# Brian Stauffer

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American artist, and illustrator (born 1966)

Brian Stauffer Born (1966-06-20) June 20, 1966 (age 60) Prescott, Arizona, US Education Yavapai College The University of Arizona (BFA) Known for illustration

**Brian Stauffer** (born May 20, 1966 in [Prescott, Arizona](/source/Prescott%2C_Arizona)) is an American artist and illustrator.[1] Stauffer begins works with hand-drawn sketches, then incorporates painted elements and scanned found objects. The final works are digital, but often the hand-drawn elements remain as part of the finished works.[2]

## Early life and education

Stauffer was born in [Prescott, Arizona](/source/Prescott%2C_Arizona),[2] and attended [Prescott High School](/source/Prescott_High_School_(Arizona)).[3][4] His father was a fine artist.[5]

Stauffer attended [Yavapai College](/source/Yavapai_College) as a music major. During his second year, Stauffer began working in graphic arts, working with Yavapai instructor and [color theorist](/source/Color_theory) Glen Peterson.[3] Stauffer later attended [The University of Arizona](/source/The_University_of_Arizona), where he received a [BFA](/source/Bachelor_of_Fine_Arts) in 1989.[2]

Before taking on illustration as a full-time career, Stauffer worked as an art director at *New Times* in Phoenix, *[The Miami New Times](/source/Miami_News)*,[4] and for [Starmedia](/source/Starmedia). While working at *The Miami New Times*, Stauffer sent a few of his [illustration](/source/Illustration) samples to Fred Woodward at *[Rolling Stone](/source/Rolling_Stone)* magazine who, with [Gail Anderson](/source/Gail_Anderson_(graphic_designer)), gave him his first freelance assignment for a movie review.[5]

### Influences

Stauffer cites the works of [John Heartfield](/source/John_Heartfield) and [Alexander Calder](/source/Alexander_Calder) as major influences.[6]

## Work

Stauffer gained recognition early in his illustration career for his November 13, 2000, cover for *[The Nation](/source/The_Nation)*, titled *Alfred E. Bush*, which depicted President [George W. Bush](/source/George_W._Bush) as [Alfred E. Neuman](/source/Alfred_E._Neuman), the fictitious mascot and cover boy of *[Mad Magazine](/source/Mad_Magazine)*. In 2005, the cover was selected by the [American Society of Magazine Editors](/source/American_Society_of_Magazine_Editors) as number 23 of the top 40 magazine covers in the last 40 years.[7]

Stauffer was featured as a cover illustrator for magazines such as *[The New Yorker](/source/The_New_Yorker)*,[8] *The Nation*, and *[Worth Magazine](/source/Worth_Magazine)*.[5] In 2010, the Society of Publication Designers recognized the work of design director Dean Sebring and Stauffer for their *Worth Magazine* covers.[9]

Stauffer was recognized for his contributions to smaller publications, including his work for *[SF Weekly](/source/SF_Weekly)*, and cover illustrations for the *[Dallas Observer](/source/Dallas_Observer)*, and *[Seattle Weekly](/source/Seattle_Weekly)*, among others.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

### Book illustrations

- *Art* by Karen Salmonsohn, [Random House](/source/Random_House) (2003)[10]

- *Fashion* by Karen Salmonsohn, [Random House](/source/Random_House) (2003)[11]

### Notable poster work

- Savannah Music Festival (2013)[12]

- *Death of a Salesman*, Soulpepper Theatre Company (2010)[13]

- *What The Butler Saw* [Soulpepper Theatre Company](/source/Soulpepper_Theatre_Company) (2010)[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

- *The Barber of Seville* [Vancouver Opera](/source/Vancouver_Opera), [Queen Elizabeth Theatre](/source/Queen_Elizabeth_Theatre) (2012)[14]

## Awards

- Silver Medal (Institutional), 2015, [Society of Illustrators](/source/Society_of_Illustrators), *Ambition* for the Kroll Foundation, art directed b Kit Hinrichs[15]

- Silver Medal (Institutional), 2012, Society of Illustrators, *Digital Evidence And The Smoking Gun* for Emory Law, art directed by Winnie Hume[16]

- Gold Medal (Editorial), 2010, Society of Illustrators, *Infighting Police* for Village Voice Media, art directed by Peter Storch[17]

- Gold Medal for editorial illustration, Society of Illustrators, 2010[6]

- Gold Print Editorial Award, International Design Awards IDA, Winner with Andrew J. Nilsen, *Worlds Apart* (2012)[18]

- Gold Medal (with Dean Sebring, [Worth Magazine](/source/Worth_Magazine)) Society of Publication Designers (2010)[19]

- Silver Medals (2) [Worth Magazine](/source/Worth_Magazine) covers, The Art Directors Club (2012)

- First place illustration *Good Cop Bad Cop* for [Phoenix New Times](/source/Phoenix_New_Times), AltWeekly Awards (2010)[20]

- First place illustration *7-Up vs. Coke, Part 2* for [Riverfront Times](/source/Riverfront_Times), AltWeekly Awards (2009)[20]

- First place illustration *The Suitcase Murders* for [Miami New Times](/source/Miami_New_Times), AltWeekly Awards (2008)[20]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-SOI_lecture_1-0)** ["Society of Illustrators Lecture"](http://www.societyillustrators.org/Lecture.aspx?id=1210&terms=Brian+Stauffer). Retrieved May 31, 2013.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Arizona_Art_Museum_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Arizona_Art_Museum_2-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-Arizona_Art_Museum_2-2) ["Arizona Art Museum"](http://www.artmuseum.arizona.edu/events/event/brian-stauffer-hard-eyes-images-in-empathy). Retrieved May 31, 2013.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Yavapai_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Yavapai_3-1) ["Stauffer's cover for The Nation voted 21 out of 40 of the best"](https://web.archive.org/web/20100609221554/http://roughwriter.yc.edu/wp-content/uploads/pdf/RWYC12-2005.pdf) (PDF). *The Rough Writer*. Vol. 12, no. 4. Yavapai College. December 2005. p. 1. Archived from [the original](http://roughwriter.yc.edu/wp-content/uploads/pdf/RWYC12-2005.pdf) (PDF) on June 9, 2010.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Yuko_interview_4-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Yuko_interview_4-1) ["Yuko Shimizu interview"](https://web.archive.org/web/20130529101444/http://illustrationfriday.com/2011/10/if-interview-with-brian-stauffer/). Archived from [the original](http://illustrationfriday.com/2011/10/if-interview-with-brian-stauffer/) on May 29, 2013. Retrieved May 31, 2013.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-alt_pick_5-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-alt_pick_5-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-alt_pick_5-2) ["Alt Pick – Brian Stauffer"](https://web.archive.org/web/20130528143234/http://altpick.com/spot/brian_stauffer/index.php). January 5, 2004. Archived from [the original](http://altpick.com/spot/brian_stauffer/index.php) on May 28, 2013. Retrieved June 1, 2013.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Dallas_Observer_6-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Dallas_Observer_6-1) ["Dallas Observer Interview"](http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/mixmaster/2011/06/question_the_artist_illustrato.php). June 24, 2011.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["American Society of Magazine Editors Top 40 Covers"](http://www.magazine.org/asme/magazine-cover-contests/asmes-top-40-magazine-covers-last-40-years-page-2). Retrieved June 1, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Slide Show: Winter Covers"](http://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/slide-show-winter-covers). *The New Yorker*. December 21, 2012. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20141110122219/http://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/slide-show-winter-covers) from the original on November 10, 2014. Retrieved September 20, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Society of Publication Designers"](https://web.archive.org/web/20130819053546/http://www.spd.org/2010/09/worth-cover-illustrations.php). September 7, 2010. Archived from [the original](http://www.spd.org/2010/09/worth-cover-illustrations.php) on August 19, 2013. Retrieved June 1, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** Salmansohn, Karen (2003). *Art*. Illustrated by Brian Stauffer. Berkeley, Calif.: Tricycle Press. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [1-58246-103-1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/1-58246-103-1). [OCLC](/source/OCLC_(identifier)) [52920510](https://search.worldcat.org/oclc/52920510).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** Salmansohn, Karen (2005). *Fashion*. Illustrated by Brian Stauffer. Berkeley, Calif.: Tricycle. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [1-58246-105-8](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/1-58246-105-8). [OCLC](/source/OCLC_(identifier)) [57749623](https://search.worldcat.org/oclc/57749623).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["2013 Festival Poster by Brian Stauffer"](https://web.archive.org/web/20160304083456/https://savannahmusicfestival.bigcartel.com/product/2013-festival-poster). 2013. Archived from [the original](https://savannahmusicfestival.bigcartel.com/product/2013-festival-poster) on March 4, 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-NY_Time_Theatre_13-0)** Bloom, Julie; Huang, Jon; Piepenburg/, Erik (March 15, 2012). ["New York Times Theater"](https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2012/03/01/theater/201203-death-of-a-salesman-interactive.html?_r=0). *The New York Times*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** ["The Vancouver Courier"](http://www.vancourier.com/entertainment/Poster+Week/6315896/story.html). March 16, 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** ["Illustrators 57 Award Winners"](https://soicompetitions.org/?what=gallery&c=102&i=88383). Retrieved August 25, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** ["Illustrators 54 Medal Winners"](https://soicompetitions.org/?what=gallery&c=70&i=46385). Retrieved August 25, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** ["Illustrators 52 Medal Winners"](https://soicompetitions.org/?what=gallery&c=44&i=22003). Retrieved August 25, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-18)** ["ZOOM"](https://web.archive.org/web/20130518103235/http://ida.us/winners/zoom2.php?eid=9-5443-11&cat=Print). May 18, 2013. Archived from [the original](http://ida.us/winners/zoom2.php?eid=9-5443-11&cat=Print) on May 18, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-19)** ["Society of Publication Designers 2010 Awards"](https://web.archive.org/web/20130522014843/http://www.spd.org/2010/05/spd-gala-ladies-and-gentlemen.php). May 7, 2010. Archived from [the original](http://www.spd.org/2010/05/spd-gala-ladies-and-gentlemen.php) on May 22, 2013. Retrieved June 1, 2013.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-AltWeekly_20-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-AltWeekly_20-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-AltWeekly_20-2) ["AltWeekly Awards"](http://www.altweeklies.com/aan/Awards?category=2184382). Retrieved June 1, 2013.

## External links

- [Official website](http://www.brianstauffer.com/)

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