Gayle Donahue

Gayle Donahue is a Professor in the Illustration Department at ArtCenter College of Design, where she has taught since 1990. She holds a degree in design from the University of California, Los Angeles and has extensive experience as a freelance illustrator with clients including the Beverly Hills Hotel, Walt Disney Studios, and Cedars Sinai Medical Center. Her artwork is represented by galleries in New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.

Her research interests focus on illustration techniques, fine art painting, collage, and creative methodologies in visual storytelling. She specializes in developing foundational drawing skills and exploring mixed media applications.

Donahue has taught courses at UCLA Extension and Otis College of Art and Design, bringing industry expertise to her academic instruction.