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Jonathan Case @jonathancase.bsky.social · 4d

And to be clear, the potato kite will come down plenty of times before the end.

Jonathan Case @jonathancase.bsky.social · 4d

It takes a long time to write what’s valuable to me. Sometimes years of mess, like building a kite from potato peels. The peels can speak. They say: “You’re not a writer, my guy. Please stop.” Then comes a week where the wind catches my potato kite, and it’s in the sky, and I just have to hold on.

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Jonathan Case @jonathancase.bsky.social · 21d

Original watercolor art for sale:

jonathancase.net/store/qkwwcb...

Hades 2 Watercolor Art — JONATHAN CASE

Mel and her familiars in a moment of respite! 12x16 on watercolor paper. Watercolor, micron, red pencil.

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Jonathan Case @jonathancase.bsky.social · 22d

Thank you for the review!

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Jonathan Case @jonathancase.bsky.social · 26d

Happy Hades 2 launch day, all! #hades2 #watercolor #fanart

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Jonathan Case @jonathancase.bsky.social · 27d

…And Catwoman watercolored

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Jonathan Case @jonathancase.bsky.social · 27d

Catwoman pre color

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Jonathan Case @jonathancase.bsky.social · 27d

I love that movie, too!

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Helioscope @helioscopepdx.bsky.social · Sep 17

And here's Lucy Bellwood with some INCREDIBLY useful advice for comics writers. www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXO1... @lubellwoo.bsky.social

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Jonathan Case @jonathancase.bsky.social · Sep 15

That’s fascinating — and thanks for the plug!

Parker @jeffparker.bsky.social · Sep 15

Interesting, and reminds me to re-read LITTLE MONARCHS by @jonathancase.bsky.social www.littlemonarchsbook.com

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Jonathan Case @jonathancase.bsky.social · Sep 4

Thanks for ordering commissions, y’all! I’m not at Rose City this weekend, but doing pieces from home.

Choose just what options you want, here:

jonathancase.net/store?catego...

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Jonathan Case @jonathancase.bsky.social · Sep 3

More favorite commission examples — Hades 2, Over the Garden Wall, and superheroic people just dancing around:

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Jonathan Case @jonathancase.bsky.social · Sep 3

Thanks very much!

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Jonathan Case @jonathancase.bsky.social · Sep 3

I won’t be at Rose City this weekend, but I am taking commissions from home! Watercolors are the most popular, and start at $250. You can purchase through my site and select the exact options you want!

jonathancase.net/store?catego...

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Jonathan Case @jonathancase.bsky.social · Aug 31

Beautiful, and thank you so much! And yes, working on stuff as we speak.

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Jonathan Case @jonathancase.bsky.social · Aug 30

I needed it today, lemme tell ya!

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Jonathan Case @jonathancase.bsky.social · Aug 29

Amazing

Erin Fogg says Free Link @criminalerin.bsky.social · Aug 29

13, who will be 14 in 2 weeks, last night: I'm reading this book but...

Me: What's wrong?

13: I don't want to talk about it

Me: You don't like it?

13, running up the stairs to his room: NO I LOVE IT

Me, tidying his room today: Omg now I'm crying a lil

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A hardcover school library copy of Jonathan Case's Little Monarchs, with a beautiful illustration of a little Black girl with her hair in cute pompoms taking a kayak out from the beach into the sea

Inside the book on the school library checkout card my child has stuck a cute little bunny rabbit on a strawberry cake post it note that reads, 10/10

Seems really happy. (Don't be fooled!) made me cry a lil, then a little drawing of a heart

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Jonathan Case @jonathancase.bsky.social · Aug 29

I really appreciate you sharing this — probably my best review. Please tell him:

I’m sorry, you’re welcome, and thank you!

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Parker @jeffparker.bsky.social · Aug 26

Try to figure out how a scene could work with no dialogue, and then taking breaks, imagine it a couple more times until you get to the most interesting way to show it play out. Now you're telling the story visually. Reward yourself with the possibility of some dialogue

Steve Lieber @stevelieberart.bsky.social · Aug 17

Following up on my portfolio critique list: Any of you comics writers who teach feel like coming up with a list of 12 Things You Would Probably Tell an Aspiring Writer about their Comic Script?

Steve Lieber @stevelieberart.bsky.social · Aug 16

Great idea! I'm not the guy to do it, but I'm sure it could be done: "The story starts on page three." "The protagonist's efforts would be more compelling if you established what the stakes are if she fails" etc.

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Bill Grueskin @bgrueskin.bsky.social · Aug 25

"Honey, I don't have much time. I've been arrested by ICE and they are sending me to a detainment center. I love you and the kids, I will be OK, please call our attorney"

-- John Shin, DACA resident, speaking to his wife last week. She hasn't heard from him since www.fox13now.com/news/local-n...

Loved ones shocked, worried after beloved Utah violinist detained by ICE

Friends and family are reacting after Utah violinist John Shin was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Monday.

www.fox13now.com

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Helioscope @helioscopepdx.bsky.social · Aug 13

Our youtube channel is BACK! Here’s a handsomely-produced and edited video about the making of Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen, with @mattfraction.bsky.social & @stevelieberart.bsky.social.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dd4u...

Fraction & Lieber Talk Jimmy Olsen

YouTube video by Helioscope PDX

www.youtube.com

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Jonathan Case @jonathancase.bsky.social · Aug 5

I really like this!!! Your color and rendering choices make the 80s aesthetic shine through gloriously.

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Jonathan Case @jonathancase.bsky.social · Jul 31

Hi friends! I’m have a sale on original art — Batman ‘66, Buffy, Thrilling Adventure Hour, and more is headed OUT. Come snag something at jonathancase.net/store

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Escape Pod Comics @escapepodcomics.bsky.social · Jul 10

Do or Die July is going OK...

Three more weeks like this and think we can at least make it to September.
But we need three more weeks of it. 😁

Escape Pod Comics @escapepodcomics.bsky.social · Jul 7

Do or Die July.
Please share.
Please stop in.

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Jonathan Case @jonathancase.bsky.social · Jul 8

Good morning, friends! I explored Mercer Slough in Bellevue, WA in the early hours today. Would recommend. A great blue heron let me pass within 5 feet… He just stood there staring at me like the Gregory Peck Police Officer of birds. Also: bullfrogs, falcons, and curious ducklings.

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