John Jay Cabuay is an illustrator based in New York City, known for his distinctive, dynamic artwork that has adorned the covers of newspapers, magazines, and book jackets around the world. With an MFA in Illustration from the Fashion Institute of Technology, John’s work blends vivid storytelling with artistic mastery. His recent illustration for the picture book Dear Ruby, Hear Our Hearts by Ruby Bridges, published by Scholastic, is a testament to his ability to bring powerful narratives to life.
A featured artist in 100 Illustrators by Taschen—recognized as one of the most influential illustrators globally—John's work has been showcased in prestigious collections such as the Society of Illustrators and American Illustration Annuals. In addition to his successful illustration career, he passionately teaches figure drawing at the Fashion Institute of Technology and fashion illustration at The New School, inspiring the next generation of creatives.
Client Lists:
Scholastic / Orchard Books / Chronicle Books / Penguin Random House/ Sourcebooks / McDonalds / AT&T / Harvard / Deloitte / POLITICO / The New Yorker / Louis Vuitton / Simon & Schuster / Random House UK / St. Martin’s Press / Berkley / Mondadori / Wendy Lamb Books / Billboard Magazine / Saturday Evening Post / The Boston Globe / The Washington Post / RINGER / AiCio / Texas Highway /Backstage/ AdAge/ Guidepost / Sky Delta / GQ Japan / Madame Figaro / Frau / Hemisphere Magazine / Workbook / Campo Viejo / American Express / Herve Chapelier / Princeton Alumni / Boston University