ARTIST PROFILE

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 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 16 books, his most recent being “A Dad's Survival Guide to Babies”.
Best known for his light, humorous illustration and caricature, Kerr’s work has branched into portraiture and fine art. An inaugural show held last year virtually sold out on opening night, and produced four commissions.
He is married, and has a daughter.

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