Hi! My name is Shawn Turek and I draw stuff.
I create illustrations and comics/graphic novels, as well as produce whiteboard explainer videos. I’m interested in collaborating with other writers and storytellers, so contact me if my style is a good fit for your story! I am also seeking representation in children’s publishing (comics/graphic novels/picture books).
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Not the Worst Thing Ever!: A Gross, Giggly Guide to Dealing with Diabetes (book)
I partnered with an author to illustrate a children’s book that takes a fun, humorous approach to helping kids manage their diabetes.
Occupational Hazard (comic)
A guy in an emergency pressure suit is trying to escape a top-secret orbital facility carrying a modified military-grade shock case with three security guards in hot pursuit.
Tales from Sector Alpha-8, Episode 1.0 (comic)
An all-ages comic book series that tells the stories of the different robots that inhabit a unique area of space called Sector Alpha-8.
Illustrations, Books, and Comics
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Northern Virginia Magazine “Best of NoVa” 2023 (magazine)
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Bubbles
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#summerlife
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Hare Metal
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Not the Worst Thing Ever! (book, book cover)
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Occupational Hazard (comic)
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Tales from Sector Alpha-8, Episode 1.0 (comic)
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Roland’s Turnip Experience (comic)
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Animal Alphabets
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Wizard of Oz (book cover)
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Sprout
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This day in (totally made up) STAR WARS history
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Sandwich Time
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Fairytale traveler (character design)
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Dragonflies (grayscale)
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Lisa’s robot worked great, until …
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Steampunk inventor
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Alien pilot
Explainer Videos
In addition to my other illustration work, I also create custom whiteboard explainer videos. Explainer videos are used to convey complex and abstract ideas in an entertaining and engaging way. In this day of smartphones and social media, attention is the new “currency”, and my explainer videos are a great way to stand out and hold a viewers attention long enough to unpack the details of your product or service.