Kelly Latham

Kelly Latham is a Professor of Foundation Studies at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), serving since 2021. She holds an M.F.A. in Sequential Art from SCAD and a B.F.A. in Fine Arts from the University of Kansas. Her professional work spans academic roles, commercial design, and independent artistry.

• Education: M.F.A. Sequential Art (SCAD), B.F.A. Fine Arts (University of Kansas)

Her research interests focus on illustration techniques, digital art methodologies, and the intersection of education with creative practice. She has delivered guest lectures on topics like 'Environment as a Character' (SCADextra, 2019) and 'Digital Coloring' (SCAD, 2019), emphasizing practical applications in art education.

Her creative work includes comic anthologies such as Rise of the Automatic Feeder (2022 Platform Comics finalist), Covid Chronicles (2021), and Big Hype (2021), exploring narrative design and societal themes. Professionally, she leads Kelly Latham Art, a globally distributed stationery brand, and has contributed design work for major retailers like Macy's and Kroger.

• Awards: Platform Comics 10k Challenge Finalist (2022)

Her dual focus on academic instruction and commercial creativity reflects a commitment to bridging educational theory with professional practice in the arts.