Kevin Luthardt
Kevin Luthardt is an author, illustrator, artist, and muralist based in the Chicago area. He graduated with a BFA in painting from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. Kevin is the author and illustrator of five picture books: YOU'RE WEIRD! (2005, Dial), HATS! (2004, Albert Whitman), LARABEE (2004, Peachtree), PEEP! (2003, Peachtree), and MINE! (2001, Atheneum). He is also the illustrator of ZOOM! written by Diane Adams (2005, Peachtree). His upcoming books include MEET THE VOWELS Spring 2008 (written by Sally M. Walker, Carolrhoda) and FLYING Spring 2009.His paintings and drawings are currently represented by Mars Gallery in Chicago, and his original picture book illustrations are represented by Storyopolis in Los Angeles. He is also a muralist, creating large-scale community mural projects in schools, libraries, churches, and other venues. Kevin was the artist for the Chicago Public Library 2005 and the Illinois Library Association 2006 Summer Reading Programs.
Kevin is very active in using his work to teach and inspire students
of all ages (children and adults). He has given presentations and workshops
at over 300 schools, libraries, and conferences. In his interactive school
and library programs, he takes the students through the process of creating
a picture book from the basic idea to the finished product. The students
will get an up close look at sketches, drawings, and finished paintings
from his books, and even artwork he created as a child! Kevin will explain
what publishers do and how a book gets published. Students will learn
the virtues of hard work, practice, and persistence to achieve their goals.
They will also learn drawing and illustration skills as they do their
own step-by-step drawing with Kevin! His programs can be expanded into
longer workshop formats.
Contact Information:
Email: kevinluthardt@sbcglobal.net
Website: www.kevinluthardt.com
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