WHO IS POPE PHOENIX?
Pope Phoenix is a Bronx-born creative formally trained in illustration, art direction and graphic design, currently focused on the exploration of shared life experience through both digital and traditional art. His project ABOUT FACE examines human identity and our communal responsibilities to one another.
Lets join forces.
An African proverb I believe in states: "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." Let's go far, venturing into unknown places to discover great new ideas and concepts—together.
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Editorial
Illustrations that clarify, confront, and captivate—perfect for longform journalism, op-eds, and feature stories.
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Portrait Illustration
Custom portraits that express not just appearance, but inner world—ideal for covers, profiles, and concept work.
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Book Design & Illustration
From front cover to interior pages, I create artwork that supports and expands a story’s message and mood.
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Brand Merchandise
Make your packaging, apparel, or campaign unforgettable with artwork that emotionally connects and visually commands.
Fun facts
Education
Bachelor’s Degree:
University of
Barnes and Noble
Master’s Degree:
From YouTube
Experience
Illustration: 6+ yrs
Design: 25+ yrs
Dad Jokes: 20+ yrs
Inspirations
Mark Bagley, Walt Simonson, Erik Larsen, JC Leyendecker, Vincent Peterson, Kehide Wiley, & James Jean
Loves
Colorful Socks, Free Pizza, Xbox, a good muffin, a great pun, a bad joke
“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”