Martin Geller

Martin began his career in the analog world of graphic arts in the early 1970s. Following his fine arts studies at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY, he was hired by ABC and soon after, NBC, where he spent 35 years as an art director, designer, and animator for various shows and programs. From 1994 to 2009, Martin worked exclusively on "Late Night with Conan O’Brien." Over the course of his 50-year career, he created artwork for a wide range of prominent institutions, including The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Paramount Television, VH-1, national magazines, renowned music labels, and major book publishers. Two of his posters appeared in the 2023 film "Dream Scenario," produced by A24 Films, starring Nicolas Cage. Martin has been honored with multiple New York Emmy Awards for his work in television and numerous international awards for his print work. In 2011, he launched Blue Lightning TV, a YouTube channel dedicated to teaching Photoshop, which has garnered over 1 million subscribers. Today, Martin divides his time between producing Photoshop tutorials for his channel and creating original artworks that celebrate the rich tapestry of 20th-century art genres he loves.