Libby

Libby Sterling is a visual artist and musician based in Alaska. Her current focus is on dimensional illustration for editorial applications, children's literature and portraiture.

After earning her BFA in photography, Libby served as a journalist, editor and designer for the Capital City Weekly and Juneau Empire newspapers. In addition, she has been a contributor to other local and national publications and media outlets. Other career highlights include stints as a naturalist photo guide, a bicycle rickshaw operator, a construction project manager and a summer camp manager.

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Contact libby@libbysterling.com for inquiries.

Recognition: 

2019: Kindred Post 2019 Local Art Postcard Contest Winner

2018: Alaska Press Club Journalism Contest Award Recipient, First Place, Best Illustration • First Place, Best Arts Reporting (Small Newspapers Category) 

2012: Alaska Press Club Journalism Contest Award Recipient, Second Place, Best Use Of Story and Photographs by a Journalist (Small Newspapers Category) • Third Place, Best Weekly Newspaper

2010: Juneau Arts and Humanities Council Individual Artist Grant Recipient

2009: Alaska Press Club Journalism Contest Award Recipient — Second Place, Best Portrait • Third Place, Best Portrait (Small Newspapers Category) • First Place, Best Blog: "Log Book"