Author: Jess Smart Smiley


  • Miranda July instantly became a favorite creator of mine since the day artist Jason Polan introduced me to her work, almost five years ago. She writes stories, makes movies and sculptures, and seems to have a grasp of humanity that few possess. So, what’s so great about this Miranda July? She made an entire website…

  • MERRY CHRISTMAS!

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    Merry Christmas, good friends! I hope the holidays find you warm and well – please enjoy these Christmas songs I made just for you: [soundcloud url=”http://api.soundcloud.com/playlists/1370195″ height=”200″]

  • (From the NFB.CA blog) Attention all budding and blooming animators!ย Hothouse, our very own โ€œ12-week paid apprenticeship in full-on professional animation filmmakingโ€ is once again calling for submissions. Things are shaping up to look mighty exciting for this 8th edition. I mean, letโ€™s be real for a second: how great would it be to get to…

  • I usually start thinking about my resolutions for the coming year sometime in October. Because I work as a freelance illustrator and designer for others, as well as produce my own books, drawings, and products throughout the year, it’s important for me to maintain a balance in my work and personal life. The last few…

  • THE HOBBIT TRAILER

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  • A GATOR & A GOLEM

    A couple of new pictures I made in black and white. I think now that I’m working more in color, I’m gaining a deeper love for the boldness and contrast available in black and white. Anyway, here is a golem and a gator. Enjoy!  

  • Here’s a little taste of a new comic I’ve just finished:

  • 2012 Utah Ties Juried Exhibit The Central Utah Art Center is pleased to announce itโ€™s 8th Annual Utah Ties Juried Art Exhibition. Artists with ties to Utah, as well as all Utah residents, are welcome to submit work. The Utah Ties Exhibition, which has become a yearly tradition at the Central Utah Art Center, began…

  • This thing never gets old.

  • A powerful message from our friends at Studio Shelter. I hope everyone is getting in plenty of time for writing, drawing and creating during the holidays. If you’re putting your creativity to work for the holidays (making your own gifts, cards, goodies, etc), let me know! I’m putting together a post of what readers are…