Sage Long
Sage Long is an illustrator from Silver Spring, Maryland. He is a lifelong observer, interested in the wonder and magic of the everyday. He uses his warm, playful art style to illustrate picture books,covers, posters and more. His work embodies themes of nature, human connection and the unique beauty of quiet moments. Working primarily through a combination of traditional and digital materials, his favorite tool to evoke a childlike feeling is colored pencils. His simple exaggeration of figures and bright, warm color palette creates a charming world to get lost in. Sage received a BFA in Illustration from the Cleveland Institute of Art in 2024. This summer, his work was featured in an exhibition at the Society of Illustrators in NYC. Currently, he lives just outside of DC and spends lots of time trying to make friends with the neighborhood cats.
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