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Eric Johnson
Eric Johnson
Comic Book and Visual Artist
Henderson, United States

Summary

I am a Comic Book interior and cover artist with experience, also, with illustrating for advertising and products such as snowboards, skateboards, and apparel.

I began my professional career in 2000 with the publication of my co-creation, "Rex Mundi" through Image and, subsequently, Dark Horse.

I have been primarily a comic book interior and cover artist for the past 20 years, but I am currently exploring opportunities outside of comics in the hopes of achieving more stability.

I work primarily digitally in Clip Studio Paint, and primarily in Black and White, but I am comfortable producing full color artwork depending on the project.

Skills

Comic ArtDigital PaintingConcept ArtStoryboardingStorytellingCharacter DesignIllustration

Software proficiency

CLIP STUDIO PAINT
CLIP STUDIO PAINT
Poser
Poser
Photoshop
Photoshop
Illustrator
Illustrator
Corel Painter
Corel Painter

Experience

  • Artist (Freelance) at Self Employed
    El Cajon, United States of America
    July 1999 - Present

     Use materials such as pencil, pens and ink, charcoal, or computer software to create artwork.

     Confer with clients, editors, writers, art directors, and other interested parties regarding the nature and content of artwork to be produced.

     Submit preliminary or finished artwork or project plans to clients for approval, incorporating changes as necessary.

     Create finished art work as decoration, or to elucidate or substitute for spoken or written messages.

     Study different techniques to learn how to apply them to artistic endeavors.

     Create sketches, profiles, or likenesses of posed subjects or photographs, using any combination of freehand drawing, mechanical assembly kits, and computer imaging.

  • Graphic Artist (Freelance) at Heartburn Design
    San Diego, United States of America
    May 2012 - Present

     Work with the Art Director to provide quality B&W and color graphics for t-shirt designs on budget and in a timely manner.

     Work with the Art Director to make revisions on the art and designs based on client's notes to deliver a final design that exceeds their expectations.

     Work with the Art Director to fully realize T-shirt designs based on client's notes and/or sketches.

  • Comic Book Artist (Freelance) at Self Employed
    El Cajon, United States of America
    July 1999 - Present

     Work with Editors and Writers to develop storylines.

     Complete high quality finished interior B&W sequential art pages, in either traditional or digital format, on time and in the style agreed upon with the editorial and creative team.

     Work with Editors and creative team to create and define the visual look of characters and environments.

     Work with Editors and Colorists to define the perfect, cohesive



    overall visual style for the property.

     Work with other artists to maintain the visual style of the property.

     Clients-

    -DC Comics

    -Image Comics

    -Zenescope Entertainment

    -History Channel

    -Moonstone Books

    -IDW Entertainment

     Titles-

    -Rex Mundi- Co-creator/ Penciler/ Inker/ Art Director/ Graphic Designer

    -Vikings- Digital Pencils/ Inks/ Graphic Designer

    - Justice League of America 80 Page Giant- Penciller

    -The Phantom- Penciller

    -Doctor Who- Penciller/ Inker

    -Fly- Co-creator, Penciller/ Inker/ Graphic Designer

    -E.V.I.L. Heroes- Digital Pencils/ Inks

    - Grimm Tales of Terror- Digital Pencils/ Inks

  • Comic Book Cover Artist (Freelance) at Zenescope Entertainment
    Horsham, United States of America
    July 2009 - Present

     Submit sketch layouts for various permutations of proposed cover images based on concepts provided by the Art Director and Editors.

     Deliver stunning finished B&W art illustrations ready for color or full color artwork ready for print on time and in accordance with the agreed upon layout to draw in potential readers and drive brisk sales

     Work with the Art Director and Editors to provide concept art for any characters that have not already been designed for a particular property.

     Work with the Art Director and Editors to deliver notes to the Colorist to ensure a cohesive visual look for the cover art.

     Work with the Art Director and Editors to develop the overall design of a property's cover aesthetic and deliver art assets as needed, including, but not limited to logos and typography.

     Selected Title Credits:

    -Grimm Tales of Terror

    -Fly

    -Grimm Fairy Tales

    -Grimm Fairy Tales: Ascension

    -Grimm Fairy Tales: No Tomorrow

  • 2D Artist at One Two Twenty Entertainment
    Santa Monica, United States of America
    February 2018 - May 2018

     Worked with the Director and Producers to provide digital full color, 2D, comic book style, motion graphic illustration assets of the principle cast and sets for animated sequences of the film.

     Worked closely with the Director to determine length and number of individual motion graphic animations and determine creative solutions for unforeseen difficulties.

     Worked with the Director to define the visual look of the animated sequences and provided additional art assets for the overall design.