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Doug Sirois

Illustration professor

Education

  • M.F.A., art, California State University, Fullerton
  • B.F.A., illustration, Lesley University

Credentials

  • Professor of illustration, 2020–present, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA
  • Freelance illustrator/concept artist/graphic designer, 1997–present, Douglas A. Sirois Illustration
  • Graphic designer/illustrator, 2016–present, Schylling, North Andover, MA
  • Adjunct instructor of arts, 2011–15, Lesley University College of Art and Design, Cambridge, MA
  • Development producer/art director/concept artist, 2010–13, Edge of L.A. Productions, Los Angeles, CA
  • Adjunct instructor of arts, 2007–11, California State University, Fullerton, CA
  • Graphic designer/illustrator, 2007–08, Menagerie Creative, Orange, CA
  • Senior graphic designer/illustrator/clothing designer, 2002–07, Dragonfly Clothing Company, Fullerton, CA

Awards, recognitions, and honors

  • Third place student competition, 36th Annual Key Art Awards Book, 2007

Publications and presentations

Exhibitions

  • Toy Fair, New York, NY, 2017
  • Granite State Comic Con, Manchester, NH, 2015
  • Northeast Comics and Collectible Con, Wilmington, MA, 2014
  • Granite State Comic Con, Manchester, NH, 2013
  • Art For the Apocalypse, North Attleboro, MA, 2012
  • Spectrum Art Live, Kansas City, MO. Exhibitor, 2012
  • Steampunk: The Beginnings, CalState Fullerton, CA, 2012
  • Boston Comic Con, Boston, MA. Exhibitor, 2012
  • Comic Con International, San Diego, CA. Exhibitor, 2011
  • Corel Painter Masters, 2011
  • ICON Illustration Conference Roadshow, Pasadena, CA. Exhibitor, 2010
  • Anaheim Comic Con, Anaheim, CA, 2010
  • Long Beach Comic Con, Long Beach, CA. Exhibitor, 2009
  • MFA Thesis Exhibition. California State University, Fullerton, CA, 2009
  • Cal State University Illustration Exhibition, Fullerton, CA, 2009
  • San Antonio Gardens, Claremont, CA, 2009
  • Forum Gallery, Claremont, CA, 2008
  • Comic Con International, San Diego, CA. Exhibitor, 2008
  • Open Space Gallery, Los Angeles, CA, 2007
  • Comic Con International, San Diego, CA. Exhibitor, 2007
  • 36th Annual Key Art Awards, Beverly Hills, CA. Awards show, 2007
  • Society of Illustrators, Los Angeles 45th Annual, 2007
  • Comic Con International, San Diego, CA. Exhibitor, 2006
  • Some Crust Bakery, Claremont, CA, 2005
  • Comic Con International, San Diego, CA. Exhibitor, 2004
  • Mama Gaia's Cafe, Cambridge, MA, 2003
  • The Art Institute of Boston, BFA Exhibition, 2002

Published tutorials

  • "Painting a Comic Book Page in Corel Painter 12," Corel Painter website, tutorial, 2012
  • "Painting in Corel Painter 12," Corel Painter website, 2011
  • "6-page Comic Book painting tutorial," Advanced Photoshop #67, UK, 2010
  • "Inking a Comic Book Page in Corel Painter 11," Corel Painter website, tutorial, 2010
  • "Q&A Fantasy painting tutorial," Advanced Photoshop #65, UK, 2009
  • "Drawing a Comic Book Page with Finished Pencils in Corel Painter 11," Corel Painter website, 2009
  • "Q&A Fantasy painting tutorial," Corel Painter Magazine #35, UK, 2009
  • "Fantasy painting tutorial," Advanced Photoshop #45, UK, 2008

Selected bibliography

  • The Adventures of Rose: Life Lessons (children's book), GM Books, illustrator, 2019.
  • The Path (children's book), self-published, author/illustrator, 2018.
  • Deep Trouble (children's book), Heinemann, illustrator, 2018.
  • Spyliner (children's book), Heinemann, illustrator, 2018.
  • Swallowed (children's book), Heinemann, illustrator, 2018.
  • Outrunning The Nazis (graphic novel), Capstone Press, colorist, 2017.
  • Articulate with Jim Cotter, PBS, featured artwork on H.P. Lovecraft segment, illustrator, 2017.
  • Between Worlds (novel), Penguin Publishing, colorist, 2016.
  • King's Road (graphic novel), Dark Horse Comics, colorist, 2016.
  • 7th Sword (graphic novel) and “Dead Squad” (graphic novel), Darby Pop/lDW, colorist/artist, 2014.
  • Burning Man (graphic novel), artist, 2013.
  • Blaze Brothers (graphic novel), colorist, 2013.
  • Apollo (illustrated novel), from Markosia Publishing, illustrator, 2012.
  • A Christmas Carol (graphic novel), Markosia Publishing, illustrator, 2011.
  • The Banshee's Cry (graphic novel), self-published, illustrator, 2011.
  • Destination Force (graphic novel), John Force Racing, illustrator, 2011.
  • Wizards of the Coast, Magic the Gathering (graphic novel), digital painter, 2010.
  • Hercules: The Knives of Kush (graphic novel), Radical Publishing, digital painter, 2009.
  • The Sapphire Knight (illustrated novel), Publishing Works Ltd., 2009.
  • Feature article with photos and artwork, Claremont Courier, CA, 2008.
  • The Art of Douglas A. Sirois Illustration Vo/.1, Lulu.com, artbook, 2008.
  • Artist profile with artwork, Advanced Photoshop, FR, 2008.
  • Artist profile with artwork, Advanced Photoshop, UK, 2008.
  • Artist profile with artwork, Dangerous Ink, UK, 2007.
  • Artist profile with artwork, Imagine FX, UK, 2007.
  • lnterzone Science Fiction & Fantasy Magazine, UK, 2007.
  • Home entertainment artwork for films, "The Princess Bride," "The Lost World," "John Ford Collection," and more, 2007.
  • Society of Illustrators West 45th Annual Book, 2007.