JOHN YUME

About

Lovely to meet you!

     I am a freelance artist and independent illustrator known as John Yume. I’ve been working with clients and as an illustrator at pop culture events in Texas for over 10 years. I graduated with a degree focused on game design art and one of my life goals. I have been doing a lot of Twitch related art, working on a children’s book, and just got into game jams. I moved to the beautiful desert of Arizona where I enjoy walks, memes, puns, streaming, gaming, and role playing.

One of the favorite parts of my work is bringing life to concepts and creating designs for my clients. Whether I have very specific instructions or given nebulous ideas, I try to figure out what people are looking for. I give my hardest effort to be a strong member on teams. When given a lot of freedom my favorite thing to do more outlandish and creative designs. I like working from stories or making up stories as I work to direct the art I do. Been loving working on emotes as I put a lot of thought into how they’ll be used to communicate. Design challenges are my favorite puzzles. Right now I’m pushing myself to learn better pixel art and backgrounds.

Accomplishments

• 2023 – Directed my own Game with friends Jam and made a simple game called “Waffle Date”
• 2022 – Did concept work and story boarding for my first children’s book.
• 2017 – Commissioned to create the official San Japan event art featured through their pop culture convention.
• 2015 – Creating 3 winning art pieces for San Japan’s 2015 contest, including their grand prize.
• 2015 – My art being featured on The Game Awards 2015.
• 2011 – Creating the official promotional and event art for Oni-Con’s 2011 pop culture convention.

I am searching for a change in career. While I love what I currently do, I want more consistent work where I can use the skills I have in game design and expand them. If you’re in need of a colorful, kind, passionate, wholesome person who draws derpy doodles, I’m your person!

Contact

johnyume.illustrator@gmail.com