Mailing Address:
19A Carry Way
Moundhouse, NV 89706
(775) 720-9089 Cell
Mischell.Riley@gmail.com
CAREER OBJECTIVES
I am committed that art my speaks of humanity and nature, saying volumes in a gesture all the while serving to raise awareness and monies for certain charitable organizations. My focus is in fulfilling bronze commissions that document people, places, and history for the beautification of public places. I will continue my passion for education in the Arts through teaching at the Nevada Museum of Art, private one on one lessons, and filming a seven year series on ”How to Sculpt” at Reno’s Channel 5 KNPB PBS station.
BACKGROUND
I was born in Phoenix, Arizona. I grew up in Colorado, but I have been making Reno / Tahoe my home since 1992. I was a two time Junior Olympics Gold Medalist in the High jump. I entered College with seven scholarships in Track and two scholarships in Art. I was a six time All-American. I qualified for the United States Olympic Team but failed to participate due to injuries. The motivation, dedication and discipline I developed as an athlete, I have maintained and relied on in my art. Recognized by Bert Effing, ”The Joy of Painting” Bob Ross’ former agent, we contracted with PBS to introduce sculpting to television. My show has aired in Berlin and Holland and I will soon be filming for North America and China. Discussions are under way for 3D TV in Germany. I was recently chosen in 2010 to create the Reno Fireman’s Memorial life size bronze monument.
EDUCATION
2004 – 2008 CEO Space – Los Angeles, CA
1998 Anatomy (Cadaver) Research – Colorado University Medical School – Denver, CO
1995 – 1998 Stone Carving Apprenticeship – Bill Snow Academy – Carthage, MO
1991 – 1992 Bronze Apprenticeship – American Art Casting, Snell Johnson – Scottsdale, AZ
1987 – 1991 Bachelor of Fine Arts – Oklahoma State University – Stillwater, OK
1984 – 1986 Associate of Arts – Eastern Oklahoma State College – Willburn, OK
EXPERIENCE
Bronze By Mischell – 1992 to Present:
Various locations: Phoenix, AZ / Miami, OK / Kings Beach, CA / Denver, CO
Independence, MO / Maui, HI / Moundhouse, Dayton and Carson City, NV
Produced bronze monuments for public and private and commissions and Government grants. Completed busts and portraits of wildlife and people. Teaching seminars at Nevada Museum of Art. Production of Waxes and Molds for Students.
Medalic Art – 2004 to 2005: Dayton, NV
Featured Artist sculpting medallions and coins.
American Art Casting – 1991 to 1992: Scottsdale, AZ
Apprenticed with Snell Johnson as Assistant Sculptor for cast in bronze larger than life monuments. I have learned the entire casting process from beginning to end, ensuring the highest quality of my work in all eleven phases of creating and casting a bronze sculpture. The MGM Lion in Las Vegas, Nevada is just one of the many larger than life monuments on which I have worked as an apprentice. Duties included mold making, wax chasing, metal pouring, welding, metal chasing, chemical patina and the full casting process.
