Hello! I am an artist, muralist and illustrator based in Oakland, California. My drawing-based art practice combines observational and imaginative storytelling to transform public spaces with art to capture attention, ignite curiosity and foster connection among communities.
My decade of full-time experience in commercial art has led me to roles curating artwork for offices, creating conceptual editorial art, participating in artist-in-residence programs and painting site specific murals. I am always excited for the next opportunity to collaborate with inspiring people and clients!
Lets Work Together!
︎ Hello.jthomas@gmail.com
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My decade of full-time experience in commercial art has led me to roles curating artwork for offices, creating conceptual editorial art, participating in artist-in-residence programs and painting site specific murals. I am always excited for the next opportunity to collaborate with inspiring people and clients!
Lets Work Together!
︎ Hello.jthomas@gmail.com
︎ Instagram
︎ Download Work Samples
︎ Download CV
Canvas Rebel Interview
Choreus
Working not Working
︎ Work Experience
Zams AI - Brand Designer, 2024 - 2025
WeWork - Art and Graphics, Senior Designer 2018-2020
Facebook - Analog Research Lab, Designer and Printmaker 2016-2018
Udemy - Contract Illustrator 2024
Baltimore Banner - Contract Designer 2024
Meta - Newsroom, Contract Illustrator 2022
Apple - Books App, Contract Illustrator 2021-2022
R/GA - Google Privacy, Associate Art Director 2016
Penguin Books - Junior Cover Designer 2012-2014
︎ Murals
Google Gradient Canopy - Visitor Cafe - Mountain View, CA
New Belgium Brewery - Mission Bay, San Francisco
Joyride Pizza - Yerba Buena Gardens, San Francisco
Modern Animal - Walnut Creek, CA
Modern Animal - Russian Hill, San Francisco
Utility Box Artist - City of San Leandro, CA
Emeryville Center of Community Life - Public Art Grant - City of Emeryville, CA
The Lark Uptown Apartments - Oakland, CA
Philz Coffee Lakeshore - Oakland, CA
Marin Elite Gymnastics Academy - San Rafael, CA
Bill and Olivia Amos Children’s Hospital - Columbus, GA
︎ Artist in Residence/Gallery Shows
🥈 Society of Illustrators 67 Annual Exhibition - Silver Medal 2025
Graduate Hotel Artist in Residence - Berkeley, CA - Spring 2024
Google Artist in Residence - Mountain View, CA - Spring 2023
Pacific Saw Works Gallery “Signs” Group Show - Oakland, CA - Fall 2023
Classic Cars West Gallery “Mutual Friends” Group Show - Oakland, CA Spring - 2020
Facebook Designer in Residence - Menlo Park, CA - 2016 to 2017
Compound Gallery Artist in Residence - Berkeley, CA - Summer 2015
Zams AI - Brand Designer, 2024 - 2025
WeWork - Art and Graphics, Senior Designer 2018-2020
Facebook - Analog Research Lab, Designer and Printmaker 2016-2018
Udemy - Contract Illustrator 2024
Baltimore Banner - Contract Designer 2024
Meta - Newsroom, Contract Illustrator 2022
Apple - Books App, Contract Illustrator 2021-2022
R/GA - Google Privacy, Associate Art Director 2016
Penguin Books - Junior Cover Designer 2012-2014
︎ Murals
Google Gradient Canopy - Visitor Cafe - Mountain View, CA
New Belgium Brewery - Mission Bay, San Francisco
Joyride Pizza - Yerba Buena Gardens, San Francisco
Modern Animal - Walnut Creek, CA
Modern Animal - Russian Hill, San Francisco
Utility Box Artist - City of San Leandro, CA
Emeryville Center of Community Life - Public Art Grant - City of Emeryville, CA
The Lark Uptown Apartments - Oakland, CA
Philz Coffee Lakeshore - Oakland, CA
Marin Elite Gymnastics Academy - San Rafael, CA
Bill and Olivia Amos Children’s Hospital - Columbus, GA
︎ Artist in Residence/Gallery Shows
🥈 Society of Illustrators 67 Annual Exhibition - Silver Medal 2025
Graduate Hotel Artist in Residence - Berkeley, CA - Spring 2024
Google Artist in Residence - Mountain View, CA - Spring 2023
Pacific Saw Works Gallery “Signs” Group Show - Oakland, CA - Fall 2023
Classic Cars West Gallery “Mutual Friends” Group Show - Oakland, CA Spring - 2020
Facebook Designer in Residence - Menlo Park, CA - 2016 to 2017
Compound Gallery Artist in Residence - Berkeley, CA - Summer 2015