Archive - James Burks: Life in Lines!

Some random things I’ve learned while making graphic novels

Disclaimer: I'm making it up as I go!

Jul 1 •

January 2025

From Hotdogs to Stop-Motion

How did an idea about buying a hotdog cart lead to making stop-motion and beyond?

Jan 28 •

November 2024

Bird & Squirrel on the Run Animated "Book Trailer"

In case you need a few minutes of distraction today, here is my animated trailer for Bird & Squirrel on the Run.

Nov 5, 2024 •

July 2023

How I created my graphic novel Bird & Squirrel (part 1)

From IDEA to OUTLINE

Jul 11, 2023 •

A Story about a Story

Jul 7, 2023 •

June 2023

The Opposite of A.I - Part 2!

Or how I can't resist buying sketchbooks.

Jun 27, 2023 •

The Opposite of A.I.

What do you do when the world embraces A.I.?

Jun 26, 2023 •

So many ideas...

Hey everyone, it’s been a while since I last posted.

Jun 6, 2023 •

May 2023

More Drawing Tips!

Body language + Expressions = Story

May 9, 2023 •

The Deep Dark Pit of Despair

The not so fun part of the creative journey!

May 6, 2023 •

April 2023

Berry Makes a Spectacle!

A Very short Film by James Burks

Apr 29, 2023 •

1:20

Making time for personal projects while venturing slowly into the unknown.

Apr 18, 2023 •

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