Doris Naffah, Graphic Artist, Batik on Paper, Contemporary Art, Illustration

I am a Venezuelan Graphic Artist of Lebanese parents. After earning my Bachelor's degree
in 1983, I worked as a Graphic Designer and Illustrator, and started painting while
residing in the Caribbean island, Margarita. I grew up in Caracas, and after
moving several times, I have settled into the beautiful Seattle, in Washington State,
where I continue experimenting with my personal technique.
My paintings can be found in private collections in Venezuela, Mexico, USA and Canada.

Graphic Design and Illustration Experience
Graphic Designer Consultant – 2003 to present • Scriba NYC-Integrated Language Solutions; New York, NY/San Juan, PR
Publishing: Layout for Diabetes Focus Español Magazine. Brochures Designs
Graphic Designer – 2003 to 2007 • Creative Angle Media; Winter Park, FL
Publishing: Editorial Design for Ahora Orlando Magazine and Grand Magazine. Advertising Development
Graphic Designer and Illustrator – 2001 to 2003 • Bitar’s Specialty Foods; Philadelphia, PA
Concept Development, Graphic Design and Illustration: Corporate Identity, Logos, Print Material, Advertising, Promotions, Posters, Banners and Murals for 4 restaurants and a retail food store. Digital Illustrations
Assistant Production Manager – 2000 to 2001 • Philadelphia Public Record; Philadelphia, PA
Publishing: Editorial Design and Advertising Development for The Philadelphia Public Record Weekly Newspaper
Illustrator Consultant – 1988 to present • 3V Architecture; Venezuela/USA
Architectural Presentations and Renderings. Digital and Traditional Medium Illustrations
Art Director – 1996 to 2000 • Sala 2 - Arte y Diseño, C.A.; Margarita, Venezuela
Graphic Design and Illustration: Concept Development of Corporate Identity, Logos, Maps, Promotions, Posters and Advertising for the Tourism Industry and businesses in the island. Magazine and Catalog Designs. Traditional Medium Illustration for Editorial purposes. Greeting Cards: Design and Production
Art Director – 1986 to 1995 • Sanford de Venezuela. C.A.; Caracas, Venezuela
Concept Development, Graphic Design and Illustration of Corporate Identity, Brand Images of Sanford Products and Packaging.
Design of Print Material, Promotions, Posters and Advertising Development
Assistant Art Director – 1984 to 1986 • Editorial Comunicaciones Técnicas, C.A.; Caracas, Venezuela
Publishing: Editorial and Advertorial Design for Electrotecnia Magazine. Advertising Development
Related Experience
Professor – 1998 to 2000 • Escuela de Arte y Diseño IUTIRLA; Margarita, Venezuela
Graphic Design I - Introduction to Graphic Design
Graphic Design II - Imaging Theory
Professor – 1985 to 1986 • Escuela de Diseño Antonio J. Sucre; Caracas, Venezuela
Graphic Design I - Introduction to Graphic Composition and Typography
Fine Art Solo and Group Exhibitions
1994 to 2007 Participation in 14 Exhibitions in Venezuela (Caracas, Margarita) USA (Philadelphia, New York, Florida) and UK (London)
Awards
2005 Favorite Piece Award at the A.R.T. Annual Art Contest, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
Education
B.A., Graphic Design,1983, Instituto de Diseño Newman, Caracas, Venezuela
Drawing and Illustration Techniques, Personal tutoring by the renowned international artists Heinz Rose, Edgar Sánchez,
Alirio Palacios, Luisa Ritcher, and Jorge Briceño
Figurative Drawing, Fleisher Art Memorial Institute, Philadelpia, PA, USA