A Brooklyn-based artist and illustrator whose clients include AARP, Bleacher Report, Hennessy, The New Yorker, The New York Times, Universal Records, and Vanity Fair. Recognized by American Illustration, Communication Arts, and The Society of Illustrators.
Personal Work
Choking Poster - 2024/2025
“Wolf OR93 Travels Down The American West Coast” 2023
“Dave Chapelle” - 2020
“Anita Baker - Rapture” 2025
Adam Scott - Severance 2024/202
“Wish Me Luck” - 2025
“Soul” - 2021
“Fossil Face” - 2024
“Dancing Figures” - 2024
“Our DNA” - 2025
“Masses Glasses” - 2024
“Mind Your Debt” - 2024
“PDA” - 2023
“Reconnecting?” - 2025
“Can HR Save the Restaurant Industry From its Own Toxicity ” - Vice - 2021
Various pieces from “City Scape” series - 2024
“Body and Soul” - 2020
“The Dunk” - Acrylic on Wood Panel - 18x25in - 2019
About
Hey, I’m John—a New York-based 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 illustrations. I approach each project with a growth mindset, constantly evolving my traditional and digital practices so that every piece builds on what came before.
That 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 in Illustration 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.
Thanks for stopping by!
Contact
Let’s work together! Shoot me a message or email me at john@johnpdessereau.com and I’ll get back to you soon.