This was a great conversation. After knowing Adisa for years, we finally set aside sometime to sit down and talk about jiu jitsu, art, life, and all the things that connect them.It was a long overdue conversation, and one I’m glad we finally had. Watch Now! The Art and Discipline of Prof. John Smalls —
It had been over a decade since I’d seen some of the people who came out to this art event. The past two years have been rough, but lately I’ve been getting back to my personal work, much like I did 15 years ago, just creating, experimenting, and finding new ways to bring my ideas
Meet @johnxsmalls and many others!
September 12th, 2026 !
5pm – 11pm.
KreateHub
15 Canal Pl, Bronx NY.
If you new to my work or have been following me for a while, you’ll probably seen and will see a lot of my work involving this lil rugrat. She’s my greatest inspiration and muse.
Usually I would create a self portrait around my birth month but for the past few years I fell off. I made this during my morning commute to start the day.
Drawing on the commute. This year I’m starting over with new work, new focus and a new outlook my creative process.
Inktober Sketchbook was created with graphite, india ink, kuretake white ink 30 and ink pens. For original art toys, prints, original works and collectibles – https://shop.johnsmalls.com/
Come out and support the incredible athletes as they compete on the mats! Whether you’re a fan of Jiu Jitsu or just love seeing athletes give it their all, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Good luck to all the competitors! Your hard work, dedication, and passion are what make events like
Exploring #2D #Animation in #Procreate Dreams: My First Walk Cycle Test with The Grin! Watch as I bring my original character to life step by step—what do you think of The Grin’s stride?
It’s been a while since I last painted myself,so I figured 2024 deserved a new self-portrait. Here it is!
