Hi, I’m Dan Jackson. I’m a professional digital illustrator and color designer focused on comics and related media. I provide consistent, versatile contract art for digital and print publications with reliable turnaround, specializing in color design and application for the comic book industry. My work includes long-running color work for covers and pages on titles such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Star Wars, Alien, Dune, and Stranger Things, and I maintain trusted relationships with editors and publishers like Dark Horse, Oni Press, Boom! Studios, Guillermo del Toro on The Strain, and Gerard Way on The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys. I’m highly proficient in Adobe Photoshop for digital illustration and editing, and I collaborate well with creative teams across domestic and international publishers. Earlier in my career I directed Dark Horse's Digital Art Department (1996–2010), building a positive team culture, coordinating across departments, and producing both digital and print materials. Since 2010 I’ve run Monkey Science, LLC as a remote studio, delivering efficient, long-run color work for covers and pages, while continuing to partner with major publishers and independent creators. I currently reside near Portland, Oregon, and enjoy mentoring and collaborating with fellow artists and editors.

Hi, I’m Dan Jackson. I’m a professional digital illustrator and color designer focused on comics and related media. I provide consistent, versatile contract art for digital and print publications with reliable turnaround, specializing in color design and application for the comic book industry. My work includes long-running color work for covers and pages on titles such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Star Wars, Alien, Dune, and Stranger Things, and I maintain trusted relationships with editors and publishers like Dark Horse, Oni Press, Boom! Studios, Guillermo del Toro on The Strain, and Gerard Way on The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys. I’m highly proficient in Adobe Photoshop for digital illustration and editing, and I collaborate well with creative teams across domestic and international publishers. Earlier in my career I directed Dark Horse's Digital Art Department (1996–2010), building a positive team culture, coordinating across departments, and producing both digital and print materials. Since 2010 I’ve run Monkey Science, LLC as a remote studio, delivering efficient, long-run color work for covers and pages, while continuing to partner with major publishers and independent creators. I currently reside near Portland, Oregon, and enjoy mentoring and collaborating with fellow artists and editors.

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Hi, I’m Dan Jackson. I’m a professional digital illustrator and color designer focused on comics and related media. I provide consistent, versatile contract art for digital and print publications with reliable turnaround, specializing in color design and application for the comic book industry. My work includes long-running color work for covers and pages on titles such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Star Wars, Alien, Dune, and Stranger Things, and I maintain trusted relationships with editors and publishers like Dark Horse, Oni Press, Boom! Studios, Guillermo del Toro on The Strain, and Gerard Way on The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys. I’m highly proficient in Adobe Photoshop for digital illustration and editing, and I collaborate well with creative teams across domestic and international publishers.

Earlier in my career I directed Dark Horse’s Digital Art Department (1996–2010), building a positive team culture, coordinating across departments, and producing both digital and print materials. Since 2010 I’ve run Monkey Science, LLC as a remote studio, delivering efficient, long-run color work for covers and pages, while continuing to partner with major publishers and independent creators. I currently reside near Portland, Oregon, and enjoy mentoring and collaborating with fellow artists and editors.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner, Proprietor at Monkey Science, LLC
January 1, 2010 - Present
Provide consistent, versatile contract art for digital and print publications with reliable turnaround. Specialize as a veteran professional in color design and application in the comic book industry. Produce efficient, long-run color work for covers and pages on diverse titles including Buffy the Vampire Slayer and related spin-offs, Star Wars, Alien, Dune, Stranger Things, and numerous indie comics. Maintain trusted, preferred relationships with repeat art contractors such as Dark Horse Comics, Oni Press, Boom! Studios, and notable industry figures like Guillermo del Toro and Gerard Way. Collaborate dependably with creative and editorial teams from a variety of domestic and international publishers. Highly experienced in Adobe Photoshop software for digital illustration and editing.
Digital Art Department Manager, Digital Art Technician at Dark Horse Comics
January 1, 2010 - August 20, 2025
Directed the Dark Horse Digital Art Department encouraging a positive team culture focused on production growth, manageable workloads, and effective communication with upper management. Coordinated hands-on with all departments in the creation, production, and distribution of digital and print materials. Created and modified original story art for professional publications daily. Frequently adapted out-of-house digital and traditional work into consumer-ready promotional materials.
Church Ministry and Administration Don at Trinity Fellowship
January 1, 2019 - August 20, 2025
Designed, planned, and performed engaging and relatable public speaking events. Balanced strategic annual budgets ensuring financial support for all church operations. Mentored and served a broad variety of church members across demographics.
Digital Art Department Manager, Digital Art Technician at Dark Horse Comics
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2010
Directed the Dark Horse Digital Art Department, fostering a positive team culture of production growth, manageable workloads, and healthy communication with upper management. Coordinated hands-on with all Dark Horse departments in the creation, production, and distribution of digital and print materials. Created and modified original story art for professional publications daily. Frequently adapted out-of-house digital and traditional work to consumer-ready promotional materials.
Church Ministry and Admin at Trinity Fellowship
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2019
Periodically designed, planned, and performed engaging and relatable public speaking events. Balanced strategic annual budgets, ensuring financial support for all church operations. Mentored and served a wide variety of church members of all demographics.

Education

Associate of Arts in Graphic Design at Portland Community College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1994
Specialized instruction in career and technical skills at Benson Polytechnic High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1989
Associate of Arts in Graphic Design at Portland Community College
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2026
Specialized instruction in career and technical skills at Benson Polytechnic High School
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Software & Internet