Jon Schwochert is an artist and illustrator working in both traditional and digital media with a passion for storytelling. His work has been used in video games, magazines and public artworks, but most often he creates comic books and graphic novels
Jon studied at Otis College of Art and Design in in Los Angeles, before moving to London. Jon left university to train in traditional techniques and media at London Fine Art Studios. He completed his MA in Illustration at the University of Hertfordshire in 2015 where he received a distinction for his thesis.
Jon has trained in traditional media, but creates his professional work using computer software. His work has been published by Nintendo Co., The Pokémon Company, Artist and Illustrator Magazine, Manifesto Press, Self Made Hero, Rising Sun Comics, Wandsworth Council, and many other smaller clients. He has also self published on platforms such as ComiXology and Comix Central. He has been a resident artist at the Milwaukee Art Museum and the Central School of Ballet in London.
Currently he is based in South East England taking freelance commissions while teaching Games Design and Graphic Design students at Canterbury Christ Church University and conducting youth outreach in Kent and Medway.
Jon studied at Otis College of Art and Design in in Los Angeles, before moving to London. Jon left university to train in traditional techniques and media at London Fine Art Studios. He completed his MA in Illustration at the University of Hertfordshire in 2015 where he received a distinction for his thesis.
Jon has trained in traditional media, but creates his professional work using computer software. His work has been published by Nintendo Co., The Pokémon Company, Artist and Illustrator Magazine, Manifesto Press, Self Made Hero, Rising Sun Comics, Wandsworth Council, and many other smaller clients. He has also self published on platforms such as ComiXology and Comix Central. He has been a resident artist at the Milwaukee Art Museum and the Central School of Ballet in London.
Currently he is based in South East England taking freelance commissions while teaching Games Design and Graphic Design students at Canterbury Christ Church University and conducting youth outreach in Kent and Medway.
‘Really interesting results here. I enjoyed watching some of the students’ submissions! The Minecraft work is particularly brilliant. Feedback is exhaustive, accurate and consistent.’
Dr Paolo Ruffino, King's College London
'Due to his high standard of work and presentation skills, not only has he shown with the studios at prestigious venues such as Leighton House Museum, he was also instrumental in the set-up and design of the exhibition. His artwork was chosen for the cover of the exhibition catalogue. '
-Ann Witheridge, London Fine art Studios
'Each lesson is packed with useful information meant to improve your ability to draw and paint, and,
I have to say, I found it all to be very beneficial. I have always been someone who liked to draw, but never felt that I was very good.'
- Jeremy Duff, Gaming Nexus
'Slickly plotted, and drawn with bags of character. Plus hats off to the creative team for using the electronic/pdf format to try some interesting story-telling techniques. They have brought a cinematic feel to the story and I can see them developing these techniques as the series continues. Definitely one to watch!'
- Julienne D, Comix Central Custmer
Dr Paolo Ruffino, King's College London
'Due to his high standard of work and presentation skills, not only has he shown with the studios at prestigious venues such as Leighton House Museum, he was also instrumental in the set-up and design of the exhibition. His artwork was chosen for the cover of the exhibition catalogue. '
-Ann Witheridge, London Fine art Studios
'Each lesson is packed with useful information meant to improve your ability to draw and paint, and,
I have to say, I found it all to be very beneficial. I have always been someone who liked to draw, but never felt that I was very good.'
- Jeremy Duff, Gaming Nexus
'Slickly plotted, and drawn with bags of character. Plus hats off to the creative team for using the electronic/pdf format to try some interesting story-telling techniques. They have brought a cinematic feel to the story and I can see them developing these techniques as the series continues. Definitely one to watch!'
- Julienne D, Comix Central Custmer