Category: COG (Children of Gaia)
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The Creative Journey so far…
What I’m doing Howdy… Wow, it sure has been a while since I’ve put together a blog post for you over here. I’m tempted to apologize, but really I think it was for the best. I needed time to reflect, reconfigure, and grow. I thought I knew what I was doing on my creative journey……
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Mr. Guy and the Origins Anthology
Some backstory on Oneshi Press Comics Anthologies: Howdy, friends! So, as some of you may know, I’ve been working on visual storytelling for quite some time. Writer/Illustrator Chris Covelli and I started working together on what would become Children of Gaia (COG) in the early 90s. That series has since found a home at Oneshi…
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War & Horses: Developing the big picture with COG
Howdy, thanks so much for reading my blog. I’m sure there’s a good chance that if you’ve heard me talk, you’ve heard me talk about Children of Gaia (COG). You probably know how invested I am in the creation of this epic series. I want to jump right in and tell you about our next…
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Oneshi Press at SpoCon2018
Look for Oneshi Press at SpoCon2018! Come say Hi to Lynsey G. and Jayel Draco! That’s right, Oneshi Press co-founders Lynsey G. and Jayel Draco will be tabling Oneshi Press at SpoCon2018, where we’ll be representing: Children of Gaia, Tracy Queen, PACK, and the Oneshi Press Quarterly Anthologies!. What’s more, Jayel Draco will have a…
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What Next? Needs Info
Howdy friends, I sat down to write an update providing some info about the many working pieces of my career currently. I want to fill you in on Oneshi Press, what it is, how we got here, what we’re doing. My part of it, the rest of it, etc. I realized that it’s a big…
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making noise with Great Nations
The Oneshi Press team has been doing its best to promote our first book, and it’s starting to make some noise! “The Great Nations of Rendaraia is the sort of book you tuck away with the most treasured novels in your library, removing it from the shelf every now and then simply to admire it. “—Caitlin…
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Great Nations now available!
Children of Gaia: The Great Nations of Rendaraia is now available! OMG! BIG NEWS EVERYONE! As many of you already know my partner, Lynsey G and I started a publishing company just over a year ago called Oneshi Press. We started it for two reasons: 1) We were working on several projects that we wanted to put out into the…
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Oneshi Press
Progressive. Immersive. Gorgeous. Oneshi Press is an independent publishing company, founded by Jayel Draco and Lynsey G in 2015 and based in Missoula, Montana. We are focused on creating richly illustrated fantasy and sci-fi graphic novels, comics, and art books. Our mission is to explore dark corners, shatter taboos, emphasize progressive ideals and immerse readers in fully-realized worlds, while offering…
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gorgeous, immersive, progressive worlds
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At Oneshi Press, we create gorgeous, immersive, progressive worlds, and you’re invited to explore them. Lynsey G and Jayel Draco have finished and posted a new Oneshi Press video. We’re excited to share it with as many people as possible. The video covers the basics of our first few projects using some slick Motion Graphics…
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COG: The Eternals of Gaia
The Eternals of Gaia are the ten guiding spirits of life. Some believe them to be as old as Gaia herself, perhaps her own compartmentalized spirit manifestations. Some believe them to be older than Gaia, that perhaps they were there for her creation. Their names and visages vary from culture to culture, sometimes even from…
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Great Nations – Free Sample
Through Oneshi Press, Jayel Draco is giving away the introduction to The Great Nations of Rendaraia as a free sample! As many of you already know, Jayel Draco has been working with Chris Covelli on designing the universe of Children of Gaia (or COG) since the early 90s. Around 2012 their efforts were joined by Laure…
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Jayel Draco’s Art Supported by Oneshi Press
Oneshi Press: We build worlds. . . You’re invited. Jayel Draco’s Art is Supported by “patrons” who have subscibed on Oneshi Press’ Patreon Campaign Our subscribers get a ton of great exclussives to choose from including: watching Jayel live-stream his creating process, PSDs, High Res Finals, Works in Progress, Wallpapers, Finished Pages, Bundled .pdf of…
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Oneshi Press – Launched!
Big News! Co-Founders Lynsey G and Jayel Draco have launched Oneshi Press and they’re just so excited to tell you all about it! What does this mean for you? More pertinent, socially responsible, progressive, and inclusive Visual Art and Narrative in your world! If you subscribe, you’ll have more of it in your life! The…
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Free Font by Jayel Draco
My first font is a free font! I’m sharing this free font that I created: Jayel-Draco-01.ttf. You can use it wherever you’d like. Of course, if you can credit me please do, but that’s not always possible or appropriate, so no worries. I created this font to use on one of my own projects that…
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New Additions
New Additions to my Photomanipulation Gallery! Howdy, it’s been a while so I figure it’s time for an update. I’ve got some brand new works in my photomanipulations gallery that I want to share with you. “Waiting for Canoes” Enif – A lone AeroAddaKesh of Aloranaia Model is: Jenny Williamson Jenny’s facebook page: facebook.com/jennywilliamsonactress Costume,…
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Toshi Salvino as: Toh’Xee – Trexsitti Scout
Toshi Salvino the Dollfille came over to model for me and this is what we did Check out this video tutorial featuring music by Jack Shell – The Soundweaver, that I put together for Toshi Salvino’s awesome makeup effects. You can see her transforming into one of my tribal fae scouts from the Work in…
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Lau-Lau Ucoravurakesh Priestess
Lau-Lau Ucoravurakesh Priestess by JayelDraco on deviantART Faethropology™ – FEYthrəˈpäləjē –Noun The study of Faekind, in particular. The comparative study of Fae societies and cultures and their development. ABOUT The Ucoravurakesh™ are a race of Fae similar enough in outward appearance to the average Elvereshaian™. Like the Phyrexians™, the Ucoravurakesh have had a many centuries…
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Ah’Shaye of the Keetsunekesh (fox tribe)
Ah’Shaye of the Keetsunekesh 01 by *JayelDraco on deviantART Faethropology – FEYthrəˈpäləjē –Noun The study of Faekind, in particular. The comparative study of Fae societies and cultures and their development. ABOUT The Keetsunekesh are a nomadic warlike hunter/raider Tribe. Their culture has developed emulating the Keetsunekka. Countless generations of performing animagi transfiguration spells to take…
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Yoyoyunna of the Narakesh – Fantasy Photomanipulation
Yoyunna of the Narakesh by *JayelDraco on deviantART Where the wildest rivers rage against the lushest banks through The Nuridian Woods™, there you may spy the Narekesh™ weaving their magic of wood and water. The Narakesh are a mindful guard, cunning and able. Be you reverent to the land or swift on your feet. –…
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Fall 2011 Fae Photomanipulation Model Contest
Do you love the idea of being depicted as a fantasy character? Maybe you’ve done it several times and just can’t get enough. Perhaps you’ve always wanted to but haven’t had the chance? Jayel Draco is having a contest to see who will be his next photo-manipulation model for Fall 2011 at the Three Sisters…