The Art of Omer Garcia III

Omer Garcia III
Email: ogarcia3@hotmail.com
Address: 1009 Rancho Escondido Dr., Alamo TX 78516
Phone: (956) 781-3525

Education
Born and raised in the valley, I am a graduate of the Science Academy of South Texas (public magnet high-school). I attended STCC for two years back in 1997 and 1998. As of Spring 2003 I have completed my undergraduate degree at UTPA with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. I am continuing my studies in the graduate program at UTPA; working towards a Masters of Fine Arts.

Work Ethic
I am honest and diligent. I work great under pressure and am highly motivated at finishing the task at hand. A flexible working schedule and my ability to adapt to any working environment combine to give me a positive attitude towards any job or project, regardless of its size or complexity.

Work History
A&L Athletics
Graphic Artist (08/20/98-05/07/99)
Duties included but were not limited to: creating graphic designs for T-shirts, caps, etc.; screening printing; computer-aided design

Garcia Designs
Web Designer/Graphic Artist/Webmaster (01/01/99-To Present)

University of Texas Pan-American
Gallery Assistant - Work Study Program (09/01-05/31/03)
I work for The University Art Galleries, which has been thus far a great learning experience.
Gallery Assistant – Direct Wage (07/03-08/31/03)
I was hired during the summer to help out during the transition of Gallery Directors. So for a month and a half I took on the responsibilities of keeping the Galleries operational.

Activities and Achievements
Science Academy
(May 1996)
I designed my senior yearbook cover.

Writers in Literary Discussion (AKA W.I.L.D.)
(Spring and Summer 1998)
This is an on campus club at South Texas Community College that puts out a publication every semester. I did most of the artwork for the spring and summer ’98 issues. The summer ’98 issue had 100% original artwork. I did both covers and an alternate for the summer issue.

STCC Art Club
(Summer and Spring 1998, fall 1999)
Elected President of The Art Club at South Texas Community College

STCC Student Art Show
(Fall 1999)
This was the first student art show held at South Texas Community College and comprised of students’ drawings and prints. The prints I submitted were “El Batman”, “Skull”, and an untitled installation piece.

STCC First Annual Painting and Print Show
(Summer 1999)
South Texas Community College is again the setting for this show. My participation included two paintings, an untitled piece and a self-portrait done in impasto, several prints, two different versions of “This is the end suckers!” and an untitled word, and finally another installation piece.

UTPA Graphic Design Club
(Fall and Spring 2000)
Helped set up Graphic Design art show in the Clark Gallery and the University Library at the University of Texas Pan-American.

UTPA Graphic Design Shows
(Fall and Spring 2000)
I was in two shows at the University of Texas Pan-American. All of my artwork came from my Computer Graphics class, where I honed my skills in Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop on a Mac. It was a great experience being able to work and show artwork amongst peers and faculty; it gave a good sense of community.

University of Texas Pan-American 31^st Annual Juried Art Show
(May 9^th-Sept. 7^th, 2001)
Located in the University Gallery-COAS building. Opening reception Wednesday May 9^th 7-9 PM. This show included 8 of my pieces; 4 oil paintings and 4 mixed media drawings.  All artwork that was in this show was part of my Flags and Icon series. Titles of artwork / 1 – 4 oil paintings / 5 – 8 mixed media drawings.
1.      El Omericano Way
2.      The Pieta: Anna Doing It For The Money
3.      Secret Service – Plato Liberty
4.      Secret Service – Conspiracy of One
5.      The Oppenheimer Derivative
6.      America’s Finest – Ross Perot
7.      America’s Finest – Dr. Kevorkian
8.      America’s Finest – David Duke

Cinesol
(June 1^st – 3^rd, 2001)
Cinesol is an art film festival that starts off at South Padre Island and then tours through out the Valley. More information about Cinesol can be found at http://www.cinesol.com.
Titles of artwork / all oil paintings
1.      The Beginning and End
2.      Self-Portrait – El Cholo
3.      Girl with Big Lips

Brownsville Art League
(June 4^th – 27^th, 2001)
This show was in conjunction with Cinesol. Opening reception was June 7^th 7– 7PM.  The same three paintings were at Cinesol were displayed at the Brownsville Art League.

University of Texas – Pan American 32^nd Annual Juried Student Art Show
(May 1^st – August 28^th, 2002)
Located in the University Gallery – COAS building. Opening reception May 1^st 7 – 9PM.  This show included 6 of my works.
1. Trapped Cracker – Painting /Oil on Canvas
2. Smile (Award for Honorable Mention)
3. Attack of the Clone - Painting / Oil and Acrylic on Canvas
4. Thinking of Someone – Painting / Oil on Canvas
5. The Fantastic Four – Drawing / Ink and Watercolor on Paper
6. Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson – Drawing / Ink and Watercolor on Paper

Arte Café & Gallery
(May 28^th – June 28^th, 2002)
1.      New York City – Painting /Oil on Canvas
2.      Tit Face – Painting /Oil on Canvas

Work Study of the Year Nominee
(April 4^th, 2002)
In recognition of excellence at the University of Texas – Pan American work–study Program.  This was after my second semester in the work-study program for the University Art Galleries.

John & Yvonne Anderson Scholarship
(2001 – 2002 Academic School Year)
This scholarship was based on my record of academic excellence.

University of Texas – Pan American Dia De Los Muertos Show
(November 1^st – 15^th, 2002).
Located in the University Gallery COAS building. Opening reception was Nov.1^st 5-8PM.  This show included several of my art works.
1.      Skulls (2^nd Place 3-D Award)
2.      Cross  (3^rd Place 3-D Award)
3.      Give a Liberty or Give Me Death

3^rd Annual Edinburg Parks and Recreations Judge
(November 16, 2002)
Show contained art work from local schools; grades Pre – Kinder through 12^th grade.

Senior Exhibit
(November 21 – December 8, 2002)
The title of the show was “Palette Diaries – B.F.A. Studio” and was located in the University Gallery.

Commissioned by The University of Texas Pan-American For a Mural
(June 2002)
The Dean of Students commissioned myself and Lisa Carlisle to paint a “Mural Project” for their 75^th Anniversary.  The “Mural Project” was a 6” x 8” painting located on the second floor of the University Center.

STCC Tlacuachismo! Art Show
(June 16^th – August 1^st, 2003)
I had three works in this show.

One Man Show at The Blue Onion
(July 4th - August 10^th, 2003)
This show contained over 30 pieces. This show was a great learning experience and my first one man show.

University of Texas – Pan American 33^rd Annual Juried Student Art Show
(May 8^th – August 27^th, 2003)
Located in the University Gallery – COAS building. Opening reception May 8^th 7 – 9PM. I received the John Marin Prize for Water Media on Paper, for the piece “Tracker” and I also received an Honorable Mention for the piece “Price of Freedom”.

Dean’s List – Second Honors Fall 2000
Dean’s List – First Honors Spring 2001
Dean’s List – Second Honors Fall 2002

 Skills:
Proficient with concepts of art, color and design.
Building computers and setting up small LANs are also a part of my repertoire.
Proficient with various computer software, including, but not limited to: MS Office, Adobe PhotoShop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, Corel Draw,  Corel Paint, Microsoft OS. I am also familiar with most Mac OS and software.
HTML and programming experience includes: HTML Programming / Editing, MS Front Page, Dream Weaver, Flash.
People Skills: Working in the hotel industry has brought out great social skills.  I work well with people (both customers and co-workers) and enjoy being part of a team.