Savannah
Megan E.
Berkheiser
Savannah
- B.F.A., illustration, The University of the Arts, 1995
- M.F.A., illustration, School of Visual Arts, 1997
First year at SCAD:
2009
Credentials/past experience:
Adjunct professor, University of the Arts; adjunct professor, Montclair State University; head instructor, After School Art Program
Most significant accomplishment(s):
Designed and fabricated a permanent relief sculpture based on an American baseball theme, Yogi Berra Museum; designed and fabricated a 5-by-12-foot hummingbird mobile as part of an award winning exhibit for the Annual Philadelphia Flower Show in 2000 for the Zoological Society of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Awards, recognition, honors:
3X3 magazine, The Society of Illustrators 45 and 47 Annual, American Illustration, Three Dimensional Awards Show
Organizations:
The Graphic Artist Guild, College Art Association, AIGA, The Illustrator's Partnership of America
Publications and/or presentations:
AARP magazine, The Chicago Tribune, The New York Times Book Review, Financial Executive Institutes magazine, HOW magazine, The Washington Post, TIME magazine, Reader's Digest, Philadelphia magazine, Penguin Books, Southwest Airlines
Inspiration for teaching:
Megan was fortunate to study with several of the best image-makers working in the field of illustration to date. The vast knowledge and insight she gained from illustrators such as Marshall Arisman, Paul Davis, Hannock Piven, Amy Guip, Carol Fabricatore, Steven Heller, Brad Holland, Thomas Woodruff, Steven Guarnacci and Al Gury is what Megan hopes to pass on to her students, who will be tomorrow's illustrators, designers and art directors where clear, engaging image-making is a necessity. Strong illustrations resulting from a marriage of concept and technique compel Megan to share her real world experience living and working in New York City with her students.
Courses:
- ILLU 200 Drawing and Design for Illustrators
- ILLU 229 Survey of Illustration
- ILLU 313 Collage for Illustration
- ILLU 774 Professional Practices in Illustration
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Linda Warner
Constantino
Savannah
- B.A., art history, Drew University
- M.A., illustration, Syracuse University
- M.F.A., illustration, University of Hartford
First year at SCAD:
2002
Credentials/past experience:
Owner, Linda Warner Illustration; professor, School of Visual Arts; art director and illustrator, The Island Packet; art director, The Tundra Drums
Most significant accomplishment(s):
"Receiving a Presidential Fellowship in June 2009 and having an exhibit of my paintings in oil and watercolors titled 'Chasing the Light' in August 2010. Attaining Adobe Expert Certification in Adobe Photoshop CS. Writing the following courses for the illustration department: Collage for Illustration, Portfolio Development, Collage for the Illustrator, Portrait for the Illustrator, Type and Image for the Illustrator. Writing, designing and art directing a book on architecture, 'The Beach House: Building a Family Heirloom,' about home of Arthur M. Blank, co-founder of The Home Depot. Painting a 14' x 20' mural for the Bethel Native Corporation in Bethel, Alaska."
Awards, recognition, honors:
SCAD Presidential Fellowship, 2009; Winsor & Newton Award from the Philadelphia Watercolor Club; International Award for Excellence in Food Page Design and Illustration, Society of Newspaper Designers; numerous awards for Newspaper Design and Illustration, South Carolina Press Association
Organizations:
International Plein-Air Painters, Oil Painters of America, American Society of Botanical Artists, Plein Air Painters of the Low Country, Hilton Head Art League
Publications and/or presentations:
"The Beach House: Building a Family Heirloom"; "Lighthouse Seeds," by Pamela Love, illustrated by Linda Warner Constantino; MUSE Conference, conducted a panel discussion of "The Role of the Art Critique in Assessment"
Inspiration for teaching:
"My mother, who was a teacher and an artist and taught me to love both. My love of art and nature inspires me to paint and draw, and instills the desire to pass this passion on to my students. The basic belief that art should be nurtured in anyone with creative aspirations. I was born to teach, it is just my nature."
Courses:
- ILLU 225 Electronic Illustration I
- ILLU 311 The Portrait in Illustration
- ILLU 313 Collage for Illustration
- ILLU 318 Type and Image for the Illustrator
- ILLU 337 Watercolor for the Illustrator
- ILLU 341 Illustrating the Edible
- ILLU 409 Illustration Self-promotion
Artist statement:
"I am an artist and designer who is passionate about painting and drawing. I have been involved with art my entire life and it largely defines who I am. Undoubtedly, I am happiest when drawing or painting from life, especially plein air painting in oils or watercolors. By far, my greatest challenge and passion is painting botanical illustrations of fruits and vegetables in watercolors because it involves my love of nature, drawing and painting.
"I tend to work in a more painterly, realistic style when painting landscapes. My botanical work, however, is a tighter style of watercolor painting rooted in observational drawing and the tradition of botanical painting while reflecting a love for the design and beauty of nature. My love of Italian art, culture and cuisine fuels much of my work and I particularly love teaching painting in Tuscany each summer."
"I tend to work in a more painterly, realistic style when painting landscapes. My botanical work, however, is a tighter style of watercolor painting rooted in observational drawing and the tradition of botanical painting while reflecting a love for the design and beauty of nature. My love of Italian art, culture and cuisine fuels much of my work and I particularly love teaching painting in Tuscany each summer."
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Mohamed
Danawi
Savannah
- B.F.A., design art, Concordia University
- M.F.A., illustration, SCAD
First year at SCAD:
1997
Credentials/past experience:
Founder, Mohamed Danawi Studio
Most significant accomplishment(s):
Work selected by: American Illustration, Applied Arts, ADDY Awards, Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles, Society of Korean Illustration, RSVP
Awards, recognition, honors:
Who's Who Among America's Teachers, 2002
In the news:
SCAD press release (April 12, 2012): "Record number of SCAD students selected for prestigious American Illustration annual"
Organizations:
Judging panel member: Teatrio International Children's Books Competition, Venice; Applied Arts Students Competition, Toronto; Visual Art Scholastic Event, Houston, Texas; Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles, California
Publications and/or presentations:
Selected children's books titles:
- "Pourquoi les plantes ne se deplacent as"
- "Compte a rebours"
- "Roseline Dodo"
- "Our wonderful world "
- "A trip across the river"
- "ZigZag le zebre"
- "Deux jumeaux et un chien"
- "Qui est la?"
- "Une baleine a l'horison!"
- "La visite de dimanche"
Inspiration for teaching:
"Creativity is innate. It cannot be taught, it can only be nurtured. For creativity to flourish, we have the responsibility to provide the perfect environment to stimulate it and the technical tools to express it in the best possible way."
Courses:
- ILLU 213 Introduction to Illustration
- ILLU 305 Children's Books Illustration
- ILLU 400 Illustration Portfolio.
- ILLU 410 Getting Published
- ILLU 760 Poster Illustration
- ILLU 764 Illustration for Publications
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Allan
Drummond
Savannah
- B.A., graphic design, London College of Printing
- M.A., illustration, Royal College of Art
First year at SCAD:
2005
Credentials/past experience:
Award-winning illustrator/author of children's books; taught in most of the major art schools in and around London
Most significant accomplishment(s):
Designed all the murals for Holborn subway station in London, which is seen by thousands of people every day, and created one of the Royal Mail's special millennium stamps
Awards, recognition, honors:
Won a coveted D+AD yellow pencil award for postage stamp design
In the news:
SCAD press release:
Organizations:
The New York Society of Illustrators; the Association of Illustrators, London
Publications and/or presentations:
Numerous children's books including 'The Journey that Saved Curious George," published by Houghton Mifflin, and its accompanying exhibit
Inspiration for teaching:
"The quest to create something completely new and original."
Courses:
ILLU 305 Children's Book Illustration
Artist statement:
"Through drawing, design and creative thinking and writing I strive to create work that sticks in the mind like an unforgettable melody."
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John
Foerster
Savannah
- B.F.A., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
- M.F.A., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
First year at SCAD:
2005
Credentials/past experience:
President, Foerster Illustration; assistant professor, Medical College of Georgia; instructor, Colorado State University
Most significant accomplishment(s):
Co-author of the second edition of "Modern Colposcopy," a medical textbook that is distributed throughout the world to train physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of cervical cancer
Awards, recognition, honors:
Award of merit from the American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology for "Modern Colposcopy"
Publications and/or presentations:
Thirteen workshops on medical and digital illustration techniques presented nationally, illustrated 14 textbooks in whole or part, illustrated 54 articles
Inspiration for teaching:
"My greatest inspiration for teaching came from professor Gerald Hodge at the University of Michigan. His distinguished accomplishments in the field of medical illustration, combined with his gentle ability to communicate both artistic and technical aspects of illustration, inspire me to this day."
Courses:
- ILLU 200 Drawing and Design for Illustrators
- ILLU 205 Illustration Materials and Techniques I
- ILLU 213 Introduction to Illustration
- ILLU 215 Illustration Materials and Techniques II
- ILLU 221 Introduction to Scientific Illustration
- ILLU 225 Electronic Illustration
- ILLU 316 Electronic Illustration II
- ILLU 348 Vector Illustration and Design
- ILLU 503 Illustration Strategies
- ILLU 730 Computer Illustration
- ILLU 779T Graduate Teaching Internship
- ILLU 790 Illustration M.F.A. Thesis
Artist statement:
"Illustration requires the ability to first listen carefully and to then thoughtfully communicate concepts in a unique, clear and inspiring manner. These qualities are also essential in teaching; when approached with this in mind, both illustration and teaching can change lives. My goal is to bring these qualities to everything I do."
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Julie
Lieberman
Savannah
- B.F.A., painting and printmaking, Old Dominion University
- M.F.A., visual essay, School of Visual Arts
First year at SCAD:
2001
Credentials/past experience:
Professor, East Carolina University, Pratt Institute, School of Visual Arts
Most significant accomplishment(s):
Presented "Illustration Next, Collaboration and Expansion," at the Trustees Theater
In the news:
SCAD press release:
Publications and/or presentations:
Communication Arts, Print magazine, "The Unchained Tour" poster, "A Survey of illustration, history and techniques"
Courses:
- ILLU 229 Survey of Illustration
- ILLU 306 Book Illustration I
- ILLU 400 Illustration Portfolio
- ILLU 505 Influences on Illustration
- ILLU 774 Professional Practices in Illustration
Jacqueline
Mair
Savannah
- B.A., fine art printmaking, Bristol Polytechnic
- M.A., Royal College of Art
First year at SCAD:
2011
Credentials/past experience:
Senior lecturer, University of Portsmouth; external examiner, Glasgow School of Art Illustration; curator, Eldon Gallery at the University of Portsmouth
Most significant accomplishment(s):
Print workshops in Africa and Colombia with UNICEF and Save the Children UK; sharing aspirations for peace with Burundian and Congolese refugees; publication of "Voices for Peace" translating their stories into print; invitation to exhibit in Mexico City by The British Council UK; illustrator for greeting card industry; award-winning book illustrator
Awards, recognition, honors:
"Horse Hooves and Chicken Feet" won an Aesop Fable Book Award
Organizations:
Association of Illustrators
Publications and/or presentations:
Illustrated "Horse Hooves and Chicken Feet"
Inspiration for teaching:
"Those who wish to sing always find a song." - old Swedish proverb
Courses:
- ILLU 205 Illustration Materials and Techniques I
- ILLU 742 Directed Projects in Illustration
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Daniel
Powers
Savannah
- B.F.A., Ohio University
- M.F.A., Marywood University
First year at SCAD:
2006
Credentials/past experience:
Instructor, Art Center of Battle Creek and Hardwood Art Center; Guest lecturer, Lees-McRae College, Parsons School of Design, Sachmo Centro de Arte/Oaxaca, San Juan College, Santa Fe Community College, University of Findlay, University of Minnesota, University of New Mexico, Vermont College
Most significant accomplishment(s):
Published more than 20 children's books and magazines; enjoyed teaching art to all ages for more than 16 years in seven states and three countries
Awards, recognition, honors:
Merit Award, 3x3 Illustration Annual No. 7; SCAD Presidential Fellowship for Professional Development; University of Minnesota Ezra Jack Keats/Kerlan Memorial Fellowship, First Award at New Mexico Watercolor Society's Juried Fall Exhibition; Silver Award for Excellence in Visual Communication; "Jiro's Pearl" featured by Sybille Jagusch, Chief of the Library of Congress, C-SPAN, Book TV on "Sea to Shining Sea";"Jiro's Pearl" selected "Pick of the List" by the American Booksellers Association
Organizations:
Authors Guild, College Art Association, Georgia Watercolor Society, Graphic Artists Guild, Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators
Publications and/or presentations:
Publications:
- "Breakfast Time"
- "Diving"
- "From the Land of the White Birch"
- "Henrietta"
- "Jiro's Pearl"
- "The Money Bag"
Presentations:
- "Drawing Back the Curtain: Illustrating Nonfiction Picture Books," Savannah Children's Book Festival
- "Drawing Back the Curtain: Illustrating Nonfiction Picture Books," Fay B. Kaigler Children's Book Festival
- "Visual Literacy and the Picture Book: An Illustrator's Perspective," Pass It On!, The International Reading Association's Southwest Regional Conference
- 25th Annual New Mexico International Reading Association's State Conference "Picture Book ABCs and the Question of Visual Literacy," Baltimore Museum of Art's Winter Conference on Children's Books
Inspiration for teaching:
"I was a freelance illustrator for nearly 15 years with no formal training as an artist. It was difficult making my way in such a competitive industry. Late in my career I completed an M.F.A. in illustration and, after some gentle prodding from my graduate advisers, began teaching. Now it means a lot to me to be able to assist burgeoning illustrators learn the ropes, and to help them avoid the pitfalls I happened into myself. I love contributing to the development of the skills and know-how in my students that I struggled so long to acquire myself."
Courses:
- DRAW 341 Travel Portfolio
- ILLU 200 Drawing and Design for Illustrators
- ILLU 205 Materials and Techniques for Illustrators I
- ILLU 217 Editorial Illustration I
- ILLU 305 Children's Book Illustration
- ILLU 306 Book Illustration
- ILLU 337 Watercolor for the Illustrator
- ILLU 409 Illustration Self-Promotion
- ILLU 721 Illustration Techniques II
- ILLU 790 Illustration M.F.A. Thesis
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Don K.
Rogers
Savannah
- B.A., Bob Jones University
- B.F.A., Columbus College of Art
- M.F.A., Savannah College of Art and Design
First year at SCAD:
1984
Credentials/past experience:
Freelance artist
Most significant accomplishment(s):
Attended the Nathan Fowkes Color Concepts for Painters workshop at the Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art in Los Angeles; Plein-air workshop with National Gallery Chief Conservator Ross Merrill; Illustrators Academy, seven-week course taught by Mark English, John English, Brent Watkinson, Sterling Hundely, George Pratt, Gary Kelly, Anita Kuntz and C.F. Payne, completed 7 assignments under the faculty's direction; Barnstone Studios, nine-week summer session, instructor Myron Barnstone, five courses: Figure Drawing I and II, Drawing I, Oil Painting and Portrait
Awards, recognition, honors:
Plein-air painting accepted into the Richmond Illustration Club, Two-man show at the Desoto Row Gallery, Blue Lincoln and Castro illustration accepted into the Society of Illustrators Illustration West 48 Competition and both images are posted on the SILA website, illustration accepted into Graphis, Gold and Silver ADDYs
Organizations:
New York Society of Illustrators, Guild of Natural Science Illustrators, International Society of Acrylic Painters and Plein-Air Painters of the Low Country
Publications and/or presentations:
United Airlines, Peachtree Software, Ballantine Books, Wendy's, Boston Globe, McDonald's Restaurants, Coca-Cola, Eucalyptus Tree Studios, Pittsburgh/Savannah Ballet, Strachen Shipping Company, British Airways, Exxon Petroleum Products, Cabbage Patch, Anheuser-Bush, Moody Press, Sylvania, Peachtree Publishers, 7-Up, Southern Baptist Convention, Six Flags, Proctor and Gamble and GTE
Courses:
- ILLU 200 Drawing and Design for Illustration
- ILLU 205 Illustration Materials and Techniques I
- ILLU 215 Introduction to Illustration
- ILLU 331 The Art of Caricature
- ILLU 342 Acrylic Techniques
- ILLU 362 Applied Color Systems for Wildlife/Field Studies
- ILLU 727 Illustration Concepts and Composition
- ILLU 735 Illustration Markets
Artist statement:
"My mixed-media works are a concoction of ideas, distortions, textures and colors. I enjoy when people look at the work and discover surprises and unexpected ingredients. The creative process of drawing and designing to pushing media around is both hard work and at the same time so much fun. It is my sincere hope that my work will take you out of the everyday world into a very special place!
"Recently, my journey into plein-air painting has added a new facet to art making. Capturing time and space in the moment at a location provides a very special personal reward. The use of a limited palette of acrylic paint on a toned surface allows for an impressionist approach to painting. This combination of materials and approach to painting at a predetermined location is a personal dream come true."
"Recently, my journey into plein-air painting has added a new facet to art making. Capturing time and space in the moment at a location provides a very special personal reward. The use of a limited palette of acrylic paint on a toned surface allows for an impressionist approach to painting. This combination of materials and approach to painting at a predetermined location is a personal dream come true."
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Ryan
Sanchez
Savannah
- B.A., fine arts, University of Southern California, 1995
- B.F.A., illustration, Art Center College of Design, 2000
- M.F.A., illustration, SCAD, 2010
First year at SCAD:
2010
Most significant accomplishment(s):
Advertising campaign for United Way TAP project, advertising campaign for Jose Cuervo; showing in galleries in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, London, Seattle, Portland and Switzerland
Awards, recognition, honors:
CA Magazine, CMYK, Print regional, Society of Illustrators and American Illustration
Inspiration for teaching:
"The idea of aiding in someone's successful creative future."
Courses:
- ILLU 304 Advertising Illustration I
- ILLU 701 Illustration Techniques I
- ILLU 721 Illustration Techniques II
- ILLU 727 Illustration Concepts and Composition
- ILLU 774 Professional Practices in Illustration
Artist statement:
"I always strive to create intelligent visual solutions to problems that speak to the masses."
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John (Britt)
Spencer
Savannah
- B.F.A., illustration, Savannah College of Art and Design, 2005
- M.F.A., painting, Savannah College of Art and Design, 2011
First year at SCAD:
2013
Credentials/past experience:
Owner of Britt Spencer Illustration, freelance illustrator; co-founder/designer at Dandy Dwarves, LLC production company, Savannah, Georgia; Los Angeles, California; teaching assistant, Serigraphy, SCAD, Savannah, Georgia; teaching assistant, Introduction to Illustration, SCAD, Savannah, Georgia; teaching assistant, Children's Book Illustration, SCAD, Savannah, Georgia; instructor, Adobe design software, Compumatics, Los Angeles, California
Most significant accomplishment(s):
Provided illustrations for more than 100 publications internationally, illustrated three children's books published by Philomel Books and illustrated a 200-page graphic novel published by One Peace Books.
Awards, recognition, honors:
Society of Illustrators New York Call for Entries 54, two pieces accepted; New American Paintings 99 M.F.A. Annual, three pieces accepted; Society of Illustrators Los Angeles Juried Call for Entries, six honorable mentions; Altpick.com Awards, honorable mention; Society of Illustrators (New York), juried call for entries 48, honorable mention; Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles, juried call for entries, honorable mention; Sidewalk Arts, Best in Show; Winner of the Thomas and King Mural Competition; SCADemy Award winner for Best Production Design; graduated with honors, summa cum laude
Organizations:
Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles, Society of Illustrators (New York)
Publications and/or presentations:
Altpick.com, Membership Spotlight, Interview, August 11, 2009; Illustrationweb.com, Britt Spencer's Scrapbook, Interview by Vicky Pearce, 2009; DPI, Interview with Artist Britt Spencer, vol. 103, 207; The South Magazine, Britt Spencer's Circus of the Surreal, April-May, 2007
Inspiration for teaching:
"Teaching, for me, is a mutually beneficial process. I find the one-on-one work with students especially satisfying, since I'm able to help them focus their intentions and better understand my methods, too. Learning is a constant state of flux, of figuring out what works and what doesn't. For each student, that's different, and helping each of them 'figure it out' is a challenge I look forward to meeting."
Courses:
- ILLU 205 Illustration Materials and Techniques I
- ILLU 504 Drawing Strategies for Illustration
Artist statement:
"Mine is the liminal space between humor and pity. Instead of declarations, I make suggestions; it's not my place to tell you what to think, after all. Really, I'm more interested in the foundational elements of storytelling, often obscuring the coherence or totality of a work in favor of something a little more scattered. The structure is compromised: we've reached this recognizable end, but we're not quite sure how. Here: a nagging doubt and ephemeral confidence are the only constants in my work. I am the small, pathetic everyman, unworthy and everlasting, and this is my voice."
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Kurt
Vargo
Savannah
- B.F.A., communication arts, School of Visual Arts
- M.F.A., Savannah College of Art and Design
First year at SCAD:
2004
Credentials/past experience:
Professor, School of Visual Arts; freelance artist
Most significant accomplishment(s):
"Receiving a Master of Fine Arts degree from SCAD. Maintaining a high visibility in the illustration marketplace, and the continued respect from my peers as an artist, illustrator and educator."
Awards, recognition, honors:
Who's Who Among America's Teachers, U.S. Commerce Association Website Marketing Award, Platinum Video Award, Entertainment Weekly Magazine, "The Tiger and the Brahmin"
Organizations:
Lifetime member, Graphic Artists Guild; Founding member of The Illustrators Partnership of America
Inspiration for teaching:
"To continue to educate, inspire and enlighten those individuals interested in applying their talents within the culture of the illustration marketplace and beyond."
Courses:
- ILLU 200 Drawing and Design for the Illustrator
- ILLU 205 Material and Techniques I
- ILLU 215 Material and Techniques II
- ILLU 217 Editorial Illustration
- ILLU 304 Advertising Illustration
- ILLU 324 Pastel Techniques
- ILLU 409 Illustration Self-promotion
- ILLU 735 Illustration Markets
Artist statement:
"The need to reinvent oneself over a period of time is necessary for the artist. Ultimately, boredom must be kept at bay. For me, experimentation is a key ingredient for maintaining a personal interest in picture making. It frees me from the expected, opening new avenues of possibilities worth exploring in the future."
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Richard C.
Lovell
Atlanta
B.F.A., illustration and graphic design, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama
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First year at SCAD:
2006
Credentials/past experience:
Staff Illustrator, Whole Hog Studios, Atlanta, Georgia, 1978-1980; Staff Illustrator, Loucks Atelier, Houston, Texas, 1980-1981; President, Rick Lovell Inc., Atlanta, Georgia 1981-present
Most significant accomplishment(s):
Lovell was chosen as the primary book cover illustrator for the launch of a new imprint of Random House's Vintage Books called Vintage Contemporaries, a line of young adult fiction. He illustrated more than 50 titles in the series.
Awards, recognition, honors:
Certificate of Merit, Society of Illustrators, Los Angeles, California, 2010; Vargas Award, Airbush Action Magazine, 2005; Certificate of Merit, Society of Illustrators, New York, New York, Annual National Exhibition, 1994; Award of Excellence, communication Arts Magazine Illustration Annual, 1991; Certificate of Design Excellence, Print Magazine: Print Casebooks 7, 1988; Certificate of Excellence, American Institute of Graphic Arts, 1988; Certificate of Merit, Society of Illustrators, New York, New York, Annual National Exhibition, 1987; Certificate of Design Excellence, Print Magazine: Print's Regional Design Annual, 1986-7; Certificate of Distinctive Merit, Art Directors Club of Atlanta, Georgia, "Show South '85," 1985; Gold Medal, Art Directors Club of Atlanta, Georgia, "Show South '85," 1985; Silver Medal, Art Directors Club of Atlanta, Georgia, "Show South '85," 1985; Certificate for Merit, Society of Illustrators, New York, New York, Annual National Exhibition, 1981; Bronze Medal, Art Directors Club of Houston, Texas, 1980; Award of Excellence, Communication Arts Magazine, 1980; Certificate of Distinctive Merit, Art Directors Club of Houston, Texas, 23rd Annual Exhibition, 1979; Bronze Medal, Art Directors Club of Houston, Texas, 23rd Annual Exhibition, 1979
Organizations:
Society of Illustrators, New York; National Association of Photoshop Professionals
Publications and/or presentations:
- Airbrush Action magazine, feature illustrator
- Communication Arts Illustration Annual (several)
- Print Magazine, Print Posters, Grafis
- Random House, Vintage Contemporaries, London
- Society of Illustrators Annual (several)
- Simon & Schuster, London
- Bungeishunju, Tokyo, Japan
- Bonniers Grafiska Industrier AB, Stockholm
- Sperling & Kupfer Editori, Italy
- Bantam, New Zealand
- Photoshop User magazine
- Quarterly Contributor to Airbrush Action magazine; Textures articles
Inspiration for teaching:
"The joy of watching young people find themselves as artists and illustrators, and seeing them blossom into the visual chroniclers of their time in history."
Courses:
- DRAW 106 Drawing for Storyboards
- ILLU 200 Drawing and Design for Illustrators
- ILLU 205 Illustration Materials and Techniques I
- ILLU 215 Illustration Materials and Techniques II
- ILLU 217 Editorial Illustration I
- ILLU 225 Electronic Illustration I
- ILLU 304 Advertising Illustration I
- ILLU 311 The Portrait in Illustration
- ILLU 316 Electronic Illustration II
- ILLU 337 Watercolor for the Illustrator
- ILLU 504 Drawing Strategies for Illustration
- ILLU 701 Illustration Techniques I
- ILLU 714 Drawing for Illustrators
- ILLU 721 Illustration Techniques II
- ILLU 730 Computer Illustration
- ILLU 749 Illustration M.A. Final Project
- ILLU 764 Illustration for Publications
- ILLU 774 Professional Practices in Illustration
- ILLU 779 Field or Teaching Internship
- ILLU 790 Illustration M.F.A. Thesis
Artist statement:
"The purpose of illustration throughout history has been to chronicle and reflect the culture of the day, whether noble or base. The illustrator acts as a communicator, visually telling of things as they are, and things as they should be. But an illustrator also tells of things that could be, of worlds that are only imagined, and makes real the dreams and nightmares of mankind. They can take the complexities of the written word and give it clarity, or take the sublime nuance of a glance and make it richer, more complex, and more intriguing. Or, they can just make stuff look cool. I enjoy doing all of this."
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Mike
Lowery
Atlanta
- B.A., art, Carson Newman College
- M.F.A., art and visual technology, George Mason University
First year at SCAD:
2009
Credentials/past experience:
Lowery has taught art, graphic design and illustration at the college level for more than nine years in addition to working as a full-time freelance illustrator and artist. He has also worked for such notable clients as Hallmark, Disney, Nick Jr. Magazine, Digitas, Random House and many others.
Publications and/or presentations:
- Ribbit Rabbit, Walker Books for Young Readers, 2011.
- Doctor Proctor's Fart Powder, Aladdin, 2009.
Courses:
- ILLU 225 Electronic Illustration I
- ILLU 338 Humorous Illustration
- ILLU 339 Illustration for Retail Markets
- ILLU 400 Illustration Portfolio
- ILLU 409 Self Promotion
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Goni
Montes
Atlanta
- B.A., University of Puerto Rico
- M.F.A., Savannah College of Art and Design
Jay
Montgomery
Atlanta
B.A. LaGrange College, Portfolio Center Illustration Program
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First year at SCAD:
2007
Credentials/past experience:
Award-winning freelance illustrator for 19 years; illustrated more than 40 different magazine covers, countless editorial interiors and three children's books; twelve years of teaching college-level illustration
Awards, recognition, honors:
Communication Arts Illustration Annual, Print Regional Design Annual, How Magazine Design Annual, Society of Illustrators Los Angeles, Wall of Outstanding Alumni Award, LaGrange College
Organizations:
National Association of Photoshop Professionals, Graphic Artist Guild
Publications and/or presentations:
- The Drawing Inspiration: Visual Artists At Work, (quotes and featured Illustrations), Delmar Cengage Learning, 2010.
- How to Grow as an Illustrator, (quotes and featured illustrations), Allworth Press 2007.
- Oz magazine, interview and cover, May/June 2009.
- "Making Stock Pay," Computer Arts magazine, issue 126, fall 2006.
- Featured illustration and bio, Computer Arts Projects magazine, issue 79, Christmas 2005.
- Step-by-step Electronic Design - Technique how-to article, October 1999.
Inspiration for teaching:
"Early in my illustration career, I kept hearing about many recent graduates in illustration and even seasoned professionals being taken advantage of by clients and illustrators under-bidding their jobs. I felt compelled to give back with what knowledge I have gained from being able to support my family with a full time freelance graphic artist career. I am able to prepare students, thanks to my successes and my failures, so the future illustrators I teach will be more prepared than I was after graduation. After I started teaching illustration, I quickly realized I could learn a great deal from my own students, which furthered my artistry and craving for all things illustration. Seeing the excitement in these young image creator's eyes, being proud of the recognition of their efforts and all of the possibilities before them adds to the joy I experience in guiding them on their journey."
Courses:
- ILLU 205 Illustration Materials and Techniques I
- ILLU 215 Illustration Materials and Techniques II
- ILLU 217 Editorial Illustration
- ILLU 225 Electronic Illustration
- ILLU 304 Advertising Illustration I
- ILLU 306 Book Illustration I
- ILLU 342 Acrylic Techniques
- ILLU 409 Illustration Self-promotion
- ILLU 410 Getting Published
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Richard
Krepel
Hong Kong
- B.F.A., University of Arizona
- B.F.A., Art Center College of Design
- M.F.A., SCAD
First year at SCAD:
1992
Credentials/past experience:
Cover image for the Society of Illustrators 43rd annual
Most significant accomplishment(s):
Cover image for the Society of Illustrators 43rd annual
Awards, recognition, honors:
Silver Medal, Society of Illustrators annual competition; Applied Arts magazine; STEP Inside Design; Step-By-Step magazine; RSVP competition; Blue Cube competition; Spectrum Annual competition; Communication Arts annual competition
Inspiration for teaching:
"The students with whom I work."
Courses:
- ILLU 200 Drawing and Design for Illustrators
- ILLU 213 Introduction to Illustration
- ILLU 217 Editorial Illustration I
- ILLU 306 Book Illustration I
- ILLU 339 Illustration for Retail Markets
- ILLU 409 Illustration Self-promotion
- ILLU 760 Poster Illustration
- ILLU 774 Professional Practices in Illustration
- DRAW 100 Drawing I: Form and Space
- DRAW 101 Drawing II: Composition and Media
- DSGN 299 Special Topics in Design
Peter
Sakievich
Hong Kong
- B.F.A, Brigham Young University
- M.F.A., New York Academy of Art
eLearning
Catherine
Fruisen
eLearning
- B.F.A., theater design, Webster University
- M.F.A., illustration, Savannah College of Art and Design
First year at SCAD:
1998
Credentials/past experience:
Assistant set designer, St. Louis Municipal Opera; set designer, costume designer and scenic artist in New York City; freelance illustrator
Most significant accomplishment(s):
Ten years of freelance work under the pseudonym Violet Lemay, resulting in almost 1,000 illustrations published for hundreds of books and magazines
Awards, recognition, honors:
Work recognized by the Society of Illustrators New York, the Society of Illustrators Los Angeles, American Illustration, RSVP, Applied Arts and 3x3 magazine
Organizations:
Anna Goodson Management Inc.
Publications and/or presentations:
- "My Mother's Pearls"
- "Alice and Her Fabulous Teeth"
- "Rick and Rocky"
- "My Foodie ABC: A Little Gourmet's Guide"
- "My Foodie ABC Placemats"
Courses:
- ILLU 400 Illustration Portfolio
- ILLU 409 Illustration Self Promotion
Artist statement:
"My goal is to produce positive, cosmopolitan images that are recognized for their excellence in a variety of illustration markets."
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Amie
Jacobsen
eLearning
- B.A., studio art, Western State College, 1997
- M.F.A., illustration, Savannah College of Art and Design, 2006
First year at SCAD:
2006
Credentials/past experience:
Part-time professor of illustration and foundation studies, Bemis School of Art, Colorado Springs, Colorado; freelance illustrator and designer with work represented in numerous illustrated children's books, editorials, book design, packaging, products, apparel and Web
Most significant accomplishment(s):
Illustrator for growing new series, SpenserNation, winner of Learning Magazine's 2010 Teacher Choice Award for Best Educational Children's Series for the Home
Awards, recognition, honors:
Distinguished eLearning Educator, American Association of Community Colleges, Instructional Technology Council, 2009
Organizations:
Greater Kansas City Art Association, Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators
Publications and/or presentations:
- Elephantshooz, book design and illustrations, Simple Fish Book Co.
- Spenser Goes to El Paso, children's book design and illustrations, Simple Fish Book Co.
- Spenser Loves Savannah, children's book design and illustrations, Simple Fish Book Co.
- Spenser Loves El Paso, children's book design and illustrations, Simple Fish Book Co.
- Spenser's Savannah, children's book design and illustrations, Simple Fish Book Co.
- Spenser Goes to St. Louis, children's book design and illustrations, Simple Fish Book Co.
- Spenser Goes to Portland, children's book design and illustrations, Simple Fish Book Co.
- Scampering Through Savannah, children's book design and illustrations, OnWords Publishing
- The Quest for Elloshidii, children's book design and illustrations, Granite Publishers and Distribution
Inspiration for teaching:
"Interaction with up-and-coming new artists who are excited about the field."
Courses:
- ILLU 504 Drawing Strategies for Illustration
- ILLU 701 Illustration Techniques I
- ILLU 714 Drawing for Illustrators
Artist statement:
"Art influences societies, whether it's a small and pleasing design or a major motion picture production. Sometimes art imitates life, and sometimes life imitates art. I strive to create art that leaves a positive and uplifting influence on society."
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