Chad Grohman

Chad Grohman is an Assistant Professor and Undergraduate Program Director of Illustration at RIT's School of Art within the College of Art and Design. He teaches courses in illustration techniques, portfolio development, and professional practices. His work bridges traditional media (gouache) and digital tools (Adobe Illustrator, Procreate), emphasizing conceptual clarity and visual boldness. Grohman also serves as a freelance illustrator specializing in advertising since 1993.

• Educations: Not explicitly stated in provided text

Research interests include integrating esotericism into multimedia storytelling, particularly Buddhist iconography, and exploring creative entrepreneurship in the arts. He teaches courses such as Pre-Visual World Building, Illustration Portfolio Development, and Zoological/Botanical Illustration.

Grohman's professional projects include designing event posters for The Fillmore (San Francisco) and label art for Strangebird Brewery. His teaching emphasizes industry standards, time management, and business practices for aspiring illustrators.

• Advising: Oversees student internships and independent studies through courses like ILLS-498 and ILLS-599

He maintains an active creative practice, collaborating with cultural institutions and contributing to community art initiatives. Visit chadgrohman.com for professional work examples.