Russell Walks is an illustrator and designer specializing in pop culture and licensed entertainment art. He has created artwork for clients including Lucasfilm, Paramount, Twentieth Century Fox, Random House, Disney, and Marvel, with a strong focus on science fiction and fantasy—especially Star Wars.
Walks regularly appears at major conventions such as San Diego Comic-Con, where he has released exclusive prints and served as an official Comic-Con poster artist. He also attends a variety of other comic and pop culture themed events, where he deeply enjoys the chance to engage directly with fans and collectors.
Russell’s process is straightforward and methodical. He focuses on strong composition, clean lines, and controlled color, building each piece through layering and refinement. Whether working on licensed projects or personal work, he values clarity, craftsmanship, and letting the work show how it was made.
Ultimately, Walks attempts in his work to bring something new to the familiar, and for the viewer to experience - at least a little bit - the same joy in viewing his work, that Walks feels while creating it.