Netflix Chooses Norwich Artist Jasmine Stroud's Work For OITNB

NORWICH, CT—In a word, wow!

Norwich's Jasmine Stroud, a Norwich Free Academy 2008 graduate, had her artwork chosen by Netflix to illustrate its promotional art for the final season of the mega-hit 'Orange Is The New Black.'

Stroud did an illustration of character 'Crazy Eyes,' and it was noticed on her Instagram. And Netflix reached out.

In promotional materials from Netflix, it's explained that "...cast and creators of Orange Is The New Black are honoring the passionate fans that have evangelized this beloved show over the years, by having the Orange Army themselves create the key art for the series finale."

In other words, 10 "dedicated, talented, and diverse artists from across the globe - the UK, Armenia, Brazil, Italy, and the US - were hand selected via social media to have their showpiece displayed across busses, buildings, and billboards all over the world, in celebration of the seventh and final season premiere."

And Stroud was one of those 10 artists. Wow!

"So excited to announce that Netflix has chosen my drawing "Crazy Eyes" as a promo for the final season of Orange is the New Black. What an incredible opportunity this has been! I am so happy I got to be a part of it! Cant wait for season to premiere on July 26

Her artwork is not just being seen on Netflix OITNB promotions, but by the world as it stands at the crossroads: Times Square.

"Made it to Times Square! Shoutout to all the other artist picked around the world. Each piece is amazing !"

The Norwich Free Academy is excited, too.

"Congratulations to Jasmine Stroud '08 for having her drawing selected by Netflix for the show Orange Is The New Black. Her piece will be used to promote the final season and has been featured on a Billboard in Times Square! "

Congratulations, Jasmine!