Dean was born in Roehampton, and is now based in south London. He studied Graphic Design, which makes conceptual thinking a huge part in his idea process. Dean gathers inspiration from films & animations, his vinyl toy collection, science fiction & kawaii culture. Dean uses a character-driven approach to his artwork & he's passionate about story telling, so creating emotional connections with his characters to be the most exciting part of his illustration process.
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The Cheerful Chip – CBS Feature!
Feb 24 2026
The Cheerful Chip from Advocate illustrator Dean Gray has been featured on CBS News!