Category: Progress Reports
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Standing Rock: Protecting more than you might think
NOTE: This is not a news article, this a blog entry. The opinions expressed here are simply that, opinions. The information relayed here was collected first-hand on-site from individual people at Oceti Sakowin Camp. As some of you may know, Lynsey G. and I recently traveled to Oceti Sakowin Camp at Standing Rock Indian Reservation from…
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Great Nations – Free Sample
Through Oneshi Press, Jayel Draco is giving away the introduction to The Great Nations of Rendaraia as a free sample! As many of you already know, Jayel Draco has been working with Chris Covelli on designing the universe of Children of Gaia (or COG) since the early 90s. Around 2012 their efforts were joined by Laure…
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Jayel Draco’s Art Supported by Oneshi Press
Oneshi Press: We build worlds. . . You’re invited. Jayel Draco’s Art is Supported by “patrons” who have subscibed on Oneshi Press’ Patreon Campaign Our subscribers get a ton of great exclussives to choose from including: watching Jayel live-stream his creating process, PSDs, High Res Finals, Works in Progress, Wallpapers, Finished Pages, Bundled .pdf of…
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Oneshi Press – Launched!
Big News! Co-Founders Lynsey G and Jayel Draco have launched Oneshi Press and they’re just so excited to tell you all about it! What does this mean for you? More pertinent, socially responsible, progressive, and inclusive Visual Art and Narrative in your world! If you subscribe, you’ll have more of it in your life! The…
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n2: Entrepreneurs in the Midst – published
Entrepreneurs in the Midst: Stories from Founders, Creators, and Builders Entrepreneurs in the Midst – Written by Renny McPherson and Joe Flood. Cover design and formatting by Jayel Draco. Editing and styling by Lynsey G. “Everyone who plans to start a business should read this first. There are many books that celebrate entrepreneurial success after…
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Lynsey G website redesigned by Jayel Draco
Lynsey G has a new look: lynseyg.com redesigned by Jayel Draco! It just launched today and I’ve gotta say, I’m rather proud of this highly functional Search Engine Optimized, responsive, mobile friendly website that I built for Lynsey G. If you’re already familiar with lynseyg.com, then you may notice that much of the overall aesthetic…
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Numbers and Narrative
Numbers and Narrative – Podcast Website designed by Jayel Draco. Hey everybody, Just a quick note to let you all know about the slick new website I just finished building for Numbers and Narrative: numbersandnarrative.com. They’re a really interesting and entertaining weekly podcast with a book on the way possibly leading to a series of…
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Neal Adams Blood at Continuity Studios
We’ve been hard at work over at Neal Adams Continuity Studios both redoing the website employing the latest in web design technology, as well as animating “Neal Adams – Blood – Motion Comic”using a powerful combination of photoshop, after effects, maya, final cut, and some kick-ass vector warping/morphing plugins. So far we’ve taken Neal Adams…
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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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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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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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A DRYADS HOPE – by Jayel Draco
The Dryad stands still and alone, watching over her forest. Unable to push or pull except with root, limb and time. She is ancient and wise, she has seen many things come to pass. She has seen many creature pass her by. Of these, her favorite was always the Wood Nymph.
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Updates – Been A while. . .
Hello, Thanks for reading my blog, I really do appreciate your interest in my updates. Without your interest, it would be meaningless. It’s been a while since I’ve posted an update. Things have been quite busy. To start with, the music video for “History Lessons” by the band Dinosaur Feathers (directed by Christopher Piazza)…
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Music Video for: History Lessons by Dinosaur Feathers – Part 02
Here’s a second update on a previously mentioned project I’ve been working on. The music video for the song “History Lessons” by Dinosaur Feathers directed by Christopher Piazza, featuring Animation, Pupeteering, and VFX by Jayel Draco. So the Studio shoot day on Jan.23 went really well. There where a couple of snags on production side…
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Music Video for: History Lessons by Dinosaur Feathers – Part 01
Here’s a little update on a project I’ve been working on. The music video for the song “History Lessons” by Dinosaur Feathers directed by Christopher Piazza, featuring Animation, Pupeteering, and VFX by Jayel Draco. So Corinne Alexis Hall and I have been working steadily for the past couple of weeks building our muppet-esque costumes for…
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Marvel Fest 2009
Gearing up for the big debut at Marvel Fest 2009! As many of you know, I have been working free-lance over at Neals Adams’ Continuity Studios for over a year now alongside some incredibly talented individuals. A large potion of that time has been spent developing sophisticated image manipulation techniques and employing them as “Motioneers”…