Biography
Greg Ruth is an author and illustrator known for his distinctive style depicting hyper-realism using preferred medium of sumi ink and graphite. Born and raised in Texas, he originally attended Pratt (NYC) for architecture before transitioning into fine arts via painting. By 1993 he began to establish an impassioned career in comics, publishing his first original graphic novel by 2006.
Notably, his art has been featured by publications such as The New York Times and utilized by The Criterion Collection. His collaborations and commissioned work include former President Barack Obama, Academy Award winning actor Ethan Hawke, celebrated writers the Wachowski sisters, and distinguished musicians such as Prince. Additional published work includes Neon, A24, Lionsgate, DC Comics, Fantagraphics Books, Caliber Comics, Dark Horse Comics, Scholastic, Harper Collins, Macmillan, Hyperion, Simon and Schuster, Random House, Slate, CNN, Penguin, and Tor.
His experimental nature has led to the development of the 52 Weeks Project, a self imposed practice of illustrative prompts that have culminated in a published collection of work. In turn, these works have been featured in galleries showcasing themes from Twin Peaks, Game of Thrones, Dune, The Last of Us, and broader topics ranging from the mundanity of wooden log portraiture to more social justice oriented depictions of individuals harmed by state and racially targeted violence.
Ruth remains attentive to his dedicated fan base, often adding personalized embellishments with gold-leaf and crafting commissioned pieces from film and literature that transcend genre and expand on already established historic and imagined worlds. His mentorship and connection to working artists has been shared through comic convention circuits as well as monthly contributions to MUDDY COLORS, an online resource for art, education, and community.
He lives and works in Western Massachusetts.
AWARDS
2005 The Spectrum Gold Award Comics
2006 “CREEPY CREATURES: THE SCARECROW WALKS AT MIDNIGHT” NY Times Bestseller
2007 International Guild Awards for “Sudden Gravity” Written and Drawn by Greg Ruth for Dark Horse Comics
2013 “THE LOST BOY” NY Times Bestseller
2014 “COMING HOME” NY Times Bestseller
2016 “INDEH” NY Times Bestseller
2017 The Spectrum Silver Award Advertising “Annihilation” for Mondo
2017 The Chesley Award Interior Illustration for “Freedom is Space for the Spirit” by Glenn Hirschberg for Tor.
2018 The Spectrum Gold Award Advertising “Moonrise” for the Criterion Collection
2019 The Spectrum Gold Award Advertising “Daredevil” for Mondo
2021 “MEADOWLARK” NY Times Bestseller
2022 “THE LIMEY” Clio Award for Advertising
Notably, his art has been featured by publications such as The New York Times and utilized by The Criterion Collection. His collaborations and commissioned work include former President Barack Obama, Academy Award winning actor Ethan Hawke, celebrated writers the Wachowski sisters, and distinguished musicians such as Prince. Additional published work includes Neon, A24, Lionsgate, DC Comics, Fantagraphics Books, Caliber Comics, Dark Horse Comics, Scholastic, Harper Collins, Macmillan, Hyperion, Simon and Schuster, Random House, Slate, CNN, Penguin, and Tor.
His experimental nature has led to the development of the 52 Weeks Project, a self imposed practice of illustrative prompts that have culminated in a published collection of work. In turn, these works have been featured in galleries showcasing themes from Twin Peaks, Game of Thrones, Dune, The Last of Us, and broader topics ranging from the mundanity of wooden log portraiture to more social justice oriented depictions of individuals harmed by state and racially targeted violence.
Ruth remains attentive to his dedicated fan base, often adding personalized embellishments with gold-leaf and crafting commissioned pieces from film and literature that transcend genre and expand on already established historic and imagined worlds. His mentorship and connection to working artists has been shared through comic convention circuits as well as monthly contributions to MUDDY COLORS, an online resource for art, education, and community.
He lives and works in Western Massachusetts.
AWARDS
2005 The Spectrum Gold Award Comics
2006 “CREEPY CREATURES: THE SCARECROW WALKS AT MIDNIGHT” NY Times Bestseller
2007 International Guild Awards for “Sudden Gravity” Written and Drawn by Greg Ruth for Dark Horse Comics
2013 “THE LOST BOY” NY Times Bestseller
2014 “COMING HOME” NY Times Bestseller
2016 “INDEH” NY Times Bestseller
2017 The Spectrum Silver Award Advertising “Annihilation” for Mondo
2017 The Chesley Award Interior Illustration for “Freedom is Space for the Spirit” by Glenn Hirschberg for Tor.
2018 The Spectrum Gold Award Advertising “Moonrise” for the Criterion Collection
2019 The Spectrum Gold Award Advertising “Daredevil” for Mondo
2021 “MEADOWLARK” NY Times Bestseller
2022 “THE LIMEY” Clio Award for Advertising
