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Joshua Mulligan

Instructor/Lecturer
Artist

BFA - College for Creative Studies
(2010 - 2014)

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View some of Joshua Mulligan‘s work

A drawing of a person wearing a headlamp, a vest, and a bandana, sitting on a bench in a desolate, rocky landscape. They are looking off to the side, with mountains visible in the distance.

A drawing of a person dressed as a cowboy, sitting in a chair. The figure, along with the saddle and cacti next to them, is rendered in an intricate, flowing line-art style.

A drawing of a person's head and shoulders. The figure is made up of a dense network of lines, patterns that compose the face and a hood over their head.

A drawing of the Delaware Building on a corner in Chicago. A vintage mailbox and a lamppost with a "Chicago Theatre District" sign are in the foreground.

A drawing of a nude person with a bun in their hair, sitting in a large wingback armchair. Both the figure and the chair are composed of intricate, swirling patterns of lines.

A drawing of a person wearing a suit, fedora, and sneakers, sitting in a director's chair. They are in a studio-like setting with curtains, a plant, and a dog sitting beside them.

A drawing of a person pushing a shopping cart down a grocery store aisle. The person has an elaborate, surreal arrangement of various items piled on their head, including a suitcase and an hourglass. Other shoppers and grocery displays are visible in the background.

A drawing of a brick auto repair shop with a large garage door. A street lamp and a large tree stand in front of the building.

My research interests focus on 2D design concepts and perspective methods, which enrich my environmental designs and figure drawing skills. My work includes animation productions and digital illustrations, allowing me to bring narratives to life through engaging visuals. I also emphasize 3D modeling and effective storyboarding, aiming to combine creativity with technical expertise in visual storytelling.

Professional Experience

As an artist, my work merges traditional and digital design methods, driven by a passion for storytelling. I have had the opportunity to work as a freelance designer with clients such as the Safe Pregnancy Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Vice Media, the Detroit Institute of Arts, and Detroit Center for Design + Technology, among others. In 2023, I accepted a full-time position as a Drawing instructor in the Foundation Department at the College for Creative Studies, where I teach and inspire aspiring artists. Additionally, I have taught youth animation design courses in the Continuing Studies Department and served as an Adjunct Professor at Henry Ford College from 2016 to 2023. I have showcased my art in various Michigan galleries, art fairs, and publications, and I was honored to be named a Kresge Arts in Detroit Fellow in Film and Music in 2016. Through my work, I aim to create compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences.

Significant Publications, Presentations and Exhibitions

Vibes With The Tribes Festival – Art Vendor – Russell Industrial Center 2025

Re/View: CCS Alumni Exhibition – Valade Family Gallery – 2025

DCLEATED NFL draft public art project – City Walls, Detroit – 2024

Re/View: CCS Alumni Exhibition – Valade Family Gallery – 2024

Motor City Brewing Works – Duo Exhibition – Detroit, MI – 2024

Side by Side – Group Exhibition – Livonia City Hall – 2024

Motion: Group Show – Spot Lite – Detroit, MI – 2023

Solo Show – Ferndale Public Library – Ferndale, MI – 2018

Joshua Mulligan

Instructor/LecturerArtistBFA - College for Creative Studies(2010 - 2014)

Professional Experience

Significant Publications, Presentations and Exhibitions

Instructor/Lecturer
Artist

BFA - College for Creative Studies
(2010 - 2014)