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
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
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.
