London Ladd Studios

London Ladd, a resident of Syracuse, New York started drawing in his late teens and has developed a painting style that is reminiscent of traditional artist. Some of London's influences are great artists such as N.C. Wyeth, John Singer Sargeant, Dean Cornwell, Frank Duveneck and Greg Manchess.  His art retains an intensity and emotion that is all his own.  With a diversified subject matter, London's painterly style seeps through each piece. Most of his work is created with a mixture of acrylic and oil paint.  He carries a sketchbook and paints with him everywhere he goes constantly perfecting his craft. 

Ladd has worked on a variety of projects and his illustrations have been featured in children's books, book covers, magazine articles, album covers, murals and portraits.   

Besides illustrating children's books Ladd has also taught art at the Kuumba Project, an after school art program as part of the Syracuse University's South Side Initiative.  Ladd's goal is to one day open his own art academy for inner city children.