Posted by Jess Smart Smiley on September 27, 2011 · 2 Comments
Yikes! There are just 3 days left to order your copy of The Chaing Gang issue #1. This is a project I’m super-excited about, but it will only work if we’re able to launch the first issue! THE CHAIN GANG is the hilarious 1,000-page ultra comic about a group of unwanted and forgotten bicycles led … Read more
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Posted by Jess Smart Smiley on August 27, 2011 · Leave a Comment
Quick recap of some fun things that are happening right now: 1) My artwork was featured on the Conan O’Brien show and today Team Coco was kind enough to post a profile of me and my work on their site. I’ve drawn 75 drawings of Conan over the last three months, one for each episode … Read more
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Posted by Jess Smart Smiley on August 26, 2011 · Leave a Comment
Zac Whitmore owns thirteen bicycles. He works at my favorite bike shop. He runs Bike Provo, an advocacy program that promotes bicycle culture in Provo. He’s probably the single nicest guy in the state. He rides everywhere. Up hills. Over mountains. Last week he rode to my house to find out more about The Chain … Read more
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Posted by Jess Smart Smiley on August 16, 2011 · Leave a Comment
Watch out—today I am unleashing… THE CHAIN GANG is a hilarious 1,000-page ultra comic about a group of unwanted and forgotten bicycles led by Poppa Wheelie that band together to wreak havoc on the world, one neighborhood at a time! Instead of waiting years for me to draw all 1,000 pages, I’m going to be releasing … Read more
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