Art Publications
Press Coverage & Brand Partnerships
Press coverage, media features, and brand partnerships from my work in digital art.
Tiger King Comic Book Cover Art
When Tiger King became a cultural phenomenon in 2020, I partnered with TidalWave Productions to create a comic book that captured the show's wild energy. My artwork was used as variant cover art for their Tiger King comic book series.
The collaboration gained traction, with mentions from cast members and media outlets like TMZ. It was a good lesson in moving fast when the moment is right.
ShoutOut LA Feature
I was featured in ShoutOut LA, a publication highlighting entrepreneurs and creatives in the Los Angeles area. The interview covered my journey building The Dope Art, the challenges of running an art business, and my approach to balancing creativity with commerce.
"Jesse Johnson attributes his success to three critical elements: passion, organization, and balance. With a fervor for creating distinctive pieces of art, he devoted two years to honing his skills, eventually finding a unique style resonating with entrepreneurial spirits seeking inspiring decor."
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Collaborations
Jondo Prints
For the 2022 NFT LA event, I partnered with Jondo Prints to create an interactive booth showcasing high-quality digital prints from The Dope Art and Eternal Royals.
I designed our booth layout and featured artwork, blending physical art with digital innovation. This collaboration was a fantastic way to highlight both my art and Jondo's print quality, while engaging with the NFT and digital art community, expanding The Dope Art's reach.
NFT LA Gallery
Wall Street Prints
My collaboration with Wall Street Prints goes back years. I've been making digital art in Photoshop for a long time, and each piece was built to fit the brand it was made for.
The characters did well and showed that custom digital art can do real work for a brand's identity.