A Brooklyn-based artist and illustrator whose clients include AARP, Bleacher Report, Hennessy, The New York Times, The New Yorker, Universal Records, and Vanity Fair. Recognized by American Illustration, Communication Arts, Creative Quarterly, The Society of Illustrators, World Illustration Awards, and 3x3 Magazine.
Editorial Illustrations
100 Years of “Rhapsody in Blue” by George Gershwin
Why Not Us
Did George Washington Have an Enslaved Son?
Three Medical Practices That Older Patients Should Question
River of Runners
The Messy Introspection of Spike Lee’s “NYC Epicenters”
The New York Philharmonic Mourns and Rebuilds
Cocaine Bear, Meet Cannabis Raccoon and McFlurry Skunk
The Eclipse That Ended a War and Shook the Gods Forever
Can Axions Save The Universe?
The Vital Wisdom of Wesley Brown’s “Tragic Magic”
On Point - How NBA Stars Get Game-Ready With Fashion
New Insights Into Older Hearts
Can We Control the Voice in Our Head?
Huey and The Robot Mint an NFT
coming soon :)
Can Love Survive This Election?
NHL Highlights Campaign
Roots Picnic Posters
Choking Poster
Brand Collaborations
Hennessy VSOP x Cafe 11 Bottle
Hoop York City x Adidas Building Shorts
Y Series x Bronx Brewery
About
Hey, I’m John—a New York-based artist and illustrator who can’t be put in a box. My interests and styles are wide-ranging, but my goal is always the same: to create impactful, beautiful artwork. I approach each project with a growth mindset, constantly evolving my traditional and digital practices so that every piece builds on the previous.
My dedication has led to collaborations with top publications, brands, and organizations across various industries. I hold a BFA from the School of Visual Arts and an MFA from The Fashion Institute of Technology. Outside the studio, I stay engaged with the academic art community as a guest lecturer, juror, and critic at leading art institutions in NYC.
I feel lucky and honored to make art, much love
Contact
Let’s work together! Shoot me a message or email me at john@johnpdessereau.com and I’ll get back to you soon.