Writer - Illustrator
J. M. DeSantis is a writer and illustrator who typically works in the genres of fantasy and horror. His writing style emulates the older styles of both Victorian England and Medieval Europe, whilst his illustrations are also more classical, focusing on a traditional approach. In his art, DeSantis emphasizes texture and his paintings are said to have a "fine art quality--without being fine art." To see more samples of J. M.’s work, visit his website at jmdesantis.com.
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SHORT STORY PUBLICATIONS:
"The Real Saint Nick, or How Henry and Jack Learned the Truth About Father Christmas"
Unholy Night: Christmas Fears 2, Static Movement, 2011.
"The People from Beyond the Stars"
Worlds Beyond vol 1, Comicbook Artists Guild, 2010.
With Illustration.
ILLUSTRATION EXPERIENCE:
Featured Artist of Heavy Metal Magazine
Heavy Metal Magaine (Volume XXXII No. 9), Metal Mammoth, 2009.
COMIC PUBLICATIONS:
"The Switch"
Psychosis Today! #4, Atlas Unleashed, 2010.
Writer and illustrator.
"The Thing in the Box"
Planet Lovecraft Magazine #4, Lightning Strikes Twice Entertainment and Saturna Ink, 2009.
Writer and illustrator.
"Repercussions"
Iconic vol 1, Comicbook Artists Guild, 2009.
Illustrator (written by Dwight Baldwin).
"The Thing in the Water"
Planet Lovecraft Magazine #3, Lightning Strikes Twice Entertainment and Saturna Ink, 2009.
Writer and illustrator.
"The Vigil"
Comicbook Artists Guild (through Drunk Duck) <http://www.drunkduck.com/THE_VIGIL/index.php?p=499657>, 2008.
Illustrator (web-comic, written by Scott Shaeffer).
"Devil Tree"
Comicbook Artists Guild (through Drunk Duck) <http://www.drunkduck.com/DEVIL_TREE/index.php?p=479776>, 2008.
Writer and Illustrator (web-comic).
"Recollections of a Commander"
CAG Anthology 7, Comicbook Artists Guild, 2008.
Penciler and character designer for two characters (written by Chris Buchner).
FILM EXPERIENCE:
Night of the Living Dead: Reanimated
Massive Collaborative Artist Project by Mike Schneider, 2009.
Illustrator (8 black and white illustrations).
INTERNET EXPERIENCE:
Game-Flush, http://www.game-flush.com
Co-founder, co-owner, contributing writer, designer and illustrator.
123Greetings, http://www.123greetings.com
E-Card contributor.
Location
Ridgefield Park, NJ
Specialties
- Illustration
Experience
6 yearsEducation
Awards
Best Artist (nominated). 2010 Haller Awards. Comicbook Artists Guild, October 2010. Best New Talent (nominated), 2008 CAG Awards. First Place (Traditional Art category) Otaku University Conference, September 2007.
Affiliations
Comicbook Artists GuildWebsite
www.jmdesantis.com
