Train doodle
If you new to my work or have been following me for a while, you’ll probably seen and will see a lot of my work involving this lil rugrat. She’s my greatest inspiration and muse.
Author Archives: JSmalls
Warm up drawing
Usually I would create a self portrait around my birth month but for the past few years I fell off. I made this during my morning commute to start the day.
Nighttime Bonnet
Drawing on the commute. This year I’m starting over with new work, new focus and a new outlook my creative process.
Sketchbook Tour 1
Inktober Sketchbook was created with graphite, india ink, kuretake white ink 30 and ink pens. For original art toys, prints, original works and collectibles – https://shop.johnsmalls.com/
Jiu Jitsu Tournament
Come out and support the incredible athletes as they compete on the mats! Whether you’re a fan of Jiu Jitsu or just love seeing athletes give it their all, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Good luck to all the competitors! Your hard work, dedication, and passion are what make events like
Exploring 2D Animation
Exploring #2D #Animation in #Procreate Dreams: My First Walk Cycle Test with The Grin! Watch as I bring my original character to life step by step—what do you think of The Grin’s stride?
Annual Self Portrait
It’s been a while since I last painted myself,so I figured 2024 deserved a new self-portrait. Here it is!
2024 Inktober
Did you complete all the #Inktober prompts? Here’s a recap of my Inktober attempt. A few of these I went back to and reworked. With Inktober I tend to work on one specific thing, like storytelling or a new technique. This time I just focused on using 3 tones and character design. Even the years I
The collection so far
I embarked on this art project a few years ago, though it feels like a lifetime. Since becoming a father, my free time has become scarce, but I always find a way to create art, no matter the circumstances. Working on these 3D figures has been both refreshing and educational, offering valuable lessons in 3D
Marcelo Garcia Jiu Jitsu Black Belt
It has been a long and challenging journey, one that has taken me both physically and emotionally to different places. The battles fought, the injuries endured, and the persistent self-doubt with the recurring question, “Is this really worth it?” — it was undoubtedly worth every moment. This journey has spanned 15 years, and while I