"You and Your Monsters!"
— My Mom
— My Mom
Welcome, I'm Gary Opasinski and I’m a freelance illustrator. When I was a kid, my Mom just rolled her eyes and shook her head as I copied the aliens and creatures out of the comic books I collected. But she soon realized I loved to draw and encouraged me to pursue art. It opened up a whole new world for me. I moved on from monsters...well, not forever.
I am a graduate of the American Academy of Art and my professional life has gone through many phases. I have worked in advertising, editorial, games and educational publishing. Like many artists, I've transitioned from traditional mediums to digital and like many, I'll use a combination of both to get the job done. I still love paper and pencil.
Art for children and young readers is my focus now. I am a member of the SCBWI. Adventure, sci-fi, fantasy, mystery and humor are genres I enjoy illustrating most. Any monsters I draw now are a little less scary. We’re all here to have fun. If you see anything on this site you like and you think I can help you tell your story, please contact me. I’ll be right here at the drawing table, imagining my Mom shaking her head and rolling her eyes.