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CCAD alums Ryan Green and Fawn Veerasunthorn traipsed unconventional paths and endured detours to careers as artists at Walt Disney Animation Studios. Learn how they did it, what it’s like to work in Mickey’s world, and what from their time at CCAD they use every day.
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Before Kelli Williams started at CCAD, she was a photographer. Now Williams (Master of Fine Arts, 2017), blends experimental animation, photography, and installation — along with a hefty dose of wit — to as she creates art exploring social media’s impact on society.
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Eleven years ago, Leslie Harrington (Illustration, 1986) scored one of the most coveted gigs in the world of children’s book and magazine illustration. She was chosen as the new illustrator of Goofus and Gallant, Columbus-based Highlights magazine’s 77-year-old comic strip.
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Nigel Ewan, a CCAD alumnus, wrote "CCAD IS OURS," exploring the college's history. His Kickstarter features CCAD-themed rewards.
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Isaac Cohn (Fashion Design, 2017), which will hit the runway at the Senior Fashion Show this Friday, May 12, 2017.
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When you’re in the business of inventing toys, you expose yourself to some brutal critics: kids. Columbus College of Art & Design alum Peter Wachtel (Industrial Design, 1990) can take it, even if he has to live with a couple of them and face others on national television.
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Sugandh Agrawal, CCAD alumna, founded Gunas, a luxury vegan handbag label, driven by her CCAD experience and commitment to ethics. She advises: Act on entrepreneurial instincts and never wait for readiness.
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Cameron Granger (Cinematic Arts, 2016) and Pallavi Sen (Fine Arts, 2011) earn spots at Skowhegan, a prestigious summer residency for emerging artists.
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CCAD grads Wes and Lillie Talbott live their dream, working as designers for LEGO in Denmark. They met at CCAD, married in 2013, and now thrive in creative, playful roles.
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The ink had barely dried on their diplomas when Wes Talbott (Illustration, 2013) and Lillie Talbott (Advertising & Graphic Design, 2013) upped and moved to Billund, Denmark, where Wes had been offered a position with childhood toy favorite LEGO Group. -
Paitoon Ratanasirintrawoot, CCAD grad, fulfilled career goals at Disney, Marvel, and now leads projects at ITEC, creating dreams every day.
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Grace Hilliard-Koshinsky, a former foster child turned artist, intertwines art with child welfare advocacy. Her metalwork explores permanence vs. transience. She credits mentors for her growth and manages her busy life with a color-coded schedule.
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Not too long ago, Columbus College of Art & Design grad Grahm Jones (Photography, 1997) was a kid in Clintonville dreaming of photographing for National Geographic, spending his days among animals, and soaking up the outdoors.
