Artist Joonho Kim specializes in dynamic pencil drawings of police, SWAT and military tactical situations.
 
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Sean C.
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Our Special Operations Unit recently contracted Mr. Kim to develop a drawing that captured our unique capabilities. Mr. Kim was able to not only accomplish this, but he exceeded all of our expectations. His attention to detail within the artwork is unmatched and emulates the special operations mantra of "attention to the smallest details".

Mr. Kim's professionalism and attention to detail is setting the standard for other artists to follow. The artwork that Mr. Kim developed for us has been a huge hit within our community and is proudly displayed in our unit's common area.

Sean C.

Sgt. Pat Hickcox (Retired)
Founding Board Member
Arizona Tactical Officers Association
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When I began the search for someone to design an official logo for the newly formed Arizona Tactical Officers Association, I did not have far to go. I was already familiar and impressed with JK’s artwork. Knowing that JK was a fellow Arizonan and Chaplin for the Pima Regional SWAT Team made my decision even easier.

I had a basic idea of what we were looking for to represent SWAT Operators within the State of Arizona, but let JK work his magic to come up with the appropriate design.

When his design was presented to the Board of Directors for approval, we were all impressed, and knew that this was to be the ATOA logo. I would like to take the opportunity to congratulate JK on a job well done and thank him for his professionalism.
Deputy Chris Garcia
Pima County Sheriff's Department, AZ
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My brother recently retired from the Tucson Police Department after twenty-five years of service. I wanted to do something unique and memorable for my brother to celebrate and honor his long and distinguished career. My brother spent more than half of his career as both a motor cop and a tactical operator on the SWAT team.

I could'nt think of a better way to honor my brother than to have JK do a drawing of him, both on his motors and geared up as an operator. Although my brother had done other jobs and assignments in his career, I know that he is most proud of the two that JK depicted in his drawing of him.

Thank you JK for helping me honor my brother .

Sgt. Matthew Thomas
Pinal County Sheriff's Office, AZ


On October 25, 2007, our Multi-Agency SWAT Team in Pinal County, suffered the tragic loss of Sgt. Tate Lynch of the Casa Grande Police Department during a training exercise. As a result of Tate's death, members of the SWAT Team, members of the Police community, and citizens from the community banded together to ensure that the memory of Sgt. Tate Lynch would live on. The Sgt. Tate Lynch Memorial Fund was formed, and funds have been and continue to be raised in an effort to establish a scholarship fund in Tate's name.

As part of this process, we wanted to create an image of Tate that was a true representation of Tate doing what he loved. It wasn't long before we knew exactly where we wanted to turn to create this image. Tate was the son of a Tucson Police Officer, and brother of a Pima County Deputy Sheriff. So, it was very fitting for us to turn to a man who worked closely with Tate's brother, as a Chaplain for the Pima County Sheriff's Department. That is when I contacted Joonho “JK” Kim.

I talked to Joonho 'JK' Kim about doing one of his infamous drawings. JK knew Tate's story, and knew the great loss suffered by all when Tate was killed. I asked JK if he would take on doing a drawing of Tate. I explained to JK that we were looking for more than just a drawing, that we wanted to capture the essence of Tate and his special smile while he was doing what we he loved most.

I worked with JK, going over photos of Tate, going over the different ideas of positioning, gear, and so much more. When I got the call from JK that the drawing was finished, we were all excited to see the final product. My teammates and I were very proud to see the final product, as it showed Tate in his full gear, with his great smile, and it captured Tate as we all love to remember him. JK's drawing was better than we could have ever hoped for, with great detail to attention, and a layout that truly honors Tate's life as a Police Officer and SWAT Team member.

We have presented the picture to Tate's wife, as well as a copy to the Casa Grande Police Department, and the Pinal County Sheriff's Office. We could not have asked for a better drawing to honor the memory of our fallen brother.
Thank you, JK, for your masterpiece.
Sgt. Thomas Laffan
Toms River Police Dept. Emergency Service Unit
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I would like to thank you very much for the work you did. The entire family was very impressed and my son loved it. His grandfather who got one of the prints was very proud. He himself is an old soldier who served during the Korean war.
 
My family is very thankful for not only having Tommy home even if only for this short time but for you going out of your way to make sure that we had this print for his homecoming. It means a lot to us and it will be treasured.

Again thank you for you timely work and effort for us. It means more than any words can say from an old sergeant.