Insane!

Wow, I have missed seeing your work! This is awesome. :D

KH it's been a while to be sure. My summer kinda got in the way. Thanks for your comment:)

So amazing!

Hello! This is a very clever idea. I love the way those beady eyes are staring back at you. Lisa

Awesome! I agree, very clever and pretty cool in black and white.

Awesome!!

This is beautiful! Very unique.

your work is simply stunning. Each piece is full of storytelling. Thanks for sharing!

Amazing waork!!

Oh my, this is wonderful Jim!

That looks like the animation for a video game! thats how good your art is!!!!!!!!

Thank you Nizara

Thanks Kevin- it was fun seeing you the other day. Keep up the great work.

Thanks K.H. I always appreciate your comments.

Beautiful!

wow beautiful illustration, she's very talented!

Great! Like it very much!

I love this, so warm and beautiful, lovely storytelling.

So very charming. I agree, wonderful storytelling.

love it :)

Awesome like always!

Thanks for putting a smile on my face with this hilarious illustration. Masterly painted as always, I love it.

*lol* i love your title ;-) what a phantastic illustration!

I really love your illustrations and sense of humor.

Hehehe, love it :)

Brilliant. And so funny.

ha ha- this is awesome:)!

ha ha ha. so funny. love this.

Never trusted those monkeys – awesome work

Beautiful!

Amazing work!

Wow, fabulous work!

fantastic! love your color

love this one!! glad you're worried about the baby seals.

Fantastic. Love the value contrasts.

awesome! beautiful technique!

Is that your drawing or is that a picture? You draw so darn good jim!

Thank you Kyle, I try and nail the values before I start with the color. I appreciate you noticing.

Thanks Josh!

Thanks Chase! I'm coming back to your class next week:)

Beautiful illustration! I love the colors and composition.

Phenomenal! love it!!!

Thanks K.H.!

thank you for noticing the colors and comp:)

You have such fun ideas. I love the light! You always have such a beautiful luminous glow to your character's skin! I always look forward to seeing your work in Friend mag.

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Very nice work. This is the kind of illustration, that if I saw it on a book or in a magazine, I'd stop and read through it. well done.

Thank you Jess! I peeked at your artwork- very nice!

Ha, very cool Tyler. Glad you liked it!

I know......... but I'm Kevin, not Chase! :(

Sorry Kevin! I got a little messed up on who is who. Thanks for posting on my blog:)

Amazing rendering style, but what I love the most about it is the character's expression. I cannot really put my finger on what it is.. it's this tiny micro expression... something like self pride mixed with a more humble emotion behind it... as I said, hard to point out, but extremely well done! :)
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Carolina- thank you so much for your comments

awesome!

I love your style! Your illustrations are full of energy!!!

Beautiful! I love your art!

I had to click through on this one - I posted a dog on wheels for IF yesterday.

I'm not a professional illustrator, just someone who loves to draw and wants to learn new techniques (that's my reason for joining in with this challenge) and I am completely awestruck by the quality of this image. Not only the creative imagination but the execution. Makes me want to download a better drawing program and take lessons!

Unbelievable work. Tugs at my heartstrings. Sans the wheel he looks just like my boy Rufus. Miss that dog. Love everything about this image.

nice¡¡ :D

Another fantastic piece. Bravo!

thank you!

Jay, thanks for the kind words!

Thanks Jen!

Jim, you are my inspiration. Someday, I want to draw just like you!

Thank you! I have a feeling you will.

Eek I missed TWO IFs! Amazing creature! Hilarious name! Just insanely amazing as usual. :)

beautiful!!! Merry Christmas Jim :D

Simply Splendid work. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

Wow! I love it! She looks so sweet and girl next door - but those beasts look deadly serious! I can't even pick a favorite critter, they're all brilliant! :D

Oh my gosh, fantastic! Amazing how you preserved the look of the child's image. And what a terrific and funny knight!

Fabulous, his expression and pose are perfect.

Jim, You should check out Dave DeVries' Monster Engine if you have not already. He takes these kid drawings and translates them just like this. It is freaking awesome. Nice one, as always!

Absolutely splendid illustration...! (as usual)
I find your work both inspirational and aspirational, you're a true master of the craft.
Your characterization, expressions and handling of lighting are second to none!
I would go on heaping praise on your work, but could then could possibly be accused of using my tongue a little inappropriately too!
Bravo sir, I salute you!

Haha! Oh my gosh I love it. You have the most brilliant mind, a goldmine for an artist! Hilarious character and just amazing gecko skin. Too cool!

hahaha, awesome Jim, love his chameleon suit.

you came to my school Timpanogos Elementary in Jamie Beck's class and read us Marvin Makes Music. I'm the kid that drew the scenery with the train tracks and the pond and everything!

I had fun visiting your school! Thanks for your participation today.

Thank you

this one is so fascinating! how do you think this stuff up?!

Congratulations on your wonderful illustrations. I enjoy how captivating they all are!

I think I know Wayne.

:)

(funny)

:)

Now that would be a funny sight. I think I might find myself staring at Wayne ;)

nicely done, the lighting is great.

Beautifully done! Strange and wonderful as usual. :)

Thank you. I also enjoyed looking through your work, great stuff.

You are lucky if you know him:)

Wayne is actually a good friend of mine... he actually shaved half of his beard after I did this piece.

Thanks K.H.

Thank you Donny

Strange and wonderful is the latest thing right? Thanks Cindy.

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Hahaha, excellent!

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Now that's a closeup :)

That's super duper uper shmuper (x1000000000000000) funny!

Nysh!!!

Very cool, awesome texturing and expression!

wow! wayyyy cool! love the textures on the black...her hands! "-)

Awesome, I love the pattern on her hat and cape.

Fantastic! Love the silhouette. Wow!

Very sinister! Great filling up the space with those dynamic black robes. It's like a storm blotted out the sky. Great colors!

amazing texture! Love the drama of this piece!

Beautiful! I love how you did her hair!

I love it! Loved it even before I saw the amazing detail on the embroidery of her outfit. Blew me away, great job!

Thank you all for the kind words.

Jim

Just amazing! And all the things everyone else said. ;D

Holy moly freaking cow! If you did the cloth embroidery without the use of 3d warp tools or a 3d texture map, then I am weeping right now from the beauty! I love the fabric!!!

Very cool. The witch in the movie wishes she looked this good!

Laura,

That pretty much cracked me up! Thanks!

Amazing. How the hell did you get the texture on her cloak?

DK- ha ha! Magic. It's the lace tool in photoshop.

Seriously- made a pattern, put a drop shadow on it and warped it around the cloak.