REBECCA FIGLER KOSTICH
Rebecca Figler Kostich is the artist, illustrator, writer, and art educator behind Studio Figs. She has taught Drawing, Painting, Mixed Media, Portfolio Preparation, and AP Studio Art at Groton-Dunstable Regional High School since 2012. As a visual artist, she primarily focuses in natural science illustration, children's book illustration, and custom portraiture.
Rebecca currently resides in Leominster, Massachusetts with her husband Nick, their dog Hidge, and their two chinchillas Jiggly and Puff.
EDUCATION
BFA in Illustration
Minor in Creative Writing / Initial Licensure in Art Education
Montserrat College of Art, Beverly, MA |Deans Highest Honors | 2007-2011
MA in Art Education
New Hampshire Institute of Art, New Hampshire, NH |GPA 4.0 | 2013-2016
EXHIBITIONS
Art Educators Exhibit: "Inspired Views" | Hidge | Montserrat College of Art, Beverly, MA | 2019
GDRSD Art Educators Exhibit | Groton Public Library, Groton, MA 2018
Art Educators Exhibit: "Inspired Views" | Spiked | Montserrat College of Art, Beverly, MA | 2017
MAEA Juried Exhibit: "Clearly Defined" | Lionfish | Lesley University, Cambridge, MA | 2016
Art Educators Exhibit: "Inspired Views" | Lionfish | Montserrat College of Art, Beverly, MA | 2016
"Flocks of Flamingos" | Still Standing | Leominster Art Center | 2015
Illustration Theme Show: "Circus" | All's Fair | Montserrat College of Art, Beverly, MA | 2014
Illustration Theme Show: "Science!" | Montserrat College of Art, Beverly, MA | 2013
Illustration Theme Show: "Wizard of Oz" | Montserrat College of Art, Beverly, MA | 2012
Art Education Thesis Exhibition: "Exchange"| Montserrat College of Art, Beverly, MA | 2011
Senior Illustration Exhibition: "Exposed" | Montserrat College of Art, Beverly, MA | 2011
All Senior Show | Montserrat College of Art, Beverly, MA | 2011
Crane Estate Art Show and Sale | Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, Ipswich, MA | 2011
"Down to the Sea..." | Gallery Della-Piana, Hamilton, MA | 2011
Open House | Montserrat College of Art, Beverly, MA | 2011
Illustration Theme Show: "Wild West" | Montserrat College of Art, Beverly, MA | 2011
Open House | Montserrat College of Art, Beverly, MA | 2010
Illustration IV Show | Montserrat College of Art, Beverly, MA | 2010
Illustration Theme Show: "Wild West" | Montserrat College of Art, Beverly, MA | 2010
AWARDS
Merit Scholarship | New Hampshire Institute of Art, Manchester, NH | 2013-2015
Graduation Liberal Arts Award | Montserrat College of Art, Beverly, MA | 2011
Deans Highest Honors | Montserrat College of Art, Beverly, MA | 2007-2011
E3 Award: “Above and beyond enthusiasm, engagement, and overall effort.” | Camp Starfish, Rindge, NH | 2010
Art Education Merit Award, Montserrat College of Art, Beverly, MA | 2010
Foundation Merit Award, Montserrat College of Art, Beverly, MA | 2008
Merit Scholarship | Montserrat College of Art, Beverly, MA | 2007-2011