Jake Giddens
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I'm an artist. My art combines traditional art styles with a fun, playful vibrance. Often drawing inspiration from Japanese woodblock prints, medieval paintings, Persian drawings, comic books, fable storybooks and contemporary children’s textiles. My work is best suited to briefs that allow me to have fun with the subject matter and color palette. I’ve been illustrating professionally since 2014, and I’ve had the privilege to work on everything from editorial illustrations, graphic tees for major companies, album art for recording artists, greeting cards, glassware, and I’ve been in a number of gallery shows. I also make comics regularly which often discuss the emotional roadblocks creatives face, mental health, and stories from my own life. When not making art, I’m often collaborating on music with my partner, Tyler Pratt, in Portland, Oregon.
Jake Giddens · published a post
about 5 years ago
Jake Giddens · commented on 8 posts
over 6 years ago
Yeah, most doctor's just prescribe Xanax and call it a day.
It does work. Documenting at and accepting the problem is the first of many possible steps to recover. Although I would say every person regardless of where they are is at the center of the universe. :)
Jake Giddens · upvoted 13 items
over 6 years ago
That doctor is failing you. Best practise would have them organising ways for you to sort out if you are having severe anxiety , and ways to manage it. Possibly helping you set up a support system, which could include calling nurse oncall in Australia for example.
I think this was strangely upbeat and positive
Jake Giddens · published 2 posts
over 6 years ago