Artist • Designer • Writer • Leader • Professor • Business Owner • Entrepreneur
Graduating from Maryland Institute College of Art with a B.F.A. in Illustration and a Masters in Digital Art, Virginia Beach native, Jhawn E. Jones hit the ground running and hasn’t stopped since. Jones has worked in both the magazine industry and the fashion industry, illustrating for such publications as Untouchable and VIBE Magazine, and designing for such clothing brands as Azzure Denim, Imperial Junkie, SHMACK, and A.K.O.O. (A King Of Oneself) Brand. Previously serving as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of International Rebel Club Clothing Brand and CEO and co-founder of his own event planning and entertainment company CTG Enterprises, he has worked diligently to stay ahead of his competition in today’s fast-paced and cut-throat fashion industry. A master of many trades, Jones also lends himself to pursuing other passions, including his most personal one, drawing. He currently instructs students day in and day out at Old Dominion University, where he teaches Digital Art/Design, Illustration, and Drawing Composition. He now spends his time as Marketing Coordinator for several local establishments in the Hampton Roads Area and is the esteemed founder of his own design company, The Collective Artistry. In every venture he embarks, Jones continuously strives to make a unique and very illuminated mark on society.
In only his early 30’s, with a background of over 10 years in the field—advertising, multimedia, and design—Jones prides himself with a love and humble desire for creating and providing new opportunities for those who will follow. Fueled with determination and passion for his craft, as well as strong tenacity for accomplishing goals, he has accumulated a design portfolio of endless notable clientele as well as traveled and exhibited his work in galleries and major competitions across the globe. Always keeping God first, he aims to exude that same tenacity and passion in all avenues of his life.
In only his early 30’s, with a background of over 10 years in the field—advertising, multimedia, and design—Jones prides himself with a love and humble desire for creating and providing new opportunities for those who will follow. Fueled with determination and passion for his craft, as well as strong tenacity for accomplishing goals, he has accumulated a design portfolio of endless notable clientele as well as traveled and exhibited his work in galleries and major competitions across the globe. Always keeping God first, he aims to exude that same tenacity and passion in all avenues of his life.
