tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15660149091705863852024-02-07T19:37:57.271-08:00djaxx studioDenver Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01894958614028230040noreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1566014909170586385.post-66157138310938998172010-08-14T13:29:00.002-07:002010-08-14T13:33:25.298-07:00CODE BLUE<div style="text-align: center;">A while back, I animated a short educational film for the Sierra Club.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Below are a few concept art images and the film.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOjbt9NkucK4LMwlu6T5LRVQ1NkHK1xgw57-DUN9eOYay593o9Cri4KY3w_-le9_wZZfUkI2UUJNl-uGr3iiy4FoFphC0nkZpKxYpz7MM5lsbOu-Brf0QTVALlGCbR9Khuz35VfM_0zvKZ/s1600/shot6.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOjbt9NkucK4LMwlu6T5LRVQ1NkHK1xgw57-DUN9eOYay593o9Cri4KY3w_-le9_wZZfUkI2UUJNl-uGr3iiy4FoFphC0nkZpKxYpz7MM5lsbOu-Brf0QTVALlGCbR9Khuz35VfM_0zvKZ/s320/shot6.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505366124348988290" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDcJv18G_c0W2fycj5ZbnnmMZ2CqLn4XhpCTwO9nxjjZNs_THqvJrFUX8sAe2H6lRKceaNbBbG0OtZ-p1iAtETMAid5h99Di0sfJEpordcqLxTFGtM2cR2p-cqlOmhBbMxxKki_dkVLctc/s1600/shot3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDcJv18G_c0W2fycj5ZbnnmMZ2CqLn4XhpCTwO9nxjjZNs_THqvJrFUX8sAe2H6lRKceaNbBbG0OtZ-p1iAtETMAid5h99Di0sfJEpordcqLxTFGtM2cR2p-cqlOmhBbMxxKki_dkVLctc/s320/shot3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505366123020350882" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBC82et0yAEXlthgbxx7RuB-P8aFPTD4p4_hggEbFu-xhX_rBtka5qkaulCgOylps9i0A3TJIQiJVEqPrnkfsZeJtBrdB5oVpC8Js9_PNKnuqk6ljld7_ATp_5sdY9l26cDgwc4H9MQBJJ/s1600/shot1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBC82et0yAEXlthgbxx7RuB-P8aFPTD4p4_hggEbFu-xhX_rBtka5qkaulCgOylps9i0A3TJIQiJVEqPrnkfsZeJtBrdB5oVpC8Js9_PNKnuqk6ljld7_ATp_5sdY9l26cDgwc4H9MQBJJ/s320/shot1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505366118360647666" /></a><br /><object width="400" height="300"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=13948822&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=1&color=&fullscreen=1&autoplay=0&loop=0"><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=13948822&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=1&color=&fullscreen=1&autoplay=0&loop=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="300"></embed></object><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/13948822">Code Blue: Ocean rescue & revival</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/djaxx">Denver Jackson</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.</p><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Denver Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01894958614028230040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1566014909170586385.post-58432502607569226152010-08-08T00:28:00.000-07:002010-08-08T00:29:04.540-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiey7q87nsc5zP3NxUlh_mUzOEs1tkUztFzmU23hBHJcYiUbcTFe4MV7szujh6PDbyOFiS9EiD_f_vwS2iWzUAEcQu_twisJW6LQdW-xGiCHhxZ4H6Z1qTBQpZoBt50X3jTqjZj6CHw35Xb/s1600/test_3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 251px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiey7q87nsc5zP3NxUlh_mUzOEs1tkUztFzmU23hBHJcYiUbcTFe4MV7szujh6PDbyOFiS9EiD_f_vwS2iWzUAEcQu_twisJW6LQdW-xGiCHhxZ4H6Z1qTBQpZoBt50X3jTqjZj6CHw35Xb/s320/test_3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502937753908378210" /></a>Denver Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01894958614028230040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1566014909170586385.post-33750564282920051962010-07-13T11:03:00.000-07:002010-07-13T11:05:12.542-07:00Clyde - short film<object width="400" height="300"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=12495950&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1"><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=12495950&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="300"></embed></object><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/12495950">CLYDE</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/djaxx">Denver Jackson</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>Denver Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01894958614028230040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1566014909170586385.post-50400913945355461392010-05-24T17:09:00.000-07:002010-05-24T17:10:50.609-07:00Storyboards<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7japDC1M8vkIHvn1Qqi7ABiue3E7I1zNEl8rVNHxTlReXv99Ky_EgWZwCINkEhhl7rvwZYIVbqYC3dvMIdQMato2UsWEdA-qv7Uki4YxuKdDq9LrYTkDzSN9Qg4psP3MTj8KUf_cEv3PD/s1600/storyboard+samples.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 310px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7japDC1M8vkIHvn1Qqi7ABiue3E7I1zNEl8rVNHxTlReXv99Ky_EgWZwCINkEhhl7rvwZYIVbqYC3dvMIdQMato2UsWEdA-qv7Uki4YxuKdDq9LrYTkDzSN9Qg4psP3MTj8KUf_cEv3PD/s320/storyboard+samples.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474993389069392434" border="0" /></a>Denver Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01894958614028230040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1566014909170586385.post-6269055328672702352010-05-19T00:07:00.000-07:002010-05-19T00:46:46.690-07:00LOST fanart<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWIxsiiB-xaHN9vyk8x2-TomkitfUXu34hT4QS1cWGICu1QgID9IcQ4bVN43tJbCYPMWEbcR0lLzWH3KwwM9jwhnm7kUF_RUL7bnxH9Sq2vrdP2pQioBXuoXfywsGWOOI2f11jz4WOLviZ/s1600/lost2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWIxsiiB-xaHN9vyk8x2-TomkitfUXu34hT4QS1cWGICu1QgID9IcQ4bVN43tJbCYPMWEbcR0lLzWH3KwwM9jwhnm7kUF_RUL7bnxH9Sq2vrdP2pQioBXuoXfywsGWOOI2f11jz4WOLviZ/s320/lost2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472874564363208466" border="0" /></a>Lost is coming to an end and I am both excited and saddened for the season finale.<br />There have been many awe surprising, wtf, and tearful moments within this show. The soundtrack just seems to strike the right cords and the characters drive the show. Nothing on television has done what this show did. Lost... you will be missed...Denver Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01894958614028230040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1566014909170586385.post-39288943395347292012010-05-17T19:30:00.000-07:002010-05-17T19:32:12.072-07:00Howard's second chance<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.checkerpop.com/howard/"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 157px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0R0wHEPCk-hQtm5zc9eMM6JT-Wip1j9z4hqgwT1NfQ3F-oaF2v8pWs3kqKxK-0G3pMaPmFjbG3pcJEG-uitsZTPaC_i9PrHCwkWqmLiHLoBdtrUjqzO89DpxXfD6Ocg1hkzxsabrVTSTu/s320/26.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472431962258797474" border="0" /></a><br />Howard's second chance is a webcomic I recently completed and it experiments with the infinite canvas idea. Click on the image above and enjoy!Denver Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01894958614028230040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1566014909170586385.post-31975783445404375772010-05-04T10:24:00.000-07:002010-05-04T10:25:50.548-07:00Flinn<object height="300" width="400"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=11457540&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1"><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=11457540&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" height="300" width="400"></embed></object><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/11457540">Flinn</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/djaxx">Denver Jackson</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.</p><p>Here is a short film my friends and I did over the weekend. It was a lot of fun shooting this. Hope you enjoy.<br /><br /></p>Denver Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01894958614028230040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1566014909170586385.post-81283157746941261702010-04-20T00:02:00.000-07:002010-04-20T00:28:31.752-07:00I want to post an interview I did for <a href="http://michaelregina.blogspot.com/">Michael Regina</a>!<br />You can find it <a href="http://michaelregina.blogspot.com/2010/04/interview-with-denver-jackson.html">here</a>! Michael had a really awesome introduction that left me smiling so I wanted to say thanks Michael! :)<br /><br />I recently had another interview with CBC radio for my storybook and going in, I was extremely nervous being on the air live. All the thoughts of a whole province listening to me and the fact that there would be no retries flooded my mind. I ended up doing okay but it left me thinking of many different situations that are in a similar vain. For instance, at ComicCons, I am asked to do sketches for people. The best way to draw something for someone in the moment (being 10-15 minutes) is to relax and not take things too seriously. Once we take the situation seriously, that's when we start messing up. All the best sketches I've done was when there was no pressure (like in my note books in high school.) I guess the point is, know that it's not the end of the world if you fail. It's experience and you can only get better at it from that point on. Many people tend to take the safe route out of life (getting a degree because that's what society has told us to do) because they are afraid of failure. Don't let it stress you out. If you're passionate enough about something, it'll work out in the end. If you fail a few times, it's just life asking you, "hey, are you really that passionate about this?" And if the answer is no, then you'll quit. If the answer is yes, then you'll pick yourself up and keep going. :) *I think I'm stealing that line from someone else... I'm unsure where I've heard that before but it's true!<br /><br />Have a great week!Denver Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01894958614028230040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1566014909170586385.post-4325967269195237502010-04-13T00:07:00.000-07:002010-04-13T00:34:24.162-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguTMnvNZicKa1WYStFX7_C0eEfEIyQeDmmTMn1YZBBJVrHjpj7YAwSg96rBMQzMb4t4MlEbpuP1rsbJaB6PmTid_bwy1ezqYw37QuxkaLN1PpoqL-L2gKxyC9-MZw_GHZRO8t1HIK8uxJc/s1600/astras1.jpg"><br /></a><object height="300" width="400"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=10889269&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1"><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=10889269&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" height="300" width="400"></embed></object><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/10889269">The White Boned Demon trailer</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/djaxx">Denver Jackson</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.</p><p>Hey guys!</p><p>So here's a short film called 'the White Boned Demon.' It's only the trailer but you can get a feel for the whole film. I plan to do the '<a href="http://astrasmelody.blogspot.com/">Astra's Melody</a>' film in the same style (or a very similar style.)</p><p>Also, if any of you are living in Victoria BC, you can pick up a copy of the book at Legends Comics! The book itself looks great! It's perfect bound with glossy pages. The gloss really makes the art pop!</p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguTMnvNZicKa1WYStFX7_C0eEfEIyQeDmmTMn1YZBBJVrHjpj7YAwSg96rBMQzMb4t4MlEbpuP1rsbJaB6PmTid_bwy1ezqYw37QuxkaLN1PpoqL-L2gKxyC9-MZw_GHZRO8t1HIK8uxJc/s1600/astras1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 124px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguTMnvNZicKa1WYStFX7_C0eEfEIyQeDmmTMn1YZBBJVrHjpj7YAwSg96rBMQzMb4t4MlEbpuP1rsbJaB6PmTid_bwy1ezqYw37QuxkaLN1PpoqL-L2gKxyC9-MZw_GHZRO8t1HIK8uxJc/s320/astras1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459521255410562370" border="0" /></a></p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKhh_eLv2AwkRNRymHzVloxp_bTK20O4HnvDIcOniyUuL3bhVpNkMI8rVklIuHZD3rpVR7ImoKQ_NNag-HJbMs7lEtxpIJlftoAmEFI_IpO972Cc_lkVuChlen3gF2gecz-T0BpWNYgUyV/s1600/astras2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 204px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKhh_eLv2AwkRNRymHzVloxp_bTK20O4HnvDIcOniyUuL3bhVpNkMI8rVklIuHZD3rpVR7ImoKQ_NNag-HJbMs7lEtxpIJlftoAmEFI_IpO972Cc_lkVuChlen3gF2gecz-T0BpWNYgUyV/s320/astras2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459521753651767202" border="0" /></a></p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBWao1zqLZtHNkD2qFu9uA1Lie_fwOl71f7IhrnxCZVOMQS3eNkgfOHmpTXqYoIXC8e6QWNluIVoUDH_E4RQvpTl6Koz8il8US_dYXp0S0gJHFAgovdCTOIFI_9nYOJF-szxge6MdyPiIz/s1600/IMG_9888.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 216px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBWao1zqLZtHNkD2qFu9uA1Lie_fwOl71f7IhrnxCZVOMQS3eNkgfOHmpTXqYoIXC8e6QWNluIVoUDH_E4RQvpTl6Koz8il8US_dYXp0S0gJHFAgovdCTOIFI_9nYOJF-szxge6MdyPiIz/s320/IMG_9888.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459521892173047970" border="0" /></a></p><p>Hope you all have a great week!!! :)<br /></p>Denver Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01894958614028230040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1566014909170586385.post-31061619231458403002010-03-21T13:51:00.001-07:002010-03-21T13:51:59.109-07:00Show Reel<object height="300" width="400"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=10171240&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1"><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=10171240&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" height="300" width="400"></embed></object><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/10171240">ShowReel 2009</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/djaxx">Denver Jackson</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.</p>Denver Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01894958614028230040noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1566014909170586385.post-34994527178677241892010-03-18T00:16:00.000-07:002010-03-18T00:24:18.761-07:00More updates<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidfS3OUF-lfKjoaeMT7fRfcy_DF_VsGgSTdiDCBcgetgg2SfJpBoxgB5nneR9F23LCXrAJI71m7FT61YHBeVB3nFu8kyl5OsMYZKnwdn0SfAXGiXYeiiPajXEmybqKVIRxRoheMEFusQjm/s1600-h/chunliewc_v01.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 245px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidfS3OUF-lfKjoaeMT7fRfcy_DF_VsGgSTdiDCBcgetgg2SfJpBoxgB5nneR9F23LCXrAJI71m7FT61YHBeVB3nFu8kyl5OsMYZKnwdn0SfAXGiXYeiiPajXEmybqKVIRxRoheMEFusQjm/s320/chunliewc_v01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449869453145524594" border="0" /></a><br />Guess who that is!... yea... it's pretty easy.<br /><br />Anyways, I'm getting into animating a music video this week. I'm pretty excited as I haven't animated something for... about a year now... (animated as in truely traditional 2d hand drawn animation!)<br />Also, this coming week, a print run of 200 copies of <a href="http://astrasmelody.blogspot.com/">Astra's Melody</a> will be arriving! Many copies will be sold to personal friends and others will be put into a proposal and sent to publishing houses. And while on Astra news, the screenplay is currently being written! The style will be very similar to that of '<a href="http://djaxx.blogspot.com/2010/02/sceneheard.html">the white boned demon</a>.'<br />Keep posted on the <a href="http://astrasmelody.blogspot.com/">Astra's Melody</a> film news!Denver Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01894958614028230040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1566014909170586385.post-4693317723682604682010-03-15T22:41:00.000-07:002010-03-15T22:44:13.210-07:00Show Reel 2009Here is my Show Reel for 2009!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"></span></span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"><a href="http://vimeo.com/10171240" target="_blank">http://vimeo.com/10171240</a></span></span><br /><br />Enjoy! :DDenver Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01894958614028230040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1566014909170586385.post-40695646161976353632010-02-20T00:16:00.000-08:002010-02-20T00:21:53.315-08:00Scene+HeardSo, I got my very first interview! Check it out <a href="http://www.mondaymag.com/articles/entry/see-a-tale">here</a>.<br /><br />There are six shorts in total each with very different styles and stories. My film is a mix of many different techniques I've learned over the years including a very comic book take with film. I spent an entire month working on it with getting about 8hrs of sleep in one week (The other two weeks weren't so bad.) So, come check out my little film this weekend if you can! It's screening at the Metro Theater. Doors open at 7pm. Hope to see you there!Denver Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01894958614028230040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1566014909170586385.post-21565414801115218232010-02-14T20:17:00.000-08:002010-02-14T20:28:29.543-08:00Storyboards<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi28M8Miyfk9Kg726KD8Ytx4o3_pxi-ngI8WtKJQW6GglJ_EyunKNU9bEaBS48EbSaODk7Qy9mi_3ictHXm8bJcFP2yCM6V7SM05T4citNjo2bgCZHhu5MXaNx_JY5HmGHTTwxa14c8hlFw/s1600-h/valentines.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 202px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi28M8Miyfk9Kg726KD8Ytx4o3_pxi-ngI8WtKJQW6GglJ_EyunKNU9bEaBS48EbSaODk7Qy9mi_3ictHXm8bJcFP2yCM6V7SM05T4citNjo2bgCZHhu5MXaNx_JY5HmGHTTwxa14c8hlFw/s320/valentines.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438322228579828946" border="0" /></a>Happy Valentines day everyone!<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJX5YXSLbi2FWKkAQxj8BzG59KONGYEnrtmN_A5Mwch_66ANpqZtweX_R3Y3srm6ghYB-_waS-gWYhJgZ90BFN4kLPB92XSDlEbFV_-JYcZmXLeYOK7Od0I7ebCxj1AZN6QKAtXJSP3tLB/s1600-h/comp.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 294px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJX5YXSLbi2FWKkAQxj8BzG59KONGYEnrtmN_A5Mwch_66ANpqZtweX_R3Y3srm6ghYB-_waS-gWYhJgZ90BFN4kLPB92XSDlEbFV_-JYcZmXLeYOK7Od0I7ebCxj1AZN6QKAtXJSP3tLB/s320/comp.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438321186817138242" border="0" /></a>These are a few storyboards from 'the white boned demon.'<br />The music is currently being composed by Marc Junker. The film will screen on February 20th to the 21st at 7pm. There's a poster for it advertising details in my last post, so come check it out if you can!<br /><br /><br /></div>Denver Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01894958614028230040noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1566014909170586385.post-58551521187085282602010-02-08T09:26:00.001-08:002010-02-08T14:57:41.457-08:00Scene+Heard<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A story from 'the Journey to the West.'</div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 306px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcycW0upFPdrSb2OvFQ0OYbiHP2NMRK5jf8a0rvTjEYBuS-NzxGkNUpfUIKNsaAS_a9sjcKEQkWGqyu-ONhytZ7GGOg24oAn-m-MPAzNYtZYsIts47yZFPjP50Tx-yoMHvYc7MPnXXZJoe/s320/Scene+Heard-advert-small.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435925346410124962" /><div style="text-align: center;">I've been hard at work on my next film for the Scene+Heard event. It's ten minutes in length and consists of fully drawn/animated backgrounds with live actors. The way the story is being told is pretty theatrical and in turn, I wanted the film to be the same.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 183px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy_WbFYdZZjXAK4kuAXDlH5NBt0bpd6IzQ9nux47f4xUnG-n9aUr77dBoAc8gBeutASxDz7JVpOdLaKkseq_SZ0pYIQziGXAWzyyal4CqvC9nvZQ6wn-W0DG6VmNv9-Sd-32pTAlVfM95u/s320/process_v01.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435930861509771938" />The story itself is an interpretation from a chapter of "The Journey to the West."</div><div style="text-align: center;">The travelers face the demon monster known </div><div style="text-align: center;">as the White boned Demon!</div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 203px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcogSYKHo5M_G6J-tAcW2cD9V-AcjU7lIxybChoz2xAhdL67LelZN0MOFLMKyB5Mrnbrv1KeejsiuI98YqfEaY0EyHH3K20ttve-DnZaHKLP7YRP44XF2ac30JFuicwr3ulwxKhUJ-XGPr/s320/setdesign_v01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435931766370894450" /><div style="text-align: center;">Anyways, hope you found this sneak peak interesting!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Denver Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01894958614028230040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1566014909170586385.post-18033139060685074832010-01-17T11:04:00.000-08:002010-01-17T11:27:02.940-08:00The Yellow Submarine<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5G_uiGDnDShETlAiz1P9HP5tmnhj-bFzwzP3gz69qZ22EgA5ggIFwMWlKwzupayzCSx0KsX1BdfV62pFnM3-VGQEvxhPaOlG_0NaO0dRzumnUDcAPrj6E6uhf-kkP9zJ4e5-Q3wFux7ku/s1600-h/screens.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 269px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5G_uiGDnDShETlAiz1P9HP5tmnhj-bFzwzP3gz69qZ22EgA5ggIFwMWlKwzupayzCSx0KsX1BdfV62pFnM3-VGQEvxhPaOlG_0NaO0dRzumnUDcAPrj6E6uhf-kkP9zJ4e5-Q3wFux7ku/s320/screens.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427792234110626418" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>The Yellow Submarine project is an environmental awareness project that I was contracted to do for the Sierra Club. This was a fun chance for me to experiment with a very minimalist style. I'm pretty pleased with how it turned out.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">ALSO!...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWNpInXjgQJ7NNAOT7EM25-V2dvbAIEziag7SoDFdx96CTv8m-eXqzGLu2jAIm_C8bsBmc-XrFwin4bgPI4EINRi9buqQGJ7FI0Ux_l8y6vfUknhGWrMj8qTOoKvh7UeB2AcfVW0S3vFMR/s1600-h/a3_preview_large.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWNpInXjgQJ7NNAOT7EM25-V2dvbAIEziag7SoDFdx96CTv8m-eXqzGLu2jAIm_C8bsBmc-XrFwin4bgPI4EINRi9buqQGJ7FI0Ux_l8y6vfUknhGWrMj8qTOoKvh7UeB2AcfVW0S3vFMR/s320/a3_preview_large.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427792391247491170" border="0" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Amulet 3 update can be read on <a href="http://www.boltcity.com/">Kazu Kibuishi's</a> blog as well as <a href="http://blog.jasoncaffoe.com/">Jason Caffoe's</a> blog!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Check them out!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Denver Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01894958614028230040noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1566014909170586385.post-69837110972482435042010-01-11T20:35:00.000-08:002010-01-11T20:57:19.313-08:00Astra's Melody Cover Art<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJZPPDc5La9ZhEz9AQIJIC4OtZGOfa5pNHGO7FrX7P14SBi8sBARZ1XNsujd0gTQg-Afh0tTSkx-bbefcx1yKhNAfP7l04LHR0z_Aonvnp1UvvzIY5jfXNehmSWiRD4_LZw8GLSBIXOW1D/s1600-h/cover_v02.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 298px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJZPPDc5La9ZhEz9AQIJIC4OtZGOfa5pNHGO7FrX7P14SBi8sBARZ1XNsujd0gTQg-Afh0tTSkx-bbefcx1yKhNAfP7l04LHR0z_Aonvnp1UvvzIY5jfXNehmSWiRD4_LZw8GLSBIXOW1D/s320/cover_v02.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425707576678798306" border="0" /></a>SO!... Updates... Well, I've had, once again, the amazing opportunity to help out on <a href="http://boltcity.com">Kazu Kibuishi's</a> next graphic novel... Amulet 3! The flattening artists have just finished work on the book last week and almost all the pages have been colored. I must say that Amulet 3 is breathtaking and the story is once again amazing! I can not wait to get my issue of the book coming out in the summer I believe... more updates closer to the time.<br /><br />Also, I've been working hard finalizing a storybook title Astra's Melody. It's a short picture book that I did just little under a year ago. (Cover up above) I've had many people asking if they could purchase a copy so I'd figured I'd attempt to get it published. I will be selling private copies of the book (perfect bound) some time next month. *limited edition! So let me know if any of you would like to purchase one.<br /><br />And two days from now!... I will be teaching a manga art class at the Greater Victoria Art Gallery! I'm pretty excited to pass on knowledge of my experience in comics to younger kids, hopefully inspire them!<br /><br />Anyways, these are all the updates for now, keep posted on more soon!Denver Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01894958614028230040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1566014909170586385.post-70265177370981418322009-12-26T17:32:00.001-08:002009-12-26T17:32:43.123-08:00What I know about life thus far...Most of my life, I always thought of ‘art’ as a side occupation while working a regular office job. I would grow up, have a family, go to the office, come home and work on art for a hour or two. But it wasn’t till recently I realized that ‘art’ <b>is</b> my ‘office’ job. And it is something I will do for the rest of my life.<br /><br />Looking upon life as a young 23 year old, I find we all have wants and needs.<br /><br />The most basic of need is food. We all <b>need</b> food to survive and we will do what ever it takes to find that means of survival. We all need oxygen, sleep, love.<br /><br />And we all <b>want</b> many things; a plasma screen tv, a Ferrari, a house on the lake. But we don’t need these things.<br /><br />Now, think about dreams. We all <b>want</b> our dreams to happen. But do we all <b>need</b> our dreams to happen? The truth for most people is no. We make the compromise. We get lost in the comfort of a day job.<br /><br />But we can convince ourselves quite easily that we need something. Such as, I need that shirt or that pair of shoes to go to that dance... Or I need that particular stylus to do work. And we find a way to get what we need.<br /><br /><br />I’ve realized that I personally <b>need</b> to tell stories visually through art. I can’t survive without it and will do what ever it takes to keep telling stories! I will spend the rest of my life making that dream a reality due to the very fact that it is something I love doing, it is the only way I'll ever be happy. Therefore this is something I need!<br /><br />Once something is a need, we tend to find a way.<br />We as humans have amazing capabilities and potential. Especially many of us fortunate in this day and age to have a roof over our heads, have money to spend on wine and Christmas presents, or watch a film in 3D... Now obviously we have regular jobs that allow for all these comforts but don’t make the mistake of turning that into an excuse.<br /><br />There are no rules stopping us from making what we love into reality, the only rules are the ones we restrain upon ourselves. Never let anyone tell you that you can't do something! Whether it be your loved one or your parents. I know the discouragement that gives you first hand and it hurts.<br /><br />I’ve seen a few people who get discouraged by others. They tell themselves that they’ll never be able to paint, or play like that person. But why not tell themselves that they can do just as well? Why not use that as motivation or inspiration?<br /><br />I’m fortunate enough to have friends as passionate as I am. Friends who are constantly working on a dozen different projects because they love doing it.<br />And truthfully my friends motivate and inspire me from the work they do, the support they provide, or their involvement on my projects.<br /><br />And if you think you're not 'talented' at what you love doing, I say that's bullshit. If you love something, that's talent enough.<br /><br />Set your goals high. Never settle for anything less.<br /><br />Dreams are life and like the great Ian Malcolm said, “life finds a way.” :)<br /><br />Hope you all have a great new years! 2010 is the year! Make it happen!Denver Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01894958614028230040noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1566014909170586385.post-61487967035293815922009-11-04T01:48:00.001-08:002009-11-04T02:02:32.070-08:00Sparky update!After over a years work on the Sparky Story arch, I've finally gotten down to the perfect timeline!<br />I've already completed most of the production on the final chapter of the Sparky Graphic Novel - which, originally was meant to be one of the first chapters to the book.<br /><br />Anyways, I'm tired and do not feel for typing so... I'll leave you all with this art piece. Enjoy. =)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHQyvG3Qm-1TR5xeLzZvqZJ782HOdGa_-bA74OZ0FyeT9aGjPs1BklFkS4PuT4gg1m5TH7pD60bhXLvFNzeedP65OiK4RlbBjDo2Ku78gF0DcwLwHvcoXe8pWiFxMV4KVmxeNEQqYupd_u/s1600-h/color_v01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 232px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHQyvG3Qm-1TR5xeLzZvqZJ782HOdGa_-bA74OZ0FyeT9aGjPs1BklFkS4PuT4gg1m5TH7pD60bhXLvFNzeedP65OiK4RlbBjDo2Ku78gF0DcwLwHvcoXe8pWiFxMV4KVmxeNEQqYupd_u/s320/color_v01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400184041661411330" border="0" /></a>Denver Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01894958614028230040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1566014909170586385.post-16735375359141203662009-11-02T23:37:00.000-08:002009-11-02T23:38:43.143-08:00halloween art!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCjIfsXmB23soFLFDJMZh9BRrUGTE6kur0gzOKJ9nkeRCEsLeQtl68paYRrqqYSiZZDC4NIbH5dLrep42d3ve7T-HrZ5x2rECvTw5RC8LooPKnY7hdsxhEua8eNWrbbU7Z6jV6mxwOxc-S/s1600-h/trickortreat.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCjIfsXmB23soFLFDJMZh9BRrUGTE6kur0gzOKJ9nkeRCEsLeQtl68paYRrqqYSiZZDC4NIbH5dLrep42d3ve7T-HrZ5x2rECvTw5RC8LooPKnY7hdsxhEua8eNWrbbU7Z6jV6mxwOxc-S/s320/trickortreat.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399778555873667042" border="0" /></a>Denver Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01894958614028230040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1566014909170586385.post-64792648799342821592009-10-15T01:02:00.000-07:002009-10-15T01:22:32.034-07:00passion for creativity<div style="text-align: justify;">I have the utmost respect for anyone who will constantly work at what they love – whether it be sports, art, or music.<br /><br />No matter how terrible you are at something, you will keep going due to the very fact that you are in love with that particular something.<br /><br />Because I am a filmmaker, I am going to be referring to film as an example.<br /><br />I recently went to a film screening involving student films for a University film class. I am not one to judge due to the fact that I, like everyone else, am just a young student of the art. However, I will say without exaggeration, many of the films that night sucked.<br /><br />Now I can list a number of reasons for this comment such as, editing techniques that did not work, sound problems, camera angles, and acting.<br /><br />Although the films were terrible, I gladly, without hesitation, stood and applauded. Even through terrible editing techniques and awful sound, one can usually tell whether or not the creators enjoyed making that film.<br /><br />One can usually see that particular spark within a work of art. It was not only clear to see but refreshing as well.<br /><br />There are three types of people. Claim to fame, The Fearful, and the Passionate. Only one of these three has a chance at accomplishment.<br /><br />Claim to fame.<br /><br />I’ve had personal experiences with many people who claim titles.<br /><br />Many are merely in love with a title rather than the art form behind it.<br /><br />They want to be called an actor, or director, or producer. But they however, will never move a foot in the direction of that title.<br /><br />I’ve had the unfortunate experiences of working with such people. They want their opinions to be heard due to their ‘titles.’ They force themselves into a work environment that just creates stress and unwanted anger.<br /><br />Rule of thumb, if you want to be respected for what you advise, you have to have the experience behind your words.<br /><br />The Fearful.<br /><br />There are many artists who are too afraid to produce work. They use excuses like “I’m waiting till I have the resources to make my project, it has to be perfect!”<br /><br />Bad news mate… it’s not going to be perfect.<br /><br />If you want to do something, <span style="font-weight: bold;">GO DO IT</span>! And no matter how bad the end product is, keep creating because you love creating! Improvement is guaranteed to follow!<br /><br />The Passionate.<br /><br />The passionate will constantly create no matter what. They are not in love with a title, or fearful of their end product, but they love the whole process. They love the art of filmmaking, or the art of illustration, or the art of storytelling, or the art of acting. These are the types of people who will do whatever it takes to create and be creative no matter how bad situations get. They do not use excuses like “I don’t have time.”<br /><br />If you want to do something, <span style="font-weight: bold;">you make time</span>!<br /><br />These are the people I respect the most. They inspire and motivate.<br /><br />If you are one of these people, no matter who you are, no matter how bad your work is, you have my utmost respects.</div>Denver Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01894958614028230040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1566014909170586385.post-24029697048885583142009-10-07T11:13:00.000-07:002009-10-07T11:21:02.562-07:00Inez commercial work<div style="text-align: center;">Past commercial I did for local popstar Inez.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><object height="295" width="480"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/pI3wOKs1_U8&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x402061&color2=0x9461ca"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/pI3wOKs1_U8&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x402061&color2=0x9461ca" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="295" width="480"></embed></object>Denver Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01894958614028230040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1566014909170586385.post-30064255878639203162009-08-30T20:23:00.000-07:002009-08-30T20:53:16.099-07:00Another Amulet 2 post!<div style="text-align: center;">Hey<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">So <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Stonekeepers-Curse-Amulet-Book/dp/0439846838">Amulet 2</a> reaches bookstores and comic retailers in two days!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcVUsM_L6e3LMn_DrHm_Ka-ALzC2Qv4lAdy-HjUrP6QZbdhC0AS5LwJ8WaGxyk1EgQIHCmmolfPstU25Ov0XqU-wSUPoH1JN3cfaUNYZlGXBKAD0Yakjd90RYqZXqwx8aLLs0fxBXQgPVu/s1600-h/amulet2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 380px; height: 208px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcVUsM_L6e3LMn_DrHm_Ka-ALzC2Qv4lAdy-HjUrP6QZbdhC0AS5LwJ8WaGxyk1EgQIHCmmolfPstU25Ov0XqU-wSUPoH1JN3cfaUNYZlGXBKAD0Yakjd90RYqZXqwx8aLLs0fxBXQgPVu/s320/amulet2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375963926283362946" border="0" /></a><br />I was very fortunate to be on the crew for this book!<br />Since I was in grade 10, I was a huge fan of <a href="http://www.boltcity.com/">Kazu Kibuishi</a> (creator of the amulet series).<br />I've always looked to him for inspiration and would have never thought to be working under him! I've learnt a lot from helping out on this production and had a good time working with all the talented crew - <a href="http://www.felaxx.com/">Amy Kim Kibuishi</a>, <a href="http://www.anthonygoes.com/">Anthony Go Wu</a>, <a href="http://www.jasoncaffoe.com/">Jason Caffoe</a>, <a href="http://www.keaner.net/">Kean Soo</a>, <a href="http://stuartlivingston.tumblr.com/">Stuart Livingston</a>, Ryan Hoffman, <a href="http://www.michaeleregina.com/comics.html">Michael Regina</a>, <a href="http://www.timdurning.com/">Tim During</a>, <a href="http://www.catherine-yoo.com/">Catherine Yoo</a>, Alan Beadle, Patrick Race, Cayleigh Allen, and Felix Lim (You guys are all awesome!)<br /><br />Make sure to pick up your copy this Tuesday at any local bookstore or comic book retailer!<br /></div>Denver Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01894958614028230040noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1566014909170586385.post-69100706267351657102009-08-21T11:11:00.000-07:002009-08-21T11:33:28.973-07:00Amulet 2!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzmjx_AgxUqXAfixp4IUmI_4L-qwK7q0T0cHai0uL1SMPNHb1WeOedG4PScdbp-jvkEfX0zPKNZJC4LcWSyoD1hfQ8xXG6GXgtrB2H7kqGHrWHBFh_a7ARGFYU9OhyphenhyphenV8KZydL2JI35r2Pj/s1600-h/amulet2_covers.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzmjx_AgxUqXAfixp4IUmI_4L-qwK7q0T0cHai0uL1SMPNHb1WeOedG4PScdbp-jvkEfX0zPKNZJC4LcWSyoD1hfQ8xXG6GXgtrB2H7kqGHrWHBFh_a7ARGFYU9OhyphenhyphenV8KZydL2JI35r2Pj/s320/amulet2_covers.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372481451060605426" /></a>Sorry about the lack of updates. Life has been pretty busy and I know things won't be slowing down for atleast another month. Tons of projects have been completed since I've blogged and I will update on those asap. But for now... Amulet 2! <div><br /></div><div>Amulet 2 will reach bookstores and comic retailers next month! Both books read like a film. I found that I could not put it down till the very end - it would be like pausing a movie and coming back to it the next day... that just doesn't work. The first book was great and the second is even better! I highly recommend this series!</div><div><br /></div><div>It's creator, <a href="http://www.boltcity.com/">Kazu Kibuishi</a>, is one of my great inspirations along side with the Miyazaki! Kazu's works always seem to inspire me and I find myself filled with great motivation when working on a project.</div><div>Another one of my inspirations is the <i>Flight</i> series. This graphic novel is an anthology by many talented artists! It's essentially a base where artists allow their imaginations to thrive and spark.</div><div><br /></div><div>If you have not read either Amulet or Flight, I recommend you pick those up! Get inspired and create!</div>Denver Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01894958614028230040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1566014909170586385.post-30854315968415655152009-07-07T16:57:00.000-07:002009-07-07T16:58:11.994-07:00Red riding hood<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOnACIsTvtJ-sLflw2Mz-EZK0zmEtFii21r-vysqGfh_Gi-ORh4sxzFsvT-9Bwq8hX1rsi9jIZPYwaxx8icQwAGKt3H4v-UW-j0sqJGHLDagOjMIQeevHwuzNT_FD2iEWoH3UpUYqHWARM/s1600-h/storybookending.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 209px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOnACIsTvtJ-sLflw2Mz-EZK0zmEtFii21r-vysqGfh_Gi-ORh4sxzFsvT-9Bwq8hX1rsi9jIZPYwaxx8icQwAGKt3H4v-UW-j0sqJGHLDagOjMIQeevHwuzNT_FD2iEWoH3UpUYqHWARM/s320/storybookending.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355871812036850098" /></a><br />Storybook Ending<div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Denver Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01894958614028230040noreply@blogger.com0