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JASPER THE BEAR

C:\Users\Robert\Documents\CARTOONING ILLUSTRATION ANIMATION\IMAGE OF PERSON\S\SIMPKINS James, Maclean's, 21 Mar 1994, 55.jpg                          Simpkins with Jasper. Photo, Phil Snel, Canapress. Maclean’s, 21 March 1994: 55.

“The first time I ever set eyes on him the bear was nailing a “No Hunting” sign to a tree.”                                                                                                                              James Simpkins. “How I was trapped by Jasper the bear for Maclean’s Magazine.” Maclean’s, 6 July 1963: 15.

Created by James Simpkins, it first appeared as a nameless panel in Maclean’s magazine, 15 November 1948. In the following issue 1 December 1948, it became “Jasper” and remained a feature in Maclean’s until September 1974 when the magazine began changing its format from a monthly general interest publication to a newsmagazine from 1975 on. It was syndicated as a cartoon strip by Canada Wide Services from 1967 to 1974 while it continued to appear as a panel in Maclean’s. It was also the subject of five books. Journalist Peter C. Newman remarked that “Jasper” captured our national character so well, that “… someday we may even change our national animal emblem from a beaver to a bear.”

“Jasper” was conceived in response to Maclean editor Jerry Anglin’s request that Simpkins  “…develop an animal character that would be distinctively Canadian …”. However, he didn’t want any “Bertie The Beaver” cartoons. The character was initially a polar bear, but Jerry suggested its sense of humour was more suited to that of a friendly black bear. He also gave the character its name. As can be seen “Jasper” was much shaggier and behaved more like a bear in the early issues of Maclean’s. As time passed he became much sleeker and behaved more human. Although “Jasper” does not talk to humans, he does talk to other animals and he understands human speech. Simpkins always pictured him as a brown bear, but printing considerations at Maclean’s made “Jasper” black. It was only when he was also portrayed in the strip that he finally appeared in the colour that Simpkins wanted.

In 1962 Jasper was adopted as a mascot by Jasper National Park in Alberta. James also designed a “Jasper” with a tartan cap and scarf for the Jasper Curling Club. This design was emblazoned on their sweaters. He appeared in effigy in all gala town functions.” Jasper” spanking a tourist appeared on a park poster warning against feeding bears. A statue was erected outside the train station. In 2004 it was moved to Patricia Street because of vandalism. Later it was transferred to the Jasper Sky Tram location where it remains today. A new statue of Jasper has been erected on Connaught Ave. just north of the tourism centre in downtown Jasper. In 2005, in celebration of Alberta’s centennial, a “Jasper the Bear” coin was issued.

A few examples of the large array of “Jasper” merchandise including, buttons, decals, figurines, glasses, greeting cards, mugs, pillows, plaques rugs are shown below.

MEDIUM:

BOOK GRAPHIC:

Content story & Cover book front :

Jasper and the Cubs. Car., James Simpkins. Copp Clark Publishing Co., 1970.

BOOK GRAPHIC COLLECTION:

Content panel & Cover book front & dust jacket front & back:

Jasper. Cart., James Simpkins. Ryerson Press, Oct. 1954.

Content panel & Cover book front & back:

Jasper. Cart., James Simpkins. McClelland & Stewart Ltd., 1972.

Content panel & Cover book wraparound:

Jasper. Cart., James Simpkins. Burns & MacEachern Ltd./ Rinehart & Co., Inc., 1960.

BOOK TEXT & GRAPHIC ANTHOLOGY:

Content activity & Cover book back Illus., James Simpkins:

Canadian Children’s Annual, 1977. Ed., R. F. Neilson. Art Dir., M. Tach. Potlach Publications, 1976:

“Hi! Welcome To Jasper’s Game Forest.” Writ., William Ettridge. Illus., James Simpkins:: 36-39.

Content story:

Canadian Children’s Annual, 1978. Ed., R. F. Neilson. Art Dir., M. Tach. Potlatch Publications, 1977: “Jasper’s Cubs” Car., James Simpkins: 140.

PERIODICAL TEXT:

Content panel cartoon:

Maclean’s, …: “Jasper …”. Car., James Simpkins: …
15 Aug. 1950: 34.

01 January 1951.

15 January 1951.

15 February 1951.

01 March 1951.

15 March 1951.

01 April 1951.15

15 April 1951.

01 May 1951.

15 May 1951: 83.

01 June 1951.

15 June 1951.

01 Nov. 1952: 63.

15 Nov. 1952: 80.

 

01 Jan. 1953: 47.

15 Feb. 1953: 71.

01 March 1953.

15 Mar. 1953: 79.

01 Apr. 1953: 83.

15 April. 1953.

01 May 1953.

15 May 1953.

01 June 1953.

15 June 1953: 91.

01 July 1953.

15 July 1953: 63.

01 Aug 1953: 42.

15 August 1953.

01 Sept. 1953: 38.

15 Sept. 1953

01 October 1953.

01 Nov. 1953.

01 Dec. 1953: 56.

15 Dec. 1953: 66.

 01 January 1954.

15 January 1954.

01 February 1954.

01 March 1954.

01 April 1954.

15 April 1954: 91.

15 May 1954.

15 June 1954.

01 July 1954: 62.

15 August 1954.

01 Sept. 1954.

01 October 1954.

15 Dec. 1954: 26.

01 January 1955.

14 May 1955.

03 Sept. 1955: 48.

26 Nov. 1955: 66.

12 May 1956.

26 May 1956.

09 June 1956: 36.

23 June 1956.

21 July 1956.

29 Sept. 1956: 56.

13 October 1956.

27 October 1956.

10 Nov. 1956.

24 Nov. 1956.

08 Dec. 1956.

22 Dec. 1956: 34.

 19 January1957.

16 February 1957.

11 May 1957.

25 May 1957: 44.

08 June 1957: 40.

22 June 1957: 70.

06 July 1957: 36.

20 July 1957: 52.

03 August 1957.

17 Aug. 1957: 36.

31 Aug. 1957: 38.

14 Sept. 1957.

28 Sept. 1957: 46.

12 Oct. 1957: 44.

26 October 1957.

09 Nov. 1957.

23 Nov. 1957: 86.

07 Dec. 1957: 97.

21 Dec. 1957: 54.

 04 Jan. 1958: 28.

18 Jan. 1958: 44.

01 Feb. 1958: 32.

15 Feb. 1958: 30.

01 Mar. 1958: 42.

15 Mar. 1958: 50.

29 Mar. 1958: 34.

10 May 1958.

24 May 1958: 36.

07 June 1958: 34.

21 June 1958: 36.

05 July 1958.

02 Aug. 1958: 32.

30 Aug. 1958: 30.

13 Sept.1958: 70.

27 Sept. 1958: 44.

11 Oct. 1958: 40.

25 Oct. 1958: 62.

08 Nov. 1958: 52.

27 Nov. 1958.

06 Dec. 1958: 48.

20 Dec. 1958.

 03 Jan. 1959: 36.

17 Jan. 1959: 38.

31 Jan. 1959: 34.

28 Feb. 1959:52.

14 Mar. 1959: 46.

28 Mar. 1959: 48.

11 Apr. 1959: 52.

25 Apr. 1959: 52.

09 May 1959: 52.

28 May 1959: 34.

06 June 1959: 34.

04 July 1959.

18 July 1959: 34.

12 Sept. 1959.

07 Nov. 1959.

21 Nov. 1959: 38.

05 Dec. 1959: 56.

19 Dec. 1959: 38.

02 Jan. 1960.

16 Jan. 1960.

30 Jan. 1960.

16 July 1960.

08 Oct. 190: 50.

03 Dec. 1960.

26 April 1961.

06 May 1961.

20 May 1961.

03 June 1961.

17 June 1961.

13 August 1961.

09 Sept. 1961.

18 Sept. 1961.

20 Oct. 1962.

July 1968.

January 1969: 74.

May 1973: 64.

Sept. 1973: 64.

ILLUSTRATOR:

PERIODICAL TEXT:

Content advertisements for Maclean’s magazine:

Maclean’s, …: Illus. James Simpkins.
15 Oct. 1952: 64.

01 Nov. 1952: 57.

15 Nov. 1952: 87.

 

 15 Oct. 1953:105.

01 Nov. 1953: 60.

15 Nov.1953: 93.

01 Dec. 1953: 47.

15 Oct. 1954: 111.

 

 12 Oct. 1957: 59.

26 Oct. 1957: 59.

09 Nov. 1957: 59.

23 Nov. 1957: 75.

07 Dec. 1957: 79.

 11 Oct. 1958: 71.

25 Oct. 1958: 79.

8 Nov. 1958: 75.

6 Dec. 1958: 61.

 19 Dec. 1959: 47.

 

Also appeared on inserts.

Content article:

Maclean’s, 1 Dec. 1950: “Never Get Friendly With A Friendly Bear.” Writ., Fred Bodsworth. Illus., James Simpkins: 23.

Maclean’s, 21 July 1956: “The bear cub is everybody’s baby”. Writ., Howard O’Hagan. Illus., James Simpkins: 22-23.

Content article & Cover front:

Maclean’s, 6 July 1963: “How I was trapped by Jasper the bear for Maclean’s Magazine.” Writ., J. Simpkins: 15-17.

Cover:

Maclean’s 18 February 1956. Illus., James Simpkins.

Maclean’s 27 April 1957 “With Jasper’s apologies to Tom Thomson and the Group of Seven.” Illus., James Simpkins.

POSTER:

“Jasper: Seasons Greetings/Meilleurs voeux, Cart., James Simpkins. no date.          1155 mm h X 860 mm w.

MERCHANDISE:

Colouring Book:

Jasper’s Journey Across Canada/Le Voyage de Jasper à traverse Le Canada. Writ. & Illus., James Simpkins. Irwin Specialties/Irwin Toy Ltd., no date.

Greeting Card:

“For Your Birthday A Great Big Bear Hug.” Hallmark.

“Going On A Trip? Don’t Forget… Come Back When The Cash Is Gone.” Hallmark.

“Having A Wonderful Time Wish You Were …. HERE!” Hallmark.

“Heard You Were Sick Bear Up Get Well.” Hallmark

“I’m Enjoying A Holiday. Never Caught So Many Fish”. Hallmark.

“Peace on Earth Goodwill to Men and Animals.” Hallmark.

You forgot our date. No information.

Postcard

S-148. Photo, John Sutton. Double L Color Productions: circa 1960’s.

S-156. Photo, G.L. Gibbons. Double L Color Productions: circa 1960’s.

SOURCE:

Article periodical:

Maclean’s, 6 July 1963:                                                                                                              “How I was trapped by Jasper the bear for Maclean’s Magazine.” Writ., J.                         Simpkins: 15-17.                                                                                                                “Jasper 1948 … Jasper 1963”: 51.

Maclean’s, 21 March 1994: “Grin and bear it”: 55

T addle Creek, 41, Summer 2018: “Distinctly Canadian.” Writ., Conan Tobias. 33.

GALLERY:

C:\Users\Robert\Documents\CANADIAN CARTOONING ILLUSTRATION and ANIMATION\IMAGE CARTOON J\JASPER THE BEAR, Maclean's 6 July 1963, 51.jpgMaclean’s 6 July 1963: 51

C:\Users\Robert\Documents\CANADIAN CARTOONING ILLUSTRATION and ANIMATION\IMAGE CARTOON J\JASPER THE BEAR Maclean's Jan 1969, 74.jpgMaclean’s, Jan. 1969: 74

C:\Users\Robert\Documents\CARTOONING ILLUSTRATION ANIMATION\IMAGE CARTOON\IMAGE CARTOON J\JASPER, Maclean's, May 1973, 64.jpgMaclean’s, May 1973: 64.

C:\Users\Robert\Documents\CARTOONING ILLUSTRATION ANIMATION\IMAGE CARTOON\IMAGE CARTOON J\JASPER, Maclean's,Sept, 1973,42.jpgMaclean’s, September 1973: 42

C:\Users\Robert\Documents\CANADIAN CARTOONING ILLUSTRATION and ANIMATION\IMAGE CARTOON J\JASPER THE BEAR, an original, pen & ink, water colour .jpgOriginal, pen & ink, watercolour

C:\Users\Robert\Documents\CANADIAN CARTOONING ILLUSTRATION and ANIMATION\IMAGE CARTOON J\JASPER THE BEAR, 19 June 1971.jpgCanada Wide Syndicate, 19 June 1971

C:\Users\Robert\Documents\CARTOONING ILLUSTRATION ANIMATION\IMAGE CARTOON\IMAGE CARTOON J\JASPER Greeting card, Hallmark _0001.jpgGreeting card Hallmark

C:\Users\Robert\Documents\CARTOONING ILLUSTRATION ANIMATION\IMAGE CARTOON\IMAGE CARTOON J\JASPER THE BEAR, Postcard, circa 1960's, John Sutton.jpgPostcard S-148. Photo, John Sutton. Double L Color Productions: circa 1960’s.

C:\Users\Robert\Documents\CARTOONING ILLUSTRATION ANIMATION\IMAGE CARTOON\IMAGE CARTOON J\JASPER THE BEAR, Postcard, circa 1960's, W.J.L. Gibbons.jpgPostcard S-156. Photo, G.L. Gibbons. Double L Color Productions: circa 1960’s.

C:\Users\Robert\Documents\CARTOONING ILLUSTRATION ANIMATION\IMAGE CARTOON\IMAGE CARTOON J\JASPER THE BEAR, Taddle Creek, 41, 1.jpgNew Statue. Taddle Creek, 41, Summer 2018: 1

JANNIE WEEZIE

JANNIE WEEZIE

This humorous cartoon strip which appeared daily in the Ottawa Citizen from May 2 to June 18 1994 was created by partners Janet Hetherington and Ronn Sutton. “. The heroine “Jannie Weezie” who was the alter ego to writer Hetherington and hero “Treat Visual” who mirrored illustrator Sutton created a comic strip called “Jane Strange Time Twister”. Excerpts from this strip within a strip would itself sometimes appear. The story followed the characters efforts and relationship in their creative endeavor which in turn mirrored the creators’ lives and relationships in creating “Jannie Weezie”.

MEDIUM:

BOOK GRAPHIC COLLECTION:

Content strip cartoon & Cover book front & back:

The Jannie Weezie Ashcan Sampler. #0. Car., Janet Hetherington & Ronn Sutton. Hetherington/Sutton Studio, 1994.

Jannie Weezie vs. “The Brain”. #00, (Book 2). Car., Janet Hetherington & Ronn Sutton. Hetherington/Sutton Studio, 1996.

NEWSPAPER:

Content serial graphic:

Ottawa Citizen, 2 May 1994:D9 to 18 June 1994: J2. “The Jannie Weezie.” Writ., Janet Hetherington. Illus., Ronn Sutton.

SOURCE:

Article booklet:

The Jannie Weezie Ashcan Sampler. #0. Hetherington/Sutton Studio, 1994: “Here Comes Jannie Weezie.” Writ., Janet L. Hetherington. Inside front and back covers.

Jannie Weezie vs. “The Brain”. #00, (Book 2). Hetherington/Sutton Studio, 1996: “The Daily Adventures of Jannie Weezie: An Interview with Artist Ronn Sutton.” Writ., Janet L.  Hetherington. Inside front and back covers.

Article newspaper:

Ottawa Citizen, 2 May 1994: “Artists bring own lives to art, art to life”: A2.

GALLERY:

Jannie WeezieOttawa Citizen.

C:\Users\Robert\Documents\CARTOONING ILLUSTRATION ANIMATION\IMAGE CARTOON\IMAGE CARTOON J\JANNIE WEEZIE Jannie Wheezie vs The Brain, 00, fc.jpg Jannie Weezie vs. “The Brain”. 00: Front cover.

JAMES Mandy

JAMES Mandy

WORK:

CARTOONIST:

BOOK GRAPHIC ANTHOLOGY:

Content story c:

Toronto Comics, v. 3, Ed., Steve Andrews, et al Toronto Comics Anthology, May 2016:    “#ModernViking”: 182-191.

JAFFE Charles

JAFFE Charles

Born 1952 in Toronto.

This cartoonist who uses the pseudonym JÉ, spent several years in England where he was introduced to the cartoons of Punch and New Yorker.

He began doing cartoons for The Varsity of University of Toronto then moved on to The Forum, This Magazine, The Last Post, Maclean’s, Financial Post, Toronto Life, Frank, The Law Times, and Solid Waste and Recycling Magazine etc.

His cartoons have appeared in Europe in The Spectator, The Oldie and Schlagzellen, and in the U.S. in The Women’s Quarterly.

WORK:

CARTOONIST:

BOOK GRAPHIC ANTHOLOGY:

Content cartoon editorial:

Portfoolio 11: The Year’s Best Canadian Editorial Cartoons. Ed., Guy Badeaux . Writ., Ken MacQueen. Macmillan of Canada, 1995.

Portfoolio …. The Year’s Best Canadian Editorial Cartoons. Ed., Guy Badeaux . Writ., Jay Stone Macmillan of Canada, …
13, 1997. 14, 1998. 16, 2000. 17, 2001.

Portfoolio 18: The Year’s Best Canadian Editorial Cartoons. Ed., Guy Badeaux. Writ., Scott Feschuk. McClelland & Stewart Ltd., 2002.

BOOK TEXT & GRAPHIC ANTHOLOGY:

 Content cartoon panel:

 2000 Reasons To Hate The Millennium: A 21st Century Survival Guide. Ed., Josh Freed & Terry Mosher. Doubleday Canada Ltd., 1999.

ILLUSTRATOR:

PERIODICAL TEXT ANTHOLOGY:

Content essay:

Toronto Life, January 1981: “The high cost of justice”. Writ. Andrew Weiner: 141-148.

SOURCE:

Article book:

Portfoolio 11: The Year’s Best Canadian Editorial Cartoons.1995: “Charles Jaffe”: 149.

Portfoolio 18: The Year’s Best Canadian Editorial Cartoons. 2002: “Charles Jaffe”: 153.

JACOBS Jesse

JACOBS Jesse

Born 1981 in Moncton New Brunswick.

He studied art at the Nova Scotia College of Art & Design and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2005.

His first book was Even the Giants (AdHouse Books, 2010). Koyama Press published his next book By This You Shall know Him. It was later translated and published by Eris Edizioni. He followed this title with Safari Honeymoon 2014, also published by Koyama Press. Also in 2014, he contributed a adaption to Gregory Gallant’s “The North Wing: Selections from the Lost Library of CanLit Graphic Novels” project and in 2016, an experimental story based on the four panel format to Mark Laliberte’s Four Panel Project. In 2017, Koyama Press released Crawl Space.

His work has been exhibited in North America, Europe, and Japan. His drawings have appeared in The New York Times, The Pitchfork Review, McSweeney’s Quarterly, and Le Monde Diplomatique.

In 2018, A major retrospective of his work was mounted by Teké Gallery and an accompanying book Far Fetched published by Tabularasa Edizioni based in Roma Italy.

As of 2018 he was living in Hamilton, Ontario.

WORK:

CARTOONIST:

BOOK GRAPHIC:

Content novella & Cover book front & back:

Crawl Space. Koyama Press, 2017.

BOOK GRAPHIC ANTHOLOGY:

Content experimental:

4 Panel, 4 Panel Project, 2016: “The Garden”: 24-39.

BOOK GRAPHIC COLLECTION:

Content cartoon & painting & Cover book front & back:

Far Fetched. Ed. & Curator, Marco Cirillo Pedri & Stefano Dazzi Dvořák. Tabularasa Edizioni/Teké Gallery, 2018. A bilingual edition Italian & English.

PERIODICAL TEXT & GRAPHIC ANTHOLOGY:

Content story graphic:

Canadian Notes & Queries, 91, Fall/Winter 2014: “The North Wing: Selections from the Lost Library of CanLit Graphic Novels Episode Twelve, Michael Crummey’s, Galore, as Adapted by Jesse Jacobs”: 42-43.

Descant, 164, Spring 2014: “Young Safari Guide”: 214-221.

SOURCE:

Article book:

Far Fetched., 2018: “Biography”: 167. Plus a variety of essays about his work by various authors.

Article periodical:

Descant, 164, Spring 2014: 251.

JACOB TWO-TWO

JACOB TWO-TWO

Jacob Two-Two” Meets The Hooded Fang is a story authored by Mordecai Richler for his youngest son also called Jacob. Its popularity spawn three addition books, the final one being completed by Cary Fagan after Mordecai died while writing it. It has also been twice adapted to live action film and to musical theatre.

The first book was illustrated by Fritz Wegner who took a realistic approach. Norman Eyolfson illustrated the next two using a more caricaturist style. Finally, a set of four books: reprints of the first three and publication of the fourth were illustrated by Dušan Petričić and appear to have influenced the animated characterization.

The animated series first appeared September 2003 on YTV, a Corus specialty channel. The series ran for five seasons ending 19 May 2006. It appeared on the French-language network VRAK.TV as Jacob Jacob. In March 2004 the first wo seasons were licensed to Fox Kids Europe for the United Kingdom, Ireland, Scandinavia, Italy, Germany, Spain, Portugal and the Netherlands. It was produced by Nelvana and Salter Films. Also involved were Funbag, Animation Studios, Atomic Cartoons and Nitrogen Studios. 9 Story Entertainment became a partner for the fifth season. Michael Hirsh was the only Nelvana founding member involved in this project indeed he was the only founding member still at Nelvana and he left in 2002 before “Jacob Two-Two” appeared on television.

The first episode of the series focused on the first book. The second and subsequent episodes then jumped to the school setting and the characters of the third book. Caricatures of the Richler family continued from book to animation. The principal, “I. M. Greedyguts”, and the geography teacher “Miss Sour Pickle” as well as “Perfectly Loathsome Leo Louse” were also taken from the book although in the series “Lothsome Leo’s” role was changed from that of caterer to janitor. The series introduced two new major characters, “Jacob’s” buddy “Burford Orville Gaylord Pugh” and a friend/adversary, the independent, stylish “Renée ‘Rattlesnake’ Ratelle”. From its five-season run, it would appear that the series appealed to youngsters. The several episodes I saw were over the top and fun to watch. However, “Jacob Two-Two” was one of the first, if not the first project Nelvana produced under Corus ownership. Its use of limited animation shows that under this new ownership the emphasis in Nelvana was shifting from producing a quality product to profit.

MEDIUM:

BOOK TEXT:

Content novel & Cover dust jacket, front:

All published by McClelland & Stewart Ltd.

Jacob Two-Two Meets The Hooded Fang. Writ., M. Richler. Illus., Fritz Wegner. 1975.

Jacob Two-Two and the Dinosaur. Writ., M. Richler. Illus., Norman Eyolfson. 1987.

Jacob Two-Two’s First Spy Case. Writ., M. Richler. Illus., Norman Eyolfson. 1995.

Content novel & Cover book front:

All published by Tundra Books

Jacob Two-Two Meets The Hooded Fang. Writ., M. Richler. Illus., Dušan Petričić. 2009.

Jacob Two-Two and the Dinosaur. Writ., M. Richler. Illus., Illus., Dušan Petričić. 2009.

Jacob Two-Two’s First Spy Case. Writ., Mordecai Richler. Illus., Dušan Petričić. 2009.

Jacob Two-Two on the High Seas. Writ., Cary Fagan. Illus., Dušan Petričić. 2009.

ANIMATION:

DVD:

Content serial:

Jacob Two-Two vs The Hooded Fang. Nelvana Ltd., 2003.

“Episode 1: Jacob Two-Two vs the Hooded Fang.”

“Episode 19: Jacob Two-Two and the Tag Team Tempest.”

“Episode 16: Jacob Two-Two and the Lost Louse.”

Jacob Two-Two and the Hockey Card. Nelvana Ltd., 2003.

“Jacob Two-Two and the Furry Felon.”

“Jacob Two-Two and the Purloined Hockey Card.”

“Jacob Two-Two and the Fantastic Fountain.”

SOURCE:

Article newspaper:

The Globe & Mail, 6 September 2003: “Jacob Two-Two meets his cartoon debut”. Writ., Nelson Wyatt:

R18.

Internet:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob_Two-Two_(TV_series). Accessed 4 October 2024.

GALLERY:

Four interpretations of Jacob Two-Two.

C:\Users\Robert\Documents\CARTOONING ILLUSTRATION ANIMATION\IMAGE CARTOON\IMAGE CARTOON J\JACOB TWO TWO, Jacob Two Two & The Hooded Fang, 1975, fc.jpgFritz Wegner’s version. Jacob Two-Two Meets The Hooded Fang, 1975: Dustjacket.

A book cover of a dinosaur Description automatically generatedNorman Eyolfson’s version. Jacob Two-Two and the Dinosaur, 1987: Dust jacket

C:\Users\Robert\Documents\CARTOONING ILLUSTRATION ANIMATION\IMAGE CARTOON\IMAGE CARTOON J\JACOB TWO TWO, Jacob Two Two & The Hooded Fang, 2000.jpgDušan Petričić’s version, Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang, 2009: Book front cover.

C:\Users\Robert\Documents\CARTOONING ILLUSTRATION ANIMATION\IMAGE CARTOON\IMAGE CARTOON J\JACOB TWO TWO, Jacob Two Two & The Hooded Fang, DVD 2003..jpgNelvana’s version, Jacob Two-Two Vs. The Hooded Fang, 2003: DVD cover.

A video game cover Description automatically generatedJacob Two-Two and the Hockey Card, 2003: DVD cover.                                                  Left to Right: “Renée ‘Rattlesnake’ Ratelle”, “Jacob Two-Two”, “Burford Orville Gaylord Pugh”, another player in the background.

JACKSON Jeff

JACKSON Jeff

He was part of a group of young Toronto graphic artists in the late 1980’s, which included Jamie Bennett, Blair Drawson, Anita Kunz, Maurice Vellekoop and Rene Zamic whose work appeared throughout both the North American and in European markets.

“I was in New York at a symposium a couple of weeks ago and everyone was talking about what a hotbed of talent Toronto has become.” Said Kunz, “Art directors now seem to be on the lookout for people from Toronto.”

WORK:

ILLUSTRATOR:

PERIODICAL TEXT ANTHOLOGY:

Content:

Saturday Night, 114-10, Dec. 1999/ Jan. 2000: 61.

Content story:

Toronto Life, 31-11, August 1997: “Young Men”. Writ. Russell Smith: 85.

SKETCHER:

PERIODICAL TEXT ANTHOLOGY:

Content sketches:

Saturday Night, 115-5, May 27, 2000. “Sketchbook”: 55.

SOURCE:

Article newspaper:

Toronto Star, 20 Nov.1988. “Vital Designs”. Writ., Christopher Hume: G1.

GALLERY:

A person sitting at a table with a drink Description automatically generatedToronto Life, 31-11, August 1997: “Young Men”: 85.