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I'm a senior 2D illustration and animation professional with 10+ years of experience in commercial, broadcast, and independent productions. I specialize in visual storytelling, storyboard development, character design, concept art, and background illustration. I excel at delivering production-ready assets across fast-paced pipelines while maintaining a strong artistic vision and consistency, and I enjoy collaborating closely with directors and creative teams to bring ideas to life. Strong and versatile draftsmanship executed to tell your narrative.…I'm a senior 2D illustration and animation professional with 10+ years of experience in commercial, broadcast, and independent productions. I specialize in visual storytelling, storyboard development, character design, concept art, and background illustration. I excel at delivering production-ready assets across fast-paced pipelines while maintaining a strong artistic vision and consistency, and I enjoy collaborating closely with directors and creative teams to bring ideas to life. Strong and versatile draftsmanship executed to tell your narrative.

John R Holmes

Illustrator, Storyboard Artist, Concept Artist, +6

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I'm a senior 2D illustration and animation professional with 10+ years of experience in commercial, broadcast, and independent productions. I specialize in visual storytelling, storyboard development, character design, concept art, and background illustration. I excel at delivering production-ready assets across fast-paced pipelines while maintaining a strong artistic vision and consistency, and I enjoy collaborating closely with directors and creative teams to bring ideas to life. Strong and versatile draftsmanship executed to tell your narrative.…I'm a senior 2D illustration and animation professional with 10+ years of experience in commercial, broadcast, and independent productions. I specialize in visual storytelling, storyboard development, character design, concept art, and background illustration. I excel at delivering production-ready assets across fast-paced pipelines while maintaining a strong artistic vision and consistency, and I enjoy collaborating closely with directors and creative teams to bring ideas to life. Strong and versatile draftsmanship executed to tell your narrative.

Available to hire

I’m a senior 2D illustration and animation professional with 10+ years of experience in commercial, broadcast, and independent productions. I specialize in visual storytelling, storyboard development, character design, concept art, and background illustration.

I excel at delivering production-ready assets across fast-paced pipelines while maintaining a strong artistic vision and consistency, and I enjoy collaborating closely with directors and creative teams to bring ideas to life. Strong and versatile draftsmanship executed to tell your narrative.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Storyboard Artist at the STUDIO NYC

December 31, 1996 - December 31, 2002

Designed storyboards, animatics, and presentation boards for commercials and campaigns; delivered clear visual narratives for broadcast, print, and pitch materials; produced character sheets and marketing comps for client presentations.

Lead Illustrator at the STUDIO NYC

January 1, 2003 - December 30, 2017

Created high-quality 2D assets including concept art, character designs, and backgrounds; transitioned studio workflows from traditional to digital pipelines; produced key art, layouts, and textures supporting animation and commercial work.

Senior 2D Artist / Lead Illustrator / Storyboard Artist at the STUDIO NYC

December 31, 2017 - March 12, 2026

Led visual development and 2D art direction across commercial and animated productions; developed style guides, ensuring visual consistency across teams and deliverables; produced storyboards, concept art, and keyframes from initial scripts through final production; collaborated closely with directors, producers, and editors throughout pipeline.