TJReeseArt

• Atlanta, GA | Afrosurrealism • PRINTS | MERCH: Links: https://msha.ke/tj_reeseart

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Isolation Journal Entry: A Ravaged Ruler | Narration

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When markers were my primary weapon of choice.

Markers remain a staple in much of the work that I do, but they’re far from the primary source of rendering that they once were for me. I think describing them more as guides for the direction a piece will take is more apt for the current purpose they serve.

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An excerpt from the writing for the original Ghost of the Mind

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Isolation Journal Entry: A Ravaged Ruler

Ink, Marker, Colored Pencil on Paper

8” x 10”

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“My subjects are gone and the land remains, yet I rule nothing.”

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I had most of these drawings tucked away in armoire in my living room; most of these are probably drawings only me and my mom have seen. It’s nice to reminisce on the work that cultivated where I am now, though. I get so caught up in what’s next that what’s now and what’s past are indistinguishable sometimes, so looking at these old, little drawings was at least a good reminder as to what came before when drawing was just drawing.

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Short process of the sketching of my new piece. A lot of sketching and color planning to be done moving forward.

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A shortened process video for Head in the Clouds.

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Placed Upon | An old piece from 2022. I’m thinking about doing a written piece for it soon.

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Behind the Troll Stuck in the Tree

Still can’t believe I left this piece unfinished for 5+ years!

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Head in the Clouds Full Process + Narration

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The Little Tiger Full Process + Narration

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Even with art being my career, it’s still also my hobby. I tend to not film the process of these sketches because they’re typically done in down time when I’m relaxing on the couch or in bed.

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Short process video of The Little Tiger sleeve concept

I have a short story written and a continuation planned, so expect this sleeve concept to become a new piece of art + a few more in the series.

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The Walking Man Requiem • I’ve been missing working with graphite and charcoal lately, but I’ve got the next piece I’ll be working on with these mediums planned.

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A few short clips from the second entry in my new sketchbook.

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Corruption of the World, 2023 • I feel like I had something figured out with this drawing and am only now realizing it.

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Steadily finding ways to ensure my art practice and tattoo practice are one and the same - one inspiring the other.