Paul Garland was born in Somerset, England. Studied at Somerset College of Arts & Technology, Epsom School of Art and Plymouth University and currently works from his studio in the North of England. As a visual story teller, he creates intensely colourful, conceptual illustrations which often use metaphors to convey often quite complex stories for clients worldwide. His work has been recognised by the Society of Illustrators, American Illustration, 3x3, Luerzers Archive, Society of Illustrators of LA, the Association of Illustrators and the World Illustration Awards to name a few.