John is an illustrator whose work blends surreal imagery with sharp symbolic commentary on modern systems. Raised backstage — “born in a trunk,” as he puts it — he grew up inside the world of performance, absorbing the rhythms of ritual, spectacle, and narrative that now inform his visual storytelling.
His creative path has been broad and industrious, spanning studies in multiple musical traditions, animation, digital media, and narrative structure. After a full military career, Hernández formalized his art training at UNLV, where he deepened his understanding of composition, symbolism, and hybrid digital techniques.
Today, he creates surreal, allegorical tableaus using a workflow that combines generative scaffolding with hand‑painted refinement. His work reflects a lifetime of diverse creative study and a disciplined, resourceful approach to craft — a non‑traditional arc that gives his imagery its distinct voice and conceptual depth.
