Today we’d like to introduce you to Jason Seaux.
Hi Jason, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
From a very early age I’ve always loved drawing. I was given a box of old comics as a kid by my mom and it changed my life. I’d never seen anything like that before and knew Illustrating was what I wanted to do. I learned by making every mistake as far as producing books goes and illustrating them . Sometimes a few times. I stay steady and consistent because a good work ethic is dependable, inspiration is not. Now I have a growing body of work because of that simple trick.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Nothing in life that is worth wild is smooth usually. It’s work to chase your dreams. Every day is a chance to work on your goals as an artist. I was my biggest problem early on with some issues I drowned in booze and stupidity. I struggled during that time to find my artistic voice because i was always intoxicated and wasted years making excuses for myself. But once I sobered up and took art seriously it’s been a steady climb up and an amazing learning journey along the way.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I’m primarily a comic book penciler and inker. I do Covers and sequential work or storytelling. My favorite aspect of comic book illustrating is the inking. That’s my true passion in the medium. Penciling and coloring are fun, but there’s something peaceful in the ink. I’m known for detailed art because of my inking. I really sweat the small stuff in illustrations. I know there is no such thing as perfection in my art, only progress. In that process I’m going to render everything. I’m most proud of the fact that I’ve done many books with a growing catalog. I think my tenacity sets me apart. I’m driven to tell good stories and better myself as an artist through that. Ever the student.
Where do you see things going in the next 5-10 years?
My industry has shifted a bit to the independent publishers. Away from the norm if you will. That percentage grows yearly because the big publishers are usually bound by shareholders, which seldom makes anything new. I think that independent market will continue to grow as long as people are willing to take a chance on themselves and follow their creative hearts.
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