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Rory Kurtz is an illustrator and artist living on the shore of Lake Michigan in America’s Midwest. Self-taught and focusing in pencil, ink, and
digital paint, Rory has carved out his niche as a unique voice in the illustration community. Each of his pieces are individualistic yet share a
sense of fantasy in a modern reality. His work can be seen regularly in publishing, editorial, and advertising around the world.
Clients include: Runner’s World, Rolling Stone, Simon & Schuster Publishing, ESPN Magazine, The Village Voice, The Atlantic Monthly,
Vancouver Opera, Hachette Books, Pentax Cameras, Miami New Times, Las Vegas Weekly, Bicycle Times, Phoenix New Times,
Popshot Magazine, Minnesota Monthly, The 1st Movement, and Cossette Advertising. Seen in: Creative Quarterly (Gold Medal –
Illustration), Communication Arts, Taschen – Illustration Now (Portraits), Juxtapose – Online, Thinkspace Gallery (Los Angeles), Digital Arts
Magazine, Carne Magazine, and Migrate Magazine (Official Magazine of the Loerie Awards).
"Untitled" Editorial Art For Legion Magazine
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"Fiona Apple" Editorial Art For Rolling Stone Magazine
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"Tea: A Mirror Of Soul" Poster Art for Vancouver Opera's 12/13 Season
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"Swift" Cover Art For Hachette Publishing
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"Nirvana" Editorial Art For Rolling Stone Magazine
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"Untitled" Editorial Art For Malibu Monthly
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"Upstate and Out" Cover Art For Village Voice
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"The Heart Thief" Editorial Art For The Atlantic Monthly
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"Untitled" Cover Art For M Magazine's Annual Charity Registrar
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"Britta and The Wolf" For Thinkspace Gallery's Endangered Species Show
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