Just some doodles...

I got into the bad habit of posting my doodles on social media and not dropping them over here first (or at all), and I am correcting that. I am working to diminish my social media presence as I increase my email list subscribers, and focus my efforts more and more on my blogs and my email newsletter.  Anyways, here's a dump of sweet sweet sketches for those who missed 'em...

"The Dragon Queen" by Samax Amen

If you've been a fan of my art for very long, you're probably already familiar with Seattle-based jewelry designer Camisha Jackson, a frequent subject of my portraits and sketches.  The first drawing I did of her was as a character called the Dragon Lady (Camisha hearts dragons), back in the Myspace Era.  Since then, the Dragon Lady has ascended to the throne of whatever afrofuturistic fantasy realm she inhabits, as evidenced by the title of this piece...

Kid Carvers commission drawing

So I needed some money one day, so instead of asking for money, I offered a one day sale where customers who bought an issue of Kid Carvers & The Backyard Bike Bandits from the GM store got a free sketch of the Carver twins.  The offer got lots of likes, shares and a few comments, but only one customer.  So here's what I drew for him...

5 Items I am grateful to own

Today's Daily Health Challenge: "Walk around your home and notice 5 useful items that you feel grateful to own".  I strongly believe in the cultivation of gratitude, so I did a quick list, and encourage you to do it too!

"ONE LOVE" a live art piece by Samax Amen

ONE LOVE by Samax Amen
Sharpies on polished wood 16"x20"
$200

"Millie is With Me" by Samax Amen

"Millie is With Me" by Samax Amen
Sharpies on polished wood 16"x20"
$200

Bowtie Fresh: a Cartoon Portrait by Samax Amen...

Bowtie Fresh by Samax Amen

Easterbats Returns...

I want to make 2017 a BREAKTHROUGH year!

I was born on March 22nd, 1973 which means this year I turned 44 years old.  This past year was filled with plenty of ups and downs, and I want to thank God, as well as my friends, fans, and family who helped me get through all of it.  So far in 2017, I have been living strictly from money made from art.  It has been VERY rough, but this year with your help, I want to use my birthday week to launch into the most successful year I've ever had as an artist!

My UNCHAINED Tees were a big hit! Get yours while supplies last!

Me and marketing expert Cathy Hutchison (rocking her UNCHAINED tee)

KID CARVERS & THE BACKYARD BIKE BANDITS

LOVE SEAT 11x17 Prints now available!

"Stream of Consciousness" by Samax Amen (03/2017)

Here's a bunch of detail photos and notes about my new piece, Stream of Consciousness.  This one is another example of a piece where I made it up as I went along, not really sure if it would become a "real" piece of art, or just practice...

"Love Seat" a painting by Samax Amen

I was recently commissioned by my longtime friend and patron Cathy Hutchison to create a painting.  Because she is a fan of the way my mind works (and a really awesome lady), Cathy just pointed out a couple of my previous pieces and explained what appealed to her about them, but released me to do whatever I wanted within those loose parameters.

New Cartoon Portrait #Resist