Creator’s Brush

Jon grew up in São Paulo, Brazil. His fascination with the arts began as a child watching his father perform to large crowds through chalk talk painting. While his early years didn’t provide many opportunities for any sort of formal art training, Brazil’s rich, creative culture had a profound influence on directing him towards a career in the arts.

Like his father, Jon enjoys connecting with audiences through live performance painting using both traditional and digital media. He is passionate about traveling the world, influencing the next generation to greatness, and creating visual experiences that capture peoples imaginations.

Jon has developed into a production designer, concept artist, muralist and illustrator working in the themed attraction industry. He specializes in developing the overall guest experience for theme parks, museums, zoos, aquariums, and planetariums.

He has had the privilege of training under Brian Jekel, perhaps one of the most prolific Bible illustrators of this generation. This training opened the door for him to work in the toy industry as an Illustrator for IAM Studios, Inc.

Notable credits include LEAD Production Designer for the Ark Encounter theme park, Art Director and Senior Exhibit Designer for the Creation Museum, and LEAD Production Designer and Muralist for the Cook Museum. He has also produced illustrations for national brands in the toy and publishing industry.

Creation Museum

Jon’s passion for creative storytelling took a major leap forward when he joined the Creation Museum. As the Art Director and Senior Exhibit Designer, his primary role was to tell a visual narrative that is both dynamic and educational.

Museum exhibitions employ a wide range of creative solutions such as graphic design, concept art, interactive media, dioramas, and state-of-the-art technology to ensure guests experience the highest level of engagement.
The goal is to create memorable moments.

Website: creationmuseum.org

Cook Museum

Jon’s many years of experience in themed environment design, casework engineering, graphic design, concept art, and interactive solutions led him to join the Cook Museum as the LEAD Production Manager and Muralist.

His primary role was to design and manage all museum exhibitions and 3D dioramas. He employed a wide range of interpretive solutions to showcase content research, educational programs, historical and scientific achievements, and innovation.

As the primary muralist, he worked closely with several fabrication studios to ensure a smooth transition between background murals and 3D dioramas.

Website: cookmuseum.org

Ark Encounter

Jon was the Lead Production Designer for the Ark Encounter Theme Park in Williamstown, KY. His primary responsibility focused on ensuring the Director’s vision is implemented throughout all stages of the production.

Be it set design, managing creative assets, fabrication, installation and overall production management, this multi-faceted role allowed him to truly see how God brought talented people from all corners of the world to re-imagine the biblical record of Noah’s Flood.

Website: arkencounter.com