Chad Beatty was born in Ft. Myers, Florida in 1972.
He graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree with honors.
Soon after college he moved to Miami, FL where he worked as a self employed artist. He worked with Galleries in Miami and Naples selling original works and gaining commissions mostly for oil paintings and charcoal drawings (portraits). He also made connections with Ceramics N More of Santa Ana, California who requested his creative abilities to design several groups of ceramic decorative home accessories over the course of 3 years.

In 2000 Chad moved to Hutchinson, Kansas following a spontaneous invitation from his brother where he continued to work as a self employed artist. In 2001 he began working as a full time graphic designer for a large Kansas graphics company. In 2006 Chad decided to go part time in order to focus more of his efforts on his own art. Soon after he was required to return to Florida to help with family matters. He is currrently residing there continuing his freelance and commission work.
Below is a link to an on-line version of his resume that shows selected accomplishments over these past years.

RESUME