Illustrator

Kurt Miller

Kurt Miller is an illustrator active from 1977 to 2018, known for cover and game art in wargames and strategy titles.

24 Games

Biography

Kurt Miller is a freelance illustrator and owner of KMI Studio, LLC. He graduated from the Maryland Institute College of Art with a B.F.A. in visual communication and received an award for achievement in illustration. Miller served as a lead illustrator for Avalon Hill and provided cover artwork for Railroad Tycoon. Our database lists 24 projects with his artwork.

Career

Miller's professional activity in game art spans 1977–2018. He produced illustrations and cover art primarily for wargames and historical strategy games, contributing to titles featuring hex grids and simulation mechanics. His portfolio includes work on games emphasizing Dice Rolling, Hand Management and Area Movement. As a former lead illustrator at Avalon Hill, he helped shape the visual identity of several classic tactical and war-themed games.

Most Famous Games

Notable games featuring Miller's art include Hannibal: Rome vs. Carthage (1996), Tide of Iron (2007) and Railways of the World (2005). Other listed titles are Evolution (2014), The Republic of Rome (1990) and Arkham Horror (2005). Several of these games received nominations or awards in Golden Geek and Origins categories.

Design Style

His style suits historical and military themes: detailed, realistic illustrations that support simulation and tactical gameplay. He frequently appears on games using hexagon grids, dice mechanics and detailed graphic presentation.