Jul 16, 2007
Jon Burgerman: The Doodler
Biodata:
Name: Jon Burgerman [Really!]
Origin: Nottingham, UK.
Age: Speculatively, 28
Genre: doodles, drawings, art, fashion
Forms of Art: drawing, sketching, illustrations, wheat-pasting, stickers
Mediums: posters, stickers, toys, books, all forms of paper, wood, cardboards, bags, t-shirts, and even toilet rolls!
Known Art: Coco Gulab Jaman[!!], Sixty Showroom, kids mural in Derby, On The Wall Exhibition… etc.
Website: http://www.jonburgerman.com
Drawing has played a really important part in my life. As a kid, I vividly remember using my leftover food to make castles and draw weird creatures on my plate. I then outgrew my plate and moved on to bigger things: my house walls, to my parents dismay. After many canings and sore asses, during my teenage years, I used to draw in all of my borrowed and passed down school books, leaving a legacy of doodles and scribbling in it. I also used to draw comics that my younger sister would read and subsequently embarrass me by showing the drawings to my family, girlfriends and yes, total strangers. And now, at the tender age of 29, I still find myself drawing on my doors, walls and unimaginable places, mostly to pass time. I never could take drawing or doodling seriously because quite frankly people don’t take my drawings and doodles seriously, and I can’t blame them because I’m quite hopeless at it! But alas, I take pride in introducing someone who makes a living out of it: Jon Burgerman.
Assorted Stickers by Jon Burgerman
Spraycap toy by John Burgerman
Jon is a 28 year old dude from Nottingham, UK and like most British folks is really into tea. In fact, if you read most of his interviews, he’s probably mentioned tea a few times at least! But other than being a tea addict, he is also a very profound artist, but the proper term to use would be doodler. It must be really cool being him, especially when some stranger asks him THE question: What do you do for a living? I’m a professional Doodler. How cool is that?
A mural in Derby, which he later let’s kids color in!
Miss Sixty Showroom by Jon Burgerman
Jon Burgerman is one of England’s most revered cartoonists. His distinctive style has been seen in pride of place at exhibitions from as far wide as LA, to Shanghai and Melbourne, and he’s designed everything from tees, toys, books, stickers and sneakers to bags, sick bags and video games. Yes, even napkins, cardboards off the street and toilet rolls! He’s also been invited to doodle in places such as hotel rooms, clothing stores and of course numerous exhibitions all over. He’s been featured in many websites and articles, and has also appeared in some genre driven books such as Pictoplasma, Los Logos 3, The Art of Rebellion 2 and Dot Dot Dash.
yep, that’s a Bart Simpson toy, doodled by JB
Jon studied art in school and the moment he picked up the pencil he never really dropped it. He hated art class as he always felt restricted to doing what his instructors wanted and also because they spent half the time talking, but when he got home it was an altogether different story. He loved art itself, and would often practice in his sketchbooks [wonder how much that is worth today?] He started out doing stickers in college to pass time, pasting his drawings all over campus and beyond, from bus stops to vending machines, and his distinctive style soon caught the eye and attention of many far and beyond.
He leaves me speechless…
I’d like to think that he is a pretty cool fella altogether, and reading his interviews and viewing his site leads me to believe that he is a hilarious personality, but a highly average dude with a not so average job, so to speak. He’s like a guy that’s constantly on happy pills, either that or he’s had one too many cakes and tea, sugar high, I think that’s what they call it.
For me, personally, I feel that his work pretty much describes how he feels at the present moment that he is doing his art. If he is feeling all happy and cuddly on the day, then most likely his designs turn out looking all cutesy and cuddly, stuff that you’d find on an episode of the Powerpuff Girls. I also think that his drawings are an outlet for his emotions, his influences being everything, from the music he listens to, the experiences he’s had, other artists drawings, movies he’s watched and so forth. More often than not, it’s all rather too random to pinpoint it, and in THAT I find the sheer genius of his work. I believe that if he was given the chance to paint the entire Great Wall of China, he could do it without stopping once to think of what he is going to do next. His mind seems to be an endless pit of ideas, a churning machinery of doodlery [new word for my dictionary!] brilliance and a whole universe of perverse colorful creatures with funny hair, oddly placed limbs and weird expressions. Again, all in all, it’s hard to describe his work as a collective because each creation is so distinct it’ll want the attention all on its own.
Yes, a whole hotel room.
If you’re wondering right about now, wait a minute, this guy’s not a street artist, why is he being reviewed here, well it’s safe to say that he IS in fact a street artist, as he did paste stickers all over the place sometime back. Not too sure whether he is still at it, but as you know, old habits die hard and I’m pretty sure he’s still hitting the streets. That and the fact that I am a bit biased: I just love his artwork and decided to share it with the world. So sue me.
He sells everything from posters, t-shirts, paintings, drawings, canvases and stickers online and has a pretty hefty list of fans and admirers alike.
More images here
58 Comments, Comment or Ping
angie
this is nice!!!!
Sep 12th, 2007
downrodeo
Yep, you should check out his personal site for the whole shindig!
Sep 14th, 2007
Spoon & Tamago
Jon Burgerman….thanks for the info! I never knew about him. The B&W doodles especially appeal to me. SO much to look at!
Sep 25th, 2007
downrodeo
He’s kind of a celebrity in the World of Doodles and Street Art, but you won’t smell an ounce of arrogance on him. He’s as down to earth as they come and yes, mighty talented too!
The beauty of his B&W doodles is that after he’s done, there is every possibility that you’d be able to paint it in!
Sep 25th, 2007
ayesha
your art iz very inspiring i have chosen art betec and im planning on doing some of your art work
May 10th, 2008
ayesha
your art iz very inspiring i have chosen art betec and im planning on doing some of your art work i need your help
May 10th, 2008
ayesha
your art iz fun
May 10th, 2008
prue
doodles…yeah, i kids wall is awesome, very nice
Nov 5th, 2008
erin meakin
omg, when cherry tree hill helped paint on the boarder around the QUAD (when it was being built)- my brother (niall meakin) was in that school! i spotted him on the larger picture- he is the blone one (second from the left)… x
Jan 23rd, 2009
Heather
This artwork is so cool. You are very talented. The Simpsons official website is running a poster contest. You should submit your art!
Jan 24th, 2009
Megan
I really love your work but my teacher loves your work more she is totally obsested with it. please can you send a drawing to la re traite school in Balham? if you could it would be extremely appricated! Luv your work.
Megan
P.S i hav rubbish spelling
Jan 25th, 2009
jam pot
cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Feb 28th, 2009
amber
Luv your work it’s cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Feb 28th, 2009
ellie...xx
i love ur art its so gr8!!!
Feb 28th, 2009
james
ure shit
Mar 4th, 2009
james
only joking inspiring work man amazing
Mar 4th, 2009
Isaac
im doing this guy for my art exam but cos the stupid smart filter wont let me on it i cant check out the whole shindig
Mar 6th, 2009
ben
this work is stage but so cool and ammazing
Apr 18th, 2009
Maggie
Luv ur works
doin some of ur art works
Apr 21st, 2009
jon
Just thought i’d pop by and leave a comment. Just to let you know i love your work, i love your passion, i love you. You know, were both guys trying to make it big, what you say we meet up and have a coffee (after all we have the same name!).
May 11th, 2009
Jenny
Hey, i love your work, truly inspirational, the best thing ive every seen in my life. Without you i would not be complete. i love your face.
May 11th, 2009
Lornaa
I’m surpose to be doing research on Jon Burgerman, but i can’t find ANY sites that will give any info. :/ Any help from Anybody??
Sep 21st, 2009
Ged
NNNNNIIIIIIIICCCCCCCCEEEEEE
Oct 21st, 2009
Megz
I love your art! XD
Oct 25th, 2009
ramisha
Im also supposed to be doing research for my extended task but i can’t seem to find any information any help please let me know!! thanks! (Y)
But have to say his work is amazing…
Nov 4th, 2009
Breadlegs
Mr Burgerman is the man… if he can’t draw it, no one can!
Nov 17th, 2009
Amy
Great Stuff.
Dec 17th, 2009
Amy
I love the videos on YouTube you have created; they are amazing!!
Dec 17th, 2009
Alysha
Heyy,
We are studing you in art and I can not find no info at all about you pleace could you help me
x.
Jan 19th, 2010
Alysha
Oh and by the way I love your work
Jan 19th, 2010
emily
John i love your work, really inspirational learning about this sort of thing at school enjoying every minute. you seem really down to earth too!
Jan 19th, 2010
mango and milk
yo jon your my idol i like your webshite
Jan 19th, 2010
Jamie Hoffer
Jon
If I wanted to buy art from you to use for a (kids) Anti Violence Campaign in Alaska, what are your rates etc. Could you please contact me. I am the Creative director on this project.
310-488-4682
Thanks so much,
Jamie
Feb 5th, 2010
wallace
i am wallace a 13 yr old boy in childwall school i like ure drawings so much i bought the origonal i am the best
Feb 8th, 2010
wallace
i am a lovely person who is interested in a long term relationship im 13 and go to childwall school
wallace xx
Feb 8th, 2010
wallace
dis is ure fella wallace i loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
Feb 8th, 2010
wallace
only kiddin i luv ure drawings its me again ure biggest fann
wallace:):):):):):):):¬):):):)::¬):):)¬:¬):)¬:¬)
Feb 8th, 2010
conor nye
this is the best style of art and u jon are the best ive dne all my gcse about u and coursework thank u for doodling !!!!!
Apr 25th, 2010
chloe
your work is so awsome i wish i could draw/doodle like you
Apr 30th, 2010
your farther
hi i need help for ressearch on jon ,due in next week anyone got any websites
thanks and goodbye
Jun 4th, 2010
Antonia Graham
Dudee. i can draw alot better than this matee
But you’re drawing’s aree okaay, i guess.
Jun 8th, 2010
georgiolfc
your work has enspired me and i would apreshiate it if you could send pictures to childwall sports college because the work we have up is so boaring and not inspireing at all …
sorry for the bad spelling
Jun 15th, 2010
moira : )
I wonder were do you get your inspiration from because I have seen every thing from camels to carrots.
Jun 26th, 2010
chloe russell
hey, i love ur work and lornaa why you doing reearch on jon burgerman, even though im doing research of him aswell i wish he could see my drawings.
Jun 27th, 2010
bennn
GREAT
Sep 26th, 2010
chantelle young
thats well good im working on it at school we are making are own continuous line drawings and our own charectors x
Sep 29th, 2010
sophie
hello my name is sophie and im 12 years old. your work has inspired me to draw cartoons in a different way. I looka t your work alot of the time and I find it fascinating. Its the way your draw that really opens my imagination. You are the true artist that I wish to grow up to be. Yours faithfully Sophie
Oct 22nd, 2010
sophie
hey. your work is absolutely great. I was wondering if you could send out a picture to me with ur sign cause you are really great. plz it would be great. just reply to me and i will really appreciate it. thanks. sophie x
Oct 22nd, 2010
Ruthless Dutchman
On Burgermans site there is a FAQ sections on the contact page, you can look at the questions already answered by him or ask him a question yourself! Check it out! (FAQ) >> http://www.jonburgerman.com/faq
Nov 19th, 2010
AIMEE
Hi i love your work it is really cool
Nov 24th, 2010
stella
oh my god gess how old i am i’m like 12 ok thats how inspiring your art is i love it SOOOOOO MUCH!!!!!! if i could have one wish i would wish for all your art to be on my bedroom wall and all around my how imAGINE HOW COLORFUL IT WOULD BE wwooww amazing !!!!!!!……. you no i’m quite the artist myself um and it’s not me thats bragging but apparent every1 LOVES my drawings. and for some reason i design and create the little creatures sorta like yours.. but i also do drawings but most of the time u would find me in my bedroom with all this fabric all over the floor funny**** my mum goes mad =) anyway please please please um like send me a email i would realy lilke to get a response from u thx heap xoxo =p
Jan 9th, 2011
stella
^^ ^^ ^^ ^^ ^^
um opps sorta a add on for the 1 above —–its to do with the fabric um i make-design teddys um yea they look realy weird but apparently every1 wants 1 yea um email back kool =)
Jan 9th, 2011
mary-beth
oh my god your work is unbeliveable we are actually doin this at school i wish i was as good as you… xxx
Jan 31st, 2011
Amber
I want to say how inspiring yor work is, to all people, especially people my age, as we sit in art doing your work, i hear some of my class mates shout out things like ‘when i get home, im doodling on my wall’ it gives the sense that they can express themselves freely, even if their parents yell at them, haha. But i love your work, and i think you should stick to it
Amber.
Nottingham.
May 22nd, 2011
GEORGINA :-)
Hey Jon!
we made a wall with your style of work on it.
it wad fergal’s idea so if there’s like copyright or something, it was all him.
peace.
Jul 22nd, 2011
lee anne
heyy again jon love ur work
Oct 11th, 2011
ellie
hey hunnn, your awesomeeee! i love your drawings! your amazing:)
your so talented! your drawings make me happy:’) im going to follow you on twitter! follow me ‘Elliedeakin’ thanks:) bye:D ps. your awesome bab x x x x x
Nov 7th, 2011
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