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BRADLEY DEWITT WELLS
Nashville, Tennessee
615-708-0818
ARTIST – MURALIST – ILLUSTRATOR – SCULPTOR – DESIGNER
Professional Profile
- In demand artist with proven ability to design and create large murals specializing in theme rooms including trompe l’oeill, glow in the dark, and black light murals
- Transform concepts into stage sets for television, theatre, trade shows and amusement parks
- Experience in Set Design and Installation including project management and many years on stage crew for entertainment companies
- Develop and design corporate identities and transform logos into signs
- Ability to sculpt large Styrofoam sculptures and bas reliefs
- Experienced Lead Scenic Artist and Charge Artist for various set design companies, theatres, and universities
- Proficient in faux finishing techniques
- Freelance Illustrator and Designer specializing in corporate identity, watercolors, and portraits
- Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Word, and Corel
- Artist with twenty three years experience in murals, watercolor, sculpture, faux finishing, design, illustration, sculpture, mosaic design, photography, furniture design, landscape design, textile painting, scenic art, and set design
Education
Attended the University of Tennessee for a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design/ Illustration and minored in Watercolor
Studied Graphic Design in England and Scotland,University of Tennessee study abroad program
Work History and Sample Clients
Freelance Artist
- Red Bank High School, Chattanooga, TN, 2 gymnasium lion murals, football field 50 yard line lion design
- Ooletewah Middle School, Ooletewah, TN, gymnasium owl mural
- The University of Tennessee, lead muralist in charge of a group of artists painting murals for University buildings, Knoxville, TN
- The Underground Dance Club, painted many black light murals for interior of club as well designing changes to interior for an Egyptian themed club
- A.C. Entertainment, stage crew, setting up stages for concerts at various Knoxville and Gatlinburg venues
- Sundance Spa Company, Los Angeles, CA, design and paint willow tree mural for Spa Company showcase space
- The Palit’ Restaurant, trompe l’oeill black light window mural, Knoxville, TN
Joint Effort Productions Incorporated Set Design Co. Knoxville, TN
- Lead Scenic Artist, painting sets for trade shows, amusement parks, and television
- Six Flags Ohio, Batman Stunt Show set, design and sculpt larger than life figures and bas relief for top of set and faux painted 3 story set with copper accents
- H.G.T.V./Do It Yourself Network, paint set and floor mural for D.I.Y. television show, Knoxville, TN
- Giraffe Group, Corporate Trade Show set, Los Angeles, CA, paint faux wood, kinetic stage set for trade show
- The University of Tennessee, The Phil Fulmer Show set, paint faux wood and install set for television show
Banana Joes Dance Club Corporation, Columbus, OH, Knoxville, TN, work with group of artist painting murals covering interiors and open new clubs
Clarence Brown Theatre, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, charge artist for various shows in charge of group of artists reproducing designs into stage sets, props, backdrops, and floors
Dake and Company Interior Design, Knoxville, TN, lead artist designing and painting trompe l’oeill murals, faux floors, faux finishing, faux stone and tile, painted rugs, and refurbished furniture for a multitude of residential clients
The Groovy Garden Landscape Design Company, Knoxville TN, design and paint corporate identity for storefront advertising, logo, and letterhead
The Pool Place, Knoxville, TN, design and paint faux stone entrance
Event Rentals, Knoxville, TN, crew, setting up stages, tents, pipe and drape, tables and chairs, sets, for events around the southeast
Whatever, retail store, Knoxville, TN, design and paint black light mural for glass storefront advertising
Cumberland County Playhouse, Crossville, TN, scenic artist working with other artists reproducing designs into stage sets, props, backdrops, and floors for various productions such as “Smoke on the Mountain”and“Grease”
Dollywood Amusement Park, Pigeon Forge, TN, design and paint backdrops, sets, and props for Veggie Tales, The International Festival, 50’s Show, and Randy Parton Show
Zeigler and Company, Nashville, TN, lead scenic artist, in charge of group of artists, design and paint sets, props, and backdrops for various special events
The Nashville Zoo at Grassmere, Nashville, TN, design and paint trompe l’oeill jungle oasis mural for special events room
Gary Musick Company, Corporate and Entertainment Event Production, head of paint department and lead scenic artist, responsible for designing, carpentry, painting or sculpting props, sets, backdrops for meetings and events creating unique themed special events
- Dollywood Amusement Park, Pigeon Forge, TN,
- Focus on the Family, 2003 event set
- Girl Scouts of America Awards Banquet, event set
- Eco Quest, event set and Styrofoam Corvette sculpture
- Celebrity Cruise Lines, New York, NY multiple set props and backdrops
- Rascal Flatts fan fair set
- Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital Marathon, multiple sculptures
- Nashville Predators, black light disco backdrops
- American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers, 2003 event including bas relief logo sculpture
- Kiwanis International Festival, 2003 event set
- Gaylord Entertainment, faux fireplace sculpture
- Vanderbilt University, faux stone gothic arch entrance
- Permobil, trade show set including dance floor
- Southern Manor set, faux house set
- Guitar Bar, large faux guitar bar for catering events
- Fox –Nashville Morning Show, faux finish set
- Interstate Batteries, San Diego, CA
- IAAP, event set, Washington D.C.
- Nissan press conference, Nashville, TN
- NAPA Auto Parts Expo, Las Vegas, Nevada, event set
- William Morris Agency Holiday Event
- Sysco, event set
- Home & Garden Party, Nashville, TN
- Lee Greenwood Theater, Pigeon Forge, TN stage set
- Southern Baptist Convention, event set
- Stone House Scenic, design build and paint sets and props for various special events
IMAGINATION TRANSFORMATIONS, Murals and Design, Nashville, TN, 2004- created my own company, specializing in theme rooms, including custom murals, furniture design, storage, and sculpture. Worked with many clients to design original themed environments for their homes and businesses
- Residential Theme Rooms including Classic Pooh and Boston Red Sox Nursery, Tree forts, Barn fort, Dinosaur, Dollhouse, and Baseball bedrooms
- Long Hollow Baptist, Hendersonville, TN, dump truck, tree house, backdrops and set design
- Extreme Makeover Home Edition, ABC, Clarksville, TN, painted murals, Green Eggs and Ham bed and canvas pieces for kids’ theme rooms including Dr. Seuss room, Undersea room, Crayola room and backyard Bungalow
- Legends Outdoor Advantage, Athens, TN, design corporate identity
- Hendersonville First United Methodist Church, Hendersonville, TN, design corporate identity
- Gaylord Entertainment, General Jackson Theatre, Hee Haw set design
- Extreme Makeover Home Edition, ABC, Hendersonville, TN, painted murals and puppet barn for kids’ theme rooms including Cow room and Fire Truck room
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