John Fraser
John Fraser has been illustrating stories as long as he can remember. Originally trained in fine arts and commercial design at The Ontario College of Art and Design in Toronto he discovered his realistic, digital style was ideal for portraying people and animals in funny as well as dramatic situations. John likes to create heartfelt images that inspire and amuse his audience. He lives in Toronto with his wife, three children, two faithful dogs and two ornery cats.
Recent Work
The cover image for the novel “There Is A Place Called Hierbell” by Rosemary Wright, illustrated by John Fraser johnfraserart.ca
The Climes They are a Changin’
This poor polar bear is floating on thin ice thanks to Global Warming. He has chosen to sing a song about it. Let’s hope some responsible individuals will stand up and listen. I created this digital illustration to accompany an…
Two-Fisted Photoshop
Making The Most Of Keyboard Shortcuts One of the things that drove me crazy when I was first learning Photoshop was the constant need to glance down from the screen to see the keyboard shortcuts or hotkeys. The default locations…
The Importance of Cultivating Basic Skills and Nurturing Inspiration
Of Pixels and Pencils – A Traditional Artist Embraces The Digital World Someone once asked me if I would consider changing careers someday because, as he put it, computers would eventually make artists redundant. I couldn’t help thinking at the…
Of Pixels and Pencils – A Traditional Artist Embraces The Digital World
Hello. My name is John Fraser and I’m a Professional Illustrator. I’ve always considered myself very lucky to be making a living doing what I love. I think with that privilege however goes a responsibility to pass on to others…