SHANE TYREE

Shane Tyree was born in Detroit Michigan, where he attended college at University of Michigan, Flint. In late 2004 he relocated to Central Pennsylvania. Since that time he has functioned as a freelance artist and graphic designer.

His art has been featured in ImagineFX magazine, on several book and album covers, and used on several websites.

He is an art contributor for MERP.com as well a regular contributor to Epilogue.net, deviantArt, and recently, Erth Chronicles.

He is a father, and a devoted husband to his lovely wife, Christina. They are expecting their second child soon.

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Vital Statistics

Full name: Shane Tyree

Date of birth: 24th July, 1979

Current Location: Pennsylvania, USA

Complete this sentence: Three cavemen are sitting round a fire, one says to the other… "We simply must spend summer here again, Zog - the caribou are to DIE for."

What is the first visual image you can remember? Mrs. Beggs and the Wizard cover by Mercer Mayer

Who is your most influential artist? I don't know, but in my mind I visualize things in John Howe's style

Last book you read? The Worm Ouroboros by E.R. Eddison

Favourite music? Celtic/New Age/Progressive

Favourite film? The Shawshank Redemption

Favourite TV series? Supernatural

Favourite animated series? Batman the Animated Series; Fist of the North Star

Pet hate? Speculative fiction not being taken seriously, and the death of the story for the stories sake.

Share a quote: 'A man does what he must - in spite of personal consequences, in spite of obstacles and dangers and pressures - and that is the basis of all human morality.' Winston Churchill

You are suddenly the most powerful person on the planet, what’s the first thing you would do? Direct all available resources to scientific advancement.

What attracted you in contributing to Erth Chronicles? A kind and gracious invitation.

What’s the most important professional advice you would give a prospective artist? Start trying. Send in submissions, write to people and volunteer your time, and above all WORK!

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