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3.04.2005

Illustration Friday: Jazz



I can't tell you how excited I was to do this week's Illustration Friday theme. Jazz holds a very special place in my heart as Andrea and I both started listening to it during our first year dating. Lady Day, Ella, Louie, Bird and Monk became our new friends that rookie year, and as I took a Jazz History class in college, it further solidified my love for the artform.

Jazz is honest and pure. There's so much more I could write about it, but that would take a small eternity, and I wouldn't want to bore the socks off my entire audience. That is, if I haven't already.
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26 comments:

  1. EllieMarch 04, 2005 8:55 PM

    I like your composition style!

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  2. AnonymousMarch 04, 2005 10:21 PM

    I agree with Elle, reminded me of Picasso's 'Three Musician's' ... modernised.

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  3. AnonymousMarch 05, 2005 2:00 AM

    i like ur line presentation, strong and with power. Great work!

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  4. starkyMarch 05, 2005 2:24 AM

    Nice line up & atmosphere! like it!

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  5. AnonymousMarch 05, 2005 4:16 AM

    Your style is great and the composition is really well done, I like it =)

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  6. AnonymousMarch 05, 2005 4:41 AM

    you really captured the movement and mood of jazz performing. Love your line work.:O)

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  7. CinMarch 05, 2005 4:41 AM

    Stunning ! Your line work, composition and color, just the "feel" to this piece have blown me away !! Bravo !!

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  8. AnonymousMarch 05, 2005 6:04 AM

    This is so fine! Mellow, beautiful colors, great linework. What a great feeling this piece conveys.

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  9. Christina HankinsMarch 05, 2005 6:46 AM

    I love your image, it really conveys the feelings that jazz can evoke.

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  10. Jared ChapmanMarch 05, 2005 8:12 AM

    ALL HAIL WARD JENKINS! KING OF THE THIS WEEK'S ILLUSTRATION FRIDAY!
    Seriously, you own it. Great work!

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  11. AnonymousMarch 05, 2005 9:39 AM

    Spectacular illustration!

    -janee www.trasler.typepad.com

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  12. David KantrowitzMarch 05, 2005 10:00 AM

    Truly beautiful. Nice work!!!

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  13. Ward JenkinsMarch 05, 2005 10:25 AM

    I'm so honored guys. Thank you all for your kind words on my piece! Makes me all fuzzy inside....

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  14. mchwenMarch 05, 2005 10:35 AM

    I love this aptly titled "Jazz" artwork.

    The style and composition does evoke a sense of fluidity and improvisional transition among the musicians (from the smooth blending of lines and colours among the musicians) as in the true jazz artform.

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  15. Kim CarneyMarch 05, 2005 12:41 PM

    That is so lovely and perfect

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  16. Allan LordeMarch 05, 2005 2:30 PM

    Man...you really captured the essence of jazz, in my mind. This is too sweet. Way to go!

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  17. Don Tate IIMarch 05, 2005 3:06 PM

    Wow wow wow, and you don't refer to yourself as an illustrator? Very nice composition, colors — everything!

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  18. AnonymousMarch 06, 2005 3:45 AM

    Excellent work! Make a great club poster or cd cover. Love the colors and energy.

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  19. A. AkinaMarch 07, 2005 12:57 AM

    An astonishing piece of art!

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  20. SteveMarch 07, 2005 2:46 PM

    w00t!

    I would say more, but with 21 other people blowing you up I'm afraid your head may not fit through your computer room doorway any longer.

    Long live the pen! Or Chalk... or whatever.

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  21. rasterboyMarch 07, 2005 10:18 PM

    very nice piece!

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  22. RetroFuturistMarch 07, 2005 10:32 PM

    I just happened to be listening to a little Charlie Parker as I happened across your post. I definitely feel this piece... I want it.

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  23. Kat(i)eMarch 08, 2005 9:09 PM

    Do you sell any pieces?

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  24. CuShMaNMarch 08, 2005 9:53 PM

    Keep 'em Coming. Very Inspiring!

    Wonder if one of your illustrations could go with one of my Piano pieces?

    Hmmm

    Ghost Notes

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  25. Ward JenkinsMarch 31, 2005 5:22 PM

    Thanks AlixC, I try my best to find a style that's unique, and sometimes that's hard to do. I'm glad you like Ava's work as I'm her no. 1 fan. I try not to force art and drawing on her, so as not to make her sick of it. Thanks for stopping by and look forward to hearing more from you. Good luck in school!

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  26. AnonymousJuly 21, 2005 7:34 PM

    That captures so much of what is GREAT about jazz....

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