Bill Russell has been a freelance illustrator for magazines, books and newspapers for over thirty years. He graduated from Parsons School of Design in 1976. He was a part time staff artist at the San Francisco Chronicle where he illustrated a weekly panel of sketchbook journalism called Bay Folk. His scratchboard illustrations can be seen at Billustration.com.
Bill is represented by Reactor Art and Design.

With Profile Reportage, Bill Russell expands his illustrative approach to new markets and clients. This new participitory style is available for corporate, advertising, and lifestyle projects. Check out the scenarios page where art directors and editors can see exactly how Profile Reportage can be applied. Bill's new blog of taxicab drawings and stories are found at SketchbookCabbie.com.

In the fall of 2010, Bill will be a resident artist at Recology in San Francisco.

This is just a small sampling. Download a pdf promo here. Requests for additional print samples and other inquiries can be made by email. mail or phone. Photo



Contact Info:
Bill Russell, 2074 Huckleberry Rd., San Rafael, CA 94903
phone: 415.491.9734 fax: 415.491.9735
email: Bill@billustration.com