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I’m James Amoros, here’s a long winded explaination of the name of my site
Well, that’s how it sounded, turns out it was really “Rhyme Javelin”. But at the time (around 2001) I couldnt stop hearing it the other way around. I’d always think , “The hell is a Mind Javelin??? That s**t sounds dope. Man, if I had my own thing– I’d call it that”. After stewing on it for 17 years I figured– I shouldn’t be talking about Mind Javelin, I should be making the gear you’d need to play.
I’m James Amoros, here’s a long winded explaination of the name of my site
“...Let's talk about time travelin' Mind Javelin, Somethin' mind unravelin' get down”
–Andre 3000 in “Return of the G”
Well, that’s how it sounded, turns out it was really “Rhyme Javelin”. But at the time (around 2001) I couldnt stop hearing it the other way around. I’d always think , “The hell is a Mind Javelin??? That s**t sounds dope. Man, if I had my own thing– I’d call it that”. After stewing on it for 17 years I figured– I shouldn’t be talking about Mind Javelin, I should be making the gear you’d need to play.
Surf and Turf Sampler
Freelance Work, Commissions, & Rejects1. Alien Tennis Ball Summon:
One of the first promo posters I drew.
One of the first promo posters I drew.
2. 2sjay Album art:
So this dude on tumblr reblogged my drawing with his song under it. At first I was like “the f***?” but then I was like “aight, whatever gets my work out there”. I thank him for sharing my work and then hes like “Can you draw a cover for me?”. We went back and forth about it and he was starting out on his own and didnt have the money to pay me, but before I was ready to tell this dude “NO”- I realized “Man, I’m in the same position...I gotta treat him the way I’d want to be treated”.
So I drew this scene with him and his future self.
So this dude on tumblr reblogged my drawing with his song under it. At first I was like “the f***?” but then I was like “aight, whatever gets my work out there”. I thank him for sharing my work and then hes like “Can you draw a cover for me?”. We went back and forth about it and he was starting out on his own and didnt have the money to pay me, but before I was ready to tell this dude “NO”- I realized “Man, I’m in the same position...I gotta treat him the way I’d want to be treated”.
So I drew this scene with him and his future self.
3. Luke Sherman Album release promo art:
Every morning I get my coffee and croissant at Sweetleaf LIC. Luke (the Barista) saw some of my work, asked if I could draw a flyer for‘em.
He kinda scares me. He has mild serial killer vibes.
Every morning I get my coffee and croissant at Sweetleaf LIC. Luke (the Barista) saw some of my work, asked if I could draw a flyer for‘em.
He kinda scares me. He has mild serial killer vibes.
4. Otakon 2018 ( I think)
Submitted to the Otakon artist alley. Painted the kid on a piece of cel/acitate that’s used for animation. The background was printed and sandwhiched into a large frame. It was an awesome process that felt like a cel you’d see in a museum or at an auction.
Didn’t sell though
Submitted to the Otakon artist alley. Painted the kid on a piece of cel/acitate that’s used for animation. The background was printed and sandwhiched into a large frame. It was an awesome process that felt like a cel you’d see in a museum or at an auction.
Didn’t sell though
5. Items
It’s hand drawn type that says “Items”
It’s hand drawn type that says “Items”
6. Page 1 reject for silent comic/manga project
We decided that the Mask and helmet were dope, The Hokto Shinken Vibes are awesome, but the body looks like a floopy mountain. REJECTED!
We decided that the Mask and helmet were dope, The Hokto Shinken Vibes are awesome, but the body looks like a floopy mountain. REJECTED!
Time In 12oz.
Ongoing ProjectThe style’s inspired by Anime’s like The Fist of the Northstar (American dub), Ninja Scroll, Akira, Tokyo Godfathers, Sailor Moon, Evangelion.
Series of images for an autobiography (Half fiction, half IRL). My Family and friends have been going through a lot the past decade– major life adjustments, tragedies. I had lost tons of history and memories. “Time in a 12oz.” is a recording of my family’s history along side the events I wanted to happen but will never get to witness. It’s also a reference to the insane ammount of soda I drink– usually to manage stress, and my attempt at condensing 50+ years of perspective into a small digestible serving.
Image 1: 04/22
Part of the heavy equipment that was later used building the prototype Floating Fortress.
Part of the heavy equipment that was later used building the prototype Floating Fortress.
Image 2: 02/96
When I was 13, I was confronted outside my parents house and was about to get slashed. My dad heard...Ran out with his knife.
When I was 13, I was confronted outside my parents house and was about to get slashed. My dad heard...Ran out with his knife.
Image 3: 6/16
Shout outs to the random Wise Sages you find in flea markets– dropping huge insights fo’free.
Shout outs to the random Wise Sages you find in flea markets– dropping huge insights fo’free.
Image 4: Chapter openingThe worst thing you can do to the one you love is letting’em lay there. Get up you lazy fuck, you’re killing us.
Image 5: 3/13
Back to back losses.
Back to back losses.
Image 6: 03/18
Drawing a poster about Coney Island. Obsessing over digitally faking a halfscreen pattern.
Drawing a poster about Coney Island. Obsessing over digitally faking a halfscreen pattern.
Image 7: 11/16
Had Drinks with Zach, talked about personal goals and how to deal with relapse.
Had Drinks with Zach, talked about personal goals and how to deal with relapse.
Image 8: 5/17
We were out late, the trains stopped runnin’ in Daikonyama. So we took a super cool cab. Had just enough cash to get us to our hostel.
We were out late, the trains stopped runnin’ in Daikonyama. So we took a super cool cab. Had just enough cash to get us to our hostel.
Image 9: Chapter opening.
Yo, I love these belly bombers. SO DAMN GOOD, WHY CAN’T I STOP FARTINGS.
Yo, I love these belly bombers. SO DAMN GOOD, WHY CAN’T I STOP FARTINGS.
Image 10: 05/18
Took dad to see his great grandkids. I got to carry my grandniece for a bit.
Took dad to see his great grandkids. I got to carry my grandniece for a bit.
Image 11: 10/20
In the Future or a parallel universe OOM starts asserting her KI GONG DIM MAK EXPLODING PALM TECHNIQUE. She’s super productive.
In the Future or a parallel universe OOM starts asserting her KI GONG DIM MAK EXPLODING PALM TECHNIQUE. She’s super productive.
Image 12: Alt-TL2 06/88
I forgot you knew how to throw hands.
I forgot you knew how to throw hands.
Image 13: 02/45
At this point of the manufacturing process- I was excited we‘d get back to eating pork belly stew, like in the old days.
At this point of the manufacturing process- I was excited we‘d get back to eating pork belly stew, like in the old days.
STATE OF THE ART FRONTAL LOBE PROPULSION ENHANCEMENT TOOLS EST.2018
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