Ted Hammond graduated with a degree in Advertising and Graphic Design in 1987. He spent the first few years out of school creating portraits and art for the screen printing business while honing his skills. In 1994, Ted began creating his work with the airbrush and sent samples to Musclemag International publisher Robert Kennedy. His recognizable style, sense of humor and skill at drawing the human figure allowed him to eventually become the main editorial artist for Musclemag International, Oxygen and American Health & Fitness Magazines. As well as creating everything from Fantasy and comic book art to children's magazine and book illustration. Ted has created literally hundreds of illustrations over the past few years and has gained a solid reputation as a leading artist in the industry.