Covers. Characters. Classic Vibe.

Original art, published covers, and personal work from illustrator and storyteller Gary Carbon.

Welcome to Gary Carbon Art.

Sometimes Artist

I’m a Chicago-based illustrator, painter, and lifelong storyteller working in oil, gouache, and pencil on Mylar. My work appears on covers for pulp-inspired series like The Spider, Phenomenons, and Thrilling Adventure Yarns—as well as personal pieces where I explore mood, light, and character for the pure joy of it. Whether you’re here as a collector, an art director, or just someone who appreciates expressive, narrative art—glad you stopped by.

Published, Personal, and In-Progress

Explore a range of work from fully painted covers to intimate pencil studies. I often show my process—from rough sketch to final. Some pieces were published, others are character studies, and a few are standalone images where the visual idea was the whole point. I work with traditional materials—oils, gouache, and pencil—and sometimes finish digitally, depending on the project.

Let’s Talk Storytelling Through Art

If you’re a publisher looking for cover or interior illustration, or a collector interested in an original painting, drop me a line. I take on commissions on a limited basis, but I’m always open to great collaborations—and great characters.