Meet Jon Contino; Original Makers Club Cover Artist
As a New York native, Jon Contino has been under the influence of corporate mass marketing and inspirational street art since his first breath. Not surprisingly, he has garnered considerable attention for his unique approach to design utilizing hand-drawn lettering and typographic illustration in conjunction with a modern, yet minimalistic sensibility. Jon and his work have been featured in a number of publications such as GQ, New York Magazine, and the LA Times, and has received numerous accolades for his fusion of old and new world aesthetics. His unique style of lettering and illustration has been sought after by such clients as Coca-Cola, Nike, FX Networks, Random House Publishing, and the Washington Post. Jon currently resides in Brooklyn with his wife Erin where he works not only as a freelance illustrator, but also Co-Founder and Creative Director of menswear brand CXXVI Clothing Company.
