WHO IS BEN?
Ben Clarkson is a cartoonist, artist and animator who lives in Montreal. He is a prolific independent artist and has worked in animation, illustration, fine art, theatre and comics for fifteen years.
He has produced illustration for some of the best magazines and newspapers in the world. His art has shown in Mexico City, The Hague, New York, Shanghai and Hong Kong. His music videos have premiered on NPR, Much Music, Revolt TV, Time.com, Adult Swim and Vice Noisey. His cartoons have toured North America and been featured in articles in GQ. He has designed posters for some of the largest touring bands in North America and been nominated for a Juno for his illustrated record covers.
He is currently writing and drawing Justice Warriors for AHOY comics with the two time Pulitzer finalist Matt Bors, and studying under master animation director Peter K. Chung.
Notable clients:
Netflix, eOne entertainment, Arts and Crafts, The Walrus, The Polaris Prize, Montreal 375th, The Globe and Mail, The School of Life, The Atlantic, The AAPF
Netflix, eOne entertainment, Arts and Crafts, The Walrus, The Polaris Prize, Montreal 375th, The Globe and Mail, The School of Life, The Atlantic, The AAPF
Awards:
2016 Juno Awards for Best Art Design (Finalist), 2016 SeeYouSound Festival (Nominated), 2013 Lumen International prize for Digital art (Finalist), 2012 Lumen International prize for Digital art (Finalist), 2012 Canada Council Production Award (Won), 2011 National Magazine Award Best Illustrator (Finalist)
You can contact him:
Ben.Clarkson [@] Gmail.com
@BenClarkson