Brian Imler

Visual Art – Austin

Brian Imler is an Artist/Illustrator/Designer/Person who was born in sunny California and raised in the mountainous region of Colorado. Imler started drawing at an early age being inspired by cartoons and dragons. His art continued to evolve through high school where he began to be influenced by comic books, punk rock and hard core album and t-shirt art. After receiving his BFA from Western State Colorado University, Imler moved back to California and started up an apparel company with a fellow artist and friend. After years of hard work and success the two decided to move on to bigger endeavors. Imler moved on to work for Santa Cruz Skateboards and Surfboards. Here he honed his skills as an illustrator and designer by creating art for everything from catalogs to skateboard decks. In 2009 Imler moved to Austin to pursue his artistic career. Since then you can find his work on t shirts, skateboards, album covers, show posters, gallery walls, and in his parents\' house. Currently, he is a featured artist at the Austin Art Garage in South Austin. Brian Imler currently lives in South Austin with his wife and dog child, where he is always making new art and practicing his ping pong.