182 Janelle Washington, Paper-cut and Silhouette Artist

My Creative Life for Artists and Creators

English - September 03, 2023 04:00 - 56 minutes - 77.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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Hi Everyone, my guest today is Janelle Washing, paper-cut and silhouette artist. She is a fine artist and illustrator. Here is more about Janelle: Janelle Washington is a self-taught paper-cut and silhouette artist from Richmond, Virginia. She graduated from VCU with a BFA in Fashion Design and worked as a children's wear designer for 12 years. Janelle made her debut as a picture book illustrator, winning the 2023 Caldecott Honor Award and the Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award for Choosing Brave.

Her website:

Washingtoncuts.com

Washingtoncuts Instagram

Thank you for listening!