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Keaven Matty
944 Tourmaline Street San Diego, CA 92037 858.220.5727 keavenm@yahoo.com
FREELANCE ARCHITECTURAL ILLUSTRATOR AND DESIGN PROFESSIONAL
Highly skilled illustration professional with over six years of freelance work in architectural illustration and a
diverse background in the design of over 400 residential and commercial projects. A natural born artist with a
reputation for incorporating technical creativity into designs while staying within building standards. Strong
business management and customer service skills with a history of sustaining a successful independent business
through a strong referral and reference base. A keen ability to incorporate all design parameters and methods
under tight deadlines, deciphering design needs with minimal information, creating eye catching renderings that
result in securing projects in a highly competitive market.
• Expertise in Sketchup Pro 7, PhotoShop CS3, Autocad, and Powerpoint.
• Exceptional skills in the design and rendering figures, landscape and architecture through multi‐view
drawings, isometric and dimensional drawing, 3D modeling and editing.
• Strong ability to conceptualize designs and convey design concepts to leadership as well as clients.
• Knowledge of design regulations and requirements to include; coastal regulations and zoning, 50% rule,
and LEED implementation and requirements.
• Skilled teacher, tutor and mentor; assisting interior design/architecture students in
Photoshop/Sketchup/AutoCAD, helping students successfully pass classes and grasp technical concepts.
• Invited to participate in an "Iron Chef" of Architectural Illustration competition, a live rendering challenge
sponsored by Dwell Magazine.
• Architectural illustrations published in Distinctive Homes, Dwell Magazine and Dream Homes Magazine.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
2002 – Present Architectural Illustrator and Designer (www.keavenmattyarts.com), Keaven Matty
Arts Rendering Studio, Pacific Beach, CA
Owner of a successful full service architectural illustration and design studio specializing in hand drawn
architectural illustration and 3d modeling. Produced over 200+ art rendering and 3D modeling projects
through hand renderings, CAD design and drafting, Photoshop and Sketchup. Maintain a consistent project base
from client referrals and a reputation of high level customer service and efficient project completion.
Notable Projects:
• Digitally developed a high‐end rendering for the Padres/PETCO Park proposed off‐season music venue.
• Produced 4 top quality digital renderings for a $2 million interior remodel of Sycuan Casino’s lounge,
restaurant and gaming area.
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• $2.8 million Oregon residence; proposed an oceanfront 3 level sustainable custom residence, applying for
LEED home certification.
• Produced 6 hand drawn renderings for a high‐end developer in Florida. Renderings were used in the
website of a $11 million dollar luxury condominium community (www.enclaveattheoaks.com).
2004 – 2009 Lead Architectural Illustrator/Intermediate Designer, Marengo Morton Architects,
La Jolla, CA
Lead Illustrator for this high end residential construction and remodel architectural firm. Promoted to Lead
Illustrator and then Designer working directly under Principal, at times overseeing the design work of 3 employees.
Produced 100’s of art renderings utilizing CAD, 3D Sketchup and Photoshop for potential client presentations.
Revenue increased by 35% during my tenure as a direct result of design contributions.
Notable Projects:
• Produced a total of 19 hand drawn renderings for a high end developer in La Jolla. Renderings were for two
$10‐$12 million dollar, 3 level oceanfront luxury custom residences.
• Designed a hand drawn rendering of a Mediterranean remodel for an $8 million, 3 level luxury
condominiums on Windansea beach in La Jolla.
• Responsible for field measurements and lobby as‐builts and redesign for a multi‐million dollar canopy
addition to a 12 story condominium complex. Completed all AutoCAD drawings for the new lobby; 12 hand
drawn renderings, and 9 digital renderings.
• Contributed 16 hand drawn renderings and 12 extensively detailed 3d models of hotel and site plan for a
$1.2 million dollar exterior renovation of Hotel La Jolla, a 108 suite hotel.
• Produced a hand drawn rendering for a $6 million custom luxury modern oceanfront residence in the
Sunset Cliffs neighborhood.
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE:
2009 – Current Bartender, Zocalo Grill, San Diego, CA
1998 – 2004 Lead Bartender, Bully’s La Jolla, La Jolla, CA
1996 – 1998 Bartender, Sally’s at the Hyatt, San Diego, CA
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
2008 – Present Green Globes Member
1994 – Present Greenpeace Member
2006 – Present Member of the American Society of Architectural Illustrators
1998 – 2000 Associate of Arts in Film and Photography, Diablo Valley College, Concord, CA
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