John Cottrell

Illustrator, Writer

About

I’m a Northern California-based illustrator and writer who creates comics centered on mental health, grief, and personal narrative. My work blends vulnerability with storytelling, exploring themes of loss, resilience, and identity. Outside of comics and being a dad, I enjoy photography, reading, biking, and I have an almost unhealthy enthusiasm for Diet Dr. Pepper. I’m currently working on new projects, but my upcoming collection of journal comics, Overshare, is coming soon from New Friday Comics / Lev Gleason.

Work

Here’s some of what I’ve been making.

Overshare - A collection of deeply personal journal comics about grief, mental health, and finding your way through. Available now on Amazon.
Work From Home - A short comic about time passing, being present, and the small, meaningful things I got to witness by working from home.
Portfolio - Selected illustrations, comics, and personal work—updated occasionally, when life allows.