Welcome to my portfolio and thank you for your interest in my Art. I love Art as my full-time profession and happily devote myself to fulfilling clients' visions with undivided attention.

I am an independent Artist with a decade of experience as an Illustrator, and Painter / Portraitist. I utilize iFreelance as a way to offer my services beyond local Philadelphia area galleries and clients. My portfolio includes Graphic Design, Portraiture, Illustration, Technical Drawing, Storyboards, and Signage. Images of my work are available online at www.laurenhawkins.com.

Recent Exhibitions of my work:

• Supermarket “Facelift” Grand Re-Opening
386 White Horse Pike, Atco, NJ 08004
September 18, 2009
• “Art Among Art ” selected group exhibition
1225 Shackamaxon St, Philadelphia, PA 19125
February 3 - 12, 2009
• “The Effect: A Big Pop Art Exhibit” selected group exhibition
JOG Gallery 723 Chestnut St. 4th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19106
April 25 - Aug. 2, 2008
• “A Bark Heard Around the World” selected group exhibition
Yates County Fairgrounds, Old Rte 14A, Penn Yan, NY 14527
May 17 - June 17, 2008
• "Puppy Mill Warrior" selected group exhibition
Framations Gallery 218 North Main Street St Charles, MO 63301
April 2008
• "Puppy Mill Warrior" selected group exhibition
The Ron Berg Gallery 1525 Grand Blvd. Kansas City, MO 64108
April 2008
• “Dream in Color” joint exhibition
JOG Gallery 723 Chestnut St. 4th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19106
Feb. 29 - April 12, 2008
• "Puppies are Biodegradable" selected group exhibition
All Paintings purchased by Howard Nelson, C.E.O. The P SPCA
The F.U.E.L. Collection 249 Arch Street Philadelphia PA 19106
July 6 - 30 2007
• “Stray Thoughts” solo exhibition
With celebrity guest, judge from the TV show Top Design, Jonathan Adler
1109 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
December 2006

My education includes a Bachelor's degree in Fine Art, with an internship in graphic design, and a Master of Science in Interior Architecture and Design, with a focus on rendering, model making, techincal drawing and lettering (Drexel University).

My goal is to provide excellence in the discipline of Art by creating beautiful and unique images. I believe we all deserve to have our ideas and memories immortalized with the timeless tradition of Art. I want to bring your ideas to life. I am here to make treasured possessions for you in an enjoyable and personalized process.

Thank you for trusting me with your important projects.

Sincerely,

Lauren Hawkins

Construction, Building, Non-profit, Social Sector, Retail, Wholesale, Hotels, Restaurants, Clubs, Other Leisure, Media, Advertising, Publishing, Entertainment