James Smith

James Otis Smith is a New York based graphic artist and illustrator. James wrote and drew the webcomic Gang of Fools, and designed and illustrated the children's book Madunia: Stories of the Ancient Lands. His graphic novel history of the Apollo Theater, written by Ted Fox, was published by Abrams Books in 2019. As a freelancer he has worked in comics, illustration, motion graphics, and video.

Degree(s):

B.A., Sarah Lawrence College

Course(s) taught:

Technical Illustration and Infographics

Illustrator I

Digital Illustration I

Commercial Illustration

My Interview(s):

An Artist Explores the History of Paper Making
Making Art That Feeds the Soul
A Travel Photographer Goes to Alaska

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"This program has been helpful not only in improving my skills, but in helping me focus on exactly what I want to do in the future. My overall experience with the instructors and advisors has been outstanding."- Lisa Gladstone, Certificate Program Student

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