Local artist display at Springfield Town Library

What can I be when I grow up? Springfield children, all children, think about what work lies ahead. For Judith Nelson, born and raised in Springfield, her interests developed into a lifelong career as a professional graphic artist.


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Local artist display at Springfield Town Library February 3, 2018 SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – What can I be when I grow up? Springfield children, all children, think about what work lies ahead. For Judith Nelson, born and raised in Springfield, her interests developed into a lifelong career as a professional graphic artist. art Judy Nelson will present her artwork in the Springfield Town Library. Stock photo. The Springfield Town Library is hosting a display on the work of Judy Nelson, beginning Feb. 13. Bring your child in to see illustrations of “Arthur,” from the books by Marc Brown like “Arthur Goes to School.” Consider a conversation and some easy nonfiction to explore dreams of what to be “when I grow up.” Nelson graduated from Springfield High School in 1964 and went to Syracuse University for a degree in illustration. After graduation, she moved to Kansas City to work for Hallmark Greeting Cards. Later she received her BFA from Rhode Island School of Design with a concentration in fine arts painting and eventually her Master’s degree in education from Lesley College in Cambridge, Mass. As a freelance artist, Nelson specialized in licensed character illustration, children’s book illustration, character development, girls’ toy illustration, packaging art, line art, cartoon characters, greeting card illustration, and art direction. Nelson clients included Hasbro, Mattel, Fisher-Price, Milton Bradley, Disney, Parker Brothers, Random House, Little Brown, Nestle, Hallmark, McGraw Hill, and Unicef. The Springfield Town Library is located at 43 Main Street, Springfield, Vt. For more information, call the library at 802-885-3108 or check the website at www.springfieldtownlibrary.org. http://vermontjournal.com/arts-entertainment/local-artist-display-springfield-town-library