Because aiming for perfection can be exhausting and elusive. (Notice how the 'pretty good' text in the speech bubble is not centered properly. Oh well.)
Original painting available here. 8x10 inches, acrylic on illustration board.
I don't really know what I'm doing
Pretty much how I feel most of the time.
I made this one into some t-shirts, kids shirts, tote bags, mugs, and more. Check them out: https://marcjohns.threadless.com
working toward a yes
I feel like these speech bubbles hold some of the words that slowly guide me to a 'yes', to making a decision on something. I am horrible at making decisions, and the fellows in this painting represent a rare moment when the voices in my head have reached consensus.
Prints now available here.
Acrylic on illustration board, 8 x 10 inches. Original painting is SOLD available here.)
the mechanics of moving forward
Because sometimes moving forward is awkward.
This painting is 16x20 inches, much bigger than what I normally paint. It's done with acrylics and paint pens.
The original painting is SOLD available here.)
good vibes right here
Happy Friday :)
Ink & watercolour, 8 x 10 inches. (Original drawing is SOLD available here.)
the classes are back
My classes are back!
I had to close access to my recorded classes back in November because I was in the middle of changing platforms. But now they're both available again!
CREATIVE SUPER POWERS and SELL YOUR ART WITH PRINT-ON-DEMAND.
Each one is $25, and you can watch the video anytime as many times as you want, with no restrictions. See them both here.
Oh, and I'm working on some new classes this year! Let me know in the comments what you might like to learn from me.
art for everybody, everywhere
Did you know that I can ship anywhere around the world? If you live somewhere on planet earth, then I can mail art to you! . Shop for prints & drawings here: marcjohns.com/shop
I've shipped to England, Sweden, Denmark, Spain, Brazil, China, Singapore, Netherlands, USA, Canada, Australia, South Africa, Russia, Italy, Switzerland, Iceland, Luxembourg, Germany, France, Greece, Turkey, and more... Hooray for the internet!
three-legged bird
Watercolour & ink on paper. 8 x 10 inches. Original drawing available here.
make your mark
(Making your mark = shining a light.)
Prints available here.
new print: Be yourself
New print!
This was by far the most popular 'multiple original' drawing that I did last November/December, so I decided to bring it back as a print. Get it as a signed 8x10 print, or a nice and big 16x20 inches, unsigned. Get yours here:
http://www.marcjohns.com/shop/signed-prints/be-yourself-bird-print
Oh, and... Be yourself! Something I need to remind myself of every day..
logo for PRI podcast "Things That Go Boom"
Just before the Christmas holidays I finished a logo for Public Radio International, for a new podcast they are developing with Inkstick Media called Things That Go Boom.
I loved working with Inkstick on this, and I'm super happy with how it turned out!
Not sure if you knew this, but I used to be a graphic designer, and designed logos all the time, before I made the jump to full time artist. So this was kind of fun to revisit my past, dig into my ol' toolbox, while applying my drawing style to a podcast's identity.
With all the talk of potential nuclear war with North Korea, among other things, Things That Go Boom is super relevant to what's going on in the world today. Here's how they describe it:
It's a new podcast from Public Radio International (PRI) and Inkstick Media that explores national security and foreign policy in a way that doesn’t make you want to gouge out your eyes. You don’t have to be an expert to tune in. Just grab a cup of whatever you like and pull up a seat. Things That Go Boom digs into the big stories – and the stories you’ve never heard – through a combination of narrative storytelling; short, accessible explainers; and frank conversations with experts in the field.
It launches on Jan. 22, but you can check out their trailer today on Stitcher, iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts and subscribe.
(P.S.: Yes, I'm open to doing commissions - just get in touch here).
Dear life
I'm trying to embrace the unknown of each day as a gift, instead of an annoyance. Wish me luck.
Ink & watercolour, 8 x 10 inches. (Original drawing is SOLD available here.)