Barron Storey

Barron Storey is an American illustrator, graphic novelist, and educator born in Dallas, Texas, in 1940. With a career that spans decades, Storey has made a profound impact in fine arts and illustration. Storey studied at the Art Center School in Los Angeles and the School of Visual Arts in New York under the mentorship of Robert Weaver, which set the foundation for his prolific career​​.

Storey’s work is characterized by its powerful and often dark themes, exploring human hope and despair, as well as societal issues such as war, homelessness, and suicide through his distinctive visual style. His illustrations have graced the covers of major publications such as Time, National Geographic, and Reader’s Digest. Notable works include his iconic drawings for Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman: Endless Nights, which earned him an Eisner Award​​. In 2023, Storey was inducted into The Society of Illustrators hall of fame. Storey's works are held in the permanent collection of the National Portrait Gallery, the Metropolitan Opera, and the American Natural History Museum.

In addition to his commercial success, Storey is renowned for his contributions to education, having taught at prestigious institutions like the School of Visual Arts, Pratt Institute, California College of the Arts, and San Jose State University. Artists including Kent Williams, David Choe, Adam Caldwell, and the late John Copeland and are among his generations of students.