Tom Lunzer
40 West Woodstock Street
Crystal Lake, IL  60014

Phone & Fax:  (815) 477-4067
E-mail:  tglunzer@sashimi.wwa.com


Tom Lunzer is a South Dakota native now residing in Illinois.  He majored in the fine arts at McHenry 
County College in Crystal Lake, Illinois, and received private tutelage in photo-realistic technique under 
Chicago  artist Edward Myers.  Tom continues to explore avenues in fine through painting and sculpture 
as he enjoys commercial success as a technical illustrator at Zebra Technologies Corporation in Vernon 
Hills, Illinois.  He also works as a freelance illustrator of science fiction and fantasy for clients such as 
AMAZING STORIES.  He has won several awards in the science fiction and fantasy field.

Tom uses a variety of mediums to create his photo-realistic imagery.  These include oils, watercolors, 
airbrush, and computer-generated techniques.  Tom is now exploring the realms of computer-generated 3-
D art and animation and is looking forward to producing animation and special effects for the film and 
television industries.  He is a member of the Association of Science Fiction and Fantasy Artists (ASFA) 
and was the cofounder of Pigfish Painting Company, a local artists' support group.  Tom is also a gourmet 
chef and an award-winning homebrewer.