I am a US Army Veteran, as well as a Military Writers Society of America Award-Winning Graphic Novel and Comic Artist, the Official Cover Artist for Dale Dye’s Warriors Publishing, as well as a lead artist and colorist for publishers like IDW, Microsoft, EA, Blue Water Comics, with titles like G.I. Joe, The A-Team, Alan Wake, Army of Two, Back to the Future, Iron Sky, and more.…

Gerry Kissell

I am a US Army Veteran, as well as a Military Writers Society of America Award-Winning Graphic Novel and Comic Artist, the Official Cover Artist for Dale Dye’s Warriors Publishing, as well as a lead artist and colorist for publishers like IDW, Microsoft, EA, Blue Water Comics, with titles like G.I. Joe, The A-Team, Alan Wake, Army of Two, Back to the Future, Iron Sky, and more.…

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I am a US Army Veteran, as well as a Military Writers Society of America Award-Winning Graphic Novel and Comic Artist, the Official Cover Artist for Dale Dye’s Warriors Publishing, as well as a lead artist and colorist for publishers like IDW, Microsoft, EA, Blue Water Comics, with titles like G.I. Joe, The A-Team, Alan Wake, Army of Two, Back to the Future, Iron Sky, and more.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Artist/Illustrator at Warriors INC/Warriors Global, LLC.
August 1, 2006 - Present
Part of the creative team responsible for cover art and internal illustrations for history books and historical military novels; contributed to film production and storyboarding for an in-production film executive produced by Tom Hanks.
Artist/Illustrator at Freelance Artist
October 1, 2009 - Present
Create art as pin-up and cover artist, illustrator, cartoonist, and pencil/ink for 22- to 104-page illustrated publications. Specialized in military-themed graphic novels and comics; titles include The A-Team (IDW/20th Century Fox), Army of Two (IDW/EA Games), Alan Wake (Xbox/ Remedy Entertainment), Vindicated Inc. (Vindicated LLC), Iron Sky (IDW/Blind Spot Pictures). Clients include: IDW Publishing, Vision Comics, Nautilus Comics, BladeZone, Warrior Publishing, and various newspapers and magazines.
Contract Animator and Music Composer at IDW Publishing, Inc.
December 1, 2006 - June 1, 2009
Lead animator and video producer for series such as Star Trek and Transformers. From concept to final animation, created promotional pieces optimized for viral marketing. Animations included layers, 3D, Flash, and original musical compositions with direction of voice talent.
Senior Graphic Artist/Web Designer/Content Manager at Charlie Foxtrot Entertainment, LLC
February 15, 2006 - September 15, 2012
Designed brand and company logo, website, and content; produced and edited corporate videos; composed music for videos; managed company website and content for published titles.
Senior Graphic Artist/Marketing/Content Management at ACR Nally
August 1, 2005 - February 1, 2009
Designed advertisements for print, internet, and TV; collaborated across teams to ensure interactive sites were functional and visually appealing; received two Addy awards for marketing campaigns and websites.
Senior Graphic Artist/Content Manager at TruckNet
January 1, 1997 - March 1, 2005
Began as senior artist designing ads and website layouts; advanced to senior web designer, lead artist, and content manager; involved in concept art, new ad strategies, and customized audio accompaniments.
Staff Artist/Writer at The Octopus Magazine
June 1, 1995 - January 1, 1997
Designed cover art and illustrations for articles and ads; created custom illustrations for comics; wrote and edited entertainment columns.

Education

Social Studies major, Psychology minor at Ozark Technical College
January 1, 2009 - October 1, 2009
Art major; Speech Communication minor at Eastern Illinois University
May 1, 1994 - May 1, 1995
Medical Training, Combat Medic at U.S. Army Medical Training
August 1, 1990 - December 1, 1990
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Fredericksburg Area School of Nursing
August 1, 1989 - May 1, 1990
High School Diploma at James Monroe High School
August 1, 1978 - May 1, 1982
01-09 at Ozark Technical College
January 1, 2009 - October 1, 2009
Bachelor's in Art at Eastern Illinois University
May 1, 1994 - May 1, 1995
U.S. Army Medical Training, combat medic at U.S. Army
August 1, 1990 - December 1, 1990
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) training at Fredericksburg Area School of Nursing
August 1, 1989 - May 1, 1990
High School Diploma at James Monroe High School
August 1, 1978 - May 1, 1982

Qualifications

Addy Award
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Addy Award nominations
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Best filmmaker
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Best poster art
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Best poster art
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Addy Award (Websites & Marketing Materials)
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Addy Award Nominations (Website & Marketing Materials)
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Best Filmmaker
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Best Poster Art
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Best Poster Art
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other