James Burks: Life in Lines!

James Burks: Life in Lines!

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What to do?
How I fill my time when waiting for notes.
Sep 11 • 
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July 2025

Some random things I’ve learned while making graphic novels
Disclaimer: I'm making it up as I go!
Jul 1 • 
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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 • 
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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 • 
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July 2023

How I created my graphic novel Bird & Squirrel (part 1)
From IDEA to OUTLINE
Jul 11, 2023 • 
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A Story about a Story
Hello.
Jul 7, 2023 • 
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June 2023

The Opposite of A.I - Part 2!
Or how I can't resist buying sketchbooks.
Jun 27, 2023 • 
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The Opposite of A.I.
What do you do when the world embraces A.I.?
Jun 26, 2023 • 
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So many ideas...
Hey everyone, it’s been a while since I last posted.
Jun 6, 2023 • 
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May 2023

More Drawing Tips!
Body language + Expressions = Story
May 9, 2023 • 
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The Deep Dark Pit of Despair
The not so fun part of the creative journey!
May 6, 2023 • 
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April 2023

Berry Makes a Spectacle!
A Very short Film by James Burks
Apr 29, 2023 • 
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