James G. Polk
@jaypolknbeans.bsky.social
Artist and Writer
*Open to Commissions—Let’s Talk!*
*Open to Commissions—Let’s Talk!*
Some recent work during the Bluesky hiatus, a caricature sketch of British stuntman and actor AJ North!
This was a fun way to explore dynamic poses—his legs just fill the page!
This was a fun way to explore dynamic poses—his legs just fill the page!
December 14, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Some recent work during the Bluesky hiatus, a caricature sketch of British stuntman and actor AJ North!
This was a fun way to explore dynamic poses—his legs just fill the page!
This was a fun way to explore dynamic poses—his legs just fill the page!
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December 12, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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I’m so glad to welcome everyone back to Tarzan Thursday! Where I share a new Tarzan related caricature sketch every Thursday!
Our subject this week is French cosplayer Vivien, striking a dynamic pose as the ape-man.
Our subject this week is French cosplayer Vivien, striking a dynamic pose as the ape-man.
December 11, 2025 at 6:19 PM
I’m so glad to welcome everyone back to Tarzan Thursday! Where I share a new Tarzan related caricature sketch every Thursday!
Our subject this week is French cosplayer Vivien, striking a dynamic pose as the ape-man.
Our subject this week is French cosplayer Vivien, striking a dynamic pose as the ape-man.
Recent sketchbook work:
Jason Momoa in “Chief of War,” Apple TV series concerning the political unification of the islands and people comprising modern-day Hawaii.
Jason Momoa in “Chief of War,” Apple TV series concerning the political unification of the islands and people comprising modern-day Hawaii.
August 23, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Recent sketchbook work:
Jason Momoa in “Chief of War,” Apple TV series concerning the political unification of the islands and people comprising modern-day Hawaii.
Jason Momoa in “Chief of War,” Apple TV series concerning the political unification of the islands and people comprising modern-day Hawaii.
It’s Tarzan Thursday!
Today’s subject:
Karl Weigand, actor of the stage, playing the title character in the musical theatre adaptation of Disney’s “Tarzan.”
Kudos for his NJACT Perry Award nomination for his performances!
Today’s subject:
Karl Weigand, actor of the stage, playing the title character in the musical theatre adaptation of Disney’s “Tarzan.”
Kudos for his NJACT Perry Award nomination for his performances!
August 21, 2025 at 3:04 PM
It’s Tarzan Thursday!
Today’s subject:
Karl Weigand, actor of the stage, playing the title character in the musical theatre adaptation of Disney’s “Tarzan.”
Kudos for his NJACT Perry Award nomination for his performances!
Today’s subject:
Karl Weigand, actor of the stage, playing the title character in the musical theatre adaptation of Disney’s “Tarzan.”
Kudos for his NJACT Perry Award nomination for his performances!
Wishing a happy birthday to American actress Amy Adams, who turns 51 today.
August 20, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Wishing a happy birthday to American actress Amy Adams, who turns 51 today.
Wishing a happy birthday to Madonna, one of the foremost personalities in popular music.
August 16, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Wishing a happy birthday to Madonna, one of the foremost personalities in popular music.
It’s Tarzan Thursday!
Today’s subjects: Paul Pecorino and Rob Eco as Jane and Tarzan respectively in the campy short film “The Destruction of Jane.”
Today’s subjects: Paul Pecorino and Rob Eco as Jane and Tarzan respectively in the campy short film “The Destruction of Jane.”
August 14, 2025 at 2:24 PM
It’s Tarzan Thursday!
Today’s subjects: Paul Pecorino and Rob Eco as Jane and Tarzan respectively in the campy short film “The Destruction of Jane.”
Today’s subjects: Paul Pecorino and Rob Eco as Jane and Tarzan respectively in the campy short film “The Destruction of Jane.”
Born on this day: Sir Alfred Hitchcock, legendary director of the movies and the oft-dubbed “Master of Suspense.”
August 13, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Born on this day: Sir Alfred Hitchcock, legendary director of the movies and the oft-dubbed “Master of Suspense.”
“What you need…Is another *PHYSICAL CHALLENGE* !!”
Needless to say, I’m very excited for Chapter 5.
Needless to say, I’m very excited for Chapter 5.
August 12, 2025 at 5:15 PM
“What you need…Is another *PHYSICAL CHALLENGE* !!”
Needless to say, I’m very excited for Chapter 5.
Needless to say, I’m very excited for Chapter 5.
It’s Tarzan Thursday!
Today’s subjects:
Elmo Lincoln and Enid Markey, the first Tarzan and Jane of the silver screen 🎞️
Today’s subjects:
Elmo Lincoln and Enid Markey, the first Tarzan and Jane of the silver screen 🎞️
August 7, 2025 at 2:25 PM
It’s Tarzan Thursday!
Today’s subjects:
Elmo Lincoln and Enid Markey, the first Tarzan and Jane of the silver screen 🎞️
Today’s subjects:
Elmo Lincoln and Enid Markey, the first Tarzan and Jane of the silver screen 🎞️
Wishing a happy heavenly birthday to Lucille Ball; great comedic actress and capable businesswoman, with three successful series she starred in and many shows premiering courtesy of her and Desi Arnaz’s Desilu production company and studio.
August 6, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Wishing a happy heavenly birthday to Lucille Ball; great comedic actress and capable businesswoman, with three successful series she starred in and many shows premiering courtesy of her and Desi Arnaz’s Desilu production company and studio.
Wishing a happy heavenly birthday to Louis Armstrong, American trumpeter and vocalist; a genius of music who shaped American jazz.
August 4, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Wishing a happy heavenly birthday to Louis Armstrong, American trumpeter and vocalist; a genius of music who shaped American jazz.
Born on this day: Jason Momoa, American actor known for “Game of Thrones,” “Aquman,” “The Minecraft Movie,” and the upcoming “Chief of War.”
August 1, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Born on this day: Jason Momoa, American actor known for “Game of Thrones,” “Aquman,” “The Minecraft Movie,” and the upcoming “Chief of War.”
It’s Tarzan Thursday!
For today, I share an attempt at sketching Disney’s take of the famous ape man hero.
For today, I share an attempt at sketching Disney’s take of the famous ape man hero.
July 31, 2025 at 2:24 PM
It’s Tarzan Thursday!
For today, I share an attempt at sketching Disney’s take of the famous ape man hero.
For today, I share an attempt at sketching Disney’s take of the famous ape man hero.
Wishing a happy heavenly birthday to screen’s first vamp, the legendary Theda Bara!
July 29, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Wishing a happy heavenly birthday to screen’s first vamp, the legendary Theda Bara!
Born On This Day:
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis; widow to former U.S. President John F. Kennedy and Greek private shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis, fashion icon, and publisher
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis; widow to former U.S. President John F. Kennedy and Greek private shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis, fashion icon, and publisher
July 28, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Born On This Day:
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis; widow to former U.S. President John F. Kennedy and Greek private shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis, fashion icon, and publisher
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis; widow to former U.S. President John F. Kennedy and Greek private shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis, fashion icon, and publisher
You can tell I’m excited for chapter 5.
July 27, 2025 at 3:59 PM
You can tell I’m excited for chapter 5.
Wishing a happy birthday to Mick Jagger, lead singer of long running rock and roll band The Rolling Stones.
July 26, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Wishing a happy birthday to Mick Jagger, lead singer of long running rock and roll band The Rolling Stones.
I’m very broken up about this, will need a month or two to process 😭
July 25, 2025 at 4:49 PM
I’m very broken up about this, will need a month or two to process 😭
More Tarzan Thursday madness!
44 years ago, “Tarzan the Apeman” premiered in U.S. theaters.
Though not particularly good, it’s certainly memorable—especially with megahunk Miles O’Keeffe.
44 years ago, “Tarzan the Apeman” premiered in U.S. theaters.
Though not particularly good, it’s certainly memorable—especially with megahunk Miles O’Keeffe.
July 24, 2025 at 2:52 PM
More Tarzan Thursday madness!
44 years ago, “Tarzan the Apeman” premiered in U.S. theaters.
Though not particularly good, it’s certainly memorable—especially with megahunk Miles O’Keeffe.
44 years ago, “Tarzan the Apeman” premiered in U.S. theaters.
Though not particularly good, it’s certainly memorable—especially with megahunk Miles O’Keeffe.
It’s Tarzan Thursday!
Today’s subject: Glenn Morris, who played Tarzan once in 1938’s “Tarzan’s Revenge.”
Today’s subject: Glenn Morris, who played Tarzan once in 1938’s “Tarzan’s Revenge.”
July 24, 2025 at 2:10 PM
It’s Tarzan Thursday!
Today’s subject: Glenn Morris, who played Tarzan once in 1938’s “Tarzan’s Revenge.”
Today’s subject: Glenn Morris, who played Tarzan once in 1938’s “Tarzan’s Revenge.”
It’s Tarzan Thursday!
Today’s subject:
actor and director Casper Van Dien; the 20th actor to play the apeman, in one film, “Tarzan and The Lost City.”
Today’s subject:
actor and director Casper Van Dien; the 20th actor to play the apeman, in one film, “Tarzan and The Lost City.”
July 17, 2025 at 2:19 PM
It’s Tarzan Thursday!
Today’s subject:
actor and director Casper Van Dien; the 20th actor to play the apeman, in one film, “Tarzan and The Lost City.”
Today’s subject:
actor and director Casper Van Dien; the 20th actor to play the apeman, in one film, “Tarzan and The Lost City.”
With a new Superman film out today, a look back into the franchise’s past: the original big screen Supes, Christopher Reeve.
July 11, 2025 at 3:24 PM
With a new Superman film out today, a look back into the franchise’s past: the original big screen Supes, Christopher Reeve.
It’s Tarzan Thursday!
Instead of a flesh and blood actor, here is a redrawing of childhood staple for me: the 1968 View-Master reel series adaptation of “Tarzan of the Apes.”
Instead of a flesh and blood actor, here is a redrawing of childhood staple for me: the 1968 View-Master reel series adaptation of “Tarzan of the Apes.”
July 10, 2025 at 2:14 PM
It’s Tarzan Thursday!
Instead of a flesh and blood actor, here is a redrawing of childhood staple for me: the 1968 View-Master reel series adaptation of “Tarzan of the Apes.”
Instead of a flesh and blood actor, here is a redrawing of childhood staple for me: the 1968 View-Master reel series adaptation of “Tarzan of the Apes.”