KIRK REINERT is an American artist who resides in upstate New York. Kirk discovered that drawing was a natural talent at a very early age having been introduced to art by his grandfather. Kirk graduated from Cooper School of Art with a degree in production art and design but is a self-taught painter. Upon graduation, he worked in advertising as an illustrator and designer and after 3 years went on to establish his own studio in 1981. Kirk became one of the leading illustrators in the genres of fantasy, horror, and science fiction. During his career as a book cover artist, he has painted over 200 book covers. Site