If you're thinking about gifting art for the holidays, please consider getting your pet portrait orders in early: studiojjkshop.etsy.com

So much gratitude. I’m beyond honored to be the inaugural recipient of the Massachusetts Graphic Novel Award. Thank you, Mass Center for the Book & Boston Comic Arts Foundation, for all the passionate and hard work.

Technology that helps me prep for painting traditionally 🎨 TourBox & Wacom! #painting #arttips youtube.com/shorts/ob20g...

For any authors and/or illustrators looking to up their game when presenting at schools, my webinar has been making a big difference for folks who took the class. I hope it can help you as well! studiojjk.myshopify.com/products/on-...

I tinker with my YouTube thumbnails a few times a year. After learning more about the platform, I’ve created a consistent look for series and simplified designs. #kidlit #youtube youtu.be/DS_jN_KL4-8

Posting to YouTube can feel like throwing spaghetti against the wall to see what sticks. And for whatever reason—this latest is taking off. www.youtube.com/shorts/IDHLP...

“So, gather up your jackets, move it to the exits I hope you have found a friend Closing time, every new beginning Comes from some other beginning’s end, yeah” —Semisonic

I don’t know how anyone could look at this sidewalk repair and NOT see Batman.

Authors (and illustrators) looking to sharpen their presentation skills this academic year, this is a pre-recorded webinar in which I share everything I’ve learned from 25 years of getting in front of young audiences. www.patreon.com/posts/131082...

The ONE Piece of Advice I'd Give Art School Kids ☎️ Jarrett J. Krosoczka Answers Your Questions youtu.be/dNpuN8nSVY0

Can you Guess the Guest? Find new episodes of Origin Stories with JJK wherever you get your pods—new episodes drop on Saturday mornings. Here’s a hint about this Saturday’s guest: she hails from the Beehive State. 🤔

Tough life lesson… My nine-year-old was sketching the seagulls as they sauntered between beachgoers. I snapped this pic of his masterpiece-in-progress just before we heard the squawks of a gull above. Aaaaand… well… let’s just say his piece suddenly looked more like a Jackson Pollock painting.

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What would YOU say to rising first-year college students? This is the piece I give to students starting their journey in art school. ☎️ Jarrett J. Krosoczka Answers Listener Questions youtu.be/dNpuN8nSVY0

High school English, Theater, and Tech teachers could have a lot of fun with this video: Audiobook Graphic Novel — Adapting, Producing, and Performing 🎙️ Video Essay by Jarrett J. Krosoczka youtu.be/co7ZcherXF4

Hello from Frank, who prefers sitting atop couches over his own dog beds.

My Patreon page has not one but TWO members. And you could very well be the third. (And FYI: there is a free tier.) patreon.com/studiojjk?ut...

Have YOU subscribed to my YouTube channel yet? I aim for it to be an invaluable resource for aspiring creatives and curious readers! 🙌

If anyone is wondering if your teenage kid will argue with you over just about anything, my teen insisted I was wrong about my memory on the plot points of a book… …a book that I wrote.

They Kicked Him Out of Art School—Now He's a Legendary Cartoonist: Jamar Nicholas's Origin Story youtu.be/Ww8LqkQbFqw

I’ve long said this, and with the rise of AI, it rings more true than ever—the jobs our kids will have in the future have yet to be invented. But if we teach them how to be creative problem solvers, we’ll set them up for success.

So proud to have written, alongside my wife, the official educator guides for these inspiring two books. Find them here - www.studiojjk.com/freeresources - @studiojjk.bsky.social has many amazing educator resources on his site. I love writing guides - let me know if you want one for your story.

Her Dream Job Imploded, which Led to Her Biggest Success: Maria Scrivan's ORIGIN STORY youtu.be/N6hEFK8XFwI

From Zine to Comics Queen! Raina Telgemeier's Origin Story Enjoy this interview with Raina from the archives! I position these episodes as evergreen, so you and your readers may learn about how their favorite book creators got their start! m.youtube.com/watch?v=4bsp...

Ahead of Bad Guys 2 hitting movie theaters this weekend, revisit my conversation with Aaron Blabey. There are so many gems and insights here—but wait until you hear about the eight-minute walk that absolutely changed Blabey’s life. 🤯 youtu.be/etAdDi2cjWI

⛽ I’ve soaked my YouTube channel in gas—now I just need the algorithm to light the match! My channel has 3 pillars: 🔥 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽-𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗮𝘆𝘀 Exploring creativity & career 🔥 𝗣𝗼𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀 Chats with stars of kids’ publishing on storytelling & art 🔥 𝗗𝗿𝗮𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 A full comic course for kid artists

You’re not Alone: Artist Insecurity 🎨 Video Essay by Jarrett J. Krosoczka youtu.be/gA42BktVqgc

I am about to deliver a keynote speech to the School Nutrition Association of Oklahoma. One attendee is catching up on the keynote speaker’s video feed. If only she knew the keynote speaker was right behind her! 🤭

Vetting Your New Ideas ☎️ Jarrett J. Krosoczka Answers Listener Questions youtu.be/W47-O_5734U

As the father of a nine-year-old, I’m not sure any teachers are ready to deal with Italian Brain Rot. Brace yourself. It’s been a summer…

Educators! I’m about to drop a big discount just for you in my newsletter. If you’re not subscribed? Please consider joining! And if you are subscribed, look for it in your inbox on Friday. 🙌

Audio Production on a Graphic Novel Adaptation 🎙️ youtu.be/co7ZcherXF4

Send this to somebody who might need this message. youtu.be/-ftZBz2VzMc

Send this to a young artist in your life—especially one that might be sharing their art online. What Trolls Don’t Understand About Being an Artist 🧌 youtu.be/i2xI4dzE45Y

You’re not Alone: Artist Insecurity 🎨 Video Essay by Jarrett J. Krosoczka youtu.be/gA42BktVqgc

How Creative Peers Push You to Your Full Potential 🌮 Video Essay by Jarrett J. Krosoczka youtu.be/2IMzY-2_egs

Understanding My Mother's Addiction ❤️‍🩹 Video Essay by Jarrett J. Krosoczka youtu.be/-ftZBz2VzMc

Am I able to move beyond family disfunction? ☎️ Jarrett J. Krosoczka Answers Listener Questions youtu.be/HjZZeg_9fjQ

Write (and illustrate) Memoir with Self-Care ✏️ Video Essay by Jarrett J. Krosoczka youtu.be/OkQ7lO7NjN0

Monthly T-Shirt Drop! Each month, I’m launching a brand-new design over on my Bonfire page. When a new tee drops, the previous design gets retired—so if you see one you love, grab it before it’s gone for good! #halloween #spookyseason #sumerween

I hope my YouTube channel can be a valuable resource for educators working with students of all ages. Whether it’s elementary kids learning to draw comics, middle schoolers exploring visual storytelling, or high school students curious about an arts career—this channel is here to support them all!

I dug into my archives and shared an old interview with Chris van Allsburg: youtu.be/4hjtTkfVKJ8

🎙️Answering listener questions 📞Will I ever be a confident artist? youtu.be/dU3CpCllTl8

I just supported this Kickstarter, and I hope you’ll also consider doing so. The Appalachia Comics Project is publishing this graphic novel anthology, which will tell the harrowing tales surrounding Hurricane Helene. www.kickstarter.com/projects/app...

Trolls Hating On My Art 🎨 Video Essay by Jarrett J. Krosoczka youtu.be/i2xI4dzE45Y

If you’re looking for some inspiration today, give a listen to Jamar Nicholas’s origin story. This man is grace and resilience personified! Give a listen and then come back here to gander at that original headshot.

Jamar Nicholas's Origin Story has so many twists and turns—and I was not expecting how some of them played out! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ww8L...

Jamar Nicholas’s Origin Story! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/o...