James Jankowiak
@jamesjankowiak.bsky.social
Artist/Teaching Artist
Chicago since birth, Scorpio, loves playing the piano where no one’s listening.
Eternal optimist with delusional tendencies.
Chicago since birth, Scorpio, loves playing the piano where no one’s listening.
Eternal optimist with delusional tendencies.
You know if things get too rough out here in America, I think I’d like to migrate to Australia. They have universal healthcare, they generously support the arts, they have the best rock n roll bands past and present, the best venomous snakes, and they let you keep Koala Bears in your yard.
August 5, 2025 at 9:48 PM
You know if things get too rough out here in America, I think I’d like to migrate to Australia. They have universal healthcare, they generously support the arts, they have the best rock n roll bands past and present, the best venomous snakes, and they let you keep Koala Bears in your yard.
Just a ridiculously good ceramic vessel by one of my Hancock painting students, they just turned 18 and are going to UIC in the fall…kudos to their ceramics teacher Jesse Rosenbaum. Chicago Public School teachers for the win.
March 23, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Just a ridiculously good ceramic vessel by one of my Hancock painting students, they just turned 18 and are going to UIC in the fall…kudos to their ceramics teacher Jesse Rosenbaum. Chicago Public School teachers for the win.
To all my colored pencil people, your expensive Prismacolors are made in Mexico, and tomorrow the tariffs are supposed to kick in, if they haven’t already.
March 3, 2025 at 8:10 PM
To all my colored pencil people, your expensive Prismacolors are made in Mexico, and tomorrow the tariffs are supposed to kick in, if they haven’t already.
We watched Anora last night. I really enjoyed it but he thought it was a little long.
February 25, 2025 at 9:15 PM
We watched Anora last night. I really enjoyed it but he thought it was a little long.
Military Time
acrylic on panel 9Hx12Wx1.5D”
acrylic on panel 9Hx12Wx1.5D”
February 22, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Military Time
acrylic on panel 9Hx12Wx1.5D”
acrylic on panel 9Hx12Wx1.5D”
This little guy keeps me sane.
February 13, 2025 at 12:55 AM
This little guy keeps me sane.
Went back to my teenage roots earlier this summer and painted this as a response to SCOTUS’ “presidential immunity” decision. Also pictured, my almost toothless Chihuahua/Rat Terrier mix, Luke “Mook” Jankowiak, cheesing it up on a hot summer day in Chicago. #refusefascism
January 26, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Went back to my teenage roots earlier this summer and painted this as a response to SCOTUS’ “presidential immunity” decision. Also pictured, my almost toothless Chihuahua/Rat Terrier mix, Luke “Mook” Jankowiak, cheesing it up on a hot summer day in Chicago. #refusefascism
Untitled for now, acrylic on found wood, 12x12”. I want to thank my niece for mixing the color she called “dried out bubblegum” the day before I completed this so I could use her leftovers. Her painting is called “The Crown Jewel” and she will exhibit it in her first ever art fair at school Sunday.
January 24, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Untitled for now, acrylic on found wood, 12x12”. I want to thank my niece for mixing the color she called “dried out bubblegum” the day before I completed this so I could use her leftovers. Her painting is called “The Crown Jewel” and she will exhibit it in her first ever art fair at school Sunday.
Or inspired from “The Mask”
January 21, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Or inspired from “The Mask”
Word is spreading that mass deportations could start as soon as Tuesday with Chicago being the main target. If you see any ICE activity, verify the date, time, and location and call the Family Support Network hotline immediately with the info. 1-855-435-7693.
January 18, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Word is spreading that mass deportations could start as soon as Tuesday with Chicago being the main target. If you see any ICE activity, verify the date, time, and location and call the Family Support Network hotline immediately with the info. 1-855-435-7693.
Oldest selfie on your phone.
With Victoria and Anansi at my then new studio at Mana back in 2016.
With Victoria and Anansi at my then new studio at Mana back in 2016.
January 14, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Oldest selfie on your phone.
With Victoria and Anansi at my then new studio at Mana back in 2016.
With Victoria and Anansi at my then new studio at Mana back in 2016.
This is the last little painting I finished in 2024. Acrylic and acrylic gouache on panel, 6”x6”.
Untitled for now.
Untitled for now.
January 1, 2025 at 5:44 PM
This is the last little painting I finished in 2024. Acrylic and acrylic gouache on panel, 6”x6”.
Untitled for now.
Untitled for now.
“Luck in Odd Numbers” #2
Acrylic on 5 panels
12”x14.5” 2024
Acrylic on 5 panels
12”x14.5” 2024
December 17, 2024 at 4:58 AM
“Luck in Odd Numbers” #2
Acrylic on 5 panels
12”x14.5” 2024
Acrylic on 5 panels
12”x14.5” 2024
Excuse my hustle, artists have to pay the bills too.
“The Deepest Cut”
Limited edition of 15, giclée print, 16”x20” unframed, available now
jamesjankowiak.bigcartel.com
“The Deepest Cut”
Limited edition of 15, giclée print, 16”x20” unframed, available now
jamesjankowiak.bigcartel.com
December 6, 2024 at 7:03 PM
Excuse my hustle, artists have to pay the bills too.
“The Deepest Cut”
Limited edition of 15, giclée print, 16”x20” unframed, available now
jamesjankowiak.bigcartel.com
“The Deepest Cut”
Limited edition of 15, giclée print, 16”x20” unframed, available now
jamesjankowiak.bigcartel.com
“The Awakening” acrylic on canvas, 92”x50”, 2023. Happy to announce this work was acquired by the College of Lake County, Lakeshore Campus, Waukegan,IL. for its permanent collection, earlier this year.
December 1, 2024 at 4:14 PM
“The Awakening” acrylic on canvas, 92”x50”, 2023. Happy to announce this work was acquired by the College of Lake County, Lakeshore Campus, Waukegan,IL. for its permanent collection, earlier this year.
Birthstoned
acrylic on panel, 8x8” 2024
acrylic on panel, 8x8” 2024
November 22, 2024 at 1:23 PM
Birthstoned
acrylic on panel, 8x8” 2024
acrylic on panel, 8x8” 2024
My mom has been working studiously on her version of all of the loteria card game images over the last year. Here’s a couple samples.
November 21, 2024 at 3:48 PM
My mom has been working studiously on her version of all of the loteria card game images over the last year. Here’s a couple samples.
Today is my first birthday on Blue Sky so here’s a painting with lots of blue in it
November 20, 2024 at 8:55 PM
Today is my first birthday on Blue Sky so here’s a painting with lots of blue in it