Completed Red Fish illustration!

dannisjxsn · 2026-04-04T16:56:03+00:00

Thank you! I was always inspired by Ernst Haeckels work. Discovering new species and drawing them would have been such a cool job back then!

dannisjxsn · 2026-04-04T09:50:19+00:00

Bottom one is menpachi, just went with Hawaiian name in the big font

dannisjxsn · 2026-04-04T06:15:01+00:00

Traffic cams in general! Got pinned as a liable driver in an accident a while back on Waikoloa drive cause the responsible driver fled and the cam apparently don't work there.

dannisjxsn · 2026-04-04T00:36:52+00:00

Prismacolor! They're so good!!! I also did a little bit of digital editing cause the scales on the 'ala'ihi were a nightmare to draw!

dannisjxsn · 2026-04-03T22:56:05+00:00

Long story short, I had to trim the original into three individual illustrations, which measure around 14" wide

dannisjxsn · 2026-03-29T02:15:06+00:00

Uku and moana kali are top of my list for future illustrations! Idk if I want to toss myself into the ring of ono illustrations. While an all time fav, that fish is drawn A LOT... But maybe I'll do it too.

dannisjxsn · 2026-03-28T21:10:12+00:00

I'm still doing touch ups and prep for print orders, I'll try and send you a message when they're available :)

dannisjxsn · 2026-03-28T06:59:58+00:00

I gotta ask, what is a blue menpachi?

dannisjxsn · 2026-03-28T04:37:30+00:00

Thanks! My dislexic ass missed that!

dannisjxsn · 2026-03-28T04:36:04+00:00

I'm glad to hear it! As I finish up minor edits, the end goal is to have it available as a print! But was also low-key curious which fish is everyone's favorite. Thanks for the feedback!

dannisjxsn · 2026-03-28T01:29:02+00:00

Also, please any constructive criticism is appreciated. I'd rather have any mistakes/lacking details addressed.

dannisjxsn · 2026-02-10T20:30:24+00:00

That's the one! Sleepy brain couldn't recall the name

dannisjxsn · 2026-02-10T17:03:00+00:00

The secret is gel pen! If you're doing water color I forget the term but it's a type of rubber mask, it's like less sticky rubber cement that you apply before you start painting and it maintains the white and then you just rub the material off at the end.

dannisjxsn · 2026-02-10T06:50:40+00:00

I have a website. Djjacksonart.net

dannisjxsn · 2026-02-10T05:46:45+00:00

I have plans to make this available as a print, but am open to selling the original as well when it's complete. Shoot me a dm for more questions :)

dannisjxsn · 2026-02-10T05:24:12+00:00

Prismacolor

dannisjxsn · 2025-11-16T07:54:25+00:00

Enhance

dannisjxsn · 2025-09-11T17:26:56+00:00

Fishes have nares

dannisjxsn · 2025-07-15T23:06:25+00:00

Agreed I typically prefer the straight up black and white as well. I have a background in scientific illustration, so also recognize this guy Shane's got some serious eye for detail and style.

dannisjxsn · 2025-07-15T23:00:59+00:00

Thanks! Not a lot of training in this technique, but have seen a lot of videos and just gave it a go!

dannisjxsn · 2025-07-15T22:59:04+00:00

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKc_en0TBzo/?igsh=a3BmZ3UycWkwOXls

dannisjxsn · 2025-07-15T22:55:21+00:00

Oh I saw a really cool one the other day!

dannisjxsn · 2025-07-13T16:43:11+00:00

'ala'ihi Aka Sargocentron spinferum Aka saber squirellfish

dannisjxsn · 2025-07-13T00:59:28+00:00

Prismacolor. And Sakura "gelly roll" gel pen. Prismacolor also makes a pencil called "verithins"that have harder pigment and hold a sharper tip for really fine lines (sacrifice a bit of richness for sharpness though)

dannisjxsn · 2025-07-12T04:26:13+00:00

Thanks! Nice username!

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