Joseph Bluhm, a renowned artist, was born in Laceyville, Pennsylvania.
He pursued his passion for illustration at the Cleveland Institute of Art, where he earned a degree in Illustration from 1999 to 2002.
Following his graduation, Bluhm ventured into the world of caricature and illustration, working at various theme parks, including Sea World and Disney World.
Throughout his career, he has trained hundreds of artists from all around the world, visiting numerous locations across the United States, Canada, Germany, and Tokyo.
Bluhm's expertise in animation led him to New York, where he designed, boarded, and art directed a significant campaign for Virgin Media in Europe through So! Animation.
At So! Animation, he collaborated with notable clients such as FOX, Playhouse Disney, Ideocracy, and Scholastic.
Bluhm's impressive portfolio also includes designing for prominent figures like Bette Midler, Adecco, Mott's, and the estate of John Lennon.
During this period, he continued to illustrate for various national and international publications, including Vibe, Penthouse, Naked Eye, and others.
Bluhm has also published his own books through his imprint, Art Squared Publishing, with his first book, REJECTS: The Extreme Art of Retail Caricature, receiving widespread acclaim in the caricature, animation, and illustration communities.
In 2009, Bluhm relocated to Shreveport, Louisiana, to work as a storyboard artist for illustrator, writer, and filmmaker William Joyce on his first personal project, The Fantastic Flying Books Of Mr. Morris Lessmore.
Bluhm was the first artist hired for what is now Moonbot Studios and is currently a story developer and concept artist at the studio as of January 2010.
