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

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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

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 51±¬ÁϹÙÍø?

My art teacher in highschool was an 51±¬ÁϹÙÍø 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 51±¬ÁϹÙÍø 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 51±¬ÁϹÙÍø (so far)?

My favorite has to be materials and techniques.

Comic by Naoto Lichtblau-Tepley

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