Blumen Portrait

With an eclectic portfolio that runs the gamut from Industrial Design to Children's Books, Johns 34 year career in advertising and publishing reflects his wide range of expertise in the multi-faceted world of illustration and design. And, while his advertising work is always in demand, John has recently focused his talents on an area that's been an persistent interest since childhood, Fantastic Illustration.

After decades of perfecting his techniques with traditional media, John chose to apply his creative knowledge and artistic insight to the discipline of digital illustration. This seamless transition from canvas to computer has yielded some of the most imaginative and thought-provoking imagery in John's career.

Though he makes frequent stops in the realms of fantasy and myth, John lives and works as a freelance illustrator in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His images grace the covers of books published by The Penguin Group, Llewellyn World Wide and Harcourt Publishing and a myriad of other publications and periodicals. His work also appears in the fantasy-art showcases Spectrum, Fantasy Art Now, Apphrodisia:The Art of the Female Form and Erotic Fantasy Art John's most recent project is a commission illustrating The Wizards Tarot, a 78 image card deck for Llewellyn World Wide.

For inquiries about sales or commissions, please contact John by phoning:
412-381-1030 or email to john@johnblumenillustration.com.