Artist Resume

Predominately self-taught in the ways of drawing, Jennifer Schaudt chose an education to further enhance her artistic skills.  She studied the art of jewelry and metalsmithing under the direction of Val Link at the University of Houston.

Education

June-Aug. 1996 - Texas A&M University - Galveston.  General Studies during Summer Semester at Sea

Aug. 1996-Dec. 2001 - University of Houston.  Worked toward a BFA in Studio Arts - Sculpture and minor in Art History.

Shows, Competitions and Awards

Orchids & Hydrangeas, Powell Gardens, Kansas City, MO,  2007

45th Eastern Orchid Congress, Williamsburg, VA 2000 - 1st place, Professional division, drawing;  1st place Professional division, jewelry

42nd Eastern Orchid Congress, King of Prussia, PA  1997 - 1st place Professional division, drawing

41st Eastern Orchid Congress, Baltimore, MD  1996 - Honorable Mention Professional division, drawing

International Orchid Art Show, National Capital Orchid Society, National Arboretum, Washington, D.C.  2006 - 2nd place amateur division, drawing; 2005 - Honorable Mention, amateur division, drawing; 2004 - 1st place amateur division, drawing;  2003 - 1st place amateur division, drawing; 2002 - 2nd place amateur division, drawing;  2001 - 1st place amateur division, drawing;  2000 - Honorable Mention amateur division, drawing, 3rd place amateur division, jewelry;  1998;  1997 - Honorable Mention amateur division, drawing;  1996 - Honorable Mention amateur division, drawing

Science and Engineering Visualization Challenge, National Science Foundation, Arlington, Virginia, 2003, participant

2001 Student Show, Blaffer Gallery, University of Houston, Houston, Texas

The International Art Contest, sponsored by Art Dept., online, 1999; 2004; 2005

"Image is Everything: a collaboration of student work," Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture, University of Houston, Houston, Texas

Admiralty Marine Model Gallery, Galveston, Texas

Cafe Bisou Le Frog, Galveston, Texas, exclusive artist

Artist's Loft Gallery, The Strand, Galveston, Texas

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Houston, Texas

• American Society of Botanical Artists
• Houston Gem and Mineral Society
• American Society of Marine Artists
• Currently pursuing acceptance into Coast Guard Artist Program