With Ground Shark Designs, John Connell has established himself as the premier source of high-end Martial Arts prints and custom art designs. As an illustrator, John specializes in animal-based combat sports depictions for Brazillian Jiu Jitsu, MMA, Grappling, catch wrestling and much more. His artwork has been commissioned all over the world and the United States. His unique blend of realism and fantasy has created a niche market in a previously unfilled space allowing him to define the norms of his industry.