RESUME

b. 1987, Naples, Florida

Education

2011
Masters of Fine Arts, cum laude, New York Academy of Art, New York, NY
Concentration: Painting                
2009
Bachelors of Arts, cum laude, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
Major: Art, Minor: Spanish  

Curatorial Experience

2022
“Flip the Script,” H&R Studio, Naples, FL
2021
“Indigitamenta,” FineMark National Bank & Trust, Naples, FL
“Indigitamenta,” H&R Studio, Naples, FL
2019
“Argentum: Contemporary Silverpoint,” Daughtrey Gallery, Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, MI
2017
"No Net Ensnares Me," Rockport Center for the Arts, Rockport, TX
"Argentum: Contemporary Silverpoint," Marbury NYC, New York, NY

Select Collections

Jackye & Curtis Finch, Jr., Little Rock, Arkansas
Harvey Jaffe & Debra Victor Jaffe, Naples, Florida
The Georgiou Family, Perth, Australia
Mosaic House Hotel, Prague, Czech Republic
Siena Art Institute Library, Siena, Italy
Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, Michigan
The Kinsey Institute at Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana
Miami International Fine Arts, Miami, Florida
Various private individuals

Honors, Residencies & Scholarships

2022
Juror, “Annual Members’ Exhibition,” Marco Island Center for the Arts, Marco Island, FL
2021
Juror, “Artists in Bloom,” organized by the United Arts Council of Collier County & the Naples Botanical Garden, Kapnick Hall, the Naples Botanical Garden, Naples, FL
2020
Artist in Residence, the Studios of Key West, Key West, FL (withdrew due to Covid-19/Coronavirus)
2015
Artist in Residence, the Florence School of Fine Arts, Florence, Italy 
2010-2011
Merit Scholarship, New York Academy of Art, New York, NY
2008-2009
Full Scholarship & Dean’s List, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
2005-2008
Full Tuition Scholarship & Dean’s List, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL

Teaching & Lecture Experience

2026-Present
Introduction to Drawing Instructor, Arts Bonita, Bonita Springs, FL 
2026
“Portrait Drawing: Understanding Heads & Faces," Teen Arts Initiative workshop with Brett F. Harvey, Naples Art Institute, Naples, FL
2025
“Renaissance Babies & Images of Motherhood,” Spotlight Series lecture with Natalie Velez, the Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg, FL
2021
Silverpoint Two-Day Workshop, Miami International Fine Arts, Miami, FL (cancelled due to Covid-19/Coronavirus)
2018-2023
Private Drawing Instructor, H&R Studio, Naples, FL
2018
Figure Drawing & Portraiture Workshop, the Studios of Key West, Key West, FL
2017
Silverpoint Two-Day Workshop (Art Historical Focus), Marbury NYC, New York, NY
2016
Silverpoint Demonstration, Chiaroscuro Studio of Art, Miami, FL 
Silverpoint Three-Day Workshop (the Penny Redmon Fund), Rockport Center for the Arts, Rockport, TX
Silverpoint Demonstration for Dan Thompson's Life Drawing Class, the Art Students League, New York, NY 
Silverpoint Four-Day Workshop, Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, MI
"The Pen + Brush In Conversation," author panel with Kate Angus & Lisbeth Redfield, the Pen + Brush, New York, NY
Silverpoint Demonstration, "From the Ground Up: A Silverpoint Demo," the Salmagundi Club, New York, NY
2015-2018
Substitute Drawing Instructor, the Art Students League, New York, NY
2015
Silverpoint Demonstration, the Florence School of Fine Arts, Florence, Italy (in conjunction with artist residency)

Bibliography

2023
Martinez, Chris. “Meet Lauren Amalia Redding.” CanvasRebel. CanvasRebel.com. April 6, 2023. Web.
2022
Griffin, John. “Interstellar Reflections.” Gulfshore Life March 2022 (HOME Issue #14): 330-337. Print.
O’Hanlon, George, host. “Silverpoint Artist Lauren Redding Interviewed by George O’Hanlon, Director of Natural Pigments.” Art Materials Advisor Podcast. Rublev Colours YouTube. January 19, 2022.
Handal, Gabriela, host. “A Conversation About Art with Lauren Redding.” A Conversation About Art Podcast,  Episode 8. January 17, 2022.
2020
“Gulfshore Treasures.” Gulfshore Life July 2020: 26-27. Print.
Ward, Terry. “Art for the Ages.” Gulfshore Life March 2020: 24, 41-48. Print.
2019
Haas, Cheri. “Argentum: Contemporary Silverpoint.” Fine Art Today. FineArtConnoisseur.com. October 10, 2019. Web.
Mazzullo, Tom & Susan Schwalb. Silverpoint and Metalpoint Drawing: A Complete Guide to the Medium. New York: Routledge/Taylor & Frances, 2019. Print.
2018
Brodsky, Dina & Myaing, Tun, hosts. “Lauren Amalia Redding—Silverpoint Artist.” Art Grind/Creative Survival Podcast, Season 1, Episode 19. October 1, 2018.
"Spotlight: Lauren Redding--Silverpoint Master." Artillery. ArtilleryMag.com. March 30, 2018. Web.
2017
"Glinting in the Light." Fine Art Connoisseur May/June 2017: 87. Print.
“A Rare Medium.” American Art Collector May 2017: 36. Print.
Darling, Ruthie. "Cozy Little Home in Queens." Boro Mag April 2017: 50-53. Print.
Leeds-Brody, Kate. "The English Muffin Office Space: Filled with Nooks and Crannies." Good Luck Fox Blog. Good Luck Fox. January 24, 2017. Web.
Lexington, Trek. "Trek Lexington in Conversation with Lauren Redding." The Blue Review. TheBlueReview.net. October 3, 2017. Web.
Myaing, Tun. "Save Your Art with Archival Art Materials." YouTube Instructional Video. Myaing Projects. November 1, 2017. Web.
Myaing, Tun. "Secrets of Creating an Everlasting Ground." YouTube Instructional Video. Myaing Projects. November 1, 2017. Web.
Webster, Andrew. "Seductive Silver." Fine Art Today. FineArtConnoisseur.com. September 28, 2017. Web.
Webster, Andrew. "Pointing to Argentum." Fine Art Today. FineArtConnoisseur.com. April 27, 2017. Web.
2016
DaLuz, Steven. "100 Great Drawings of 2016." PoetsArtists December 2016 (Issue #78): 94. Print & Digital.
Paglia, Michael. "Reading Between the Lines of RedLine's Drawing Never Dies." Westword Arts & Culture. Westword.com. July 26, 2016. Web.
"Redding to Host Workshop at Center for the Arts." The Rockport Pilot September 24, 2016: 1A + 3A. Print.
Rinaldi, Ray Mark. "RedLine's Drawing Never Dies Exhibit Keeps an Open Mind." The Denver Post: Arts. DenverPost.com. July 29, 2016. Web.
2014
Trippi, Peter. “Today’s Masters: Artists Making Their Mark.” Fine Art Connoisseur March/April 2014: 90. Print.
"Women and Portraiture: Loved and Observed Exhibition Debuts June 21st." Long Island News & PRs. LongIsland.com. June 19, 2014. Web.
2013
McKinless, Ashley. “Women in the Life of the Church: Contemporary Catholic Artwork.” America: the National Catholic Review. America Press Inc. October 18, 2013. Web.
“ ‘Pen and Brush:’ Female Artist Non-Profit Director Janice Sands Talks Women and Art.” HuffPost Arts & Culture. Huffington Post Online. May 9, 2013. Web.
2011
Kuspit, Donald. “Some Dialectical Images.” Uncharted. New York: New York Academy of Art, 2011. Print.