James Easterly

Looking to print comics through a print service, but not sure where to start? 🤔🖨️ I got you covered with THE REALLY HUGE COMIC BOOK PRINTER GUIDE! 📚🎉 If you make comics or zines, or know someone who does, please share this resource and Make More Comics! ❤️☮️ easterlyart.com/index.php/20...

Students made their first minicomics in my intro making course - mostly standard format but this student, a first time maker(!), did something so off the charts I’m still reeling from it! & he made like 12 of them for his classmates! A paper engineering feat of flipbookery as well as killer drawing!

Are there no art grants in Michigan for cartoonists? I've been trying to find any information on that kind of stuff, and it's almost impossible to find anything. I'm mostly looking for grants for comics/books, especially since I'm working on a biography comic. If anyone has info, please share! 🙏

Hey Ann Arbor, don't miss Ann Arbor Comic Arts Festival (A2CAF): Small + Indie Press on 10/3 at the AADL Downtown Library from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm: Katie Skelly and Noah Van Sciver are Special Guests! https://ow.ly/5lyt50ZSVPp

Oh my gosh! @aadlgram's A2CAF is next weekend!!! Help us spread the word. I'm thrilled to welcome @skellyskellyskelly, @noahvscomics, and @seemybrotherdance to Ann Arbor. And if you are super special, I will invite you to my house for a special brunch.

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CXC 2027 Exhibitor Applications are NOW OPEN! Want to exhibit at Cartoon Crossroads Columbus? We want to see what you're making! Applications are open now through November 3 at 11:59 PM EST. CXC 2027: April 15–18, 2027 Expo: April 17–18 Apply now → airtable.com/app2SGD1Urob...

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If you're running an indie comics show, it's a good idea to make sure people tabling have comics to sell and not a wall of fanart and tchotchkes. 🤔🔍 If it's just some random media con with "comic" in the title, you as a cartoonist should know what you're getting yourself into (still... ugh). 😑🤦‍♂️

I'll keep you posted @greenbraincomics.bsky.social when I'm ready. 😉

A constant inspiration for me along with maestro Howard Chaykin is Jean Giraud - just look at this beautiful page from Blueberry.

To repeat it here, we definitely need User Data Protection Rights to protect us online. That said, I do think we shouldn't be afraid to post our work. Be intentional when and where you post it, but hiding from big tech because of scraping isn't the answer. Be confident to make and share your art!

Peter Cullen’s family has confirmed that the legendary voice of Optimus Prime passed away peacefully. “His family asks that you honor his remarkable legacy by serving your communities and leading others with compassion, integrity, and loyalty and always remember, ‘be strong enough to be gentle.’”

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We're excited to share that the 2026 A2CAF: Small + Indie Press will take place on Saturday, October 3 from 11 AM–5 PM at the Downtown Library! Venture into the world of small press comics publishing with AADL this fall and watch aadl.org/a2cafsip as we get closer for additional info!

Merch helps! 💙 For someone who makes art and music, merch sometimes can be incredibly helpful for funding products, business needs, or simply paying bills. If you want to show some support for what I do, feel free to check out my shop page. Thank you! 🛒🛍️✨ easterlyart.com/index.php/sh...

We just spent over a week translating some of our comics for a reading, localizing all the jokes and expressions so it read as natural as possible meanwhile, webtoons:

And here I was thinking Mixam would be alone in the bad news for comics. Ughhh... Good grief!

Too many people trying to rewrite history by saying Toonami was the one that made Cowboy Bebop popular... No! It was Adult Swim. Adult Swim was the first to premiere Cowboy Bebop in English on TV in the United States and helped it gain mass appeal. youtu.be/DnzcJypc2GU?... Do your research. 🤦‍♂️

Brandon from Digging The Greats did a fantastic video where he absolutely destroys any delusion that people may have to use Ai to make music. This video is a love letter to those who both cherish and make music with a passion, and the creative pursuit of all artists. youtu.be/CVXewkmZ3hc?...

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind Japanese movie poster restored by Fourth Cone Restorations. This illustration was done by Yoshiyuki Takani, most well known for his work in hobby model kits, especially themed around mecha robots and vehicles.

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Shout out again to @teamtekko.bsky.social for including my art with all these amazing scale model prizes and to be a small part of TEKKO this year. Looks like everyone was having fun building their model kits and gunpla while Gundam was playing on the TV.

Ready for another colony drop?! This year the scale model team has a very special prize for Best in Show! Artwork prizes will be provided by @easterlyart.com , known for mixing Hip Hop, Vintage Anime and Mecha in their unique designs. You can check out their other work at easterlyart.com

Keeping with that old school anime vibe with some giant robo remixes! Throwback to 2015 🎧📼 #animesky #hiphopsky youtu.be/afmMSsiZGnA?...

Skeme Richards - Galaxy Amonst The Stars (7")

Metal Fingers - Special Herbs (Vols 1&2) (2xLP) (Mustard Yellow)

He is going to be spoiled in about one more year with Scha Dara Parr, King Giddra, and ナオヒロック＆スズキスムース. Screen grab from Mobile Fighter G Gundam Prologue Special (1994), same year we got gems from Gang Starr, Nas, Beastie Boys, Jeru The Damaja, Method Man, and more.

Thanks to @easterlyart.com for the amazing drawing of Deborah and myself!

New sticker design in progress. Will be included with copies of The Essential Guide to Comic Book Lettering. Coming soon.

Shout out to vinyl records getting made in Detroit.

Katsuhiro Otomo talking about Osamu Tezuka. (from "TEZUKA ! God of Manga" documentary)