Mr. Ian Anastas is an artist, award-winning animator, and has been an educator in fine arts and creative technology for over 15 years. Ian has taught elementary through high school students in subjects ranging from computer science, programming, video game design, robotics, 3D modeling and printing, 2D and 3D animation, as well as fine art subjects such as drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, and art history.


Mr. Anastas has also led several continuing education seminars for adult educators covering educational technology, game design, programming, and animation. Ian has also worked extensively as a freelance artist in the fields of illustration, comics, animation, and tattoo design. In November of 2025, Ian received an MFA in animation through the Savannah College of Art and Design. Ian also teaches undergraduate animation classes as an adjunct professor with the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design.


When not absorbed with his own artwork or teaching, Ian enjoys strength training, running, boxing, karaoke, grilling, old monster movies, and is an obsessive film and animation nerd. Ian is also the proud father of two MMS graduates. His son and daughter both attended Milwaukee Montessori from Pre-K through the 8th grade, and both went on to receive full merit-based scholarships to private high schools. Though born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, Ian has called the great city of Milwaukee home for nearly 20 years. You can find his artwork and animation by following his Instagram account, @it_anastas.