Shelley Laband

Shelley Laband is a Professor of Illustration at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) Atlanta since Fall 2016. She holds an M.F.A. in Illustration from the University of Hartford and a B.F.A. from SCAD. Her professional roles include freelance illustration, portrait artistry, and academic teaching across institutions such as Atlanta Artists Center and Auburn University. Laband's work spans exhibitions, juried competitions, and editorial illustration, with notable recognition including the 2016 Director's Merit Award and the 2009 Pacemaker Award-winning Marr's Field Journal design.

Her research and creative practice focus on portraiture, fine arts, and medical illustration, with over a decade of exhibitions in venues like the Marietta Cobb Museum of Art and the National Museum of American Illustration. Laband actively participates in organizations like the Portrait Society of America and has curated solo and group exhibitions emphasizing technical mastery and artistic innovation. Her contributions to art education include leadership roles in the Society of Illustrators and tutoring at SCAD's Drawing and Design Center.

• Education:
  • M.F.A., Illustration, University of Hartford
  • B.F.A., Illustration, Savannah College of Art and Design
• Awards & Honors:
  • Best in Show (2012), Runner Up (2009), Bronze Medal (2008)
  • Featured in 3x3 Magazine (2008-2011) and JAVMA journal (2016)

Laband's advising and grants history is not explicitly detailed, though her extensive teaching roles suggest mentorship of emerging artists. She maintains affiliations with SCAD, Atlanta Artists Center, and the Portrait Society of Atlanta. Her work bridges traditional illustration techniques with contemporary themes, evident in exhibitions like the 2016 Metro Montage series and solo shows at Auburn University.