05/23/2022
We are pleased to announce J Hammond as a Spotlight Artist!
About J Hammond:
J Hammond is a self-taught artist born and raised in rural Kentucky. Honing his talents by sketching in the margins of Mad Magazine, he was further inspired by the stylized art of animation like Ren & Stimpy, and quickly realized he could express his own unique sense of humor in drawing cartoons.
Now, over ten years into his journey as a professional artist, J’s style has continued to evolve and reflect his varied interests in comics, film and television, literature, and pop culture. He has had to opportunity to work for various comic publishers in trading cards and exclusive covers, including Marvel, DC, and Image, as well as had work licensed and published for films like Halloween, Ghostbusters, and Us. As a father and a kid at heart, J also has a special affection for fostering creativity in children, running a program at any events he attends called ‘Trading Capes’ where he trades art with kids 12 and under for free. Further exploring this passion, he has also published three children’s books and been the featured illustrator of a fourth.
Outside of art, J enjoys spending time with his family, reading, and watching interesting film and television. He lives in Georgetown, Kentucky with his wife (Kayla), three boys(Brayden, Colton, Jensen), and two dogs (Koda, Indiana Bones).