Biography
Since an early age J. M. DeSantis has shown promise in and dedication to both writing and illustration, graduating from Pratt Institute before the advent of his professional career. Traditionally, J. M. works in the genres of fantasy and horror. His written work consists of short stories, comic scripts, and poetry, while his illustrations are created to compliment these.
J. M. DeSantis received his professional start by pencilling a story for the Comicbook Artists Guild and has continued to see his work published ever since. His stories and illustrations have been published by Heavy Metal Magazine, Static Movement, the Comicbook Artists Guild, Atlas Unleashed and Planet Lovecraft Magazine. He has also contributed art to two of Mike Scheider's massive collabrative artist projects: Night of the Living Dead: Reanimated and What is the Use of a Book Without Pictures? (currently in development), the latter being a completely illustrated, non-text version of Alice in Wonderland.
In 2010 J. M. DeSantis co-created the humorous video game site, Game-Flush.com (www.game-flush.com), where (under the moniker The Corporate Ninja) he writes articles, reviews and writes and illustrates a monthly webcomic. J. M. also contributes to Game-Flush's sister-site, Movie-Flush.com. He is the illustrator and chief graphics designer for both sites.
Other than his continued involvement with Game-Flush, J. M. DeSantis is currently working on a number of projects and stories, including developing his Figmunds (figmunds.com) and the woman from his Goddess of Sand painting into a graphic novel.
As for his inspirations, J. M. DeSantis has named such writers as J.R.R. Tolkien, Robert E. Howard, Yasumi Matsuno (especially translated by Alexander O. Smith and Joseph Reeder), H.P. Lovecraft, Edgar Allan Poe, Hideyuki Kikuchi, and William Shakespeare. His favourite artists are Ayami Kojima, Alan Lee, Akihiko Yoshida, Mike Mignola, John Howe, Hiroaki Samura, Drew Struzan, Gary Gianni, Adam Hughes, Frank Frazetta, and Norman Rockwell.
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 Publications:
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:
Jmdesantis.com, http://www.jmdesantis.com
Owner, creator, design, content, programming, maintenance, etc.
Figmunds.com, http://www.figmunds.com
Owner, creator, design, content, programming, maintenance, etc.
Game-Flush, http://www.game-flush.com
Co-founder, co-owner, contributing writer and illustrator.
Movie-Flush, http://www.movie-flush.com
Co-founder, contributing writer and illustrator.
123Greetings, http://www.123greetings.com
E-Card contributor.
Teaching Experience:
Guest Speaker. Englewood, NJ. November 2009.
Englewood School District: one-time, three session class on creating comics.
Art Instructor. Englewood, NJ. February - March 2009.
Englewood School District: Six week program assisting students in creating comics based on subjects such as bullying.
Public Speaking and Interviews:
DeSantis, J. M. Interview. Bagandbored.com. October 2010. <http://archive.bagandbored.com/?p=607>
DeSantis, J. M. Interview. Cultural Compulsive Disorder. October 2010.
<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-3kcGIEeAU>
The Sounds and Sights of Science Fiction
Panelist. SFSNNJ meeting, December 2009.
CAG and the Benefits to Web-Comics
Panelist. New York Comic Con, February 2009.
DeSantis, J. M. Interview. WhoHub.com. 11 February 2009. <http://www.whohub.com/jmdesantis>.
Shows:
New York Comic Con
New York, October 2010 & 2011: Artist Alley.
Big Apple Con
New York, October 2009: Artist Alley.
Otaku University Conference & Art Show
Mesa, AZ, September 2007: painting on display.
Honours and Awards:
Best Artist (nominated). 2010 Haller Awards.
Comicbook Artists Guild, October 2010.
Best New Talent (nomiated). 2008 CAG Awards.
Comicbook Artists Guild, February 2009.
First Place - Traditional Art. Otaku University Conference.
Otaku University, September 2007 - For Spirit of Manji.
Professional Organizations:
Comicbook Artists Guild
New York Chapter, 2007 - current.
Education:
Pratt Institute. Brooklyn, NY. Sept 2001 - May 2005
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Computer Animation.
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