Illustration alum’s work added to the Museum of Fly Fishing permanent collection
When it comes to his artwork, Mike Sudal ’02, Illustration, literally draws from his own experience. Raised in northeast Pennsylvania, Sudal has been fishing his whole life and often logs his angling adventures in personal sketchbooks. He then channels that knowledge into his professional work, which has been featured in the likes of Field & […]
Fine Arts alum among sudden surge in Artnet Price Database searches
Contemporary artists continue to garner interest for their work—and their sales. Ringling College of Art and Design alum Blair Whiteford ’13, Fine Arts, was recently among eight artists singled out by Artnet for big spikes in price searches over the last year. According to the Artnet article “From Zero to Hero,” each artist featured was […]
Alumni shortlisted for global creative showcase
Four recent Ringling College of Art and Design grads have been shortlisted for the Global Creative Graduate Showcase 2024—Yuki Li ’24, Motion Design; Tristan Mundt ’23, Visual Studies; Ping Ho ’24, Visual Studies; and Emma Doing ’24, Photography and Imaging. The competition is open to all undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate art and design disciplines for […]
Illustration alum empowers Latinas through art, engagement, and global collaborations
Hispanic Heritage Month started Sept. 15! As a part of the school’s ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion, Ringling College of Art and Design is highlighting the contributions and achievements of Hispanic and Latine students, alumni, staff, and faculty. When Sandra Lucia Diaz ’09, Illustration, founded her stationery and art print company in 2020, she […]
Fine Arts students and alumni attend New York art residencies
Each summer, Ringling College of Art and Design Fine Arts majors attend residencies all over the country. This summer, current students Zack Crosby ’25, Fine Arts, and Leyla Sefket ’25, Fine Arts attended New York Academy of Art’s Summer Undergraduate Residency Program, and recent alum Rose Marjanneke Williamson ’24, Fine Arts with minors in Art […]
Rookie of the Year 2024 awards announced
Ringling College of Art and Design’s Computer Animation, Graphic Design, and Motion Design majors shined in the annual Rookie of the Year awards this summer. Each year, students from around the world compete for the coveted title that awards creative emerging digital artists in 12 categories, from Motion Graphics to Immersive Media and Film of […]
Computer Animation alum releasing Netflix animated series
Ringling College of Art and Design alum Echo Wu ’17, Computer Animation, is currently in post-production on her Netflix animated series, Jentry Chau vs. The Underworld. As creator and director of Jentry Chau vs. The Underworld, she shared that the series is inspired in part by her own experiences as a first-generation Chinese-American. It follows […]
Ringling alum hosts Chicago talk show featuring musicians, soul food
Chicago YouTube talk show SoulKaraoke had its origins as a Black History Month celebration at Ringling College of Art and Design, starting in 2021. Back then, host Calvin Callins Jr. ’23, Film, was a sophomore who just wanted to give his fellow students a chance to celebrate Black music and try soul food. “I had […]
Ringling Motion Designers win big at The Young Ones, Telly Awards, and National ADDYs
Motion Design graduates from Ringling College of Art and Design were celebrated recently at two prestigious advertising competitions. Winners of the 2024 Young Ones Student Awards and the Telly Awards were announced on May 13 and May 21, respectively. And Enrique Santa Maria ’26, Motion Design, won a National Gold ADDY last month. Four Ringling […]
Illustration alum receives 2024 Christopher Award for children’s book
Lisa Fields ’06, Illustration, has received a 2024 Christopher Award for her work on a children’s book about prayer and parent/child relationships. When I Talk to God, I Talk About You (Penguin) was co-written by Chrissy Metz, star of NBC’s This Is Us, and songwriter Bradley Collins, with illustrations by Fields depicting animal parents and […]