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Tom SchinderlingI was born and raised in Huron, South Dakota, and yes, I am an Aquarius.
I have always loved writing and creating works of art. Growing up I loved to make up games and pretending to be characters my younger brother and I would create. We loved to use our imaginations and pretend to be aliens, monsters, and superheroes. I received a Bachelor of Arts degree with a double specialization in fine art and multi-media graphic design from Northern State University. I use a wide variety of media to tell fantastical stories; from my paintings and sculptures to my short films and animations. I always enjoyed writing stories and decided to create my own children's books, which I enjoyed making a great deal. I currently reside in Fargo, North Dakota and continue to find ways to continue to create through making art toys and comics. To see other creations of mine go to www.bigkidskarnival.weebly.com. |
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Here is my interview on MomTalk Radio about my children's books.
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Some things about me...
Education
2011 Bachelor of Arts degree with a double specialization in Multi-Media Graphic Design
and Fine Arts
Northern State University, Aberdeen, SD
Work Experience In Art/Writing
2021-22 Elementary Art Teacher
S.G. Reinertsen Elementary and Dorothy Dodds Elementary
Moorehead Area Public Schools, Moorehead, MN
2016 Specialized class Instructor
Drawing
Aberdeen Recreation and Cultural Center, Aberdeen, SD
2016 Specialized class Instructor
Make a Book
Aberdeen Recreation and Cultural Center, Aberdeen, SD
2016 ARCC Art Camp Instructor
Create a Character class
Aberdeen Recreation and Cultural Center, Aberdeen, SD
2016 Playwright
The Unfortunate Timing of the Tin Man's Broken Heart.
Wally Wuzzlemoore Wants A New Family.
Storybook Land Theatre, Aberdeen, SD
2016 Specialized class Instructor
How to write and illustrate a children's book.
Aberdeen Recreation and Cultural Center, Aberdeen, SD
2012 Artist Judge
DeSmet Invitational Art Show Grades 6-12,
DeSmet, SD
· Scored and gave feedback on individual art works.
· Chose a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winner in sculpture,
photography, drawing, and painting.
2010 Artist Judge
DeSmet Invitational Art Show Grades 6-12,
DeSmet, SD
· Scored and gave feedback on individual art works.
· Chose a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winner in sculpture, photography, drawing, and painting.
2010 Volunteer Graphic Designer
Konclusion, Northern State University, Aberdeen, SD
· Designed poster.
2010 Volunteer Gallery Supervisor
Konclusion, Northern State University, Aberdeen, SD
· Responsible for arranging and hanging paintings.
Published Work
2015 Wally Wuzzlemoore Makes New Friend
Author and Illustrator
2015 Wally Wuzzlemoore Meets Little Miss Hate-It
Author and Illustrator
2015 Whimsical Rascals: A Book of Monster Poems
Author and Illustrator
Awards
2014 Best Writing Award
Fischgaard Short Film Project, Aberdeen, SD
2009 Best Use Of Prop Award
Fischgaard Short Film Project, Aberdeen, SD
Skills
Fluent in software such as Adobe Flash, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Final Cut Pro, Adobe After Affects and working knowledge of Adobe Dreamweaver. PC and Mac experience
Painting Techniques: Acrylic and watercolor
Fiber Techniques: Sewing, embroidery, weaving
Experience with the following fields of film production: Director, Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Video Editor, Effects Editor, Screenplay, Storyboard, Casting, and Producer.
One Person
Exhibition
2011 Storytelling
President’s Gallery, Northern State University,
Aberdeen, SD
Select Group
Exhibition
2014 Against All Odds, Aerial Simian Films
Fischgaard Film Project 2014
Capital Theatre, Aberdeen, SD
2012 Horsemen, Aerial Simian Films
Fischgaard Film Project 2012
Capital Theatre, Aberdeen, SD
2011- Artworks Gallery Cooperative
2014 Lakewood Mall, Aberdeen, SD
2011 Three Ads and a Little Media
Student Center Gallery, Northern State University,
Aberdeen, SD
2011 No Breaks, Up All Night Productions
Fischgaard Film Project 2011
Capital Theatre, Aberdeen, SD
2010 Konclusion
Faculty Gallery, Northern State University,
Aberdeen, SD
2010 Mile of the Dead, Up All Night Productions
Fischgaard Film Project 2010
Capital Theatre, Aberdeen, SD
2009 Gnome Place Like Home, Up All Night Productions
Fischgaard Film Project 2009
Capital Theatre, Aberdeen, SD
2008 Patient 302, Up All Night Productions
Fischgaard Film Project 2008
Capital Theatre, Aberdeen, SD
2006 Sophomore Exhibition
Student Center Gallery, Northern State University,
Aberdeen, SD
