Justin Gerard describes himself as a “Fantasy Illustrator and Painter of Extra Fine Monsters,” and side-by-side with his wife, he founded the Gallery Gerard based in Georgia. He jokes that he discovered drawing from the moment he first learned that crayons were meant for coloring and not for eating. However, his painting journey began much later in life.
He seeks inspiration from nature, human history, and story. Both J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis have been constant sources of inspiration for the artist. Another important inspiration for him is are the Golden Age Illustrators, about which he wrote a long and detailed study.
During his career, he has been creating art for famous clients such as Disney, Dreamworks, Warner Brothers, Harper Collins, Penguin Books, and Random House. He has also worked in the game industry for Sony, Riot, Blizzard, Hasbro, Wizards of the Coast, Kabaam, Cryptozoic and Riotminds.
If you are curious to see his work, check out the gallery below or have a look at his Instagram account.
