Mr. Eric M. Abele

Mr. Eric M. Abele

Teaching Professor · Non-Tenure Track

Department of Theatre Department of Visual Arts

College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

He/Him/His/Himself

About

Eric Abele is a theatrical costume designer and visual artist. In addition to his work with UMBC, in partnership with his fellow researcher, Professor Lauren Roark of the University of Tennessee Knoxville, he co-owns Digital Theatre Design, LLC; together they host and produce Design with Procreate: an online learning community teaching rendering skills to students and professionals of all experience levels: http://designwithprocreate.com. Eric is currently pursuing a BFA in Painting and a BS in Art History at Towson University.

Research interests

Costume history, digital design illustration, historical and cultural identity as expressed through fashion and make-up, design for Theatre for Young Audiences

Teaching interests

Costume Design, Design Foundations - Art Concepts, Painting, Digital Costume Rendering and Drawing, Collaborative Communication, Career Preparation

Education

  • MFA, Studio ArtTowson University (2028)
  • BS, Art HistoryTowson University (2025)
  • Other, Painting, Drawing, PrintmakingTowson University (2025)
  • MFA, TheatreUniversity of Tennessee (2009)
  • BA, Dramatic ArtsCentre College (2003)