Lindsey E. Bates

Unbothered

Printmaking

13' x 19 in.

Artist Bio

Mr. Lindsey E. Bates was born in Lansing, MI moved to Chicago at a young age which is the foundation of his artistic career. Attended Streamwood High School Visual Art Academy. Gained an associates degree in Psychology of Advertising from Elgin Community College. Later graduated with honors earning a BA in Media Arts and Animation at the Illinois Institute of Art at Chicago. Continued my education earning MBA credits with Argosy University.

Receiving a 1st place award from DuSable Museum during their 35th annual Art Fair. My fine artwork has been used for cultural discussions at Citibank, Bridgeport Art Center, DuSable Museum, Illinois School of Psychology, Marwen Institute, Montessori School of Englewood and Plato Middle school. Participated in exhibits, fundraisers and silent auctions across Chicago, Paris, Germany, Barcelona, Spain, California, Uganda, and Nigeria. Where my work finds homes around the world.

My creativity and education has me earned the experience of teaching after school drawing programs. Leading good discourse with students and establishing good classroom management. I transitioned into an in school instructor. Which had me fall in love with teaching. I have taught across the Chicagoland area as well as two months in Guiyang, China. I was gifted a Community Award through the Kokua Education. Employee of the month for Plato Elementary and Art Liaison.

All the while working as a freelance multimedia designer. Constructing brand logos, page layouts, animations, and illustrations for small start ups to Fortune 500 companies across the globe.

Website: www.lindseyebates.com - https://www.lindseyebates.com

Instagram: @ebcre8ive