Author Archive: Ben Ivey

2011 Challenger: Ben Ivey

Hi there.  I’m a 27 year old graphic designer living and working in Mississippi.  In addition to overseeing the graphic design needs of these guys, I also teach a weekly illustration class for these folks.  Even though I’ve worked on a few publications and I dabble in fine art from time to time, I don’t consider myself an full-time illustrator.  I just love art.  I love making things and learning about the process along the way.

The first thing I teach my students is to practice what you love every day.  I can’t teach something if I don’t do it myself. That’s what attracted me to the 30-Day Challenge.  This will give me the opportunity to focus my skills on one task.  Maybe, by the end, I’ll have learned something.

I’m a big fan of mixing digital with traditional techniques.  So expect to see a variety of styles, software, and media used to create my characters.  Along the way, I’ll try to document my process.

You can find me here.  But I hang out here most often.