I am a self-published cartoonist, painter, and educator out of St. Paul Minnesota. My work explores dread, futurism, and perspective through the "NUTVERSE": a re-invented world in which everyone has become the living embodiment of what its creator, NUT, imagined them to be, often in bizarre and horrific ways. NUT's actions and the ambiguity of his universe leave the reader to come to their own conclusions about the meaning and integrity of the NUTVERSE, much like the characters must do with their own identity.

I was born and raised in St. Cloud Minnesota where I attended Saint Cloud State University for a BFA with a focus in 2D Studio Art. I currently reside in St. Paul with my partner Anja Wuolu where I work as an educator at the Saint Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists. In my free time, I enjoy taking long walks and perusing in the many bookstores within the limitless Twin Cities with Anja.


Brandon John:

Cartoonist, Painter, and Co-Owner of Row 7

  • Rutt Dreams of Love Cover, 8 x 8in, Acrylic on Canvas

  • NUT April 2024: P20-21

  • NUT April 2024 Cover, 12 x 18in, Acrylic on Canvas

  • Nostalgic Need P1

  • Nostalgic Need P2

  • Nostalgic Need P3

  • Nostalgic Need P4

CV:
Group Shows
  • Gods and Monsters,  Jackson Arts Flats Minneapolis MN, October 2023
  • Miller Center Student Art Show, St. Cloud MN, 2022
  • Saint Cloud State Annual Juried Student Exhibition, St. Cloud MN, 2022, Juror Pao Houa Her
  • Saint Cloud State Annual Juried Student Exhibition, St. Cloud MN, 2021 
  • Print Devils, Saint Cloud State, St. Cloud MN, 2021
  • Saint Cloud State Annual Juried Student Exhibition, St. Cloud MN,  2020, Juror Mary Bruno
Solo Shows
  • Paramount Center for the Arts, St. Cloud MN, May 2023
Publications
  • Rutt Dreams of Love, (June 2024), Row 7 Publishing
  • Row 7 Anthology Magazine: Jan. 2024, Row 7 Publishing
  • NUT #3, April 2024, Row 7 Publishing
  • NUT #2, April 2023, Row 7 Publishing
  • NUT #1, June 2022, Row 7 Publishing
Awards
  • "Project We Love, Kickstarter 2023
  • Ralph Hiemdahl Memorial Scholarship 2022
  • May Bowle Art Scholarship 2022
  • Dean Purchase Award 2022
  • “Project We Love,” Kickstarter 2022
  • Sykora Fine Arts Scholarship 2021
  • Dean Purchase Award 2021
  • Ralph Hiemdahl Memorial Scholarship 2020
Education
  • BFA Saint Cloud State University 2022