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	Richard Martin's illustrations are seen all over the world through his work as a stamp designer for countries from Azerbaijan to Zambia. His finely detailed acrylic paintings have also shown up on book, video and software jackets, magazine covers, posters and greeting cards. Mr. Martin has a BFA in Illustration from The School of Visual Arts and an MA and MFA in Computer Graphics and Graphic Design from The New York Institute of Technology. He has taught Drawing, Painting, Airbrush, 2D Design, 3D Design, Book Design and Sculpture at Nassau Community College, Gibbs College, Middlesex County College and The New York Institute of Technology in New York. Currently he is the art teacher at Barringer High School in Newark, NJ, one of the most beautiful cities on the East Coast. Outside of illustration and its history, his other interests include classical music, silent films, comic books and stereo views. He lives with his wife, daughter, two cats and a few thousand books in Central New Jersey. Mr. Martin is available for illustration commissions for Editorial, Book and Advertising Clients. Past and current clients include 7-Up USA, The American Bar Association Journal, Doubleday Books, Warner Books, Houghton Mifflin, Washingtonian, Chelsea House Publishers, Cinefantastique Magazine, The Journal of Accountancy, Baen Books, Harper Collins, Globe Books, GoodTimes Home Video, GT Software, Grey Advertising, Reason Foundation, The Animal’s Agenda, New Jersey Lawyer, National Wildlife Foundation, The Inter-Governmental Philatelic Corporation, The Jewish Publication Society, CBS Special Products, and Scholastic Magazine. As Mr. Martin retains (and registers) his copyrights, most of the images on this site are available for re-use. Either one-time secondary rights or continuing license agreements can be negotiated. To ask about one of the works on this site or to commission new art, contact Mr. Martin by phone at 732 738 4838 or via e-mail through the "contact" link above. \| Return Home \| Artist's Bio \| Stamp Art \| SF Fantasy \| Other Covers \| Baron Munchausen \| Kid Stuff \| Contact Us \| Howard Pyle \| Yesterday's Tomorrows \|