WBUR x MassArt Illustration

MassArt Illustration class, 2024

Partnering with the Massachusetts College of Art & Design’s Illustration Professional Freelance Studio program for the third year, the artists were given the assignment to illustrate a 2024 holiday card for WBUR, Boston’s NPR.

Over the course of three weeks in February, I met with the class in-person at MassArt to discuss ideas & creative direction, review sketches and provide feedback with the guidance of professor Irena Roman.

The level of work was impressive. It was a pleasure working with the artists. Below are the illustrations that won me – and, most importantly, the team – over.

Both illustrations captured the joy of the holidays and WBUR.

Holiday cookies by Laura Buscemi.
Fall harvest cranberry pie by AJ Golloday.

Thank you again to Irena Roman for inviting WBUR to participate.


About WBUR
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About MassArt
MassArt is the nation’s first freestanding public independent college of art and design and offers access to an exceptional art and design education. The curriculum spans a wide range of visual arts mediums and techniques. And its vibrant community of artists, designers, and educators brings diverse perspectives and ideas to every lecture, workshop, and studio session — resulting in a richer learning experience for everyone.