If you'd like to get in touch with your
network more privately, you can also forward the note below to your
friends and family ask them to join you in taking action.
Again, thank you so much for your letter. We'll stay in touch with other ways you can help protect gorillas.
- The Wildlife Conservation Society team
Thanks for signing the American Eagle Compact
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The American Eagle Compact is a project of ConservAmerica and the National Audubon Society. If you checked the "opt-in" box when you signed the Compact, we will be sending you brief progress updates.
And don’t forget to visit our blog, The Eagle's Nest. The blog is a gathering place for concerned conservationists, regardless of political affiliation. Its purpose is to deepen our common values and aspirations for the planet.
Every signature makes a difference.
Thanks again!
The Eagle Compact Team
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Dear Mary:
Thank
you for recently contacting Senator Lee. He always appreciates input
from fellow Utahns. As you may know, the United States Senate is in
recess until November 13th and thus, no votes are scheduled until that
time. However, I will make sure that your thoughts and concerns
regarding S. 3208, the Multinational Species Conservation Funds
Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization Act, are relayed to the Senator.
Please feel free to reach out to our office if we can be of assistance in the future. Again, thank you for writing.
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Dear Mary,
Recently,
you became a part of Audubon's online community. I'd like to welcome
you by sending you the latest edition of our monthly email newsletter, Wingspan.
It's chock-full of photos and stories that will inspire and remind you
why it's so important to protect birds and their habitats.
Thank you for supporting Audubon,
Jessica Green
VP, Engagement
National Audubon Society
Thank you for supporting Audubon,
Jessica Green
VP, Engagement
National Audubon Society
Thanks for standing with President Obama and Secretary Clinton
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Mary,
We're so glad you are on board. Together
with President Obama, Secretary Clinton and YOU, we're waging a global
fight against the illegal wildlife trade. But we need an entire movement
if we're going to turn the tide on this rampant problem threatening to
wipe elephants, tigers, and so many other species off the map.
Will you get others to join? Spread the word on Facebook or Twitter. Or, you can forward the note below to family and friends.
Thanks!
Wildlife Conservation Society
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Hi,
President Obama and Secretary of State
Clinton are in Southeast Asia right now meeting with heads of state. And
for possibly the first time in history, wildlife is high on their
agenda. They'll be discussing ways these nations can thwart poachers and
reduce the insatiable demand for ivory and other wildlife body parts
such as tiger bones and pelts.
It's an uphill battle, but I'm so glad to
know we have two of the world's top diplomats standing up for tigers,
elephants, and other wildlife driven to extinction by poaching.
These talks are laying critical groundwork
for trade negotiations happening in early December that could build
ground-breaking environmental and conservation policies directly into
our agreements with these countries.
We need to make sure President Obama and
Secretary Clinton know folks at home think they're doing the right
thing. Will you send them a letter of support?
Thanks!
Dear CAN Activist,
Thank you for helping protect Maui's dolphins. Your letter has been sent to:
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key
Thank you for helping protect Maui's dolphins. Your letter has been sent to:
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key
Thanks again for everything you do as a member of the Conservation Action Network.
Sincerely,
World Wildlife Fund
Sincerely,
World Wildlife Fund
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Sincerely,
World Wildlife Fund
Sincerely,
World Wildlife Fund
The Plan
I don't care how I get to paint as long as I get to. Creating wildlife illustrations/art has been an idea I have considered. I don't have a specific place I want to live. I wouldn't mind living in Colorado or in the mid-west. Utah isn't somewhere I particularly care to stay. If I am successful in creating a portfolio to promote my skills as an artist so that I am hired in a studio to do art for someone else, or freelance work, I would be happy. I don't like the idea of creating art for a major corporation only to promote a product. Whether it is for printmaking, painting or drawing, as long as I am able to continue to do those things and make money to survive I'll be fine.
I do have a plan. I want to become a conservation artist. Creating art to help in the conservation of wildlife worldwide and also the conservation of our forests and oceans. This is something I care deeply about. Finding a job where I could consistently create are for this purpose would be my dream. I think at some point in most people's lives they want to become a photographer for National Geographic, but this point came when I was eight. I thought if I did I would contribute to helping everyone become aware of the beauty of wildlife and nature. Whether I am painting pieces for a charity auction, or designing signs and posters for a protest against illegal poaching, I will find joy.
Artist Statement
Expressing myself through art is more about inspiration than anything else. It is important to me to have an emotional experience with art than to create a piece of art that is solely to cover a bare spot on the wall. I aspire to create art to move the viewer. I want people to feel something when they see my art. Whether my art makes them angry, happy, sad, or just peaceful. If my art is used just to look at, for the colors, design, or content that would be fine too. If someone views a piece of my art and remembers it for more than one day, recalling the image and the impact it made on them, I will feel successful.
Inspiration for my work comes from all around me. Gestures from people and their expressions. Most of my inspiration comes from what I find to be beautiful, peaceful or it develops from a strong emotional response I have to something. The beauty of nature is the essence of my artwork. Details in cloud formation, textures in tree bark, the movement of water can all be inspiration for a piece of work.
Most of my art pieces are made from an urge to draw attention to a certain animal, tree or a beautiful element on earth. I hope it inspires to find the beauty in all things on this earth. My art is often a call to those who have become lost in the world of technology and have forgotten about the natural beauty of the earth.
I don't feel the necessity to explain what elements in my artwork means. It is a very personal thing for me. Explaining also sometimes takes away from what i want the viewer to see and feel. I want their experience to be personal without any influences from my own opinions.
The Resume
Mary Swank
(435)-***-****
Cedar City, Utah 84721
swankit16@gmail.com
Education:
Southern Utah University
Cedar City, Utah
Bachelor of Fine Arts 2008-2012
Work Experience:
Wedding Invitation Design and Calligraphy August 2012
Freelance Work: October 2011, April-August 2012
Wedding Cake Decoration
Jewelry Design and Sales
Art:
Student Exhibition:
Spring 2011
Spring 2012
Skills:
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Carpentry
Mediums: oil paint, gouache, watercolor, prismacolor pencils, nu-pastels, oil pastels, charcoal, tempera
Printmaking: Silk-screen, Linoleum, Lithography
Volunteer Work:
Forest Service Archaeology Department Spring 2009
Horse Maintenance October 2011-Present
Memberships:
Art Association of Jackson Hole
Worldwide Wildlife Foundation
International Elephant Foundation
Interests:
Wildlife Conservation Art, Painting, Drawing, Relief Printmaking, Silkscreen, Lithography, Hiking, Camping, Backpacking, Snowboarding, Running
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