Torrence King Email & Phone Number

Torrence King is an illustrator, writer, poet and photographer in Chicago, Illinois. Published both professionally and independently since 1991, King has illustrated and created dozens of comics and characters and has written over 100 poems, plays and stories. A former radio show host in the late 90’s, King has been profiled on several radio stations and featured in the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times and Chicago Defender. King also created, Lifeforce Comics, one of the first comics to address and tackle Drug Abuse and the HIV/AIDS crisis back in 1992 for the Chicago Board of Education. A sought after speaker, King has also taught seminars on publishing, sequential art history, graphic art and contemporary music history. Shifting to part-time photography and management in 2007, King has been instrumental in the development of both professional and aspiring models and artists to a broader audience.“Since the age of 6, I can remember drawing at that early age and being sparked with imagination by comic books and movies and, later, music, poetry, paintings, etc. - I have continued to develop my talents and present my art in various creative forms. Pushed onward by the inescapable creativity that dwells within.”For more information, commission rates and publications email: torrenceking2000@hotmail.comSpecialties: graphic art and design, writing, marketing, promotion, management, creative and development consultant, speaker, art instruction

Listed skills include Illustration, Art, Creative Direction, Publishing, and 8 others.

• General Manager

  Freelance - Graphic Design; Marketing; Self-Employed

  Jul 1991 - Present - Chicago

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  Chicago State University

  Studio Drawing