Ned Gannon
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Painter, illustrator, and writer, Ned Gannon atended the Kansas City Art Instute and the School of Visual Arts in New York where he received his MFA. He lived and worked on the North Shore of Staten Island in New York City for over seven years before moving to Wisconsin. His artwork has appeared in New York galleries, the Society of Illustrators of New York and of Los Angeles and in Communication Arts. His clients include American Airlines, Boyds Mills Press, and magazines such as Cobblestone, Cricket, and Odyssey. His work is in private collections in Australia and the United States, including the Staten Island Museum.
Ned was the youngest of six siblings. This may have exacerbated a terrible tendency toward daydreaming or "traveling" as his wife, Sara, kindly prescribes it. Originally from the Midwest, he currently teaches at the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire, where he works and exhibits. He lives with his wonderful wife, two wonderful kids, and their dog, Gwenforte. Currently he is working on an illustrated sci-fi novel and a second graphic novel, as well as connuing to paint for galleries and teach. You can follow his work as it develops on Instagram.
Website: http://www.nedgannon.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nedgannon/
Winning Entry: Peregrination
Contest Won: North Street Book Prize 2023, Honorable Mention
