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Every illustrator is a storyteller at heart. That’s why the MassArt Illustration program emphasizes understanding character development and narrative techniques.
The Illustration program teaches BFA students how to master the art of visual storytelling. Learning from professional illustrators, you will develop your drawing skills and learn to transform ideas and narratives into images that can be reproduced in print, electronic format, and time-based media. By graduation, Illustration majors produce a body of work that expresses their ideas and showcases their artistic and storytelling skills, preparing them for success in the professional world of illustration.
Mad Beaubien, Illustration, Sculpture
mopsy, 3D Artwork, 2023
John Rego, Illustration
Edna’s Revenge, Illustration, 2021
Xena Truong, Illustration
Untitled, Illustration, 2020
Shurvina Heraldo, Illustration
Normal Girl, Illustration, 2020
Cassie Sim, Illustration
Puffball and co, Illustration, 2019
Cassie Sim, Illustration
ecstatic env 3, Illustration, 2019
18 UNIQUE UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS. A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY.
Mad Beaubien, Illustration, Sculpture
mopsy, 3D Artwork, 2023
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The Right Stuff: Maryann Cocca-Leffler, Award-Winning Author of Children’s Books, Supports Equity and Inclusion
- Alumni in the News
- Illustration
Determined to focus on a career in art, Cocca-Leffler enrolled in the Massachusetts College of Art and Design, majoring in illustration.
“When you begin art school, you don’t really know what area to focus on, so I took every single art course possible, including; pottery, architecture, graphic design, drawing and painting, before I landed on illustration,” said Cocca-Leffler. “It seemed like a natural choice, since I loved children’s book art and already had acquired quite a collection of children’s books.”
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Laisun Keane Gallery opens a solo exhibition by Boston artist Stephen Hamilton
- Alumni in the News
- Illustration
“Laisun Keane Gallery is presenting a solo exhibition by Boston artist Stephen Hamilton (’09 BFA, Illustration) on view from November 18th to December 31st with text by Kyrah Malika Daniels, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of African American Studies, Emory University. This is the artist’s first solo exhibition with the gallery.”
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John Rego, Illustration
Edna’s Revenge, Illustration, 2021
“Having persuaded 50 people to tell us stories about the things they’ve lost, we recruited artists to illustrate the missing objects. Here are three excerpts from the resulting book, “Lost Objects: 50 Stories About the Things We Miss & Why They Matter.”
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“Michelle Stevens graduated with a BFA from Massachusetts College of Art and Design with Honors and a Faculty Choice Award. Identifying as both an illustrator and fine artist, she received the 2019 Roddy Drawing Prize at ConcordArt, has shown in the ArtsWorcester Biennial, has been recognized by the Society of Illustrators, and has worked on major art projects for Boston Calling Music Festival. She has exhibited at Cambridge Art Association, Abigail Ogilvy Gallery, Clark University, House of Venus in Boston’s SoWA district, and Boston City Hall’s Scollay Square Gallery. See more at www.michellestevensart.com and stay updated by following @michellestevensart on Instagram.”
“This Artist Spotlight is presented by Worcester Magazine in partnership with ArtsWorcester. Since 1979, ArtsWorcester has exhibited and advanced the work of this region’s contemporary artists. Its exhibitions and educational events are open and free to all. Learn more at www.artsworcester.org.”
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