Who is the artist Behind These Eyes?  I am mixed-media artist, multi-published via web TV, websites, books and magazines,who enjoys experimenting with many types of mixed-media to create home decor, jewelry, wearable fashion textured/dimensional layouts and embellishments, and more.  My motto is "Dare to be Different."  My style is diverse, and I am always seeking new opportunities to share my creative abilities and work with new products in unique ways.  My first line of hand-drawn rubber stamps premiered in 2006 at TheStampingStudio.com.  Many of my designs, including multiple upcycled creative projects, can be seen on www.WhenCreativityKnocks.com web TV. In Spring of 2012, my craft channel "Cindi Bisson - Behind These Eyes" will premiere on the When Creativity Knocks website - featuring 10 episodes throughout the year.  I am active in social networking via blogging, Facebook, Twitter, Linked-In, Pinterest and more. For a more in depth gallery of my artwork, please visit the picturetrail link at my blog. 

My creative aspirations include

  • Designing for manufacturers, magazines, ezines and online stores.
  • Representing companies in the media via webcasts, television, radio, conventions and trade shows.
  • Publishing creative books.
  • Designing rubber stamps and papers.
  • Teaching mixed media art.
  • Designing project kits for manufacturers, events, etc.

To discuss artwork for publication or designer/instructor opportunities, please email me at cdjb11@yahoo.com or contact me via my cell phone at (919) 208-7777

PUBLISHED ARTWORK

2009, 2010 & 2011

  • Weekly in When Creativity Knocks Creative Journal & Home Page - "Simple Solutions" and "Product Reviews"
  • RIT Dye - Artwork published monthly - March '11/Ongoing
  • The Polymer Arts Magazine - Two projects featured - Winter, '11
  • Rubber Road Adventures ezine - Rit Reindeer Holiday Card & Spinning ATC Ornament - December, '11
  • CHA Summer - Rosemont, IL - Artwork displayed at Designer Fashion Display - August, '11
  • The Stampers' Sampler Magazine - Multiple cards featured - June/July, '11
  • DailyWindows.com "Red" Mixed-Media Design Contest winner - February '11 
  • PolymerCAFE Magazine - Necklace confirmed for publication - awaiting date for 2012 publication 
  • CHA Winter - Los Angeles, CA - Artwork displayed at Makin's Clay and Designer Craft Studio - January, '11
  • CHA Summer - Rosemont, IL - Artwork displayed at Makin's Clay and Designer Craft Studio - August, '10
  • CHA Winter - Anaheim, CA - Artwork displayed at Makin's Clay and Designer Global Gallery - January '10
  • Scrapbooking & Beyond Fifth Anniversary Issue - Summer '09
  • CHA Summer - Orlando, FL - Artwork displayed at Creative Charms and Kandi Corp - July '09
  • CHA Winter - Anaheim, CA - Artwork displayed at Makin's Clay, Creative Charms, Kandi Corp and Designer Green Gallery - February '09

2007 & 2008

  • CHA Summer - Rosemont, IL - Artwork displayed at Makin's Clay, Preserve It Frames and Designer Display - July '08
  • Clearsnap Catalog
  • Creative Techniques Magazine - Spring '08
  • CHA Winter - Anaheim, CA - Artwork displayed at Makin's Clay, Terra Bella Finishes, Expo International, Creative Charms and Designer Fashion Display - February '08
  • CardMaker Magazine - January '08
  • Creative Leisure News (clonline.com) - Designer Tablescape Display from Summer CHA - August '07
  • CHA Summer - Rosemont, IL - Artwork displayed at Makin's Clay and Designer Tablescape Display - July '07
  • The Rubber Stamper - July/August '07
  • BasicGrey Website Design Gallery - May '07
  • Scrapstreet.com Ezine - Cover Contest Finalist & Multiple Layouts featured - March & July '07
  • Scrapbook Dimensions Magazine - April/May '07
  • Scrap & Stamp Arts magazine - January/February '07
  • CHA Winter - Anaheim, CA - Artwork displayed at Scrappin Sports & More - February '07
  • Just Cards - Winter '07
  • Cantata Books The Joy of Scrapbooking - January '07

2005 & 2006

  • Scrapbook Answers Magazine - November '06, April '06
  • The Rubber Stamper - September '06, original rubber stamp artwork appeared in an ad for The Stamping Studio - July '06
  • Just Cards - Fall '06
  • Scrap & Stamp Arts (multiple layouts) - August '06
  • Scrapstreet.com Ezine - August '06
  • CHA Summer - Rosemont, IL - Artwork displayed at Scrappin Sports & More - July '06
  • CherryArte Website Design Gallery - July '06
  • Urban Lily Website Design Gallery - July '06
  • CHA Winter - Anaheim, CA - Artwork displayed at Scrappin Sports & More - February '06
  • Memory Makers Books Pet Pages Unleashed (partial cover and inside feature) - January '06
  • Scrapbook Answers Magazine Premiere Edition - October '05
  • PicketFenceDesigns.net Contest Winner - August '05
  • The Rubber Stamper - April/May '05
  • The Angel Company Catalog - 2004/2005
  • CKU Masters 2005 - Nashville, TN - Poster Contest Winner
  • CKU Albums 2005 - Stamford, CT - Poster Contest Winner

2003 & 2004

  • The Rubber Stamper - April/May '04
  • The Angel Company Catalog - 2003/2004
  • Digital Scrapbooking by Sally Beacham/Lori J. Davis - Published 2004
  • Pat Huntoon's Stamping Scrapbookers Newsletters - 2004
  • RubberStampClub.com Shattered Glass Technique Pages - 2003
  • Scrap & Stamp Arts - August '03
  • CreativeZone.com - 2003

My artwork can also be found in the archives at SSReflections.com, The Stamping Studio, RubberRoadAdventures.com, RubberRoadAdventures.ning.com/, Stamp Francisco, Caputo's Kits, Be Blessed Scrapbooking, Different Drummer Fx and in various forum galleries.

DESIGN EXPERIENCE

Associate Producer & Product Review Manager for When Creativity Knocks Web TV - www.WhenCreativityKnocks.com -  July '09/Ongoing (Production Assistant for WCK - March - June '09)

Featured Designer representing Rit Dye, Expo International, Darice, EarthSafe Finishes, Makin's Clay, Preserve It Frames, Elmer's & more on When Creativity Knocks in multiple episodes - Please visit www.FatCatCreations.blogspot.com for links to each episode.

Project Designer/Design Team Member for:

  • Freelance Designer for RIT Dye - February '11/Ongoing
  • Makin's Clay/MakinsUSA.com Freelance Designer & Trade Show Representative - July '07/Ongoing
  • RubberRoadAdventures.com - March '08/Ongoing
  • PreserveIt Frames.com - February '08/January '11
  • Freelance Designer for KandiCorp.com - November '08/Ongoing
  • CreativeCharms.com - January '08/January '11
  • Creative Memories - Designer/Artist/Writer - January '08/Ongoing
  • IScrap.com VIP Coordinator - September '07 - April '08
  • APillowForYourThoughts.com - February - July '08
  • Spaark Limited/Spaark.com - July '07 - January '08
  • ScrapGalaxy.com - December '06 - January '08
  • TheScrappingStudio.com - February - June '07
  • TheStampingStudio.com Guest Designer - March '07
  • Scrappin Sports & More - July '05 - March '07
  • SSReflections.com - September '04 - March '07
  • TheStampingStudio.com - November '05 - February '07
  • Outrageous Daisy - September '05 - February '07
  • SusansScrapbookShack.com Guest Designer - September '06
  • The Angel Company - September '04 & May '05
  • In 2003 & 2004 I also designed for Pat Huntoon's Scrapbooking Divas, Endless Possibilities Crafts, Our Vintage Shoppe,Our Stamping Studio, and Rubber Road Adventures.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

  • Southern Women's Show, Charlotte, NC - Class Instructor & Demonstrator for When Creativity Knocks - August, '11
  • Demonstrator in Elmer's and Craftwell booths at Winter CHA on behalf When Creativity Knocks - January, '11
    Demonstrator in Designer Craft Studio at Winter CHA on behalf of Makin's Clay - January, '11
    Demonstrator in Designer Craft Studio at Summer CHA on behalf of Makin's Clay - August, '10
  • Makin's Clay Demonstrator at Winter CHA January, '12, Winter CHA January, '11, Summer CHA - August, '10, Winter CHA - January '10,  Winter CHA - January '09, Summer CHA - July '09, Summer CHA - July '08, Winter CHA - February '08, Summer CHA - July '07.
  • Creative Charms Demonstrator at Summer CHA Craft Super Show - July '09
  • Preserve It Frames Demonstrator at Summer CHA - July '08
  • Scrappers Dream Vacation in Durham, NC - Class Instructor for Creative Charms & Preserve It Frames - June '08
  • RubberRoadAdventures.com Mixed Media & Advanced Scrapbooking Team Project Designer - March '08/Ongoing
  • Creative Charms & Terra Bella Finishes Demonstrator at Winter CHA - February '08
  • MyCreativeClassroom.com Faculty Member - September '07 - January '08
  • East Clayton Elementary School Summer Camp Scrapbooking Teacher - June '07
  • LVSOnline.com Teacher - Ongoing
  • The Stamping Studio's Scramping Retreat in Georgia - Class Instructor - July '06 & September '07
  • Picturetrix in Rochester, NH - Class Instructor - February - December '04
  • Cynsco Photographs & Memories in Sanford, ME - Class Instructor - September '02 - Feburary '04
  • Since 2001 I have taught scrapbooking, rubber stamping technique classes and craft classes at local events, in stores, and for private groups.  I also design unique project kits with complete instructions. 

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