Mia
Houman is the artist behind Golden Illustrations. Mia was born and raised in
rural New Hampshire. Throughout her youth, she earned several prizes in Fine Art,
including Best in Show prizes from State and County Fairs. She graduated from
Syracuse University with honors in 2001, achieving a Bachelor of Fine Arts
degree in Illustration. Since graduation, Mia has remained active in the
artistic community, exhibiting in art shows across the US. In her spare time,
Mia enjoys spending as much time as possible in nature with her family.
Professional Memberships
AKC Museum of The Dog Artist Registry
Selected Exhibitions
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2005 |
ON MY OWN TIME EXHIBITION, Everson Museum of Art, Syracuse, NY. Curated by Robert J. Dwyer. |
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2006 |
NY STATE FAIR FINE ART EXHIBITION, New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse, NY. Juried by the New York State Fair Fine Art Committee. |
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NY STATE WILDLIFE ART EXHIBITION, New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse, NY. Juried by the New York State Wildlife Art Committee. |
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2007 |
THE ART SHOW AT THE DOG SHOW, City Arts Building, Wichita, KS. Juried by Doug Johnson, Mary Werner, and Christine Collier-Trevino. |
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NY STATE WILDLIFE ART EXHIBITION, New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse, NY. Juried by the New York State Wildlife Art Committee. |
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2008 |
THE ART SHOW AT THE DOG SHOW, City Arts Building, Wichita, KS. Juried by Jerry A. Berger, Diane Thomas Lincoln, and Louise Peterson. |
Selected Press and Publications
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2002 |
EXAMGEN SOFTWARE, printed supplement illustrations |
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2003 |
EXAMGEN SOFTWARE, software splash screen |
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2004 |
CRUMBS CONFECTIONS, website design, logo |
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2005 |
SYRACUSE RESEARCH CORPORATION, digital illustrations |
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ON MY OWN TIME EXHIBITION, exhibition catalog |
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2007 |
VPA TIMES, alumni update article |
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SYRACUSE CITY EAGLE, exhibition and award article |
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SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE, alumni update article |
Awards and Honors
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2006 |
Honorable Mention, Professional Division, New York State Fair, Syracuse, NY. Juried by the New York State Fair Fine Art Committee. |
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2007 |
Best Entry Depicting a Golden Retriever, Art Show At The Dog Show, Wichita, KS. Juried by Doug Johnson, Mary Werner, and Christine Collier-Trevino. |
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Fourth Place, Drawing Category, Art Show At The Dog Show, Wichita, KS. Juried by Doug Johnson, Mary Werner, and Christine Collier-Trevino. |
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2008 |
Best Entry Depicting a Golden Retriever, Art Show At The Dog Show, Wichita, KS. Juried by Jerry A. Berger, Diane Thomas Lincoln, and Louise Peterson. |
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Fourth Place, Drawing Category, Art Show At The Dog Show, Wichita, KS. Juried by Jerry A. Berger, Diane Thomas Lincoln, and Louise Peterson. |