H&M Selects Andrea Wicklund as Illustrator for New Advertising Campaign

Illustrator selected by top clothing company to create rocking images that seduce consumers into purchasing more than they need but less than they want.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) May 14, 2006 -- Academy of Art University School of Illustration alumna Andrea Wicklund recently received the biggest break of her young career; she was chosen to create art for a new advertising campaign for the Swedish clothing company, H&M.

H&M AB (originally known as Hennes & Mauritz) is known for inexpensive and fashionable clothing offerings. H&M has more than 1900 stores in 22 different countries and has more than 50,000 employees.

Andrea recently completed a job with The Progressive Magazine, and is currently working on an illustration assignment with Sidall (an ad agency in Virginia). Additionally, she is developing ideas for a group show at San Francisco’s influential White Walls Gallery.

The flood of work offers has made Andrea keenly grateful of her education at the Academy of Art University. On this she remarks, “The traditional education I received at the Academy provided me with the tools I need to effectively express myself as a professional in the illustration industry. LeUyen Pham taught me how to be comfortable with my own hand, Robert Revels lit a fire under me, Craig Nelson taught me how to use my instincts. Everyone opened my eyes in some way or another.”

Andrea Wicklund’s work can be viewed at: www.andreawicklund.com

About the Academy of Art University, San Francisco

Founded in 1929 by artists for artists, the Academy of Art University offers professional study at the AA, BFA and MFA levels in the fields of art and design. The curriculum integrates the talents of students with their personal visions and aspirations with the overarching goal of preparing them for professional employment in art and design careers.

With 9000 students attending courses in 31 academic facilities located in the heart of San Francisco — and a cyber campus that reaches around the world — the Academy is the largest private art and design school in the country.

www.academyart.edu

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