Daniel Reed is an award-winning Melbourne based illustrator and writer who has been working in comics for over twenty years. His own titles include ‘Grubby Little Smudges of Filth’, and ‘The Mycelium Complex’. Stories that explore fantasy and sci-fi genres with a mix of dark humour and original concepts. With a unique illustration style that is highly detailed and full of character, Daniel has become a sought-after collaborator with other writers. Such projects include the post-apocalyptic ‘Evermore’, with Isobelle Carmody, epic crime thriller ‘The Boar’ with Lee Roy Kunz, and the darkly brutal series ‘The Chain’ with Sean Webley. Any day that he is earning a living making comics is a good day as far as Daniel is concerned and he has no plans slowing down any time soon.…

Daniel Reed

Daniel Reed is an award-winning Melbourne based illustrator and writer who has been working in comics for over twenty years. His own titles include ‘Grubby Little Smudges of Filth’, and ‘The Mycelium Complex’. Stories that explore fantasy and sci-fi genres with a mix of dark humour and original concepts. With a unique illustration style that is highly detailed and full of character, Daniel has become a sought-after collaborator with other writers. Such projects include the post-apocalyptic ‘Evermore’, with Isobelle Carmody, epic crime thriller ‘The Boar’ with Lee Roy Kunz, and the darkly brutal series ‘The Chain’ with Sean Webley. Any day that he is earning a living making comics is a good day as far as Daniel is concerned and he has no plans slowing down any time soon.…

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Daniel Reed is an award-winning Melbourne based illustrator and writer who has been working in comics for over twenty years. His own titles include ‘Grubby Little Smudges of Filth’, and ‘The Mycelium Complex’. Stories that explore fantasy and sci-fi genres with a mix of dark humour and original concepts.

With a unique illustration style that is highly detailed and full of character, Daniel has become a sought-after collaborator with other writers. Such projects include the post-apocalyptic ‘Evermore’, with Isobelle Carmody, epic crime thriller ‘The Boar’ with Lee Roy Kunz, and the darkly brutal series ‘The Chain’ with Sean Webley.

Any day that he is earning a living making comics is a good day as far as Daniel is concerned and he has no plans slowing down any time soon.

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Work Experience

Illustrator/Designer at Nautilus Illustrations
March 1, 2017 - November 18, 2025
Illustrator/designer of books, comics and records under Nautilus Illustrations; responsible for concept art, layouts and final artwork for print and digital editions.
Illustrator, Designer, Graphic Artist at Artisan Recruitment and freelance clients
December 31, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Freelance illustrator, designer and graphic artist contracted with Artisan Recruitment and various clients; produced book and graphic artwork for clients including The Good Guys, Target, Fantech, Ozito, Australian Mining and Mattel.
Illustrator, Graphic Artist, Designer at Duke Design
February 29, 2012 - February 29, 2012
Created illustrations and graphic design work for accounts including GMC, Triton, 909 (Powertools), Miikimoo and Bread&Butter (Homewares).
Graphic Artist, Designer at Labelhouse
July 31, 2005 - July 31, 2005
Graphic artist and designer for Labelhouse.
Graphic Artist at Welcome Publishing
August 31, 2003 - August 31, 2003
Graphic Artist for Welcome Publishing.
Graphic Artist at Fauldings Pharmaceuticals
September 30, 2000 - September 30, 2000
Graphic Artist.

Education

Associate Diploma, Graphic Art & Design at Box Hill TAFE
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1998
Advanced Certificate, Associate Diploma Arts, Visual Art & Design at Casey College of TAFE
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1994
Victorian Certificate of Education at Fairhills High School
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1991

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Industry Experience

Agriculture & Mining, Manufacturing, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
    paper The Mycelium Complex
    Ongoing science fiction comic series, currently three issues long.…
    paper Mia and the Time-Travelling Train
    Picture book written by Elizabeth Moore-Davila,…
    paper The Boar
    Epic crime drama, set in the deep south. Filled with dark humour and action. Over 500 pages in this graphic novel, written by Lee Roy Kunz.…
    paper Evermore
    Post apocalyptic fairy-tale, written by Isobelle Carmody and Published by Windy Hollow Books.…
    paper The Chain
    Supernatural horror comic, written by Sean Webely.…
    paper Once & For All
    Futuristic comic series, written by Daniel Benedon.…