Jerry Gaylord

Hero worship A lifelong comic fan turned full-time animation pro shows off his creative space

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My workspace is pretty straightforward. I have a home studio that I share with my wife Penelope Gaylord.

We have a modest library of art books and comics, two couches, a big-screen TV, video games, posters, and fun comics and anime-related memorabilia all around us.

Our desks face each other so we can easily talk back and forth as we work. I use a 27-inch iMac and I draw on a Wacom Cintiq Pro 24. I rotate lots of toys and action figures on my desk to keep me inspired. They can be a helpful distraction when I need to change gears creatively, too. I also use them as reference for tough angles and gestures. I'm a huge fan of so many IPs [intellectual properties], and the figures also serve as a reminder of why I pursued a career in comics and animation.