Something about Ben

Massachusetts-based artist and writer, Ben Marder, brings creative visions to life while also exploring how art creates community. He has been teaching art in community settings since 2012. A graduate of The Rhode Island School of Design, Ben uses his painting and drawing to bring thoughtful intention to imaginary worlds. His favorite medium is mixed media while he also utilizes digital arts in his design work. He has written and illustrated his first children’s book Little Eddaling, inspired by his love for the natural world, and is a proud member of, The Society for Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. He is also currently working as a freelance illustrator at eLife Sciences. His illustrations have been published in such places as Nature & Current Opinion in Neurobiology.