| Paul Kiesche has illustrated and designed for several Publications and firms in the New York, New Jersey and Philadelphia area. Some of his clients include: Disney, Kraft, FedEx, Cendant, The World of Hibernia Magazine, Topics Magazine, North American Publishing Company and many others. After working for years, for an impressive list of companies spanning all industries, Paul decided to become self employed and create Paul Kiesche Illustration.
Throughout his career, Paul has received numerous awards. He received the American Graphic Design Award twice, a Gold and two Silver awards from Horizon Interactive Awards, the American Design Award and the award of excellence from NJ/IABC. View the Recognition page for a full list. Paul has been featured in several publications such as The Daily Record, Graphic Design USA and The World of Hibernia.
In addition to his daily artwork, Paul has the privilege of teaching Commercial Illustration at the County College of Morris, as an adjunct instructor for the Design Department. He also visits several schools a year to speak about the world of design and illustration. Paul's started teaching in Manhattan when he volunteered at Art Start, teaching art to homeless children.
Paul grew up in Lower Berkshire Valley, New Jersey, in a family of seven. Paul is the youngest of five siblings including a twin brother, a brother and two sisters. Always drawn to being creative... Paul began his award-winning career as early as High School when he decided to pursue a life in the arts.
More accolades followed as he continued his study at the County College of Morris in New Jersey, receiving an Associates Degree in design. Paul studied under Dr. Christine Holzer-Hunt and Professor Yvonne Bandy. |
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During Paul's Freshman year at CCM, Paul worked an internship at Multi-Media Design in Sparta, NJ. From there Paul moved on to design for Richard Puder Design in Dover, NJ.
Paul went on to receive a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration from The University of the Arts in Philadelphia with a Promising Artist scholarship. Paul studied under the guidance of E.B. Lewis, Phil Singer, Mark Tocchett and Ralph Giguere. It was here that Paul refined his skills and began working as a Designer for The Hal Lewis Group, Platinum Advertising and Can Do.
In addition to designing, Paul had at least 17 illustrations published in national and international publications including a magazine cover, by Junior year of college.
Before graduating, Paul became an Art Director for North American Publishing Company. At the Age of 23. Paul moved to Manhattan to run a small art department for Athon Communications. From there, Paul moved on to Art Direct for JDC Design in downtown Manhattan. Paul pushed on to freelance for USA Weekend, Stromberg Associates, Tiaa-Cref, Turn Up the Music and several other companies. After a few years, Paul settled back in New Jersey to work as Creative Lead for Murray in Blairstown, NJ. In 2005 Paul turned his freelance business into a full-time working studio, Paul Kiesche Design.
Paul currently resides in New Jersey, where he continues to grow as an artist, teacher and business owner. |
