Libby

Libby Sterling is a visual artist and musician based in Alaska. Her current focus is on dimensional illustration and illustrative design for editorial applications, children's literature and portraiture. Music is another lifelong passion, from fiddling on street corners to composing/recording for film scores and podcasts.

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.

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"