Jacob Douglas Hostetler
02640488
Illustration
09 October 2012 1400
“Beyond Words”
(Philosophy)
"A concentration of emotions rather than fact or ideology in a response to a particular
situation; it emphasizes the experimental illustrative practical approach. This stresses the
classical and the practical research of the observation in creating works
Table of Contents
- Cover sheet 1
- Table of Contents 2
- Autobiography 3
- Abstract 4
- Resume 5
- Thesis Proposal 6
- Past time line 8
- Time Line 9
Autobiography
My first experience with art was through my Grandpa, Arthur R. Hostetler, he
who was a freelance writer and Graphic Designer. As a young child I did exhibits and an
art contest in Jr. High and High School. I went on to earn my GED in 1995. In 1996, I
enrolled into the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, after two years of studying art, I graduated
with an Associate’ degree in Visual Communications. After graduation in December of
1998 I enlisted in the Army, I served three years of active duty.
While serving I did several art related projects for my chain of command. In 2002
I transferred to the Ohio National Guard. In 2003, I applied to and was accepted into the
Masters of Fine Arts Program at Cleveland Institute of Art. I won the Portfolio Ideal
Award for incoming students who had extraordinary Portfolio’s, at the end of my first
semester, I was deployed to Iraq. While there, I kept up with art by sketching and draw
every chance I got, I won an art contest that was put on by our Base beating out 15 other
artist in that competition. Returning after deployment in March of 2005, I transferred to
and resumed my studies at Youngstown State University. I graduated in May of 2008
with a Bachelor’s of Fine Art in Studio Art, with Minors in Art History, Graphic Design and
Contemporary Painting. In September of 2008, I started working on my Masters of Fine
Art in Illustration through the Academy of Art University masters program. As I started
my program I was diagnosed as a diabetic, this did have an effect on my drawing, in
terms of my sight. My future plans after graduation is to work professionally as a
freelance contemporary artist, I will also continue to pursue my dream as of earning my
PHD of Fine Art.
Abstract
Art, drawing and I go way back, throughout my youth I grew and understanding
of what art is from my many mentors, instructors, teachers, and artist that have
influenced my life. There has been a field of illustration that has been in and out of my
life since beginning of my interest in art which is Poster art. In 1796 Lithography was
invented by Alois Senenfelder and mass media was born, also lead to the invention of
chromomlithogaphy, with the new marvel of mass printing. Paris become by the way of
posters was coined “art galleries in the streets” from this lead to a very major exhibition
of poster art.
There will be a series of four groups of four illustrations, which will deal with the
following concepts: Post‐traumatic stress disorder, American Pride, Military Honor, and
Fantasy art. Final review will consist of sketch books and thumbnails, along with 16
illustrations in either in Oil or Mixed media. My goal of this thesis project is to have a
professional portfolio that will allow me to be a freelance illustrator for companies like
7.62 Design or Wizards of the Coast, and consistent professional portfolio that shows my
experience and knowledge learned from the Academy of Art University.
hossbocaj@yahoo.com / 234‐600‐6894
Objective:
Professional, Dependable, Observant, Reliable and Detail Oriented
Education:
Academy of Art University Currently enrolled in Master of Fine Art program
Youngstown State University Bachelors in Fine Arts degree in Studio Art, Minors
in Graphic‐Design, Art History, Painting. 2008
Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Associate in Specialized Technology degree in
Visual Communications, 1998
Military Service:
U.S. Army Honorably Completed Military Commitment
Army National Guard Honorably Completed Military Commitment
Employment:
May 2012‐ August 2012
G4S Secure Solutions: 951 Broken Sound Pkwy, NW suite 350 West Palm Beach Florida, 33407
Armed Custom Protection Officer: Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other
persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises. Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, such
as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences. CPR & AED
certification
Feb. 2010 – March 2012
BocajStudios: 171 Dickey Ave NW; Warren, Ohio 44481
Freelance Artist/ Fine Artist: Contracted Art Instructor with Michael’s Art & Craft Store for GrumBacher Paints.
Representing BocajStudios at Art exhibits or shows or art association conferences, soliciting support for BocajStudios
Feb.2010 to June 2012
U.S. Security Associates, INC: 6100 Rockside Woods Blvd Ste 311 Independence, Ohio 44131
Security Officer: Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard
against theft and maintain security of premises. Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or
property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
Sept 2009 –Feb 2010
PssT!! Arts & Crafts: / BocajStudios 169 West Market Street; Warren, Ohio 44481
Part Owner, Curator, and an Artist: Directs activities concerned with PssT!! Arts & Crafts retail store, acquisition,
exhibition, safekeeping, research, and public service objectives of Fine Arts and Crafts retail store.
Jan 2002 to July 2008
Army National Guard: 1440 State Route 534 SW; Newton Falls, Ohio 44444
Surveyor 21S, Carpentry and Masonry Specialist 21W: Adjust and operate surveying instruments, such as the Auto level
and electronic distance‐measuring equipment, and compile notes, make sketches and enter data into computers.
Construct, erects, install, and repair structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard, using carpenters hand tools
and power tools.
Thesis Proposal
Art, drawing and me go way back, before I even new, what art, is was or even could be, from
my many instructors, teacher, and artist that have influence my life. There a field of illustration that
been in and out of my life since the beginning that is Poster Art. Max Gallo a French historian states
that posters have been in public places for the last 200 hundred years, for either events or political
viewpoints and for product or a service.
Poster comes in many sizes from placards to movie posters of today. In 1796 lithography was
invented by Alois Senenfelder and mass media was born, also lead to the invention of
chromomlithogaphy, with the new marvel of mass printing. Paris become by the way of posters was
coined “art galleries in the streets” from this lead to a very major exhibition of poster art in 1884.
By the 1890 posters was so main stream that the commercial uses are still being felt today.
“Maitres de I’Affiche” was created by artist Jules Cheret (Masters of the poster) series, even though it
was huge commercial success it consider a very important historical publication. The first American
poster of merit would be the “Uncle Sam wants you” poster during the first and second world wars
for recruitment. In 1927 the movies of early Hollywood discovered that poster had great applications
for their movies, as an advertising and American love collecting them. Example Fritz Lang’s poster
from the movie “Metropolis” Sold for US$690,000 in 2005.
There will be a series of four groups of four illustrations, which will deal with the following
concepts: Post‐traumatic stress disorder, American Pride, Military Honor, and Fantasy art. Final
review will consist of sketch books and thumbnails, along with 15 illustrations in either in Oil or Mixed
media. The 15 illustrations will be broke down in the following: Four poster illustrations advertising
Post‐traumatic stress disorder, four poster illustrations on American Pride, four poster illustrations
for Military Honor and the remaining three poster illustration will be of Fantasy art. My goal of this
thesis project is to have a professional portfolio that will allow me to be a freelance illustrator for
companies like 7.62 Design or Wizards of the Coast, and consistent professional portfolio that shows
my experience and knowledge learned from the Academy of Art University.
Past Time Line
Chiaroscuro Fall 2008 Christine Hanlon
Clothed Figured Drawing Fall 2008 Sandra Speidel
Aesthetics and the Renaissance Fall 2008 Cheryl Barten
Drawing from Imagination Spring 2009 Joko Buchino
Watercolor Spring 2009 Diana Thewlis
Art & Ideology Spring 2009 Roxanne Farrar
Head Drawing Spring 2009 William Maughan
Drawing from Imagination Fall 2009 Stephen Player
Narrative Illustration Fall 2009 George Pitcher
Anthropology: Experience Culture Fall 2009 Jennifer Taylor
Digital Painting Spring 2010 Alexander Grant
Head Drawing Spring 2010 Zim Lim Jin Sung
Narrative Illustration Spring 2010 Schmiat Xenia
Portrait Painting Fall 2010 Christensen Brandon
Situation & Environment Fall 2010 Jeanie Brunnick MPR
Sustained Figurative Concept Fall 2010 Tae Park
Abstract & Interpretation Spring 2011 Paul Lorenz
Professional & Practices Spring 2011 Teddy Goldsworth Hanne
Situation & Environment Spring 2011 Warren Chang MPR
Drawing Fall 2011 Rick Farrell
Painting Fall 2011 Jesse Mangerson
Sustained Figurative Concept Fall 2011 Jeanie Brunnick MPR
Figure Studio Spring 2012 Tae Park
Creature Design Spring 2012 Joe Weatherly
Fall 2012 MPR
Time Line
Outline for the future:
Spring 2013
- Directed Study
- Directed Study
- Directed Study
the process of the illustration, from start to finish.
Fall 2013
- Directed Study
- Directed Study
- Directed Study
- Final review
During this semester will be working on eight illustrations, each directed study class will be a phase in
the process of the illustration, from start to finish. Along with getting the entire requirement for Final
review ready and set, and applying for graduation.
The END
Jacob D Hostetler
BocajStudios
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