John Hillmer’s artwork mixes well. His award-winning creations have made their way into fine art galleries, graphic design annuals, ad campaigns, company identities, classrooms, theaters, posters, beer labels, bus stops, moving sculptures, plates, clocks, ties and tee-shirts.

His large, acrylic stage murals have made music with a long list of artists, including Ray Charles, Keb’ Mo’, John Lee Hooker, Taj Mahal, and Maya Angelou.

Many of his colorful images and designs have been commissioned to jazz up some 50 plus events in the last decade, including the Northwest Folklife Festival, ZooTunes in Seattle, Earshot’s World Jazz Festival, The Procession of the Species, Music of Words and the Bite of Bend. He’s also worked on licensing projects with clients like Paramount Pictures, MGM and Turner Broadcasting.

Additionally, Hillmer has completed several public art commissions, including one for Metro Arts in Seattle. His many artist-in-residencies and teaching assignments have included ones through the Washington State Historical Society, The Seattle Children’s Museum,  and Centrum Arts in Port Townsend, Washington.