Visiting Guest Artist, Christopher Lyles

We had a great opportunity to interact with Christopher Lyles (illustrator, writer, designer) AND see a demo of his working process for children's books, greeting cards and gallery work. Here are some pictures from this lively event. Thank you Christopher!

See more of Chris's work here: Christopher Lyles

Drawing On Site!

Drawing, drawing, drawing. We probably don't do as much as we should, and, yet, there is subject matter all around us to work with. Take a look at these two artists who make fabulous works on site in both exciting and ordinary places. First up, Melanie Reim:

©Melanie Reim

Visit her website, "Sketchbook Seduction" to see more and read about her adventures!

Also check out Gabriel Campanario, from Seattle:

©Gabriel Camanario

Good stuff! Visit his blog at Gabicampanario to learn more about him and his work!

ART 1010 Xerox Transfer Workshop

Beginning students transferring xerox copies/laser prints using Ben-Gay rub. Not only did we make good art, we smelled fresh and had relaxed muscles, too! These prints will become part of the bookmaking process in the weeks to come. There might be some illustrators in this group!

Hard At Work

Vinnie and Eric get down with climate change in the new assignment, "Idea Generator:Arctic Sea Ice"

Some Good Advice For the New Academic Year

10 Rules for Students, Teachers, and Life by John Cage and Sister Corita Kent

Read the article here.

We're Back (And Better Than Ever). Welcome!

Welcome to the new academic year! There are lots of exciting activities and projects planned in Illustration at UConn, so stay tuned. First off, students will participate in "Arts Market Discovery," a workshop presented by Susan Salzman Raab, an alum and friend to the Department. We appreciate her expertise, and the expertise of the other panelists as well, and it's sure to be a dynamic experience. Students, sign up now!

One of My Favorite Artists Paints a Favorite Place

For Our New Grads (and Current Undergrads)

What can you expect, career-wise, as far as a timeline goes? This excellent post from MuddyColors.com, and shared with us by Christian Castro, Secretary of EPIC, is a keeper. Read and ponder: Excellent Career Post

ART 2210 Garden Sculptures for New Urban Farmers

Some shots of ART 2210 making and installing their recycled garden sculptures for New Urban Farmers in Pawtucket, RI. It was a great project and we look forward to working with them again!

Kristen, Alex, Cassie and Mallory dig into materials.

Kofi, Allison, Casey and Emma make a tree.

Hayden and Jessie plan out pinwheel fish.

Sculpture arrives in Pawtucket!

Mallory, Jordan and Pookie, in the orchard.

Hayden drives in a stake for pinwheel fish.

Tony, Alex and Jordan M. fasten the mosaic, while Jordan J. supervises.

Mallory and the birdbath.

All done. Thanks, New Urban Farmers!

Thanks to all the New Urban Farmers we met that day and especially to Liz Talbot for supervising us! Check out their nice link to more pictures here: New Urban Farmers

New Urban Farmers Project

Newest ART 2210 project- outdoor sculpture for New Urban Farmers' "Garden of Life" at Galego Court! We're embarking on a really fun assignment and working in conjunction with New Urban Farmers in Pawtucket, RI to create garden sculptures using repurposed materials.


Read more about New Urban Farmers and get hip to their mission. We are! 

Image © New Urban Farmers Rhode Island/Liz Talbot

Save the Date! April 23rd - starting at 9:00 a.m for volunteers/ 1:00 p.m. for Earth Day Clean up and Greenhouse tour at Galego Court - visit New Urban Farmers website for details.

Martin Lemelman, Visiting Rock Stah Artist!

Visiting artist Martin Lemelman recently treated us to his work AND penny candy as part of his UConn gig. We saw everything from children's work to magazine work to graphic novels and loved every minute of it. It was a great show and we learned a lot. Thanks, Martin, for being so generous with your time! See his work here: Martin Lemelman

Martin's artwork wasn't the only treat! Here we are sucking down penny candy.

Martin Lemelman shows us original work.

Bees! (And Beekeeping)

On our way to the hives. It was a cold and windy day, but we were not deterred!

Amy Gronus shows us some honey from the hives.

ART 2210 was fortunate to visit the  UConn apiary during our recent project on bees and beekeeping. Here Amy Gronus shows us the hives. Thanks, Amy!