Jake Parker
5 things I learned in 2016
5 things I learned in 2016: It was an incredible year for me both professionally and personally. I learned so much, and was able to implement a lot of the things I learned this year before the year was out. I want to share some of these major lessons with you. These are things I’ve understood before, but they crystallized this year allowing me to harvest the benefits now. Here’s the list: 1) You can't (and shouldn't) do everything. I went into the year with enormous expectations for my career and projects. When the realities of life made accomplishing some...
Jake Parker
Pre- Order DRAWINGS IV
DRAWINGS IV is the FOURTH installment to my DRAWINGS book series. Every January I collect the drawings, sketches, and commissions that I did the previous year and make a beautifully printed full color perfect-bound book. It includes my entire Little Bot Inktober Run, all my Disney Bots, and a ton more. I think it's my best book yet. GETTING IT MADE The costs for getting a quality book printed can be considerable. Pre-orders are a way to offset the funding I need print this book. Pre-orders are also a way to gauge interest so I'll know how many I need...
Jake Parker
Reprinting DRAWINGS
This is the book that started the DRAWINGS series. The first printing sold out in 2015. Over the last two years I've heard over and over again, "Will you reprint DRAWINGS?"After careful consideration, I've decided to go for it and reprint the book. But reprinting a book like this costs several thousands of dollars. In order to get DRAWINGS reprinted I need to take pre-orders to offset those initial costs. Pre-orders are also a way to gauge interest so I'll know how many I need to print to meet the demand. The books will be printed and shipped in March....
Jake Parker
Welcome to the NEW MrJakeParker.com SHOP
Welcome my brand new online shop! I've had some form of online shop since 2008, and before that I sold books off of my website via paypal buttons. It's always been a great excuse for me to make tangible things and earn a little cash on the side. I am humbled and grateful for so many people who have supported my work through buying my books, prints, and original art. As my shop has grown over the years it has become not just a bigger part of my income, but a place for experimentation and exploration. I've learned so much about making books and self...
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