When CCAD Illustration Junior Mackenzie Fields was a teenager, she was sexually assaulted. She developed an anxiety disorder, and to cope, the Hamilton, Ohio, native created comics. Fields recently published a graphic novel called FriendQuest that uses metaphors to tackle sexual assault.
Illustration student uses comics to cope
In the four decades he spent teaching at Columbus College of Art & Design, Illustration Professor Mark Hazlerig was larger than life. And so were the three-dimensional illustrations he helped his students create.
In memoriam: beloved CCAD Illustration professor and designer Mark Hazlerig
by Cailey Tervo Over the course of the semester, I worked on a children’s comic book. It was a long and fun, but sometimes grueling, process. I thought I’d share some of the process and inspiration that happened behind the scenes of the finished book.
Making a children's book
by Cailey Tervo Ask anyone on campus how they ended up there, and you'll hear a different story. My “why I do art” story is pretty typical. I grew up watching animated movies and cartoons; not soon after I discovered it was someone’s job to make those cartoons. When I got into high school, I learned that I could have that job. And as senior year approached, the pressure was on all students to choose a career and a school. But not on me. I knew that I wanted to go to art school.
How I found CCAD
by Cailey Tervo The final finals week is here, and the general consensus around campus is “ugh.” There are few smiles to be found; the passionate gleam of inspiration in the eye has long since faded.
Remember why you do it
Where Would You Be Without It? An artist talk with Eleanor Davis
by Cailey Tervo I am very much a small town girl. I moved around the country quite a bit when I was younger; I never really stayed in one town for more than a year. Eventually my family settled in the small town of Washington, Illinois, and I’ve called Washington my home for about ten years. It was there where I met lifelong friends, fell in love with art, and had my first job.
Going from small town to the city
CCAD alumnus Erik Maell (Class of '94) has spent the past 2 decades working as a freelance illustrator and graphic designer, creating artwork for international clients such as Lucasfilm Ltd, The Walt Disney Corporation, Universal Studios, Topps Trading Card Company, Marvel Comics, and DC Comics. As a fine artist, he has exhibited his paintings in many solo and group shows across the United States and in Europe.
Mona Lisa reimagined
By Katy Daiber CCAD's Market (Cafeteria) has a variety of food for students, it's open for community members as well. Freshman who live on campus, automatically get a lot of swipes on their ID as a meal plan. But the Market also has student discounts for those who only want to dine every once in a while.
Good eats at CCAD: An inside look at the cafeteria
by Cailey Tervo If you love comics, make comics, or study comics, Comics Crossroads Columbus was the place to be from October 1st-3rd! I had the time of my life both attending CXC and volunteering for it. I also drew a few quick comics based off some of my experiences!
Comics Crossroads Columbus: my experience