
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.
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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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 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 a world 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.