T. Allen Lawson might be the consummate tree-hugger. Not in a pejorative sense, but in the sense that he intimately knows a tree’s lines and curves, colors and predilections. And he painstakingly commits his observations to canvas. “I’ve always loved … Continued
Hana Sackler works with video, sound and still images investigating the themes of perception, identity and the unusual in the everyday. She uses these media to look at the ordinary and extract those unknown moments that make us question the … Continued
As a user experience (UX) designer at Amazon, Syracuse University graduate Emily Hoeke is able to combine two of her passions: problem-solving with design and shopping. “As a self-proclaimed shopaholic, having the opportunity to design shopping experiences for Amazon customers … Continued
For the past several years, School of Visual Arts (SVA) alumnus Jason Bard Yarmosky has been winning art world praise for his ongoing series of affectionate, offbeat portraits of his grandparents, Len and Elaine Bard. Working variously with oils and … Continued
Visual artist Richard Keen is used to having many irons in the fire. Based near Portland, Maine, he has featured work all over the country and is currently finishing a collection of paintings and sculptures for upcoming shows. “I don’t … Continued
“My education at Pennsylvania College of Art & Design was a whirlwind of creative and technical growth, each course playing an integral part. The head of the department’s passion for illustration was contagious and was instrumental in my development as … Continued
What do you do for a living? I’m currently a full-time freelancer! Right now, my bread and butter is a graphic novel I’m working on with Mariko Tamaki (Skim, This One Summer) for First Second, as well as an upcoming … Continued
Rosemarie Oakman hails from New York’s Hudson Valley. With a concentration in metal arts and social practice, she graduated Alfred University in 2014 (BFA major/ Gerontology minor) as winner of the prestigious Student Innovator of The Year Award for the … Continued
Evan Kitson splits his time between New York, N.Y., and Lancaster, Penn., where he lives and works. Evan graduated from Pennsylvania College of Art & Design in 2010 with a BFA in Illustration. He then attended the New York Academy … Continued
Lynsey Dyer is a dynamic, creative artist, explosive big mountain professional skier and youth empowerment mentor. Born in the ski town of Ketchum, Idaho, her decision to attend Montana State University was easy. It offers two things that inspire her, … Continued