Kali Ciesemier

Today was my last day teaching at MICA.
I feel incredibly privileged to have gotten to know so many talented young artists here, whether its just been one semester or all 4 years. Becoming a teacher is one of the best things that’s ever happened to me, both as a person and as an illustrator, and I’m so grateful to the MICA faculty and students that have supported me along the way. It’s a truly amazing school, I’m gonna miss you all!! (Stay in touch, guys! Come visit me in Brooklyn!)

Thanks for all the happy memories. Let’s all draw awesome stuff!

(And thanks to my Advanced Digital Illustration class & my TA Noelle for indulging me in taking lots of silly photos on the last day!)

QUITE the belated post here, but I just wanted to say a giant THANK YOU to everyone who stopped by and said hello (or bought something!) during SPX. It was lovely meeting you all face to face! I had such an amazing time that weekend and every single person I met—both exhibitors & attendees— was so kind, welcoming, and excited! It was a giant hotel full of talented awesome people! I feel lucky that my first exhibiting experience was so positive, I know Sam and I are definitely going to do it again.

I’ve been inside a maelstrom of work ever since I got back, (sorry about the lack of updates), but I have some posts on the horizon & will be putting the remaining samurai shirts up for sale soon!

I was so caught-up in SPX fun that I totally forgot to take any photos (nooooo!) So big thanks to Burton Durand for the lovely shot of Sam & I’s table, & Russ Creech for the full-length photo!

I was excited to learn yesterday that I got 2 pieces into the Society of Illustrators 54 Competition! My 1200 Posters contribution got into Institutional, and my Savoy Affair drink recipe illo got into Uncomissioned! Hooray!