Todd Lockwood

Todd Lockwood is an acclaimed American artist and author renowned for his contributions to fantasy and science fiction illustration. Born in Boulder, Colorado, he gained prominence through his work on "Dungeons & Dragons" and his iconic cover art for R.A. Salvatore's novels. His illustrations have graced publications from major publishers like Tor Books and DAW Books, as well as magazines such as "Asimov's Science Fiction," "Analog Science Fiction and Fact," and "Dragon Magazine." Lockwood's art has been featured in Spectrum and the Communication Arts Illustration Annual, earning him multiple industry awards.

Beyond illustration, Lockwood has established himself as a writer with the release of his debut fantasy novel, "The Summer Dragon: First Book of The Evertide," published by DAW Books in 2016. The novel received critical acclaim and went through multiple printings. His artistic career is documented in the 2022 collection "Found Worlds," a comprehensive retrospective of his fantasy art. Lockwood continues to expand his creative repertoire, with the forthcoming release of "The Twelve Days of Christmas: A Holiday Fantasy," a project decades in the making. Known for blending narrative depth with visual storytelling, he remains a influential figure in speculative fiction.