EDUCATION    2010   Education and Certification of Architectural Coatings, Modello Designs, Chula Vista, CA                                                                        2006   Applied Arts Classes, If Walls Could Talk School of Decorative Arts, Decorative Arts, Edgewater, CO                                                    2005   Bachelor of Fine Art, Metropolitan State University, painting concentration, Spanish minor, Denver, CO                                                2004   Spanish Language, University of Guadalajara, Centro de Estudios para Extranjeros, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico                                2001   Associate of Arts, Community College of Denver, Denver, CO                                                                                        ART EDUCATION                                                                                                                                                                                                                           2003 Edgewater Elementary School, field experience internship, Art Teachers assistant for children K-6, Edgewater, CO       

EXHIBITIONS    

                       2016      CO Art4 Art Auction Benefiting those in Need, Genlser,  Denver, CO                                                                                                     2016      One En Mass, RSI, Juried Group Exhibition, Denver, CO                                                                                                                           2013      See/Me, Juried Group Digital Exhibition,  New York City, NY                                                                                                                 2013      On Edge II, Edge Gallery, Juried Exhibition, Denver, CO                                                                                                                    2013/2014  TOWN Studio, Denver Design Center, Denver, CO                                                                                                                                   2011      Artwork Network, Bend, Group Exhibition, Denver, CO                                                                                                                           2010      3 Little Birds Art Salon, Bend, Solo Exhibition, Denver, CO                                                                                                                     2010      Tooey’s, Bend, Solo Exhibition, Denver, CO                                                                                                                                             2007     Stripes Gallery, Prana, Solo Exhibition, Denver, CO                                                                                                                                2005     Center for Visual Art, Back to Back: BFA Honors Thesis Exhibition, group exhibition, Denver, CO                                                          2005     Gallery 1080, Imago, BFA Thesis Exhibition, group exhibition, Denver, CO                                                                                             2005      MSCD Student Art Show, Zyzygy, Juried Exhibition, Emmanuel Gallery, Denver, CO       

COMMISSIONS, COLLECTIONS, COLLABORATIONS

                    2021      Commissioned painting, "Calla Lilies", Castle Rock, CO                                                                                                                          2019      Salann Magazine                                                                                                                                                                                      2017      Commissioned painting, "Músicá", Lonetree, CO                                                                                                                                    2011      National Kitchen & Bath Designers Association, Functional Art Sink,Denver, CO                                                                                  2009      Commissioned painting, "Bird of Paradise", Kapalua, Maui, HI                                                                                                              2007      Decorative Painting Commission, Elway’s at the Ritz Carlton, Denver, CO   

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE  

                 3/2010      Present   Artist & Owner, Shiner Studios LLC, Denver, CO                                                                                                    9/2006 – 3/2010      Artist & Owner, Diseño, Denver, CO                                                                                                                                       1/2001-9/2006       Artist & Owner, Krista Shiner ~ Decorative Painting & Fine Art, Denver, CO 

                 § As a multidisciplinary artist and creative professional I provide decorative and innovative solutions for residential and commercial clients for the beautification of a space in Denver and beyond. This form of art combines the artistic skill sets as a painter alongside design and design build which can be effectively utilized in forms of Public Art and other types of installation artwork. The types of projects have evolved over the span of my career with an emphasis returning me back to my artwork-most specifically paintings. The vast skillsets I have gained with hands on experience and collaborations with other artists in a variety of disciplines I feel has given me a wide range of knowledge to expand my creations in numerous capacities. In addition, I have learned first hand the operation and development of a small business in the art and design industry with the numerous facets that entails. I seek connection with others whose visions are to co-create eco-conscious environments that utilize sustainable practices and continue to bring awareness to the importance of protecting and respecting the Earth and all of its inhabitants. The innate connection of the Arts and Sciences.

                §  Assisting other artists and designer’s on projects and installations. §  Job responsibilities encompass all that is involved in maintaining and growing a company in the field of Art & Design. 

   3/1998-11/2000        Administrative Assistant – Index Stock, Denver, CO Stock Photography Agency, Payroll, Building Maintenance, Sales Staff Assistant, Insurance Coordinator, International Image Usage Rights, Office duties, etc. 

Creative Professional Resume & References available upon request