Jake Parker is an artist who creates value wherever possible. From his courses on SVS Learn to his YouTube videos to the 3 Point Perspective podcast, he preaches the doctrine of letting your art work for you on multiple levels. He practices what he preaches.
more “Going the Extra Mile for Raving Fans”The ladies were getting hair cuts this past Saturday so I took a few shots from the city as I walked around with the boys. Later on we stopped in Tyson’s for some comic goodness and a discussion with a Batman creative team!
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There are many things that can remind you of somewhere you hold near and dear to your heart. One such place is the sound of the coquí, a frog native to the island of Puerto Rico.
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My brother and I were honored to speak with Appa of three on the latest episode of the Amateur Dads podcast. It was a brilliant discussion between three dads recorded on a Friday night.
I hope you enjoy, and stay awesome.
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The Amateur Dads podcast is now on Anchor. What does that mean? I’m not quite sure.
more “Now on Anchor”Twitter was bombarded in mid-February by #comicsDNA, and it was all Alex Segura’s fault when he tweeted:
A new art challenge pops up on Twitter seemingly every day. March of Robots, Mermay. Inktober. Slow-vember. In reality, there are only a few quality challenges created with the truest intentions.
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I haven’t watched this much NBA in years, and I’m enjoying it a lot.
It’s refreshing to see teams like Milwaukee, Philadelphia, and Denver doing well. As a Lakers fan, I’m disappointed in this season. There has been drama, but I like some of the young players they have on the roster.
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My wife and I have watched quite a few movies so far this year, and the other night we saw perhaps the best one yet: Searching.
The movie is a very original take on the thriller. We experience the story through a completely digital perspective. The directors used aspects of Windows and Apple operating systems to an amazing degree.
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My daughter celebrated her birthday recently, and it’s just amazing how time flies. Not too long ago she hadn’t even started preschool. By the end of this year she’ll be in first grade.
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Nate Cosby (@NateCosBOOM) periodically sends out tweets like this one:
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I was digging through some folders on my computer and didn’t find what I was looking for. I did find these gems from my Computer Illustration class though.
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For the first time in the history of The Citadel Gospel Choir, 30 years, the choir now has a badge of honor to wear on their uniform.
Momolu Cooper
The Citadel Gospel Choir hosted a Black History Month concert, “An Evening of Inspiration and Unity,” yesterday at The Citadel’s Summerall Chapel in Charleston, SC.
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Spring starts on March 20 and my family is aching for warmer weather. It snowed yet again yesterday in Northern Virginia, and so you know what that means: schools closed for two days!
They’re really trying our parental nerves over here. Perhaps it’s an aim at student attrition. “We’ll see how many of them come back when we reopen”
A few months ago I drafted a small outline of a four page short story based on my experiences as a military brat, seeing my dad leave from time to time. more “Working Title: Watch the News (WIP)”
I loved Transformers as a kid, and one that I still have is Blaster: a red and yellow boom box.
My son is getting more and more into Transformers and so I’ve let him play with this old toy. So when he was playing the Transformers: Forged to Fight game on my phone and he saw Blaster as an available robot in disguise, he had to have it. more “Blaster Found”
Last year I tabled at my first comic convention, AwesomeCon, here in the DC area. I researched best practices and tips leading up to the convention with mixed results.
What exactly does the Fox say? According to this Ylvis classic it’s any of these options:
I never heard of this ridiculous song until my eldest daughter begged and pleaded for me to search for it on YouTube. Turns out that Physical Education now includes dancing to folks playing Just Dance. I hope these YouTubers are monetized because they’re making a killing off of schools.
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I thought I would share an awesome meat chowder we sometimes make. If you enjoy hearty meals and want to get really cozy during the winter, check this bad boy out!
(NOTE: You can use any kind of meat combo you like. This one just happens to be the best.) more “Meat Chowder”
My boy’s preschool likes to do an event called Donuts for Dad. It’s mostly due to Father’s Day not falling during the school year.
We get to see what they do in class and receive an update on what they’re learning (with the option to enjoy some coffee and donuts).