Jonathan Twingley was born in Bismarck, North Dakota in 1973. He took a Bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesota at Moorhead in 1996, and a Master of Fine Arts degree in illustration from the School of Visual Arts in New York City in 1998. His work has appeared in many national publications including The Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, The New Republic, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, Mother Jones and The Wall Street Journal. In 2003, PRINT magazine featured his work in the New Visual Artists Review, a showcase of 20 artists under the age of 30. His work has also been recognized by the Society of Illustrators, American Illustration, Communication Arts magazine and the Society of Publication Designers. He lives and works in New York City.