JESS SMART SMILEY

Author: Jess Smart Smiley

  • JESS SMART SMILEY DRAWS A REAL DRAGON FIGHTING A KILLER WHALE

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  • *WINNER*

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    Last month I offered my first book giveaway on this blog, and am excited to announce the winner (the winner was picked at random, using the generator from random.org). The winner of A Map in the Dirt, a short story in comic form, is the 14th comment since the giveaway began, making Alice the winner! Congratulations,…

  • PARANORMAN

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    [youtube=http://youtu.be/B4cC3Q4dhNM] The trailer for ParaNorman is out and it looks good. “Made in Oregon, frame by frame” by Laika, the animation company who made the acclaimed Coraline in 2009,ParaNorman is about “A misunderstood boy who can speak with the dead takes on ghosts, zombies and, worst of all, grown-ups, in order to save his town from a centuries-old curse.” (Coming August 2012)…

  • I MADE SOME CONCERT FLYERS AND THEY LOOK LIKE THIS

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    Great news for music fans: John-Ross Boyce and His Troubles‘ debut album, “Black Shuck/Old Crow” comes out just two weeks from today! About a month and a half ago I posted the artwork I made for the album, and I’ve just finished making flyers for the release show. Nearly two years ago I started freelancing full-time,…

  • AWESOME SENEGALESE BIKE TRICKS

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    [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3LOKfQ3y2Q] This is a man from the future. I imagine his insides are made of glitter. (My favorite move is at 1:15.)

  • LET NANO WRIMO BEGIN!

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    National Novel Writing Month has begun! 30 days. 50, 000 words. Are you in? My dad and sister are both participating in this year’s event and I’m excited to see what they come up with. Dad is an incredible writer and I can only hope I’ll be half as skilled as he is some day.…

  • WIN THIS BOOK! (LAST CHANCE)

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    Just three days left to win your own copy of my short story in comics form, A Map in the Dirt! All you have to do is leave a comment on any post between now and October 31. I’ll pick a comment at random and the winner will receive a copy of A Map in the Dirt.…

  • SPIKE JONZE STOP-MOTION

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  • MAKE YOUR OWN MASTERPIECE

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    If this Masterpiece Pattern Sheet from Mo Man Tai doesn’t excite you in some way, I don’t know what I can share with you any more. It’s a dot-to-dot that you complete on your wall, with nails/pins and string. Amazing! I’m seriously thinking about what I can do in my rental condo. Hmm… [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=osjcm1cuxkg]

  • DESIGN YOUR OWN SUCCESS

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    Which quadrant are you in? Sharon Ann Lee delivered an incredibly informative and motivational presentation as part of the September 2011 Los Angeles Creative Mornings, and I’m left to ponder even more about my place in the world. [vimeo http://vimeo.com/30717796]

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