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Time be runnin' out! There's only one week left to back PIRATES: A GRAPHIC HISTORY on Kickstarter! There's a few tiers left with commissions and having you or your pet's likenesses be a part of the book. Pledge now at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/silvaniart/pirates-a-graphic-history-but-not-that-kind-of-graphic

Head to the campaign page for the full story, preview pages and the rundown of all the reward tiers available. The project funded in under a day but we're nearly at the halfway point for stretch goals. You can find it at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/silvaniart/pirates-a-graphic-history-but-not-that-kind-of-graphic

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Hi. Thanks for the kind words. First of all, I'm very glad you went in to a business of helping animals. If I wasn't doing art, that's probably what I'd be doing. As far as the art, I'd say you're on the right track doing a few drawings for yourself every day. If you want to get a job with it then you have to start posting those pieces. It's so much easier now to break into the business than when I first stated. Back then you had to slug your portfolio around and show it face to face. Now the internet has made a wonderful portfolio that anyone can see in an instant. Tumblr isn't really the place to show off art anymore but I would make an art page on FB, IG or even try that new Artfol app. Post all the time. And post a variety of things, very small amounts of fan art but lots of original characters, backgrounds, sequentials (tell a story), stationary objects, animals anything to show your versatility. Draw your friends. Draw your living space. Draw at work when you have a break. The cream always rises and art directors will find you. No funds needed outside of an internet connection. Good luck and keep me posted.

New art added to my store this Tuesday, July 14 at noon PDT. Next waves include Disney Features (part 1) and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles characters headshots. The are 5x7” and run $20 each. There will also be some additional 9x12 full character art for $80 each. I’ve restocked my Darkwing trades volume 1 and 2 but the Definitively Dangerous Edition is now gone for good. I’ll also have additional copies of my second sketchbook “Apples and Oranges”. See everyone tomorrow at noon. #artistsoninstagram #disney #tmnt #headshots https://www.instagram.com/p/CCmeMyIDRxl/?igshid=1fdrnlm372u1b

“We’re not going back to the vault!” @newyorkcomiccon commission rounding out the Disney/Fury Road mash-ups. On a side note, this will probably be my last new tumblr post. I went through my archives and too many of my posts had been flagged as “adult” to bother disputing. I won’t remove what’s left for the time being. My main art posting site will still be Instagram. #madmax #madmaxfuryroad #thehunchbackofnotredame #esmeralda #aliceinwonderland #atlantis #kida #hercules #megara #giselle #enchanted #splendidangharad #capable #toasttheknowing #thedag #cheedothefragile #sourbill #clopin #jamessilvani #silvaniart #artistsoninstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/Brlna3XBlFI/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=sdgqekixtq6u

Wait for it... Wait for iiiiiit... “What’s the Stitch?” @newyorkcomiccon commission. The trailer for the new @disneychannel movie looked pretty dead on, right? #liloandstitch #kimpossible https://www.instagram.com/p/BrMCQM1hica/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1524wpl39z44b

Roamin’ Holiday! @shanghaicomiccon commission. It’s always fun to revisit the classics. #romanholiday #gregorypeck #audryhepburn #eddiealbert #mickeymouse #minniemouse #donaldduck #peglegpete #jamessilvani #silvaniart https://www.instagram.com/p/BrDxHLhlPXJ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=c2d06uy47o5n

Aloha kama’aina and visitors alike, today I’ll be at @maui_comics from 10:30 to 4 doing commissions to benefit the nonprofit @mauicomiccon I’ll also be doing free quick sketches with any store purchase. Commissions start at $80 per character and I can do your art on either 9x12” art board or sketch covers purchased at the store. I’ll be taking a list all day and any art not finished that day can be picked up in the store next week. Mahalo! #commission #maui #mauicomicsandcollectibles #mauicomiccon #darkwingduck https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq2zCbsBVWJ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1uvov9j3co1o6

Neat, Sweet, a Groovy Song! You’re invited, come along! Last call for mailing commissions. The list for Christmas delivery is full but I still have space for two more commissions to be delivered in January. All art is on 9x12” board and starts at $90 per character in grey marker and $110 in full color, shipping and handling included (foreign orders are extra.) Additional characters, backgrounds, props, etc. go up from there. I can also do the art on certain sketch covers that can be mailed to me ahead of time. This is for full size character art only. Headshots are only available at conventions. OC’s are welcome but please no anime/manga characters or caricatures/likenesses of your family. There are artists out there that do those a lot better than me. All payments are made upfront through PayPal. And please make sure your mailing address is on your PayPal profile. Email me at silvaniart at gmail to place your order. #jamessilvani #silvaniart #christmas #commissionsopen #commissions #josieandthepussycats https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq0WMfuBVds/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1rnnop2dn4353

Practically faboo in every way. Last call for Holiday mailing commissions. If you’re looking for a one of a kind gift or something for yourself, this is the one time of year I’m open for mailing commissions. All art is on 9x12” board and starts at $90 per character in grey marker and $110 in full color, shipping and handling included (foreign orders are extra.) Additional characters, backgrounds, props, etc. go up from there. I can also do the art on certain sketch covers that can be mailed to me ahead of time. This is for full size character art only. Headshots are only available at conventions. OC’s are welcome but please no anime/manga characters or caricatures/likenesses of your family. There are artists out there that do those a lot better than me. All payments are made upfront through PayPal. And please make sure your mailing address is on your PayPal profile. There is only one spot left for guaranteed Christmas delivery, all others will be delivered after the first of the year, so please indicate if this is for a gift. Email me at silvaniart at gmail to place your order. #jamessilvani #silvaniart #christmas #commissionsopen #commissions #marypoppins #animaniacs #yakkowakkoanddot #warners https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqt9KLdhRFI/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1992ovcngq0t2

Maui friends (and anyone who happens to be visiting) I’ll be at @maui_comics this Saturday, December 1st doing commissions from 10:30 AM to 4 PM to benefit the @mauicomiccon Art starts at $80 per character on 9x12” board and finished with gray comic markers. All proceeds will be going towards keeping the local, non-profit Maui Comic Con alive. It’s a great show that brings pop culture to the islands. Come early to get your unique piece of art, for yourself or as a Christmas gift. You can find Maui Comics and Collectibles at 115 S Wakea street in Kahului. See you there, braddah! #maui #mauicomicsandcollectibles #commissions #gargoyles #darkwingduck https://www.instagram.com/p/BqoSDPzhn7f/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=a0sqzpbwigc3

Feeling a little over-stuffed? Then sit back, relax and do all your Christmas shopping right here! Holiday mailing commissions are open! If you’re looking for a one of a kind gift or if you wanna be all Scrooge-y and get something for yourself, you can order a custom piece starting now! All art is on 9x12” board and starts at $90 per character in grey marker and $110 in full color, shipping and handling included (foreign orders are extra.) Additional characters, backgrounds, props, etc. go up from there. I can also do the art on certain sketch covers that can be mailed to me ahead of time. This is for full size character art only. Headshots are only available at conventions. OC’s are welcome but please no anime/manga characters or caricatures/likenesses of your family. There are artists out there that do those a lot better than me. All payments are made upfront through PayPal. There are only 2 spots left for guaranteed Christmas delivery, all others will be delivered after the first of the year, so please indicate if this is for a gift. Email me at silvaniart at gmail to place your order. Happy Holidays! #jamessilvani #silvaniart #christmas #commissionsopen #commissions #eeyore #greenlantern #harleyquinn #batmantheanimatedseries #honey https://www.instagram.com/p/BqiM66lhXbd/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=79lx3sp4yyow