John Everett Morton

About John

I’m John Everett Morton, an independent designer and artist from DeKalb, IL, blending grayscale tones with bold black and red accents.

Contact Me
A laptop displaying a webpage with the text 'I design and develop experiences that make people's lives simple.' is placed on a wooden table. It is set in an outdoor seating area with white furniture and greenery in the background. The setting appears to be calm and conducive to work or relaxation.
A close-up of a printed page featuring a bold, artistic design with black and red text forming a shape reminiscent of a sword or a cross on an off-white background. The text style is decorative and dense, creating a visually striking pattern.

My Story

I’m John Everett Morton, an independent designer and artist based in DeKalb, IL, blending creativity with a passion for detail.

Every piece I create reflects a personal journey and artistic vision.

Experience

Design Studio

Freelance

2015 – Present

Every piece I create reflects a personal journey and artistic vision.

Art Collective

Member

2012 – 2015

Collaborated on community projects that sparked creativity and connection.

Gallery

A glimpse into my creative world through recent works.

The image consists of an abstract painting with thick, textured strokes of vibrant colors. Predominantly, shades of red and black dominate the canvas, with hints of yellow and orange in the mixture. The brushstrokes are bold and sweeping, creating a sense of dynamic movement across the surface.
A black ink drawing depicting a stylized mountain landscape within a square frame. The mountains are rendered with intricate linework, and two diagonal lines extend upward from the peaks. A black ink pen is positioned diagonally above the drawing, suggesting a creative process in progress.
A minimalist sculpture composed of geometric shapes, including a rectangular form on top of an oval base. The sculpture is placed on reddish-brown bricks against a dark background. Strong lighting creates dramatic shadows and emphasizes the texture of the materials.
A workspace featuring a variety of color swatches and design tools. There is a desktop computer and open notebooks displaying different color palettes. Nearby, an iPad with a stylus shows an application with color-related graphics.