John Reese

John (Rick) Reese is a freelance illustrator, painter and muralist. He has illustrated for magazines, toy companies, skateboard companies, rock posters, and comic books, as well as exhibiting his paintings and working on murals throughout Southern California. His clients include Nike SB, Bongo Comics (The Simpsons/Futurama comics), The Surfrider Foundation, No Starch Press, and many more. 
 
Rick received a BFA in Illustration and an MFA in Studio Art from California State University, Long Beach, where he currently teaches a variety of classes in the Illustration Program. Rick teaches Illustration 1 & 4, as well as critique and seminar courses for both undergraduate and graduate students. Drawing is at the core of all his work and is emphasized in the studio classes that he currently teaches.

John Reese's Professional Portfolio