HOWDY THERE!

I'm Joe Mruk - a Pittsburgh-based author- illustrator, creator, designer, and educator.

I’ve freelanced as Red Buffalo Illustration for
13 years. I received my BFA at PennWest California in 2010.

I’m the Regional Advisor for the PA West chapter of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. I’m working on a middle grade book series, seeking an agent.

I teach Storytelling, Graphic Novels, and Digital Illustration for middle schoolers to adults at the Pittsburgh Center for Arts and Media.

I enjoy reading, listening to records, and lifting weights as a novice strongman. I’ve recorded albums, produced woodworks and paintings for over a decade.


Key Projects now:

• A 6-book middle-grade novel series, Oslo
• A young adult southern gothic ghost story, August
• A picture book trilogy about attics, hallways and basements

I've worked on hundreds of illustrations for sports teams, tech-driven organizations, beer companies, recording artists, music festivals, magazines, charitable organizations, nonprofits, graphic design companies, literary groups, schools, theater companies, local stores and events, and plenty more.

Contact me for quotes! Please allow 4-6 months’ notice
before the launch of your product or event.




RBI Quarterly Newsletter Image

SUBSCRIBE TO THE RBI QUARTERLY!

• Only 4x a year
• Exclusive illustration tips
• Freelancing tips and strategies
• Project diaries and meditations
• Exclusive timelapses and writings
• More!

I Quarterly