Gilbert Ford comes from a family of creatives and, as it happens, Gilberts (he shares his name with his father and grandfather). The Gilbert in question, however, didn’t pick up a camera to join the family business in Jackson, Mississippi. Instead, the youngest Gilbert picked up a suitcase and headed to New York’s Pratt Institute where he earned a degree in illustration.

After school he worked for a company where he designed and illustrated children’s products including activity books, games and puzzles. In 2007, he ventured out on his own to work as a full-time illustrator. Fortunately, his endeavor has been quite successful as he’s done work for a slew of companies as well as children’s books, including penning and illustrating one himself.  His twitter feed is full of latest news and quips evidencing a fantastic sense of humor. Follow along!