BRIT AUSTIN (they/she) is a queer artist whose mixed media work conjures whimsical horror and dark fantasy illustration for vibrant book covers and gallery shows. Their art illuminates wit and natural magic inspired by frightening fairytales, folklore, and gothic stories. Their traditional narrative gallery work has been shown across the country in galleries such as Modern Eden, Light Grey Art Lab, and Gristle Art Gallery. Find their art published in Spectrum Fantastic Art 24 and Infected by Art Vol.10. as well as their first children’s book, “Christmas Magic” published by Little Dreamers. When they are not drawing, you can find them wandering in nature or a library book, swinging a sword, traveling abroad seeking hidden histories, or attempting to convince their goblin of a black cat to stop eating plastic. Brit is available for freelance illustration work and commission at [email protected].