Simone Spruce

About Simone Spruce

Simone Renee Spruce was born in Toledo, Ohio in 1960. Simone works predominantly in the medium of graphite pencil, but also works in painting, installation, theater and poetry. She has been a teaching artist for 43 years to various groups which include K-12, At-Risk Youth, Adults, Seniors and the Developmentally Disabled. Her art credentials also include curating and jurying exhibitions in 2D and 3D in various mediums; panelist on various private and grant-making institutions to the arts, an art consultant and grant writer. Simone completed her BA in Art at Findlay University in Findlay, Ohio in 1982. She received her MFA at Vermont College of Fine Arts in 2017. She has participated in solo and group exhibitions in the Southeast, Midwest, and Northeast. Her work is in both public and private collections. She lives and works in Toledo, Ohio.

Experience

1. Adjunct Professor

   Owens Community College

   Sep 2021 — Present · Perrysburg, OH, US

   FINE ART DEPARTMENT, FOUNDATIONS IN 2D DESIGNAn introductory course that develops the understanding of basic studio art principles, critical skills, and media manipulation. The development of techniques, aptitude with various media and the ability to conceptualize. Topics include the elements of Design, Color Theory, and use of Two-Dimensional Space.

Education

• Vermont College of Fine Arts

  Master of Fine Arts

  2015 — 2017

• The University of Findlay

  Bachelor of Arts - BA

  1979 — 1982