Bio
| Tom Kerr's first “published” illustration was a drawing of Bugs Bunny in the sand on the Maine coast. It is noteworthy for two reasons: it showed the young boy he really could draw, and also gave him a taste for the editorial process. Alas, the tide came in and washed the drawing away. Since that time, he has seen his work appear on the internet, in books, magazines and newspapers throughout the world. His first commercial success came in Australia when he successfully created and sold a cooking cartoon “Gastauve” to that country's largest selling women’s magazine. The feature ran for 16 years. During his time in Australia, Kerr worked for “The Sun” newspaper in Melbourne as a cartoonist, illustrator and designer. His time in Terra Australis also brought him his first experience with animation and book illustration. Returning home to the States, the artist freelanced in New York. Since his return, he has illustrated over 25 books, his most recent being "Math Wizardry" for Barrons Eductional Series. Other memorable titles include “A Dad's Survival Guide to Babies” and "You're Not Getting Better You're Getting Older". Best known for his whimsical, humorous illustration, cartoons and caricature, Kerr’s work has branched into commissioned portraiture and fine art. He is married, and has a daughter. |
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