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“Rooftop Screamers – Talk About It”
Have you seen the music video that I animated for the Rooftop Screamers? “Rooftop Screamers – Talk About It” written by Mike Collins, produced by Rob Daiker, Music Video animated by Jayel Draco, Art. Enjoy! There is also a link to download the song if you’d like. http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/rooftopscreamers Mike is donating 50% of the proceeds […]
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Toshi Salvino as: Toh’Xee – Trexsitti Scout
Toshi Salvino the Dollfille came over to model for me and this is what we did Check out this video tutorial featuring music by Jack Shell – The Soundweaver, that I put together for Toshi Salvino’s awesome makeup effects. You can see her transforming into one of my tribal fae scouts from the Work in […]
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Illustrations for Publications
Howdy y’all, just wanted to drop you a quick update about something new I’ve added to the mix of projects that I’ll be working on. I’ve teamed up with the talented writer Lynsey G on quite a few projects already including PACK and Tracy Queen. Lynsey, in addition to several exciting projects as well as […]
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Interview about Tracy Queen published in Luna Luna Magazine
It’s my pleasure to share with you the interview with Tracy Queen writer and myself did with Luna Luna magazine’s Editor in Chief Lisa Marie Basile. We cover our inspirations, creative process, intent with working on the project and more! Here’s a little teaser snippet from the article: Get ready for something you’ve never seen […]
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getting down to update on Tracy Queen
So, there’s been a lot going on behind the scenes for yours truly, Jayel Draco. I’ve been getting down to working steadily on a secret lengthy animation project over at Neal Adams Continuity Studios 9-5. At night and during the weekends I’ve been getting down to working on several projects including the Graphic Novel/Trade paperback […]
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Lau-Lau Ucoravurakesh Priestess
Lau-Lau Ucoravurakesh Priestess by JayelDraco on deviantART Faethropology™ – FEYthrəˈpäləjē –Noun The study of Faekind, in particular. The comparative study of Fae societies and cultures and their development. ABOUT The Ucoravurakesh™ are a race of Fae similar enough in outward appearance to the average Elvereshaian™. Like the Phyrexians™, the Ucoravurakesh have had a many centuries […]
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Tracy Queen – Site Launched!
Okay, so I’ve been super duper busy lately, and yet you may notice that I’ve only been posting a photo-manipulation every couple of months… sure I posted some photos of costumes to my facebook page (which went over really well btw) but really… It seems unequivocal how much work I’ve been doing vs. how much […]
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Ah’Shaye of the Keetsunekesh (fox tribe)
Ah’Shaye of the Keetsunekesh 01 by *JayelDraco on deviantART Faethropology – FEYthrəˈpäləjē –Noun The study of Faekind, in particular. The comparative study of Fae societies and cultures and their development. ABOUT The Keetsunekesh are a nomadic warlike hunter/raider Tribe. Their culture has developed emulating the Keetsunekka. Countless generations of performing animagi transfiguration spells to take […]
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Yoyoyunna of the Narakesh – Fantasy Photomanipulation
Yoyunna of the Narakesh by *JayelDraco on deviantART Where the wildest rivers rage against the lushest banks through The Nuridian Woods™, there you may spy the Narekesh™ weaving their magic of wood and water. The Narakesh are a mindful guard, cunning and able. Be you reverent to the land or swift on your feet. – […]
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Jayel Draco – Demo Reel 2012
Demo Reel by Jayel Draco 2012. Featuring: Animation, Visual Effects, and Motion Graphics. Primarily focusing on my work as an After Effects Technician this reel includes work I’ve done for Music Videos, Short Films, Feature Films and Commercials. These clips from various projects are intended to show examples of techniques that I use including: Vector […]
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NomiNow! – A Klaus Nomi inspired Stop Motion Animation (WIP)
***THIS PROJECT IS A WORK IN PROGRESS*** Klaus Nomi, an interdimensional extra-terrestrial entity came to earth to save the human race from certain destruction. It was Pastry Chef/Opera Singer Klaus Sperber in his early 30’s who brought Nomi to life. With his shocking falsetto soprano vaudevillian rock opera performances in the East Village of Manhattan, […]
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Nomsalot the Goat
This Goat is for the kids 🙂 “Nomsalot the Goat” is a short cartoon/animation test by Jayel Draco featuring Nomsalot, the appetite driven goat on a brief but calamitous misadventure. This piece is just a short little animation about a goat who eats everything in his path like goats so often do. Eventually he gets […]
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Fall 2011 Fae Photomanipulation Model Contest
Do you love the idea of being depicted as a fantasy character? Maybe you’ve done it several times and just can’t get enough. Perhaps you’ve always wanted to but haven’t had the chance? Jayel Draco is having a contest to see who will be his next photo-manipulation model for Fall 2011 at the Three Sisters […]
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Morning Glory Fae – MorningGloria – by Jayel Draco
A Morning Glory Fae Photomanipulation. MorningGloria by JayelDraco on deviantART “A morning-glory at my window satisfies me more than the metaphysics of books.” ~Walt Whitman~ I took a photo of a Morning Glory a couple weeks ago and thought “wow this looks like a beautiful tiny dress”. So I photoshopped it into a dress and […]
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Frost Nox – a winter fae – Fantasy Photomanipulation
Frost Nox, a winter fae – fantasy photomanipulation. For more information on this winter fae piece, visit: Frost Nox by JayelDraco on deviantART. I prefer winter and fall, when you feel the bone structure of the landscape – the loneliness of it, the dead feeling of winter. Something waits beneath it, the whole story doesn’t show. […]
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Photomanipulation Gallery Update
Several New Pieces Posted Since My Last Photomanipulation Gallery update post . . . Enjoy! “In Norse mythology, Valhalla (from Old Norse Valhöll “hall of the slain”[1]) is a majestic, enormous hall located in Asgard, ruled over by the god Odin. Chosen by Odin, half of those that die in combat travel to Valhalla […]
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Telah Fae
Telah Fae by =JayelDraco on deviantART – children-of-gaia.com From our shoot, there where many great photos that I could have chosen to edit. This one however seemed to have chosen itself for me. At the time that this particular photo was taken, Telah and I where discussing character inspirations to get some direction brewing for […]
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The Fairy of Magpie-Bridge
TheFairyOfMagpieBridge by =JayelDraco on deviantART . . . She is Zhinü – The weaver-girl fairy of Magpie Bridge . . . ___ABOUT______________________________________________________________________________________________ FAIRY OF THE MAGPIE BRIDGE Poem by Qin Guan Translation by Kylie Hsu Among the beautiful clouds, Over the heavenly river, Crosses the weaving maiden. A night of rendezvous, Across the autumn sky, […]
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Franatia the Faun
Franatia the Faun by ~JayelDraco on deviantART Franatia, the faun, is a retainer to the High Priestess of Nurida the patron Eternals (Ordos chief deity) of the forests. She is spry and cheeky but tends to come across as shy and trepidatious. She is a hunter swift and silent. She is deadly with whip fast […]
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Malia Tahca Ska – The White Deer
MALIA TAHCA SKAH: A Vision of the Future Malia: A Hawaiian name meaning calm and peaceful Tahca: Is a Lakota word for Deer Ska: Is a Lakota word for White “After an all nighter of sharing and storytelling, fabulous artist friend Jayel was inspired by a story I told him. My father had a dream/vision […]