Tim Musso

Artist / Professor

Tim Musso is a professor of art at La Sierra University in Riverside, California and the author of the illustrated book, Chasing the Sun, which chronicles the migratory path of an Arctic tern family with intricately designed woodcut images; the book won the prestigious 2024 Bull-Bramson award from the National Museum of Wildlife Art. He’s also a long-distance hiker, with more than 4,000 miles under his boots, including a complete PCT thru-hike.


  • Musso standing on his stone lithography press with inking roller and electric skateboard.

    Musso standing on his stone lithography press with inking roller and electric skateboard. 

  • Musso carving a linoleum block in his studio.

    Musso carving a linoleum block in his studio.

  • Detail of a block print showing Arctic terns from Musso's book, 'Chasing the Sun'.

    Detail of a block print showing Arctic terns from Musso's book, 'Chasing the Sun'.

  • Musso sketching on toned paper in Utah.

    Musso sketching on toned paper in Utah.