BIO
Professor, 1987
M.F.A. 1982, Syracuse University
B.F.A. 1977, State University of New York
Laurel Long is known for her detailed illustrations rendered in oil paints. Her first picture book, The Mightiest Heart by Lynn Cullen, was awarded the Gold Medal by the Society of Illustrators. Publishers Weekly described it as a remarkable debut paintings that resemble medieval tapestries. Her illustrations for The Magic Nesting Doll by Jacqueline Ogburn, were described by the School Library Journal as "stunning" and the book was selected as an ABA Kidís Pick of the Lists book and for the Los Angeles100 best books of 2000. Longís illustrations for The Lady and the Lion, a Brothers Grimm tale were selected for publication in the Communication Arts 2003 Illustration Annual. Long is a graduate of Syracuse University with a masterís degree in fine arts. She is a Professor of Art at California University, Northridge. Born and raised in New York, she currently lives in southern California with her husband, daughter and many animal companions.
FALL 09 SYLLABI:
ART 222 10224 ILLUST MAT & TECH MW 1400-1650 AC507
ART 230 11060 PERSPECTIVE MW 800-1050 AC507
ART 322A 10258 ILLUSTRATION I MW 1100-1350 AC507