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Author: Jess Smart Smiley
Jess Smart Smiley makes rad pictures with his bare hands. He has created 18 books for young readers, including "Let's Make Comics" (#1 on Amazon in 4 categories), 3 all-ages graphic novels, a series of picture books, a hidden object book, and more.
Jess has created work for DisneyPixar, Penguin RandomHouse, Cartoon Network, BOOM Studios, Deseret Book, Provo City, and more.
Jess has helped thousands of children, teens, and adults to create their first comics, and he regularly visits schools, libraries, and bookstores, as well as book festivals, comic conventions, writing and literacy symposiums, and other story- and craft-focused events.
Jess is currently working on several new comics and graphic novels, as well as games, illustrations, activities, and some non-fiction writing.
Can You Draw the X House?
Can You Draw the X House? Draw a square base with an ‘x’ inside and a triangle roof on top, using a single continuous line (no retracing existing lines). Do not lift pencil until finished. How many different ways can you draw the x house? Now Do It Again. And Again! I wish I could…
A Fish of Earth: New Music From Emily Brown
THIS MUSIC IS SO GOOOOOOD!!
In Bed with Jess Smart Smiley
“In Bed with Jess Smart Smiley” is a series of video interviews with authors, artists, musicians, and more.
Ghost Comics
Ghost Comics by Jess Smart Smiley I’ve started making a weekly comic strip called Ghost Comics, about the adorable yet problematic lives of ghosts. I’ve been posting the comics on my Instagram page, and thought I’d share a few here to get you excited so that you’ll follow me on Instagram, follow the comic, buy…
SocialCaptain Review / Growing on Instagram (Part IV)
How does SocialCaptain measure up against other Instagram growth services? (Spoiler: very well!)
Let’s Make Comics (1): What’s Behind the Door
Intro to Let’s Make Comics Hi! My name is Jess Smart Smiley and I make rad pictures with my bare hands. I have written and/or illustrated 18 books for young readers and created a variety of work for DisneyPixar, DreamWorks, Cartoon Network, BOOM Studios, and more. Through in-person and Skype visits to schools, libraries, and…
US Designers: a Survey
Are you a creative professional working in the US? Beat my record of 8.5 minutes and complete the 2019 Design Census. The information gathered from this survey will allow AIGA and Google to better understand the situation of US designers in 2019, which will be provided at the conclusion of the results. Jess Smart Smiley…
Rapid Grow Review / Growing on Instagram (Part III)
How does Rapid Grow measure up against other Instagram growth services?
Easter Picture Hunt
Sharpen your egg-hunting skills with my Easter Picture Hunt!
