REVIEWS
"Qualls creates fanciful illustrations that are full of depth and texture, and which help to bring the idea of ideas to life—no small feat."
--School Library Journal
"The motivational text is paired with dark, otherworldly, mixed-media illustrations, rendered in acrylic paint, paper, collage, and pencil, which demonstrate the limitless potential of ideas."
--Kirkus
REVIEWS
"Qualls creates fanciful illustrations that are full of depth and texture, and which help to bring the idea of ideas to life—no small feat."
--School Library Journal
"The motivational text is paired with dark, otherworldly, mixed-media illustrations, rendered in acrylic paint, paper, collage, and pencil, which demonstrate the limitless potential of ideas."
--Kirkus
A joyous exploration of imagination and finding inspiration
Afro Psyche Phone Case - Art by Sean Qualls
For the past year, Sean has been working with Questlove and his team on Questlove's debut picturebook!
The Idea in You will be published this year on September 24th.
Available now for preorder at AbramsKids
and on Amazon.
Re-Image, 38x38", acrylic, newspaper and pencil on paper, mounted on wood, 2022
THIS IS NOW - On view at
West Chelsea Contemporary
thru Feb. 26th
231 10th Ave, NYC
WARM WISHES - On view at
Established Gallery
thru Jan. 15th
75 6th Ave. Brooklyn, NY
BROOKLYN MAGAZINE
Winter 2022/2023 Cover
w/Jonathan Blum
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SEAN WILL BE AT
THE OTHER ART FAIR
Knockdown Center
June 2-5, 2022
Thursday, June 2: 6pm-10pm
Friday, June 3: 3pm-10pm
Saturday, June 4: 11am-7pm
Sunday, June 5: 11am--6pm
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GOWANUS OPEN STUDIOS
OCT. 16+17
LIVE PAINTING + DJing
SHAPESHIFTER LAB
The Best New Novel of 2020 Was Written 90 Years Ago
-VULTURE
Cover art by Sean Qualls
-VULTURE
Cover art by Sean Qualls
Established Gallery, 75 6th Ave., Brooklyn, is open by appointment Sunday thru Friday with public hours from 12pm – 6pm on May 1st & May 2nd
MAGIC DOESN'T SLEEP
A SOLO SHOW OF PAINTINGS/COLLAGES BY SEAN QUALLS
ON VIEW AT ESTABLISHED GALLERY THROUGH MAY 2
Why Am I Me? Interior art by Sean Qualls & Selina Alko
Why Am I Me? Interior art by Sean Qualls & Selina Alko
* Kirkus *Starred Review
* School Library Journal *Starred Review
* Publisher's Weekly *Starred Review
* School Library Journal *Starred Review
* Publisher's Weekly *Starred Review
"I love the vibrancy of the illustrations and the mood they create as the story follow two children through Brooklyn as they ponder big life questions."
-Javaka Steptoe, Caldecott Medalist
"An ordinary trip home becomes a journey in wonder and compassion when we pause to imagine a life other than our own."
-Sophie Blackall, Caldecott Medalist
-Sophie Blackall, Caldecott Medalist
"The beautifully textured artwork by Qualls and Alko adroitly captures the mood and feel of a city in which diversity among people is such a natural occurrence, it doesn’t need to be called out — it simply is."
-RJ Palacio, NY Times
-RJ Palacio, NY Times
"Why Am I Me? is one of the most beautiful books I have had the great pleasure of seeing in recent years! Such a perfect blend of words and images. Selina and Sean's art literally took my breath away."
-Tomie DePaola, Caldecott Medalist
-Tomie DePaola, Caldecott Medalist
MOST RECENT BOOKS
OPEN ALL MONTH
Stop by our Holiday Pop-up Shop!
Join Sean and artist friends Charlotte Noruzi, Alise Lobelsohn and others
117 South Oxford, Brooklyn, NY
*HOLIDAY SHOPPING*
**all month**
IN STUDIO WITH SEAN QUALLS & SELINA ALKO COLLABORATION - KLTV
CURRENTLY ON EXHIBIT
*The Original Art 2017*
November 1 through December 30
Society of illustrators
128 East 63rd Street
New York, NY
The Original Art is an annual exhibit celebrating the fine art of children’s book illustration. The exhibit showcases the original art from the year’s best children’s books. The 2017 exhibit features a diverse list of books selected by a jury of outstanding illustrators, art directors, and editors.
*Facing Humanity: A Show of Portraits*
October 25 through January 9
Gallery 360, Northeastern University
360 Huntington Ave,
Boston, MA
Facing Humanity is an exhibition of work by renowned illustrators who create images for books, magazines, posters, and other types of publication. Artists featured in this show range from the rising stars of illustration to some of the most prominent illustrators in the world. All have the unique ability to capture the personality and emotions of their subjects.
November 1 through December 30
Society of illustrators
128 East 63rd Street
New York, NY
The Original Art is an annual exhibit celebrating the fine art of children’s book illustration. The exhibit showcases the original art from the year’s best children’s books. The 2017 exhibit features a diverse list of books selected by a jury of outstanding illustrators, art directors, and editors.
*Facing Humanity: A Show of Portraits*
October 25 through January 9
Gallery 360, Northeastern University
360 Huntington Ave,
Boston, MA
Facing Humanity is an exhibition of work by renowned illustrators who create images for books, magazines, posters, and other types of publication. Artists featured in this show range from the rising stars of illustration to some of the most prominent illustrators in the world. All have the unique ability to capture the personality and emotions of their subjects.
