The Artwork of Shea Justice: Volume 1

I have been influenced by so many artists over the years that it is often difficult to say who has inspired me the most. I also look for inspiration from a variety of media such as newspapers, comics, history books, and lousy television shows from the 70s. I think I am the only artist that can find true meaning in the works of Bearden and make a connection with James Garner's coat from the Rockford Files. In the comics medium, I would like to say Alex Ross and Greg Land for their realistic approaches to the figure. African American artists like Charles White and Dana Chandler inspire me with their approach to subject matter and their power to make statements both political and personal. Larry Johnson, who was an illustrator for the Boston Globe Sports Section years ago, had an inking technique that I have been trying to mimic for years. Other artists such as Hal Foster, Romare Bearden, and Alex Raymond have most recently been the artists I look to for ideas about technique and design.