Aug 2025 — Now
Assistant Instructor for the Visual Art Department · Granada Hills Charter
I work closely with high school students to help them strengthen both their technical skills and their conceptual understanding in ceramics, drawing, painting, and design. Additionally, I provide consistent support to faculty, assisting with classroom instruction and helping to foster an engaging and productive learning environment.
Jan 2005 — Now
Artist · https://www.judycsotsits.com/
EXHIBITIONS:
2025 Blue Line Arts, Juried Show: Life in Ink, Roseville, CA, United States
2025 Summer Salon, Art Share LA, juried art show, Los Angeles, CA, United States
2025 Brewery Art Walk, Nicola Collection, juried group show, LA, United States
2025 Urban Pulse, San Gabriel, CA, United States
2025 Myths, Legends, And Folklore, Echo Park Art, CA, United States
2024 I Have My Own Plan, Shoebox, Los Angeles, CA, United States
2024 Brewery Art Walk, Los Angeles, CA, United States
2024 Seeing And Being Seen, Csun, Northridge, CA, United States
2024 Echoes Of The Unconscious, TAG Gallery, Los Angeles, CA, United States
2020 Online Exclusive Exhibition, Avran Fine Art online, CA, United States
2019 Rising Starts of La, Hive, Los Angeles, CA, United States
2017 5Th Year Anniversary: All Artists Reception, Avran Fine Art, Laguna Beach, CA
2015 Myths And Legends, MOAH, Lancaster, CA, United States
2013 Scope New York, New York, United States
2013 Graphique Noir, Orange County, CA, United States
2013 Group Show At Whitespace Contemporary, Ogdent, Utah, United States
2013 Wall Painting, Irvine Fine Arts Center, Irvine, CA, United States
2013 Art Fair Santa Fe, Santa Fe, CA, United States
2012 Gothic, OCCCA, Orange County, CA, United States
2012 Masquerade, Jack Fisher Gallery, San Franscisco, CA, United States
2010 Sylvia White Gallery- National Juried Exhibition Juried By Sylvia White, Ventura, CA, United States
2006 Tarfest, Tarfest Art Exhibition, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Solo Exhibitions
2019 Undercurrents, Avran Fine Art, Laguna Beach, CA, United States
Jun 2025 — Jul 2025
Art Educator · CSUN Summer Academic Enrichment Program
I taught three art classes to high school and middle school students, including watercolor painting and comic strip design.
Aug 2021 — Jun 2025
Art Educator · Geffen Academy at UCLA
I taught ceramics, animation, digital art using Photoshop and Illustrator, and traditional art classes to middle school students. I demonstrated and explained the artistic techniques and project parameters. I participated in school wide professional development trainings and organized the middle school art show of the students work at the end of each year.
Aug 2019 — Jun 2021
Art Teacher · Newroads School
I taught high school art classes in painting and drawing. Observational drawing, abstract painting, composition, and color theory were included in the courses. All the students work is available to view on my website at: https://www.judycsotsits.com/high-school-charcoal-drawings
Mediums used were watercolor, graphite, charcoal, pastels, and acrylics.
Jan 2016 — May 2019
I created artwork for all components of bed sets, including pillow designs, printed art, tech packs, sheets, and embroideries inspired by my interpretation of market trends and in response to the specific needs of major retailers such as Macy's. Developed and defined mood boards for the bedding market, researching and interpreting relevant fashion industry trends to create appealing bedding products and accessories for major retailers such as Macy's and Walmart. Actively communicated with overseas factories to ensure accurate colors, sizes, and fabrics, and collaborated closely with the sales team to meet the specific product needs of retailers.
Apr 2013 — Sep 2015
Textile Designer · Amrapur Overseas Inc.
I created all artwork for printed fabric used in bedding sets. This included market research, printed art, embroidery art and all pieces and fabrics for bed sets.
I also created trend boards and design direction for each market.
Nov 2012 — Apr 2013
Textile Designer · Runway Textiles
Created art work to be printed on fabrics for clothing manufacturers. Designed , drew, and created color separated art files using photoshop, illustrator, and Ned Graphics.
Aug 2006 — Sep 2011
Design Teacher · Mt. San Jacinto College
I taught the application of materials, including pen and ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, and computer software, to college students. I taught students how to integrate and develop visual elements such as line, space, mass, color, and perspective to achieve desired effects, including illustrating ideas, emotions, or moods.
I designed and delivered lectures on the basic principles of 2-D Design, and facilitated classroom discussions on design and art-related topics. I lead and direct classroom critiques of student work.
