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Education:
M.F.A.- Fine Art: Drawing and Painting, California State University Long Beach, Long Beach, CA. 2008
B.F.A.- Illustration, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA. 1999 ~Magna Cum Laude
Selected Group Exhibitions:
2024 -Made In California, Brea Gallery, Brea, CA2022 -Duets/With, Coastline Art Gallery, Newport, CA-Faculty Art Show, Golden West College Art Gallery, Huntington Beach, CA2021
-Made in California, Brea Art Gallery, Brea, CA
2020
-8.5”x11”, Golden West College Art Gallery, Huntington Beach, CA
-Made in California, Brea Art Gallery, Brea, CA
2019
-Femela, Golden West College Art Gallery, Huntington Beach, CA
-Districtly Speaking, Coastline Art Gallery, Newport Beach, CA
2018
-Art of the Self, Golden West College Art Gallery, Huntington Beach, CA
2016
-Faculty Exhibit, Coastline Art Gallery, Newport Beach, CA
2012
-Love, SPACE Gallery, South Pasadena, CA
2011
-Transitions, Mt. San Antonio College Gallery, Walnut, CA.
2008
-Works On Paper Exhibition, Long Beach Arts Gallery, Long Beach, CA.
-$2 Bill Show, I-5 Gallery, Los Angeles, CA.
-Art Off The Canvas, East West Gallery at Montecito Fine Arts College of Design, Monrovia, CA.
-Foehn Documents, The Constant Gallery, Los Angeles, CA.
2007
-CSULB Six Pack, The Tahoe Gallery, Sierra Nevada College, Incline Village, NV.
-Seven, I-5 Gallery, Los Angeles, CA.
-Dreams on Canvas, Circle of Care Foundation, Van Nuys, CA.
2006
-Endangered Species Endangered Planet, Simon Fraser University Gallery, Burnaby, BC Canada
-Advancement, CSULB, Gatov Gallery, Long Beach, CA.
-Group Show, CSULB Florence Campus Gallery, Florence, Italy
-Project Angel Food, Bonhams and Butterfields, Los Angeles, CA.
-Los Angeles Art Show-The Brewery Art Colony, Santa Monica, CA.
2005
-Los Angeles Art Show-The Brewery Art Colony, Santa Monica, CA.
-Art Walk Group Show, I-5 Gallery, Los Angeles, CA.
2004
-The Group Show, Orbetello Gallery, Los Angeles, CA.
2003
-Collage Show, Brand Gallery, Glendale, CA.
-For The Night, Star Shoes, Hollywood, CA.
-Easter Show, Orbetello Gallery, Los Angeles, CA.
Solo Exhibitions:
2008 -Chimera, MFA Exhibition, Gatov Gallery West, CSULB, Long Beach, CA.
Special Projects:
Desert Dairy Residency, 2024
Joshua Tree, CA
Growth Gradient, 2019
Public art, Golden West College campus
GWC Foundation Bench Project, 2015
Designed and executed nine ceramic tiled benches as public art.
Gallery Internship, 2003
Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions (LACE)
Los Angeles, CA
Mural Artist, 2003
Envisioning The Future Project with Judy Chicago
Cal Poly Pomona and the Pomona Arts Colony
Pomona, CA
Bibliography:
2006 -Los Angeles Art Show Catalogue P.118
2005 -Los Angeles Art Show Catalogue P.129
Commissions:
2012 -ABC Modern Family set design, Pomegranate painting in “Dunfy’s” dining room.
Publications:
2024 -Canvas Rebel: Meet Amy Runyen
2023 -Create! Magazine
2012 -Walter Foster Publishing: Artists Block Cured: 201 Way To Unleash Your Creativity. Author/Illustrator
2010 -Walter Foster Publishing: You Can Paint Like the Masters. Illustrator.
2009 -Walter Foster Publishing: The Daily Book of Art. Western Art History Author.
2007 -Walter Foster Publishing: You Can Paint Like Monet: A Complete Kit For Aspiring Artists. Author/Illustrator
-Walter Foster Publishing: You Can Paint Like Van Gogh: A Complete Kit For Aspiring Artists. Author/Illustrator
-Walter Foster Publishing: You Can Paint Like Cezanne: A Complete Kit For Aspiring Artists. Author/Illustrator
-Walter Foster Publishing: Dolphin Mates, Acrylic Layer-by-Layer Painting Kit Author/Illustrator
-Walter Foster Publishing: In the Company of Orcas, Acrylic Layer-by-Layer Painting Kit. Author/Illustrator
2006 -Walter Foster Publishing: Trail Mate, Acrylic Layer-by-Layer Painting Kit. Author/Illustrator
-Walter Foster Publishing: Paradise Sunset, Acrylic Layer-by-Layer Painting Kit. Author/Illustrator
2005 -Walter Foster Publishing: Paint Like A Famous Artist, Acrylic Painting Kit. Author/Illustrator
Visiting Artist Lectures:
2021 -CSULB, Professional Practices
2007 -Artwork, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA.
-CSULB Six Pack, Amy Runyen, Sierra Nevada College, Incline Village, NV.
Awards and Honors:
2020 -Made in California Show, Honorable Mention, Brea Art Gallery, Brea, CA
2009 -Montecito Fine Arts College of Design, Most Inspiring Teacher
2008 -Long Beach Arts, Works on Paper Show, Honorable Mention.
1999 -Savannah College of Art and Design: Outstanding Achievement In Illustration award, Savannah, GA.
1998 -Society of Illustrators Los Angeles: College Student Honorable Mention
1995 -Scholarship: Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA.