Monty’s work is kinetic and bloodthirsty, but his subtle use of line, color and value creates a powerful contrast to the violence and gore. He brings his fine art training to his il----rative work, reminiscent of the old horror comic book artists, such as Virgil Finlay, Bernie Wrightson and Neal Adams, who have inspired him since childhood. His work is also heavily influenced by the imagery of writer H.P. Lovecraft.
The study of fine art, literature and music has taught Monty the value of emotionality in his artwork. While he works primarily in sci-fi and horror genres, he is unusual in that he strives to create a deep connection between character and reader. He understands the roles that social commentary and satire can play in art and endeavors to cultivate these themes in his il----rations and paintings.
Monty studied fine art at Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, Georgia, before moving to Colorado, where he studied under the private tutelage of Robert Venosa. He taught art to children and co-founded Project Art Studios with friends and fellow il----rators Pat Redman and Matthew Karasik. His work has been featured at Denver’s Zanitha Gallery and in various exhibitions -- among them Black & White & Read All Over at Axis Mundi Arts (1999), The Rock Art Show at The Project Studios (2006), Bad Art for Bad People at Bob White Gallery (2007) and
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. He began pursuing a full-time career in comic-book il----ration and has worked professionally in the field for the past two years.
