Custom Art & Illustration by J. Thow Designs

CUSTOM ILLUSTRATION & VISUAL STORYTELLING

Whether you’re telling a story, building a brand, or capturing a moment, custom illustration brings your vision to life like nothing else can. I create original artwork for books, magazines, brands, and individuals, offering a unique blend of expressive character art, technical subjects such as aviation, automotive, and concept illustration, along with stylized editorial and comic-inspired pieces.

From detailed narrative scenes to bold standalone visuals, each project is crafted to stand out and connect with its audience.

Below is a small selection of some of my commissioned and personal works.
For a broader view of my illustration portfolio, please visit my original illustration art site.

Commissions

I accept a limited number of custom illustration and character art commissions each year. To ensure we’re the right fit, I prefer to speak with clients directly and discuss the specifics of each project. If you have an idea in mind, please contact me to discuss availability, project details, and next steps.

Since each project is unique and the scope can vary greatly, I provide personalized pricing based on the specific requirements, including the scope of work and usage rights.

Thank You, I look forward to hearing from you.

Two-Fifty' – Hyper-realistic illustration by J. Thow of a Ferrari 250 GTO, referencing a photo taken on Rodeo Drive, Los Angeles
"Warthog Wild" illustration by J. Thow features an angry cartoon warthog with twin jet engines firing the GAU-8/A cannon, inspired by the A-10 Thunderbolt II
Comic-style illustration by J. Thow of DC Comics’ Joker holding a stick of dynamite, titled "You'll Get a Bang Out of This One"
Pen and ink drawing of Ford GT-40 racing at Le Mans by John Thow
Anytime Baby' – Cartoon-style illustration by J. Thow showing a giant Tomcat character riding a Jolly Rogers F-14, firing a Phoenix missile at a MIG-29, with explosions and a second Tomcat in the background, USS Theodore Roosevelt on the horizon.
Illustration by J. Thow of three B-25 Mitchell bombers over WWII Tokyo, featuring 'Executive Sweet' at center, commemorating the Doolittle Raiders’ 70th anniversary
"Corporate Eagle" digital painting by J. Thow featuring a Cessna Citation X jet climbing above Stewart Island near Victoria, Canada with Puget Sound visible on the horizon
Logo and patch design for the U.S. Navy Blue Angels showing four jets in a diamond break formation from a head-on view
Concept rendering of the Edison concept car created by John Thow for Freeman Automotive, featuring a retro-style electric racer design
Realistic illustration of a Suzuki GSX R motorcycle created by John Thow for Star Motorcycle School
Sketch by J. Thow of an astronaut in space repairing a satellite, drawn in red and blue pencil
Commissioned illustration by J. Thow featuring Jason Pridmore on his AMA Championship bike with Reg Pridmore in the background, checkered flag backdrop, and number plates

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