ZELEZNIK BIO

Full bibliography available on request.

Hello, I am a Los Angeles-based illustrator & artist. A graduate of the Otis Art Institute of Parsons School of Design, I focus on traditional realism with a decidedly imaginary twist at most times.

Working in acrylics, charcoal & graphite, my work features a strong central pose coupled with a carefully crafted composition that moves the viewer fluidly through the image to enjoy the fine rendering and details of his work.

PUBLISHING

With several hundred publishing credits in my portfolio, my client list includes: Marvel Entertainment, Playboy, Hasbro, Mattel, Palladium Books, Wizards of the Coast, FASA Corp, Leona Valley Winery, Restoration Hardware, Scientific Explorer, Topps Inc & Disney. In addition I have had 3 books and 2 calendars of his artworks published.

EXHIBITS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Exhibits & Achievements:
2020 Topps Inc “Silk” Wacky Packages
2018 Infected By Art Book:Vol 6: “Princess Mali & Her Dragon”
2017 ArtUndressed “Charging Gabby” & “Platinum Throne”
2016 Art Renewal Center Finalist “??????”
2016 Infected By Art Book:Vol 4:Pen/Ink/Pencil Category:Silver Award “Princess Malo”
2015 Art Renewal Center Finalist “Deep Sea Reflection”
2013 Infected by Art book competition “Lemuria”
2012 Three images featured in “The Art of the Dragon” art book
2011 Fantasy Pin-Up Calendar published by Heavy Metal
2007 “Rifts & the Megaverse: The Art of John Zeleznik” art book published
2006 Calendar published by Heavy Metal
2005 “Aphrodisia: the art of the female form” art book Aristata publishing “Slurp”
2005 “Guardian Dragon” puzzle published by Sunsout
1995-2005 Work featured in “Spectrum: the Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art”.
2002 Bud Plant’s Incredible Catalog (cover) “Star Dance”
2001 “Lightstrike” art book published by Cartouche Press
2001 “RIFTS Collectable Card Game” Packaging Art
1998 World Fantasy Convention -Best Color Blue Ribbon Award for “Alabaster Wings”
1996 Society of Illustrators: West “Pavilions of Wonder” Canton Museum of Art (Canton, OH)
1993 First released line of limited prints, posters, portfolios and t-shirts
1992 Society of Illustrators:West show “Taliz”
1990 Designed & Created logo NHL San Jose Sharks
1987 Mattel Toys "Spin Heads" toy packaging box art 1987 Otis Art Institute of Parsons School of Design (Los Angeles) BFA in Illustration.
1986 “The Education of Allison Tate” motion picture opening credit illustrations

Digital Skills: Full working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop & Adobe Indesign.