Knowledge Friday With Comic Book Artist Noelle Giddings

Illustrator, artist and entrepreneur Noelle Giddings will be the Knowledge Friday guest at The Church on Friday, April 4, at 6 p.m. A treasure trove of insight and wisdom for young, aspiring artists, Giddings will dive into her unique experience, exploring an artistic world of comic books, ready-for-television art and more. Her career trajectory has been one of a kind, leading her from comics and cartoons to roles in education and newly created positions within the entertainment industry. Come along and explore how one woman said “yes” to opportunity and learned to pivot and transform along the way. Following the discussion there will be a Q&A.

Breaking into a male-dominated field, Giddings was one of the few female comic book artists for DC and Marvel. Spider-Man, Batman, Superman — she has illustrated some of the most memorable characters from the series. She was also a founding member of Milestone Media, the first and only comic book company dedicated to creating a more culturally diverse comic universe. In addition to working in that genre, her work on animated Disney and Nickelodeon programs, including “Doug,” has been a source of joy for many growing up. She has created original art pieces for television and movie sets and has published children’s books and a graphic novel, too.

A career artist for more than 30 years, Giddings graduated from Parsons School of Design. Her ability to infuse each piece with the aesthetic sensibility of any period, movement or school — from Old Masters to contemporary art — and complete the work quickly has helped her thrive in the business. Giddings actively works on commissions, from portraits to landscapes, for private collections, and her own work, honoring her history in comics, has been featured in galleries, juried art shows, and, recently, a four-page feature in American Art Collector.

Tickets to her talk are $10 (members free with RSVP) at The Church at 48 Madison Street in Sag Harbor.