Paul Black (born July 22, 1957 in Hinsdale, Illinois[1]) is an American graphic artist, designer and writer of general and science fiction.
Black grew up in the western suburbs of Chicago, Illinois.
By age twelve, he had advanced into adult level drawing classes.
He attended the University of Oklahoma, where he earned a degree in graphic design and was a 2-time national champion gymnast.
Paul Black lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.