Stephanie Kemsteele
Biography
Stephanie was born and raised in Southern California, in her hometown of Simi Valley. She earned two Associates degrees from Moorpark College, one in Art, and the other in General Studies with an emphasis in Arts and Humanities. During her final semester, she had hands-on experience in curating art exhibitions and doing documentation. She is an emerging artist facing the real-world, outside of college, and post-pandemic. During the pandemic, she was sought after for a few commissions. In April of 2023, Stephanie got married and relocated to Abilene, Texas to get to know a new community and pursue artistic opportunities outside her home state.
Presently, Stephanie is pursuing freelance work in acrylic painting and working towards furthering her art career. She is teaching art classes at Painting With a Twist while also working as a Special Education Paraprofessional at Long Early Learning Center. Her current goal is to build relationships, and be a familiar face in the local art community, and churches.
Stephanie is an artist with a burning passion to share her heart. She wants to share the light of love, hope and encouragement with others. Stephanie wants to partner with those who share that same passion. Her purpose, message, and passion are her top priority.
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Education
2019 Associate of Arts in Art, Moorpark College, Moorpark, CA
2019 Associate of Arts in General Studies, Moorpark College, Moorpark, CA
Solo and Partner Exhibitions
2019 Illuminate, Student Art Gallery, Moorpark College, Moorpark, CA
Selected Group Exhibitions
2019 PLUS/Voices Matter, Moorpark College Art Gallery, Moorpark, CA
2014 Faculty and Student Show, Ventura County Government Center, Ventura, CA
Commissions
Moonbow, Acrylic, 16x20 March 2021
Centered, Acrylic, 8x10 November 2020
Community Involvement
Missionary
Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, Bosnia and Herzegovina Summer 2019
Vice President Officer
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship at Moorpark College, Moorpark, CA April 2018-May 2019
Secretary Officer
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship at Moorpark College, Moorpark, CA Jan. 2017-April 2018
Honors, Awards, & Recognition
Dean’s List, Moorpark College Fall 2015 & Spring 2017
References
References Available on Request