Profile

Martha Guillen-Paramo has exhibited her artwork in individual and collective art shows and was an art instructor at California State University, Fullerton and the Muckenthaler Cultural Center. She has been recognized as an artist by the Los Angeles Times, where she was described as "a late bloomer in the field of art."

As a Latina artist, mother, and homemaker, Martha faces day-to-day obstacles that prevent her from creating art, yet recognizes art's important role in teaching and nurturing her. Every so often she finds the time and energy to express her color and her culture from her home studio in Placentia, California.

Email: mguillenparamo@gmail.com

Shows

─ Exhibition, Casita del Pueblo, Whittier, 2017
─ Exhibition, Casita del Pueblo, Whittier, 2016
─ Solo Exhibition, City of Buena Park, Visiting Artist, 2000
─ Solo Exhibition, Center Gallery, CSUF, 1995

Employment

─ Instructor, California State University, Fullerton (1997-2004). Courses: Life Drawing, Beginning Drawing, Beginning Painting.
─ Instructor, Muckenthaler Cultural Art Center, Fullerton (2000-2001). Courses: Basic Drawing, Beginning Painting, Outdoor Drawing and Painting, Media Exploration.
─ Art Docent for Placentia/Yorba Linda Unified School District (1996-2001). Presented art lessons on various artists and elements of art to primary grade levels. Shared personal drawings, paintings, and art materials. Encouraged teachers to include art in their curriculums. Provided students with a personal link to a contemporary artist.

Interviews and Features

─ “Artist Draws on Circle of Life” (April 2000), Los Angeles Times by Augustine Gurza
─ Article (May 2000) in The Independent, Buena Park/Anaheim by Loreen Berlin
─ Broadcast Interview: BPTV (Buena Park TV), Channel 53 (Aired throughout May 2000)

Education

─ Master of Fine Art, Drawing and Painting, California State University, Fullerton (2001)
─ Master of Art, Drawing and Painting, California State University, Fullerton (1998)
─ Bachelor of Fine Art, Drawing and Painting, California State University, Fullerton (1996)
─ Associate of Art, Drawing and Painting, California State University, Fullerton (1991)