TOM SCHINDERLING
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Tom Schinderling

I 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.
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I currently reside in Fargo, North Dakota and continue to find ways to continue to create through making art toys and comics.
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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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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

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