Tom Gaadt

Tom Gaadt comes from a family full of illustrators. After graduating from the Columbus College of Art & Design in 1990, he held various artistic positions, including staff illustrator for KidSports and Advertising for Gannett. In 2000, while attending his first San Diego Comic-Con, he helped behind the booth at Cartoon Books. It was thru Jeff Smith (plus meeting so many other greats in the industry, like the writer of this book!) that his profession in coloring award winning graphic novels began! Tom currently lives in Columbus, Ohio.