I'm an Australian living in Japan, for nearly 17 years.
It's a long story, but I'll try to keep it short.
I've always loved art, especially cartoons, and awesome masterful paintings.
When I was a teenager, I wanted to become a tattooist in Australia.
Around 2000, I studied Cartooning and Illustration with The Australian College of Journalism, and received a diploma/degree.
Came to Japan in 2003, got married and started teaching English. It was fun.
I created my own teaching material, flash cards, etc. Everybody loved my art.
Joined the SCBWI and exhibited my fine art at galleries.
In 2013, I started working at Tokyo Disney Sea, as a caricature and silhouette artist. After 4.5 yrs, I quit.
Tried to go freelance.
For two yrs now, I have worked as a professional portrait artist and silhouette artist at prestigious events around Japan.
Still in love with the idea of being a published cartoonist and illustrator.
First I found Will on Youtube, and now SVS.
Wonderful artwork in here. It's nice just walkin(scrollin) through.
Big Cat colouring pages. Part of my project for Critical Endangered Species.
Let's put an END to poaching!
And some Aussie animals, for another project.
And some COVID-19 stuff. Uploading soon.
Hi, from an Aussie in Japan.
I watched Will's videos on YouTube a while ago, then SVS vids, and their podcasts, which I like listening to while creating art.
Decided to come here, check it out, and maybe subscribe.
Wishing you all good health and happiness.
Jason
@Rachel-Horne Hi Rachel, I have joined a few times in the last 15 years,...and I will do it again in the not too distant future.
Lots of resources! Yes, I'd recommend it!
Why?
Lots of value!
All the amazing people you meet, and could meet,...online and elsewhere.
Apparently J.K.Rowling was or still is a member.
A huge forum. The links you find!
The games in the forums, for writers with writers block! Lots of fun, and really interesting.
I could go on, but I won't.
It isn't for everyone. I mean, each to their own.
I give credit to every single human being I have ever met.
There's a lot of amazing humans over there,...and here too!
Best!
Here's a COVID-19 illustration.
I would love any kind of feedback.
Thank you.
@Rachel-Horne Great! And I wish you all the best.
@Judy-Elizabeth-Wilson Congratulations! That's fantastic!
Wishing you all the best.
@EliaMurrayArt Great topic! Yep, I like the top one.
I have about five different signatures. One or two for signing paintings on canvas, and my color pencil drawings. About 3 for signing cartoons and illustrations.
Nearly 40 years of signatures, and never really worked with an editor, art director, and/or agent.
I would love opinions from artists.
Thanks for sharing.
@Kim-Hunter I got the link. Clicked it. And then I needed an ID number, that I didn't have.
But, I'm sure you're right Kim,...the internet must be packed these days.
@jdubz I like it! I think you did a good job with everything.
Watching it soon!
Got the links, but maybe first time using zoom.
@Annabishop Hi Anna, and welcome. I'm pretty new too.
@Judy-Elizabeth-Wilson Congratulations! That's fantastic!
Wishing you all the best.
Here's a COVID-19 illustration.
I would love any kind of feedback.
Thank you.
@MissMushy Good job! Pat yourself on the back, for spreading that message.
And thank you.
Wonderful artwork in here. It's nice just walkin(scrollin) through.
Big Cat colouring pages. Part of my project for Critical Endangered Species.
Let's put an END to poaching!
And some Aussie animals, for another project.
And some COVID-19 stuff. Uploading soon.
@Jake-Parker Nice! Looking forward to it.
