Read the latest notebook entries from artist and illustrator Ryan Jack Allred. He covers topics like how-tos, industry info, curated artwork and more.
The noise, a persistent scratching, was like a tree branch brushing against a window. Seven months living after the apocalypse had taught me caution. Weathered sword in hand, I pull back the curtain to look out the camper van window. … Read More
As an artist, businesses that focus on promoting local artists are near and dear to my heart. With this in mind, I thought it might be a good idea to create an informal list of local Seattle businesses that carry … Read More
In late 2018, I start vending local Seattle markets like the Mourning Market and The Punk Rock Flea Market. It had been a long time since I had done anything like this, so I wanted to create a few original … Read More
Anyone who works full-time knows the difficulty of practicing your craft on the side. I’m no different. It’s been about seven months since my last blog post, which means I’m beyond overdue. Kids, don’t do what I do. My long-term … Read More
Every year during the month of October, artists from around the world participate in a drawing challenge called Inktober. Since its creation in 2009 by artist Jake Parker, the Inktober challenge has grown in popularity, with thousands of artists participating. … Read More
One reason for pushing the timeline forward to launch my website was because of a significant life change—one that has made me question my financial future. I thought it might be a good idea to start promoting my work and … Read More
Is your art space filled with tons of unfinished work? Mine is. Finishing projects is a common problem for many creative people. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve set aside a drawing or painting to focus on a … Read More
Welcome to the latest version of my site! Over the years my web presence has surfaced with a variety of designs, intentions and urls. This probably speak volumns about my approach to creating art projects(not to mention my approach to … Read More