Guy Shield

Adelaide-based Guy Shield considers himself an obscenely technically-minded person who was put on this planet to file tax returns, but got derailed into drawing for a living – so he ditched the security of a full-time job to become a freelance illustrator.

Known for his convivial approach and lightning-quick turnaround, Guy makes illustrations for magazines, books and advertising, using colour and rich levels of detail to tell interesting stories. His work is influenced by graphic novels, traditional print-making and movie posters.

Some of Guy’s recent pieces have appeared in Dare Magazine, The Ride Journal and a cover for AirBnB Magazine. He also worked with Kill Your Darlings on most of their covers.