Patty Berns

graphic designer, art teacher & mentor​

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While earning my BFA at the CalArts School of Design; I studied in their Disney Character Animation Program. I was able to attend CalArts because I had won through competition a Santa Barbara Ad Club Scholarship Award for my original concept and drawing of 'The California Raisins' which soon after, the ad campaign was a resounding success, produced by Foote, Cone & Belding advertising agency. I am also a Wasserman Scholar.

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My career began as an assistant art director at Image West in Hollywood California, using the Scanimate analog animation computers, producing animation in real time. I later moved to Universal Pictures as a graphic designer where we created movie posters, ad slicks, and publicity. I was then hired as a graphic designer working for the legendary Al Ebner, VP at MCA Universal Music Group promoting popular recording artists.

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I established Patty Berns Design in the Historic Fithian Building in Santa Barbara California where I built a successful business as a graphic designer creating hand-drawn logos, print ads, and publicity. When our boys were young, I taught studio art at their school, Roosevelt Elementary Santa Barbara.

 

Currently, I teach art and mentor young artists in Los Angeles as I guide students through portfolio preparation, college requirements, and securing scholarships.​ ~ Patty Berns