Spock Shirts

Silk screen experiments make me really want a larger workspace, like a shared studio with like-minded artists. In the meantime, I am very lucky to have access to the facilities I use.

The shirts should be up on my etsy soon.

Until then,

-Jams

More sktchdump

 In effort to facilitate still life drawing, I play this game where I insert a little, shrunken Terranaut into whatever scene I am studying.

 One day, the world of the Frontiersman will one day cross over from my sktchbooks...

Do not doodle before bed enough, and for no real, good reason.

More to come,

-Jams

bus load

 Since I came to Miami, I have been using public transit again. Personally, I love taking the metro, for a whole multitude of reasons. For one thing, I usually wait til the very last second to get out of bed, but if I feel like it, I have few moments here and there to snag a doodle, or try and capture a scene.

It's been pretty hectic in the sunshine state, but I'm trying to appreciate every crazy second. I've had even more amazing opportunities, and I don't want to waste a single one. Lots more process as I work out new styles and combos.

to the metro!

-Jams

Best First Mate in the Fleet!

My dabbling in printmaking is ongoing, and here's what I have to show for it so far.

 

It's an interesting addition to my regular process of illustration. From idea, to forming the concept, to formatting for printing. 

 

But, mixing the colors is fun, a nice reward to the more tedious aspects of the process. 

 

Still, all in all, I enjoy the process, even to a certain extent, the reclaiming of the screens when all is said and done. I like the visceral mix of art and production, almost physically taking a concept from my head and crafting it by hand into something physical. 

Also, all of these prints are available for purchase on my etsy. 

Boldly go, my friends, 

Jams

Small Wonders

Wow, it's been a month already since I last posted. Work, friends' wedding, tomodachi's were met, new friends were made, countless late nights. Got some prints in process, and enjoying the focus on just illustration and design recently. I find just putting my head down and drawing helps clear up blocks and refocus on storytelling.

 

Had another fun artwalk at Gab last night. Switched out some pieces, and even sold a couple. 

 

Also, I got another bundle of comics, and I must say, vol.2(mark V?) is looking pretty sharp. Will be available here soon. 

 

Came across this in my search for print sleeves today. I have been trying to spend less money on comics in the last few year, but there's something about a good find that just feels right. I can't wait to devour it. 

 

 And, finally, after holding off all week, I let myself read the issue of Copra I had been sitting on. The first arc is dynamic and unique. In the 6 months since I first picked it up at Locust Moon, I have truly looked forward to it every month. I have been moving around alot, so it's the only series I am buying right now, and it really satisfies.

Small wonders in a big, frantic world. Best to all my loved ones and theirs,

Kaiju

Artwalking on the wild side

 Some people perusing my work at Gab Studio during last night's art walk in the Wynnwood district of Miami. It was a ton of fun, some great live music, lots of cool work on display, and tons of neat people flowing in to gape at the art.

  

Both photos are by Michelle Kanaar, who also made amazing chocolate chip and walnut cookies for the event. Thanks tons to her, and to family and friends who came out to check out the art and support the artists. 

-Jams

Star Seed Update

While I'm happy to report another page of Star Seed got inked yesterday, I really need to crank the speed past glacial. It does feel good to see it coming along, and that just makes me want to work on it non-stop, instead of being intimidated by how much I have left to do.

And, I'm not going to say how much that is.

One page a week just isn't going to cut it. But, I got a new job last week, one that will leave me with a little more time, I hope.

Also, if you haven't heard the Beat Bee Sessions podcast, fucking download it right now. Great art music, releasing the inner funky tiger of ink. I have to draw that tiger at some point...

Seriously, go the beginning and listen to every one. Soooo much good jams.

And, that's what I'm all about.

-Kaiju