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rholmes tagged aprilmarten as "A Natural".

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rholmes tagged aprilmarten as "Exceptional Artist".

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Professional Information

Work

Employer:: AXIS Insurance
Position:: Underwriting
Industry:: Insurance
Location:: United States

Employer:: Renee Holmes Fine Art
Position:: Artist/Owner
Industry:: Fine Art
Location:: United States

Employer:: Marsh & McLennan, Inc. (Marsh)
Position:: Client Representative
Industry:: Insurance
Location:: United States

Employer:: Brown & Brown Insurance of Georgia
Position:: Account Manager
Industry:: Insurance
Location:: United States

Employer:: McGriff, Seibels & Williams
Position:: Account Service Representative II
Industry:: Insurance
Location:: United States

Employer:: Mapp Insurance Agency (Allstate)
Position:: Commercial Account Manager
Industry:: Insurance
Location:: United States

Employer:: APS Business Support, Inc.
Position:: Account Executive / Owner
Industry:: Administrative Services / Virtual Assistance
Location:: United States

Education

School:: Kennesaw State University, BFA (currently pursuing)

School:: Georgia Perimeter College, AA Art

School:: University of West Georgia (Former West Georgia College), BS in Computer Science

Personal

About Me:: My first intent was to study art once I graduated high school, but even though everyone around me thought that I "had a gift", they discouraged me from studying art because they felt that I should "major in business and get a job so I can pay bills." They said I shouldn't study art because I didn't want to be a "starving artist." I listened to them. Well, 20 years, a family and a career later, I've worked and paid bills with no fulfillment...and art is still a part of me. So I've returned to school to do it my way this time! I've reduced my corporate work time so that I could concentrate on school and honing my craft. As an entrepreneur at heart, my ultimate goal is to run a successful art-related business, and I'm on my way to doing that! **5/06/2008**My business plan is ALMOST finished...and I'm drafting a marketing plan. I am doing this nice an slowly because I don't want my ability to pay my mortgage/rent to be dependent on completing a commission. Besides, doing a business/marketing plan gives a vision and something to work towards! I'm a planner and I LOVE creating something from nothing...hence my inate NEED to be an artist full time!! Updates later...
Hobbies:: Reading, Eating Out, Family time, Making art, Knitting, Watching TV, Pets, Exercising
Favorite Movies:: Back to the Future trilogy, mysteries, suspense, romance, comedies, Bourne Identify/Supremacy/Ultimatum
Favorite TV Shows:: American Idol, The Biggest Loser, Monk, Psych, CSI & Cold Case reruns, Law & Order (all of them), NCIS
Favorite Music:: I like a variety of music (no particular artist or genre), Old School Junkie (Barkays, Midnight Star, E W & F, etc.)

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jennierrenee

8 days ago

483 comments

Thank you for the comments. Jennifer
JosephManutti

11 days ago

368 comments

Thanks for the supportive words! :) You've got a gerat portfolio!
marquita

24 days ago

203 comments

Powerful portfolio! Keep up the awesome work!
wkgi

25 days ago

398 comments

I'm glad you decided to pursue art again. Your work is Awesome. Avoid people who say you can't make it as an artist. Thanks for the invite.
explicitdreams89

26 days ago

1156 comments

Your very welcome!
brokencolor

2 months ago

849 comments

Thanks for your comments and your feedback about the quake. I enjoy looking at your work and your dedication to art.