Artist Name: Reuben Rude 
Location: San Francisco CA
DOB:1969
Married, Children: One eight year old daughter
Profession/Primary Skill: Painter and Illustrator
Preferred Medium: painting and collage
Your URL: reubenrude.com


***Inspirations:
Favorite Music/Bands:All time favorite: Jawbreaker. What I'm listening to a lot right now: Modern Lovers, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, The Clash, Chamillionaire
Favorite Comic Artists: R. Crumb, Chris Ware, Dan Clowes, Craig Thompson, James Kochalka, Mats!?, Jack Kirby(you can't leave him off)
Favorite non-Comic Artists:Andy Goldsworthy, George Tooker, Ryan McGinness , GaryTaxali, Jose Arenas, Bill Zindel, Bwana Spoons, Clayton Brothers, Jeff Soto, Barry McGee...I can't name them all
Other inspirations: Walls in the city that are covered with half torn down flyers, graffiti, peeling paint, old signage and stickers, they are like unintentional collaborations, and sometimes they are perfect