Although his original career goals included both becoming bionic and joining the rebellion against the Empire, Russell Walks eventually decided that his destiny lie along another path, and chose art school over adventure. Since beginning his career as a professional illustrator, Walks has created art based on licensed properties for companies including Lucasfilm, Paramount, Warner Brothers and Marvel, while his award-winning children's themed work has appeared in a variety of books and magazines. Walks is also a successful painter; his personal work hangs in private collections throughout the world.

Currently living in Montana, Walks spends his days drawing, painting and writing, while counting himself lucky that he actually gets paid for doing what he loves.