Series of superhero character designs for an in-house project for Beam Healthcare. The goal was to survey employees and design an original character using elements of their favorite superheroes, movies, books, music, and hidden talents. Pencil, ink, Adobe Photoshop. ©2022 Beam Healthcare, John Ashton Golden.
Character concept designs for some of the main characters in an independent comic book project I am currently collaborating on. Based on script and art direction by the writers. ™©2021 John Ashton Golden.
Character concept designs of "Aurora (The Spectre)", created for the "Divided" comic book pitch. Based on script and art direction by Thrice Script Development. ™©2017-2021 Thrice Script Development, John Ashton Golden.
Character concept designs of "The Lawmen", created for the "Divided" comic book pitch. Based on script and art direction by Thrice Script Development. ™©2017-2021 Thrice Script Development, John Ashton Golden.
Character concept designs of "Perseus" and the "Gorgons" for a Pearson Education "iLit" assignment. This was overall one of the most fun projects I've ever worked on. ©2013-2021 Pearson Education, John Ashton Golden.
Character concept designs of "Mr. Justice" and the "Doom" for a Pearson Education "iLit" assignment. ©2012-2021 Pearson Education, John Ashton Golden.
"One Foot in the Grave" character concept designs for a comic book pitch. God, this would make such an awesome comic! Based on script, thumbnail sketches, and art direction by the writer/creator Sean Funston. ™©2012-2021 Sean Funston, John Ashton Golden.
Unused sample character designs and book layout of "Darla the Duck" for Brain Hurricane. ©2008-2021 John Ashton Golden
"Unknown Universe" character concept development by John Ashton Golden. Based on script and art direction from Brian Mark Williams. ™©2006-2021 Soulhammer Comics, JAG.
"Bad Mojo" character concepts for a tryout. Based on existing designs. Based on script by William Harms. ©2005-2021 JAG.