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Justin Hillgrove grew up in Snohomish, WA and has been enjoying artistic expression since he was old enough to color on the walls. He graduated from Snohomish Highschool in 1994 and then took the Graphic Design and Illustration Program at Seattle Central Community College for one year. Since then, Justin has enjoyed many years of freelance illustration and design, working on everything from collectible card games to bobble heads. He also currently works full-time as the lead designer at a local publication in Bothell, WA.

Imps and Monsters...

Having been burnt out for a long time after many intense years of freelance design and illustration, Justin had not painted anything in several years, but upon inheriting some old canvases and art supplies from his deceased Grandfather, Justin began to paint "Love the Sinner". It was such an enjoyable process that many other pieces followed that one. After awhile, Justin's wife suggested showing them off and possibly selling some, (painting is not a cheap hobby and there is only so much wall space in the house). Justin has not stopped painting since and still loves it just as much as when he first started.

Many sources influence and inspire Justin's work. Most notable among them are Justin’s wife and kids, friends and family, and great artists like Nathan Jurevicius, Tim Burton, Hayao Miyazaki and Gary Baseman.

Hangings In 2008:

Collaborative Show at Lowell ArtWorks (03/08), Solo Show at the Blue Bottle Art Gallery (04/08), U-District Street Fair (05/08), NW Folklife Festival (05/08), "Odd Man Out" Group Show at Bherd Gallery (06/08), Edmonds Arts Festival (06/08), Attack of the 50 Foot Lowell Bot (06/08).

Events (Past) In 2007:

Pioneer Square ArtWalk at Doc's Lounge (01/07), Friday Night Live at Imagine Children's Museum (02/07), Iosis Art Party (02/07), Hotwire Coffee West (04/07), "Carnivale" Group Art Show at Arts of Snohomish (05/07), NW Folklife Festival (05/07), Edmonds Arts Festival (06/07), Urban Arts Festival (06/07), Alki Art Fair (07/07), Caffeine Cafe (07/07-08/07), Twilight Artist Collective Featured Artist (08/07), GenCon Indy (08/07), Fremont Oktoberfest (09/07), Solo Bar (09/07), So Very Sheri (12/07) Urban Craft Uprising (12/07), Twilight Artist Collective Featured Artist (12/07 - 01/08)

Events In 2006:

Mukilteo Artists Garage Sale, Kla Ha Ya Days, Tour de Terrace, Bumbershoot, Arts of Snohomish Juried Art Show, Index Arts Festival, GenCon SoCal, 13th Annual Fantasy Crafts Fair, Christmas Flair and Arts of Snohomish "Art of Time" Gallery Fund Raiser.

Hangings In 2006:

Blue Bottle Art Gallery, Twighlight Artist Collective, Arts of Snohomish Gallery, Snohomish Public Library (October 2006)

©2007/2008 Justin Hillgrove and Imps and Monsters. All Rights Reserved. All works on the Imps and Monsters Website are the original creations of Justin Hillgrove. Visit me at www.impsandmonsters.com or www.justinhillgrove.com

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