Tim Ballard is one answer to the question, “what would happen if I stretched out an orangutan and infused it with existential dread?”

In addition to this, Tim is a visual storyteller currently based in the mountains of Western North Carolina.

As an independent comics writer and artist, Tim has tabled at and participated in panel discussions at festivals such as Chicago Alternative Comics Expo, Cartoon Crossroads Columbus, Brooklyn Independent Comics Showcase, and Comic Arts Brooklyn.

During his 11 years in the media industry, Tim’s work as video editor, illustrator, and/or animator has been featured on networks including NPR, CBS, CNN, HBO, Hulu, Netflix, and PBS and has been selected for festivals including the San Francisco Independent Film Festival and The Experimental Film & Music Video Festival in Toronto, Canada.

After studying Documentary Film at The New School in New York, Tim pursued studies in sequential narrative and animation at the School of Visual Arts (SVA) and recently completed the Graphic Novel Development Intensive through the Sequential Artists Workshop (SAW).

Tim’s unique approach to visual storytelling merges a deep reverence for nature with an immersion in the imaginary. Meticulously researched concepts drawn from natural and human history, botany, literature, and other inspirations mingle with fantasy and humor in his work.

*Special note: I am not this Tim Ballard

More images from Jamestown alongside my comic “The Seeds of Discontent” (now on sale at @turnthepagebookstore in Williamsburg, Va) 1. Tobacco trade paper that was a reference for the cover of my comic 2. The warehouse building that I use
After spending time studying the history of the Jamestown settlement and Bacon’s Rebellion for my short illustrated history, The Seeds of Discontent, I of course wanted to see the site where it all happened. This weekend, I did! Here are some i
Fresh batch of Canine Revolutionary propaganda has arrived. Reprints from @mixamprintusa
Got to spend a week with Coco - one of a trio of rat terrier siblings who together are unquestionably Asheville’s most talented ballerinas. @wncpetcare
This is my second time pet sitting sweet Olive (which seems to be a very popular name for dogs around Asheville at least) and I luckily had the time to do a little quick watercolor and pen portrait of her little buddy face. She’s just one of th
A few shots from my mini comics class. The most recent class was especially fun, and produced the trophy winning drawing of a duck pooping out of an airplane with the text “POOP RULES” 😆🤣🤣 It’s easy to grow despondent these da
Let’s get started. Here at Cherokee center in Asheville to experience the largest arts and crafts fair I personally have been to. Come on down and show your support for the local Western North Carolina arts community 😎💚
Newt in a jar (this one is a red eft - the juvenile stage of the eastern newt) only at @thebigcrafty this Saturday and Sunday! #notophthalmusviridescens #redeft #ashevilleartist
Chz, plz. Another original artwork for sale this weekend at @thebigcrafty - table 99
I’m at @thebigcrafty in Asheville this weekend - table 99 on the arena floor. I'll be sharing booth 99 with the beautiful & practical creations of @cactus_to_pine - check their stuff out! This is a massive art and craft show with over 180 a