Jake Ēkiss
@jakeekiss.bsky.social
He/Him Comic creator, writer, editor, maker, flatscan.
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Portfolio: https://cara.app/jakeekiss/portfolio
Check my #art
Portfolio: https://cara.app/jakeekiss/portfolio
Today I ate a huge meal, watched Over the Garden Wall, and took a nap in the middle of the day with a cat curled up next to me. We should all be so lucky.
November 28, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Today I ate a huge meal, watched Over the Garden Wall, and took a nap in the middle of the day with a cat curled up next to me. We should all be so lucky.
Dude got downright exasperated at me tonight at the gas station when I was picking up snacks for tomorrow. He was really *really* wanting me to input a phone number at the cash register for a discount and I didn't think the dollar savings was worth being in another database.
November 27, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Dude got downright exasperated at me tonight at the gas station when I was picking up snacks for tomorrow. He was really *really* wanting me to input a phone number at the cash register for a discount and I didn't think the dollar savings was worth being in another database.
If anyone *could* do it... if it were even *possible*...
I think I got an idea for how to fix the Mr Roboto storyline.
Why anyone would want to do this is a mystery.
Why anyone would want to do this is a mystery.
November 27, 2025 at 1:11 AM
If anyone *could* do it... if it were even *possible*...
New rule, nothing is a Christmas movie. Ever. Even if it's explicitly about Christmas. Even if it has Christmas in the title. Even if the entire plot is about saving Christmas and the only characters are elves and reindeer.
Those are now 4th of July movies, because nothing means anything anymore.
Those are now 4th of July movies, because nothing means anything anymore.
Should John Carpenter's THE THING be officially classified as a Christmas movie? Let your voice be heard!
Is John Carpenter’s THE THING A Christmas Movie? Have Your Say
Should John Carpenter's THE THING be officially classified as a Christmas movie? Let your voice be heard!
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November 26, 2025 at 1:58 PM
New rule, nothing is a Christmas movie. Ever. Even if it's explicitly about Christmas. Even if it has Christmas in the title. Even if the entire plot is about saving Christmas and the only characters are elves and reindeer.
Those are now 4th of July movies, because nothing means anything anymore.
Those are now 4th of July movies, because nothing means anything anymore.
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one of the coolest things about ChatGPT is how you can actually just never use it. you can fill your whole entire life with simply not once using it. it's incredible.
November 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
one of the coolest things about ChatGPT is how you can actually just never use it. you can fill your whole entire life with simply not once using it. it's incredible.
Just be yourself, as though you have any choice in the matter.
I think most artists hit a point where they’re like, well if I can’t be the best artist, I shall be the most ME artist.
November 25, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Just be yourself, as though you have any choice in the matter.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:46 PM
A thought coming from nowhere, but if you tell me I've got to wait until season 2, movie sequel 3, hour 20, or volume 5 of a show, movie, game, or comic to "get good" then you're actually better off just telling me to start there. I'd rather start in media res and figure it out.
November 24, 2025 at 10:43 PM
A thought coming from nowhere, but if you tell me I've got to wait until season 2, movie sequel 3, hour 20, or volume 5 of a show, movie, game, or comic to "get good" then you're actually better off just telling me to start there. I'd rather start in media res and figure it out.
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These prints sold so well at San Diego this past year. Anyone interested in picking one up ahead of Christmas??
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November 24, 2025 at 6:39 PM
These prints sold so well at San Diego this past year. Anyone interested in picking one up ahead of Christmas??
jonahlobe.bigcartel.com/product/the-...
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A movie that takes place where you’re from.
November 23, 2025 at 9:51 PM
A movie that takes place where you’re from.
Late to the party, but watched Mutant Mayhem and it was pretty great. I like how actively it treated the Turtles as actual teenagers. Good takes on April and all the various elements of the lore. Fun times.
November 22, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Late to the party, but watched Mutant Mayhem and it was pretty great. I like how actively it treated the Turtles as actual teenagers. Good takes on April and all the various elements of the lore. Fun times.
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“THE NON-ARTIST FIXATION ON HYPERREALISM AS THE PINNACLE OF ART IS CLEARLY PART OF THE REASON SO MANY ADULTS THINK THEY CANNOT DRAW OR CONSIDER THEMSELVES TO BE FAILURES, KAWAII, FOLK ART, DOODLES, OR OTHER EASIER ENTRY POINTS ARE CONSIDERED CHILDISH, WHICH IS WHY JAPANESE DRAWING BOOKS ARE BETTER…”
November 21, 2025 at 9:24 PM
“THE NON-ARTIST FIXATION ON HYPERREALISM AS THE PINNACLE OF ART IS CLEARLY PART OF THE REASON SO MANY ADULTS THINK THEY CANNOT DRAW OR CONSIDER THEMSELVES TO BE FAILURES, KAWAII, FOLK ART, DOODLES, OR OTHER EASIER ENTRY POINTS ARE CONSIDERED CHILDISH, WHICH IS WHY JAPANESE DRAWING BOOKS ARE BETTER…”
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New Comic Book Friday: The third (and final) part of the OCTOBER GIRL tie-in story I've been serializing on my Patreon, Truths & Visitations, is now up for all of my paid subscribers!
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November 21, 2025 at 1:03 PM
New Comic Book Friday: The third (and final) part of the OCTOBER GIRL tie-in story I've been serializing on my Patreon, Truths & Visitations, is now up for all of my paid subscribers!
#TheOctoberGirl
#MakingComics
#PatreonComics
#TheOctoberGirl
#MakingComics
#PatreonComics
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The internet just showed me this response drawing that I posted five years ago. Feel free to use it if you have a need.
November 20, 2025 at 6:09 PM
The internet just showed me this response drawing that I posted five years ago. Feel free to use it if you have a need.
Kids stop breaking shit in my library 2025 challenge.
November 20, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Kids stop breaking shit in my library 2025 challenge.
Me: Got two weeks of solid vacation coming up in December, what shall I do...
Also me: You have 130+ hrs of Blender tutorials you could go through.
Me: Just something to fill the time...
Also me: You have 4 comic pitches in various stages of incomplete.
Me: Anything'll do...
Also me: -_-
Also me: You have 130+ hrs of Blender tutorials you could go through.
Me: Just something to fill the time...
Also me: You have 4 comic pitches in various stages of incomplete.
Me: Anything'll do...
Also me: -_-
November 19, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Me: Got two weeks of solid vacation coming up in December, what shall I do...
Also me: You have 130+ hrs of Blender tutorials you could go through.
Me: Just something to fill the time...
Also me: You have 4 comic pitches in various stages of incomplete.
Me: Anything'll do...
Also me: -_-
Also me: You have 130+ hrs of Blender tutorials you could go through.
Me: Just something to fill the time...
Also me: You have 4 comic pitches in various stages of incomplete.
Me: Anything'll do...
Also me: -_-
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First SFX of the day. Digitally hand-drawn with my custom "Schmarker BB" Illustrator brushes. (Available on Blambot.)
November 19, 2025 at 4:23 PM
First SFX of the day. Digitally hand-drawn with my custom "Schmarker BB" Illustrator brushes. (Available on Blambot.)
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Sketchbook: Amelia Shadows, the not kids version
For some reason I had the urge to draw the original adult version of Amelia this morning, so... you know... here you go!
For some reason I had the urge to draw the original adult version of Amelia this morning, so... you know... here you go!
November 19, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Sketchbook: Amelia Shadows, the not kids version
For some reason I had the urge to draw the original adult version of Amelia this morning, so... you know... here you go!
For some reason I had the urge to draw the original adult version of Amelia this morning, so... you know... here you go!
"At first you don't even notice it" someone says of the AI cartoon alpaca they generated. The alpaca has SIX limbs. Four legs and two arms growing out of its neck.
Not a joke. An actual thing someone said in the AI presentation I'm sitting though at work.
Not a joke. An actual thing someone said in the AI presentation I'm sitting though at work.
November 17, 2025 at 8:29 PM
"At first you don't even notice it" someone says of the AI cartoon alpaca they generated. The alpaca has SIX limbs. Four legs and two arms growing out of its neck.
Not a joke. An actual thing someone said in the AI presentation I'm sitting though at work.
Not a joke. An actual thing someone said in the AI presentation I'm sitting though at work.
Anybody on here use the Clip Studio Tabmate? Any good? I've only ever used keyboard hotkeys but I feel like it's time to look to other options.
November 17, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Anybody on here use the Clip Studio Tabmate? Any good? I've only ever used keyboard hotkeys but I feel like it's time to look to other options.
Hudson Hawk, underappreciated classic or staggering work of unparalleled genius?
November 17, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Hudson Hawk, underappreciated classic or staggering work of unparalleled genius?
Boimler's complete disinterest in all the women shamelessly throwing themselves at him back home is one of my favorite jokes in the whole series. Can't these cheap hussies see he's got EXPLORATION to do!?
November 17, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Boimler's complete disinterest in all the women shamelessly throwing themselves at him back home is one of my favorite jokes in the whole series. Can't these cheap hussies see he's got EXPLORATION to do!?
I invited some of my friends to a movie watch day earlier today (online, I rarely see friends in person these days, we're all spread out and busy), and we watched Heroic Trio for the first time. Amazing time. It was the PERFECT movie to watch to unwind on a Saturday morning. So absurd. SO ABSURD.
November 16, 2025 at 4:32 AM
I invited some of my friends to a movie watch day earlier today (online, I rarely see friends in person these days, we're all spread out and busy), and we watched Heroic Trio for the first time. Amazing time. It was the PERFECT movie to watch to unwind on a Saturday morning. So absurd. SO ABSURD.
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I made a joke in my main Discord server about DOOM E1M1 being in a major key and @abigbagofkeys.sickonedude.com actually made it. Jesus fucking Christ listen to this hahahaha
November 14, 2025 at 1:47 PM
I made a joke in my main Discord server about DOOM E1M1 being in a major key and @abigbagofkeys.sickonedude.com actually made it. Jesus fucking Christ listen to this hahahaha