About

Jon Buckley Illustration is where art, design, and motion graphics do the Charleston together. Specializing in sharp editorial work and modern takes on those bouncy 1920s rubber-hose characters, Jon’s creations bring wit and warmth to publishing, branding, and licensing projects that need a grin, a wink, or a bit of old-school sparkle.

Jon caught the art bug early—fueled by comics, fine art, and library stacks filled with vintage illustration. After studying at the University of Illinois and the American Academy of Art in Chicago, he earned a degree in Illustration, Design, and Communication. His career zigzagged through roles from Graphic Designer to Creative Director before he followed his true calling. Now based in South Carolina, Jon spends his days drawing, animating, and dreaming up characters that look like they just danced off a theater marquee—inked, grinning, and ready to roll.