"Whatever It Takes"

Whether you need the quickest of thumbnails, rendered illustrations, or a 3D visualization, I'll work with you to expertly develop your concept, and help to propel your idea to the next level

I "Get It"

Whether you've got scribbles or just a script... bring me your raw concept, and I'll nail it every time!
 

Crazy Deadline?

I thrive on pressure, run on fumes, and love sleep deprivation, so no worries... I never miss :)

WHAT I DO

Some of the services I provide:
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Rough Thumbnails

When a script is all you have, but need the fastest way to convey visual descriptions, then Pencil AD Thumbnails are the way to go. I'll often do my own even when we're headed for bigger and better things.
Quick Sketch B&W

Quick Sketch B&W

"Quick Sketch" is one of the fastest illustration levels I can deliver. The only thing considered faster is a pencil thumbnail sketch which conveys little mood, and no tone to speak of.

Quick Sketch Color

Quick Sketch Color

Often, when the large tones of a composition are worked out early on, an image can have its greatest impact. The areas of contrast are the simplest, and the visual statement reads well in smaller sizes or from a distance..

Rendered B&W

Rendered B&W

Black & White Rendered is a couple of steps above "Quick Sketch", and requires a little more time. I'll chase down the little things, and add those bells and whisles!

Full-Color

Rendered Color

Extra attention to form, shadow & detail, as well as a polished but fresh and not "overworked" finish is what you can expect with the Full Color Rendered style.
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Animatic Art

Years of first-hand experience in creating and prepping artwork for animatics, as well as animating and editing them, makes us a perfect choice for your animatic artwork.
PhotoComp

PhotoComp

When PhotoComps are done right, they can look seamless. Photorealism without over-committing the final look of the ad is what I aim for, making sure to filter, paint & sketch into the photo assets.
Vector

Vector Art

Nothing but vector art quite has that clean, simple polished look. Perfect for many stylized applications, highly portable & scalable with resolution independence, it's also a perfect choice for art on the web.
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3D Visualization

While I offer stand-alone 3D services, it's likely I'll use my 3D toolbox for a number of tasks to aid my illustration projects, including set design & product rendering.

"It'll be tough, but it'll be fun"

Invaluable Experience

Years in the trenches of top-flight NYC studios, working on some of Madison Avenue's most memorable campaigns is where it all began.  Extensive experience in storyboarding & animatic editing means your concept reads clearly & your idea resonates with your audience.

Clear, Dynamic Storytelling

Staging & Composition

Clarity in storytelling is always "job one".   I understand lensing, dynamic perspective & tonal composition blocking, along with solid expressive figure drawing, a fresh, and not overworked finish, and you've got clear visuals that tell your story with maximum appeal. :D

Excellence under Fire

Grit & Determination

Nobody can deliver a better result with the time you've got. The ability to kick things into overdrive, even when running on fumes... rock-solid production techniques, and expert time managment skills means you can rest assured, I'll put out the fire & deliver on time , every time.

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What Clients Say?

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John is, hands down, one of the best storyboard illustrators I've ever worked with. He is not only super talented, but more importantly, he is incredibly easy to work with.... He understands what is needed quickly and with minimal direction. He is incredibly fast, dependable and delivers a high quality product under tight deadlines. He has a beautiful style and clients always comment on how great his storyboards look. I always try and request John for my jobs, although he is often booked on other projects already because his services are in such high demand, I consider myself lucky when I am able to work with him. He is a true artist and a consummate professional. 

Kai Fang Chief Innovation Officer at HZDG
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John is our GO TO storyboard artist. When we need something done right the first time in no time at all, only one name comes up. His boards are clean, professional, and great looking.... The amount of asks I have submitted to John with zero time is almost criminal and yet I receive the same, pleasant response every time. Artists like John are truly few and far between.

Kevin O'Connell Creative/Copywriter VayerMedia
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I had the pleasure of working with John for many years during my tenure as the senior art producer at McKinney Advertising.  He worked with us doing storyboards and comp illustrations for our top clients....  He was a favorite among the creatives and they’d sometimes fight over who “got him” if we had multiple teams working on a pitch.  John is supremely gifted, he’s fast and he is excellent at interpreting what the creatives want to convey.  And bonus, he’s a genuinely nice guy! John’s “Get Your Sketch” website makes it easy to review and download archive the work.  If he isn’t already, John should be your go-to guy!

Kellie Bingman Brand Content Producer - Lenovo Worldwide
Customer Testimonails

John is an extremely talented illustrator who has been a rock for my creative team--our go-to guy. He creates beautiful storyboard frames that nail our requests, and yet go further to capture insights and bring the scripts to life.... John works fast, juggling multiple requests at once, but the work never suffers. He also has a nice wry sense of humor and keeps his cool, even when we backtrack and ask for seemingly absurd edits. I recommend him wholeheartedly!

Kathleen Parr - Copy, Branding, Strategy, Insights VIA agency

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Directing Eye Traffic - Experiment

Just some gesture sketches in Painter that turned into a little picture somehow. ( I decided to post a slightly less "worked" version as the final. This is a sketch after all).

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Creating the Tabasco Baby Dragon

I thought I'd post the development of the TABASCO® Baby Dragon promotional piece for anyone interested. Thanks for all the positive responses to this piece on facebook and elsewhere

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Speedpainting Sir Michael Caine

Another speedpainted caricature for Caricaturama 3000 on FaceBook. I gotta say, he's one of my all time favorite actors along with Depp and De Niro :)