At the age of eleven, John Patrick Coughlan (Johnny Jackpot) first earned money as an artist by drawing faces on the ground with barbecue charcoal at a Rockaway Beach block party. Since then, Johnny has worked for assorted clients as a storyboard artist, editorial illustrator, cartoonist, graphic artist and sign painter in the fields of publishing, retail, film, television and fashion.

Born and raised in New York City, Johnny is also a freelance session musician with Local 802 AMF. He has performed at a multitude of venues including Carolines On Broadway and Madison Square Garden.