About Brian

Brian Stauffer is a distinguished illustrator known for his conceptual approach to visual storytelling, blending traditional and digital techniques, illuminating the most pressing issues of our times. In 2023, Brian Stauffer was honored with the prestigious Hamilton King Award, the highest honor presented by The Society of Illustrators, recognizing his exceptional contributions to the field of illustration.

Born and raised in Arizona, Brian earned a BFA in graphic design from the University of Arizona in 1989. His work has graced the covers and pages of over 300 renowned publications worldwide, including The New Yorker, Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone, The New Republic, Time Magazine, The New York Times, GQ, Esquire, Wired, The Nation, The Washington Post, and Der Spiegel, among others.

His illustrations are part of permanent collections at esteemed institutions such as San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, The Wolfsonian, The Museum of the Society of Illustrators, The American Institute of Graphic Artists, The Newseum in Washington D.C., and The Art Directors Club of New York. Brian resides in Marin County, CA.