This is your invitation to be the FIRST to read my next graphic novel—for free! There’s no catch. This is not a gimmick. I just want to hear your thoughts on my book before I send it to print. Sign up for my First Readers Club here or read on to learn more. NOTE: NEW READERS…
There’s a big difference between a sketchbook and a portfolio. Growing up, I erased, scribbled over, and tore out my mistakes so that only my best work remained. I didn’t know any better at the time, but I could have gotten much more of out of my sketchbooks with a few simple tweaks. What I…
I’m excited to share this Build Your Own Valentine Kit I illustrated for McNeil Printing. The kit comes with 4 blank cards, 4 blank envelopes, and 4 sheets of removable vinyl stickers. I’m giving away 2 Build Your Own Valentine Kits: 1 on Facebook and 1 on Instagram. ENTER TO WIN by commenting on my…
This is your LAST CHANCE to be the FIRST to read my next graphic novel—for free! There’s no catch. This is not a gimmick. I just want to hear your thoughts on my book before I send it to print. Sign up for my First Readers Club here or read on to learn more. NOTE: NEW READERS MUST APPLY…
I’m always on the hunt for another great book to read or to listen to while I work. Thank Heaven for these 1,000 free audio books via Open Culture, featuring books by Margaret Atwood, Isaac Asimov, L Frank Baum, Ray Bradbury, William S Burroughs, and more!
Really, is there any better way to celebrate the winter season than with my free winter wallpaper download “Hot Dogs in Winter”? I don’t think so! Click here to download “Hot Dogs in Winter” for your phone / computer by Jess Smart Smiley. Enjoy! Jess Smart Smiley
Sharpen your egg-hunting skills with my Easter Picture Hunt!
“The City Library’s seventh annual Alt Press Fest celebrates zines, all forms of alternative press, and the awesome people who create it in Salt Lake City. Visit with dozens of local artists and writers as they exhibit their wares, take part in our Sumi Ink workshop, and see steamroller printmaking in action. An exhibition featuring…
I post a lot of photos from my sketchbooks, but I rarely get the chance to sit down with someone and go through what’s happening on the pages. I’m happy to announce that I am part of the “Sketchbook Exhibition & Under-$200 Show” at the Writ & Vision gallery and bookstore (Provo, UT), opening Friday,…
Did you know that this is Children’s Book Week? It’s happening right now! I’ve enjoyed far too many children’s books to list them all here, but I want to hear about your favorites. Comment with your favorite children’s book at Jess Smart Smiley for a chance to win a signed copy of “Rumpus on the Run”!