Wesson

Wesson is a Detroit-based artist whose practice moves fluidly between portraiture, street observation, and character illustration - always in pursuit of the human story underneath. Rooted in the visual legacy of Romare Bearden, his work carries that same commitment to Black life, community, and cultural memory, rendered through bold color, expressive linework, and a distinctly urban sensibility. Conceptually, Wesson is drawn to the ordinary moments that reveal something larger - the gesture, the gathering, the glance - and his digital work brings those observations to life with an energy that feels both grounded and alive.

Wesson created original cover art portraits for How I Built This, the acclaimed podcast celebrating the stories behind the world's most iconic companies and entrepreneurs. Each illustration captures the energy and vision of the founders at the heart of the show.