Jordan E. Brooks

Jordan E. Brooks is a creative person who is attracted to all aspects of art and design. His overall goal in any project is to promote and push his talents in his own unique and alternative ways. He has been called a visual problem solver who is restless until the client or collaboration he is involved with meets their satisfaction. He works in a wide creative visual medium, from digital logo design to large mural paintings to commissioned private portrait paintings.

AUG. 2012 – FEB. 2014–PRESENT (Associates degree-PLUS)

San Francisco, Academy of Art University – Illustration & Print & Design AA

Experienced Painter and knowledgeable about painting different kinds of surfaces.

-Learns quick, and can sketch out or render ideas very fast.

-Good Communication Skills with people of all ages especially youth based.

-Strong graphics & Design efficiency, Illustrator-Photoshop software

-Self-motivated but enjoys encouraging others.

-Can hang and frame artwork as well as install wall pieces.

-Knowledgeable about contemporary and traditional art trends.

-LOVES BEING AROUND ARTISTIC ATMOSPHERES

AR 2017 – PRESENT

CREATIVE DRAWING LESSONS, Topeka, KS (AMUSED ART GALLERY/NOTO)

-ART TEACHER (FREELANCE) SELF-EMPLOYMENT

Teach and encourage others to draw

Setting up Lesson plans

Able to multitask and use technology to teach Speaking/Directing groups of kids at once

Time management of art sessions Budgeting cost/ materials Hanging/Framing student work

Cleaning /managing of art studio space

AUG 2018 – PRESENT

GALLERY STUDIO NOTOMA (North Topeka On The Move Association, Topeka, KS – Graphic Designer /Freelance Artist

Digital design & Creating (flyers/logos) Engage with community events

Helps kids color and create ART!

Mural painting – $20 per sq ft (Materials not included)

Artist Talks and teaching workshops – $400 per hour (materials not included)

Commissioned portraits – ($900-$3000)

Brooks is best known for being a part of a few Topeka Mural projects such as ” The Brown vs Board Mural” and The Topeka Police station’s “Common Ground” Murals. His most recent project with the city of Topeka is Kansas’s first walkway panel murals located in North Topeka’s Mckinley Park.