Gary Ruddell

Gary Ruddell (born November 16, 1951[1]) is an American artist best known for his figurative representational paintings.

As a teen, Ruddell got his start being published in automotive magazines doing car cartoons and illustrations.

His artwork has been featured on the covers of books by such science fiction luminaries as Robert Lynn Asprin, Lois McMaster Bujold, C. J. Cherryh, and Connie Willis.

[4] In the early 1990s Ruddell made a major shift in his work, turning towards figurative fine art.

[2] He has said of his work, "I like to think of my paintings as stills in a film, suspended moments, a private glimpse into the human condition.