Alex W. Hutton

Experience painting over 200 for Broadway and designing over 50 shows across the country.  Now looking to engage further with live theater and find opportunities to apply my scenic art, design and theater experiences.

Currently:

Fine Artist - Painting and Sculpture, Larchmont, NY

• Built mature portfolio of paintings, portraits and landscapes
• Created unique sculpture using bamboo, fabric and acetate

1991—2018:

United Scenic Artists, Local 829, New York, NY

Scenic Artist

• Painted scenery for Broadway shows and television

Shop Steward

• Responsible for safety and well-being of scenic artist crews
• Enforced union contract 
• Served as liaison between management and labor

Lead Scenic Artist

• Worked with set designers to assess needs of shows
• Developed techniques and samples needed to realize designers' visions
• Directed crews in painting and sculpting scenery along with charge artist

Set Designer - Western Stage - Salinas, CA

• Provided all drafting and color renderings for shows in two performance spaces
• Communicated effectively with other designers, technical staff and directors
• Hands-on instruction in painting techniques to high school and young college apprentices

Various theaters and universities

Denison University
B.F.A. in Studio Art

• Accomplished set designer and scenic artist
• Proven ability to guide complex projects
• Strong ability to communicate artistic concepts and practical knowledge
• Skilled in portraiture and figure painting in oils, pastels, watercolor and acrylics
• Unique capabilities with sculpture using bamboo and fabric