USI to welcome 3-D illustrator and stop-motion animator for artist talk October 18

The University of Southern Indiana will welcome Chris Sickels, 3-D Illustrator and Stop-Motion Animator, to campus Wednesday, October 18. He will be speaking about his artwork and journey as an artist at 5 p.m. in Kleymeyer Hall, located in the lower level of the Liberal Arts Center. The event is open to the public at no charge. 

Sickles’ Red Nose Studio is based in Greenfield, Indiana. His illustrations and animations have been recognized by American Illustration, Communication Arts and HOW. The Society of Illustrators has awarded three golds and a silver medal to Sickles for both illustrative and motion work. His stop-motion animated films have screened at various festivals including Los Angeles International Short Film Festival and Montreal Stop-Motion Film Festival.  

Sickles has recently authored and illustrated the picture books BUILD! and The Look Book and has illustrated the children's books Here Comes The Garbage Barge, The Beginner’s Guide to Running Away From Home, The Secret Subway and Elvis is King. 

For more information, contact Dr. Gregory Blair, Assistant Professor of Art and Design, at gblair1@usi.edu.