John Quigley

An Army combat veteran turned comic and graphic novel artist, John Quigley channels the raw intensity of military experience into dynamic, visually striking stories that blend personal history with captivating narratives. 
 
Education
2025        BFA in Illustration with an emphasis on Visual Development, Ringling College of Art                         and Design 

Solo Exhibitions 
2019        Family Values      Dean Day Gallery, Houston, TX

Group Exhibitions
2023       Here and There      Barbara Basch Gallery, Ringling College, Sarasota, FL 
                Arts Advocates Veterans Exhibition      Sarasota, FL
                Arts Advocates Scholars Exhibition, Sarasota, FL
2022       War Paint      Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota, FL
                Journeys Onward       Salmagundi Club of New York, New York, NY
2021       Student Exhibitions      Madeby Galley, Sarasota, FL
2020      Time2Play      White Room Gallery, The Hamptons, NY
               Group Exhibitions     Dean Day Gallery, Houston, TX
               Journeys Onward     Salmagundi Club of New York, New York, NY
2019      IConz      White Room Gallery, The Hamptons, NY
              Group Exhibitions     Dean Day Gallery, Houston, TX
2018      Group Exhibitions     Dean Day Gallery, Houston, TX
2017       Group Exhibitions     Thornwood Gallery, Houston, TX
               Superheroes for All    Camp for All Fundraiser, Houston, TX
2016       Group Exhibitions      Thornwood Gallery, Houston, TX
               Genocide        Houston Holocaust Museum, Houston, TX

Curatorial Experience
2023      War Paint: Profiles of Courage   Selby Foundation Gallery, Ringling College, Sarasota, FL
               Here and There       Barbara Basch Gallery, Ringling College, Sarasota, FL

Artist Bio
I am a fine art, comic, and graphic novel artist. My journey into the world of art was shaped by a life rich with experience in the military and private security sectors. After joining the Army following 9/11, I served in the infantry with multiple combat deployments, serving under Special Operations. Following my honorable discharge, I transitioned to private military contracting, providing security for government officials, military officers, and diplomats around the world.

Though art has always been a part of my life, it was not until an injury ended my career that I pursued it with intention. In the Fall of 2021, I began my studies at Ringling College of Art and Design, where I am currently working towards a Bachelors of Fine Art in Illustration, set to graduate in May 2025.

​My work is deeply influenced by the personal experiences and diverse environments I have encountered throughout my life. The people I've met, the places I've visited, and the challenges I’ve faced have all contributed to the lens through which I create. My art bridges the gap between my past and present, capturing the essence of a world I've both fought in and observed. Through fine art, comics, and graphic novels, I aim to tell stories that resonate with a raw, unfiltered perspective.