In this week's episode we are joined by London Ladd.
London Ladd is an award-winning illustrator whose work has been featured in prestigious publications, including HarperCollins, Philomel Books, The New York Times, and Scientific American, as well as in community murals. Utilizing a distinctive mixed-media technique that combines acrylic paint, cut paper, and tissue paper, the artist brings various subjects to life, infusing emotion and reflecting a commitment to capturing the essence of life.
Ladd is a recipient of the Black Caucus - BCALA & SLJ Children & Youth Literary Award and SCBWI Crystal Kite Honor. His work has also garnered recognition from the Society of Illustrators, Communication Arts, American Illustration, and 3x3 Magazine, and has been shortlisted for the World Illustration Awards. He received an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from the State University of New York and has been nominated multiple times for a NAACP Image Award.
Currently, he serves as an Assistant Teaching Professor at Syracuse University, where he earned both his BFA and MFA degrees. Ladd's vision is to establish a visual arts community center in Syracuse, NY, where lower-income families can participate in artistic activities in a fun and creative environment.
Pre-order his upcoming book here: https://bookshop.org/a/19191/9780063326415
Follow him on IG: @london.ladd
Check out his website here: https://www.londonladd.com/
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