Bouncing off the Walls with Jay Howell

 

Each week artist Jay Howell shares a new creative project. Grab some art supplies to learn how to make everything from scuptures to zines.  

Jay Howell is a Los Angeles based illustrator, artist and cartoonist. He was exposed to the punk music early in life by his older sister and immediately developed a deep love for skateboarding and the D.I.Y. ethos it shared with the punk community. Early on, Jay began making his own self-published zines of art and drawing graphics for skateboards. Jay now lives and works in Los Angeles with his rescue dog, Street Dog. His unique style, irreverent humor, and funny characters are recognized internationally and have been exhibited around the world, from Subliminal Projects Gallery in Los Angeles to Colette in Paris.

 

Week 6: BOOKS

 

This week artist, Jay Howell, shares with us some books of his favorite artists who have influenced him over the years.

Bouncing Off The Walls with Jay Howell | Books | VANS

This week artist, Jay Howell, shares with us some books of his favorite artists who have influenced him over the years.

 

 

WEEK 5: CREATIVE BLOCK

 

If you're dealing with a block in your creativity let artist, Jay Howell, help you unlock it with a few suggestions.

Bouncing Off The Walls with Jay Howell | Creative Block | VANS

If you're dealing with a block in your creativity let artist, Jay Howell, help you unlock it with a few suggestions.


Week 4: Art Tips
 

Get the most out of your art with tips from Jay Howell.

Bouncing Off The Walls with Jay Howell | Drawing | VANS

If you're interested in becoming an illustrator, Jay Howell, gives some advice on how to get the most out of your drawings. SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/1aIFFTY Connect with VANS: http://bit.ly/1uPubcu Facebook: http://bit.ly/29CDdc4 Twitter: http://bit.ly/29AT0Gz Instagram: http://bit.ly/29wXHB5 Pinterest: http://bit.ly/29tf1Gs Tumblr: http://bit.ly/1Rjvlt7 About Vans: Vans®, a VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC) brand, is the original action sports footwear, apparel and accessories brand. Vans® authentic collections are sold in 84 countries through a network of subsidiaries, distributors and international offices. Vans® has over 2,000 retail locations globally including owned, concession and partnership doors. The Vans® brand promotes creative self-expression in youth culture across action sports, art, music and street culture and delivers progressive platforms such as the Vans Park Series, Vans Triple Crown of Surfing®, Vans Pool Party, Vans Custom Culture, and Vans’ cultural hub and international music venue, House of Vans. Vans Top Athletes: Anthony Van Engelen, Geoff Rowley, Kyle Walker, Chima Ferguson, Gilbert Crocket, Tony Trujillo, Elijah Berle, Rowan Zorilla, Lizzie Armanto, Joel Tudor, Leila Hurst, Nathan Fletcher, Dane Gudauskas, Tanner Gudauskas, Patrick Gudauskas, Mikey February, Dakota Roche, Scotty Cranmer, Kevin Peraza, Dennis Enarson, Larry Edgar, Angie Marino, Jake Kuzyk, Hana Beaman, Mary Rand. https://www.youtube.com/user/VansShoes66


Week 3: Bleach Designs
 

Make old clothes new again with bleach designs by Jay Howell.

Bouncing Off The Walls with Jay Howell | Bleach Art | VANS

This week Jay Howell introduces us to a bleach pen and how you can use it to draw on your favorite sweatshirt! SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/1aIFFTY Connect with VANS: http://bit.ly/1uPubcu Facebook: http://bit.ly/29CDdc4 Twitter: http://bit.ly/29AT0Gz Instagram: http://bit.ly/29wXHB5 Pinterest: http://bit.ly/29tf1Gs Tumblr: http://bit.ly/1Rjvlt7 About Vans: Vans®, a VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC) brand, is the original action sports footwear, apparel and accessories brand. Vans® authentic collections are sold in 84 countries through a network of subsidiaries, distributors and international offices. Vans® has over 2,000 retail locations globally including owned, concession and partnership doors. The Vans® brand promotes creative self-expression in youth culture across action sports, art, music and street culture and delivers progressive platforms such as the Vans Park Series, Vans Triple Crown of Surfing®, Vans Pool Party, Vans Custom Culture, and Vans’ cultural hub and international music venue, House of Vans. Vans Top Athletes: Anthony Van Engelen, Geoff Rowley, Kyle Walker, Chima Ferguson, Gilbert Crocket, Tony Trujillo, Elijah Berle, Rowan Zorilla, Lizzie Armanto, Joel Tudor, Leila Hurst, Nathan Fletcher, Dane Gudauskas, Tanner Gudauskas, Patrick Gudauskas, Mikey February, Dakota Roche, Scotty Cranmer, Kevin Peraza, Dennis Enarson, Larry Edgar, Angie Marino, Jake Kuzyk, Hana Beaman, Mary Rand.
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Week 2: Sculpt a Character
 

Jay Howell teaches us how to create at home with Sculpey.

Bouncing Off The Walls with Jay Howell | Sculptures | VANS

In week 2 of Bouncing Off The Wall with Jay Howell, he teaches us how to make a sculpture out of Sculpey material. SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/1aIFFTY Connect with VANS: http://bit.ly/1uPubcu Facebook: http://bit.ly/29CDdc4 Twitter: http://bit.ly/29AT0Gz Instagram: http://bit.ly/29wXHB5 Pinterest: http://bit.ly/29tf1Gs Tumblr: http://bit.ly/1Rjvlt7 About Vans: Vans®, a VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC) brand, is the original action sports footwear, apparel and accessories brand. Vans® authentic collections are sold in 84 countries through a network of subsidiaries, distributors and international offices. Vans® has over 2,000 retail locations globally including owned, concession and partnership doors. The Vans® brand promotes creative self-expression in youth culture across action sports, art, music and street culture and delivers progressive platforms such as the Vans Park Series, Vans Triple Crown of Surfing®, Vans Pool Party, Vans Custom Culture, and Vans’ cultural hub and international music venue, House of Vans. Vans Top Athletes: Anthony Van Engelen, Geoff Rowley, Kyle Walker, Chima Ferguson, Gilbert Crocket, Tony Trujillo, Elijah Berle, Rowan Zorilla, Lizzie Armanto, Joel Tudor, Leila Hurst, Nathan Fletcher, Dane Gudauskas, Tanner Gudauskas, Patrick Gudauskas, Mikey February, Dakota Roche, Scotty Cranmer, Kevin Peraza, Dennis Enarson, Larry Edgar, Angie Marino, Jake Kuzyk, Hana Beaman, Mary Rand.


Week 1: Make a Zine
 

See Jay's complete zine here and follow along below to make your own. 

Bouncing Off The Walls with Jay Howell | VANS

Make a zine with Jay Howell.

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