Caia Koopman

Experience

Freelance Illustration and Graphics Designer 1990 - Present
  • Skateboard and snowboard graphics for Morrow Snowboards, JoyRide, Giant, Purged, Solid, ChannelOne, and many others
  • T-shirt graphics and logos for WaveRave, JoyRide, SheDevil, SnowSummit, Minx, and others
  • Temporary tattoo designs for Urban Decay
Magazine Illustrations
  • Caseo Ad in major magazines 2000
  • Latin Girl illustrations 1999 - 2000
  • Illustrator of Mademoiselle Magazine articles 1998
  • Illustrator of Snowboarder Buyers Guide cover 1997
  • Illustrator of Snowboarder Art Pages 1994 and 1996
  • Contributing artist for Lava Magazine icons, monthly illustrations, and horoscope 1994-1996

In-House Artist for BlackFlys Eyewear 1994 -1997

  • Designer and creator of FlyGirls, a line of women's sunglasses
  • Responsible for image, style, production, promotion, and direction of FlyGirls line
  • Responsible for design, shape, and colors of FlyGirls sunglasses, accessories, logos, and T-shirts
  • Increased company income by at least 25%
  • Illustrated 50% of BlackFlys T-shirt designs

Media Features and Interviews (selected) 1994 - 1997

  • MTV Sports: The Art Show interview, art, snowboarding and skateboarding, 1997
  • ASR Magazine illustration and article, 1997
  • Skateboard German magazine interview and artwork, 1997
  • Fresh and Tasty article and photo, 1996

Instructor 1990 - 1994

  • Snowboarding and windsurfing
My dog, Andy the Wonderdog, and a picture of my sister and I can be found by mousing over.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts, 1990,
University of California at Santa Cruz, Department of Liberal Arts

Art Shows and Awards

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