Bill Ferrell

A Ringling College of Art and Design graduate earned his MFA in Illustration from the University of Hartford. Bill has taught at award winning art programs for over 22 years. 

A professional illustrator, graphic designer and Ringling college professor, Ferrell has won 2 Brighthouse Cable national teaching awards and led teams of design students competing against 1,500 other high schools to five TSA National Championships, and six state championships.​In addition, Ferrell was the recipient of the Art Educator of the Year award in 2023 for Manatee County Schools. Ferrell began his career as a Knight-Ridder political cartoonist and has freelanced as a designer and illustrator for almost 30 years.