Rich Théroux is an artist, writer, and part-time caveman who believes pencils can solve almost anything. He notices small details most people walk past and sometimes gets wonderfully lost in the middle of a drawing. He teaches high-school art, where patience, quick sketches, and well-timed jokes are essential. Rich is the author and illustrator of the award-winning River Troll and the how-to art book Stop Making Art and Die. He lives in Calgary, Alberta, with his partner, Jess, and their lively gang, where he is usually drawing, observing, or thinking about something three steps deeper than everyone else in the room.