I was born and raised in Southern Oregon, studied film in Los Angeles, and now live and work in Brooklyn. My style is revelatory, not only to audiences (whose payoffs come from deciphering the images), but also to myself, as themes and relationships appear on the canvas subconsciously. I am not a painter but an excavator, uncovering hieroglyphs, idols–a mythology of the soul.
The purpose of this sketchblog is to assure you that I am hard at work. I carry a sketchbook with me to to record fleeting sparks of inspiration that formulate so unexpectedly. I did not make these drawings with the intention of exhibiting them, I only hope you enjoy and are moved by the fresh and honest display of my mind’s inner idea workings.
Hey, beautiful!
This blog is a great move. Sometimes words are as good as pictures. The ink washes are really nice, but I still think the self portrait is a little scary. Hard. But it’s just a picture, right? I guess looking at yourself is sanity-making, as lonk as your glasses are Truth.
Beautiful work, Jake. I like how the people in the sketches are so really seen. They are humans I want to meet. And as a photographer catches what he sees, and you can see what the photographer inspires in those he portrays, so I see some of the real you in the people you paint and sketch. You are fully present with your people. I love that about you!
Marm.
Your mom sent us your link. I really like your work! Your parents must be so very proud of you!
Thanks! I hope to make it out to the west coast soon, i’d love to see you guys.
Wow Jake,
It’s been so awesome to see how your work has evolved and grown over the years. The east coast seems to agree with you :)
Stasi
Thanks stas. When are you going to visit me out here?