Let's Create Something Together
Let's Create Something Together
Whether you're commissioning a portrait for your family, a mural for your block, a custom garment for a special occasion, or a complete brand identity for your business, the process always begins the same way. You tell me what you need. I tell you what's possible. We make something together.
Over 30 years of practice. Work placed on film sets, music video stages, gallery walls, and Bronx blocks. Whatever the scale of your commission, it gets the same craft and the same full attention.
"When the world is quiet, you learn to read everything else.- John Carl Martin, Founder · JMartin Designs
That is where JMartin Designs began."
"John and I worked together on my children's book. The final illustrations were how I imagined they would be. I had a voice throughout the entire process. Pricing was fair and John was always easy to reach and responded promptly. I would work with John again and I also recommend him to you!"
"I've had the pleasure of working with John Carl Martin for over 17 years. Throughout that time all the art that I've commissioned have left a deep resonance, not just with me but my entire family. Two of the most memorable pieces were a commissioned portrait of my dad after he passed. I later also added a piece of my dad, his siblings and his mom. That piece was hand-delivered to my grandmother's home in Jamaica and created such a feeling of homecoming for all who was present. John Carl Martin's work captures the true essence of whoever he is bringing to life on canvas. That impact creates a lasting impression to anyone that views it. So grateful for his artistic gifts and how they spread light, love and peace in the world."
"J is a genius and amazingly talented. He's done several projects for me over the years. From custom shoes to clothes to tattoos to a custom haircut with my name for shows. He did a custom design for my productized helmet for Bern Designs. There's nothing he can't do!"
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Based in the Bronx, the birthplace of hip-hop, muralism, and the creative spirit that JMartin Designs was built to serve. Available for in-person consultations, local mural projects, and NYC-area installations. Remote commissions and shipping available worldwide.