Luvon Sheppard

Professor

School of Art

College of Art and Design

lxsfaa@rit.edu

585-475-2662

Office Location

BOO-3410

Luvon Sheppard

Professor

School of Art

College of Art and Design

Education

BFA, MST, Rochester Institute of Technology

lxsfaa@rit.edu

585-475-2662

Areas of Expertise

Painting

Fine Arts

Currently Teaching

PAIT-460

Watercolor

3 Credits

This course will focus on the exploration of watercolor concepts and techniques to enhance skills and personal expression of the individual student. **Fee: A materials fee is required for this course**

PAIT-760

Watercolor

3 Credits

This course focuses on the exploration of watercolor techniques and concepts to enhance skills and personal expression of the individual student.

SOIS-498

Independent Study

1 - 6 Credits

Independent study.

STAR-599

Studio Arts Independent Study

1 - 6 Credits

Studio Arts Independent Study will provide STAR students the opportunity to develop a specialized study course with an individual faculty member. Students, with the assistance of a faculty adviser, will propose a course of study, timeline and outcome for this course. Students must obtain permission of an instructor, be holding a 3.0 gpa and complete the Independent Study Permission Form to enroll.

STAR-790

Research and Thesis

3 Credits

This is the first of two courses designed to advance a student towards completion of their thesis. Students will work independently on their approved proposal while meeting on a regular basis with their committee chair. Students are required to meet at least twice with their full committee during the semester.

STAR-799

Studio Arts Independent Study

1 - 6 Credits

Studio Arts Independent Study will provide students with the ability to study in a specialized area with an individual faculty member. Students, with the assistance of a faculty advisor, will propose and conduct a course of study. An approved Independent Study Permission Form must be submitted to Student Services to enroll.

STAR-890

Thesis

6 Credits

For this final thesis course students continue working with their committee to evaluate work produced, and select the work to be exhibited. In addition, students will work with gallery coordinators and curators to install and exhibit their final body of work. Students are expected to defend their work to the committee through an oral defense and a written document.

STAR-892

Continuation of Thesis Studio Arts

0 Credits

The Studio Arts Continuation of Thesis course provides student additional semester(s) to complete their thesis research, project, and thesis document.

In the News

January 17, 2023

Faculty, alumnus add allure to Rochester Museum and Science Center exhibit

The RIT connections to the Rochester Museum and Science Center's newest exhibit can be seen in a reproduction of a painting by Professor Luvon Sheppard and a warship replica that Jacob Dambra '22 helped construct.
October 13, 2021

Professor Luvon Sheppard's influence touches all creative corners of RIT, Rochester

Luvon Sheppard, described as the heart and soul of the RIT School of Art faculty, has a solo exhibition coming to RIT City Art Space celebrating his five-plus decades as an artist, educator and community collaborator.
October 12, 2021

Luvon Sheppard tributes

Current and former students, colleagues and others share stories of how they have been influenced by Professor Luvon Sheppard's compassion and wisdom.

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Featured Work

Luvon Sheppard's Watercolors, Drawings and Mixed Media Paintings

Luvon Sheppard

Luvon Sheppard BIO

Luvon Sheppard

Oil paintings from Luvon's students

Oil Paintings

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