Art

Brian Shaw

Artist/Teacher of Art

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“When a designer designs a beautiful product he has unveiled a simple truth. In short, this product of his creativeness communicates a simple message—a message that furthermore, can then be said to have contributed something of value to his culture.”
— Lester Beall

Faculty Information

Additional Faculty Information for Brian Shaw

Education

M.F.A., Goddard College, 2005
B.A., Spring Arbor University, 1990

Memberships

American Institute of Graphic Arts

 

Before he began teaching in higher education in 2001, Brian Shaw exercised his design skills in various fields, including advertising, market research, corporate training, and web design. With experience in print and web design, Shaw has continued developing his expertise as a designer and a teacher.

Shaw has illustrated children’s books for notable clients such as Sea World and the Smithsonian Institution as a side interest. His original acrylic paintings have been shown in numerous galleries around the country, and his work has been juried into national shows, winning critical acclaim for his realism and composition.