2023 Merit Scholarship Recipient: Naoto Lichtblau-Tepley | Minneapolis College of Art and Design

2023 Merit Scholarship Recipient: Naoto Lichtblau-Tepley

May 01, 2023
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Comic; reads "My last memory of you is our hug goodbye. I remember my head on your chest. And the way my hands rested on your back."

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Senior, Comic Art
Dominique Postigloni Memorial Scholarship $2,000
Online Portfolio
Lake City, Minnesota

Describe the work you submitted for merits.

I have only been a comics major for one semester so all of the work I submitted was done within a one semester time frame. They are all of my favorites from the classes I took. 

Why did you decide to come to MCAD?

My art teacher in highschool was an MCAD alum and after taking me on a few tours I decided this was the school I’d apply to.

Comic by Naoto Lichtblau-Tepley

What are your plans for your senior year? And beyond?

I hope to work on more collaborative works—I have been really enjoying those lately! I love working with fellow artists and creators and I hope to work on more outside of college.

Favorite thing about college life (so far)?

My professors and peers; the community at MCAD is by far the best part.

What inspires you? 

My peers and professors! 

Comic by Naoto Lichtblau-Tepley

Do you have a favorite piece you've made? Describe it!

My comic Robo Love. I used colored pencils for the majority of it. It was my first time using that medium in a while so it was fun to use it again.

Anything you're obsessed with at the moment? 

Magic the Gathering 

What has been your favorite class at MCAD (so far)?

My favorite has to be materials and techniques.

Comic by Naoto Lichtblau-Tepley

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