Art TeachingWhat type of job are you looking for? I am a practicing artist currently working on Set Construction/Design at the NATIONAL THEATRE OF GREECE. Seeking teaching employment at reputable Art School in Athens or similar proposition elsewhere. I specialize in Life Drawing, Still-Life, The Technique of Water Color, Ilustration and Design. What nationality are you? I am Greek born but raised and educated in Toronto Canada What languages do you speak (and at what level)? I speak normal Greek but fluent English What country or area are you looking to work in and why? Athens Greece because I live here.But am willing to relocate to England, Canada and the USA What countries have you worked in? Toronto Canada,and Athens Greece What countries do you have a visa to work in? Toronto Canada, Athens Greece and European Union What field do you currently work in? Set Construction for the National Theatre of Greece What fields have you worked in before? Life Drawing, Still -life, Water color, Illustration and Design What qualifications do you hold? I hold a FINE ARTS DIPLOMA 4 YEAR and 15 years teaching experience including 7 years in my own School of Art in XOLARGO, Athens Greece Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? To me both are valuable because there must be a balance of Theory and Practice. Each suffers without the other. Describe the benefits of working with others Working with others is a basic essential for all levels of communication, especially in teaching. Compassion and understanding are virtues often acquired when working with others and to be able to inspire those around you is for me the ultimate success in working with others. Describe the benefits of working alone To work alone is to transport oneself in one's own private world of creativity. All great creative acts come from working alone. What was your worst working experience? My worst working experience was when ever there was nlack of respect in the working environment What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? Do not rush into any dazzling prospect. It usually turns half hearted and a disappointment. What unique skills do you have? I specialize in Life Drawing, Water color, Illustration and Design classes. I believe in being believable as a teacher which means to believe whole heartily in what you teach. It is essential to be filled with an energy and exhuberance which is infectious. What would you consider as your 'dream job'? My 'dream job' would be working at a reputable Art School Establishment, private or otherwise or at any similarly organized Art related Institution. What are the most interesting aspects of your field? The most interesting aspects of my field is that I feel while teaching that it is I who is learning instead of the students. What are the least interesting aspects of your field? Paper work How do you feel about what you do as an Artist? I feel absolutely elated at the fact that I can put down on Canvas what I imagine. It is truly a magic nature has endowed me with and I creat all my paintings with this respect in mind. I am inclined to want to share this magic with others. It brings it to life and gives it a usefullness to the world. I believe in what I do and that is exactly how I feel about it. How can potential employers contact you? My E-Mail is: epixrisma@hotmail.com My Athens Address: Filonos 23, Ano Xaravgi, Ag.Dimitriou 172.36, Athens Greece | 
