George Edward Banagis
illustrator

"My Backyard Jungle" in The Red Gumboot Storytime Colouring Book(Spring 2008)

George is a retired US Army illustrator from Owosso Michigan. He now lives in the picturesque wine country of Niagara County New York with his wife of 31 years. He is focused on children's publications created with digital media as well as advertising and design clients.

George has been drawing since he could hold a pencil in his hand and graduated to digital media as technology progressed. His unique style blends the aged wisdom of pen and paper with the latest developments in digital media. His is a style that charms both young and old. His creations tantalize the imagination and pull the reader into the page. When he is not drawing new creations he is spending time with his grandchildren which are according to him, "his greatest creation".

Links:  George's website

Birthday: Nov. 4th

Favorite Kids Book:                                                                                                                           

Where the Wild Things Are                                                                                                                       by Maurice Sendak