Selected CV

Cynthia Carmichael Smith
Wildlife Artist — American West

Frisco, Texas
cjcsmith363@gmail.com
www.CynthiaCarmichaelSmith.com
Instagram: @ccsmith.artwork
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EDUCATION
MA — Biomedical Illustration
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas (1993)

MBA — Marketing
Wayne State University, Detroit (1990)

BS — Packaging
Michigan State University, East Lansing (1987)

PUBLICATIONS & RECOGNITION
Society of Illustrators — 37th Annual of American Illustration (1995)
Editorial section — Copperhead

Journal of the American Medical Association — PULSE Medical Student Section
Cover illustration — Copperhead (Nov 3, 1993)
Cover illustration — Sal F. Posm (Apr 7, 1993)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Co-Founder / Graphic Designer
Carmichael Creative, LLC — Frisco, Texas (1997–2017)
Graphic design studio specializing in layout, print design, and brand identity.

Graphic Designer
MCI Planners — Dallas, Texas (1995–1998)

Graphic Designer
CompuCom — Dallas, Texas (1992–1995)

COLLECTIONS
• Private Collection, Seattle, Washington — Mama Bear

FIELD OBSERVATION & STUDY
• Extensive field observation and photography of wildlife and landscape subjects across multiple U.S. national parks, wildlife refuges, zoos, and sanctuaries
• Repeated study visits to Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park
• Maintains a personal photographic reference library developed through on-site observation

Artwork is signed “Cynthia Carmichael Smith.”