 | New Silkscreened Prints, Future Plans, etc. Fine Art/Prints: I am currently working on two large silkscreened prints to be released in the coming weeks via the DW Estore. After these two prints are released, I plan on working on a series of smaller, thematic illustrations to be released as a print series later this Fall. I also plan on releasing a number of original small paintings through the DW Estore this Fall/Winter as well. Other visual projects I'm working on: Dan Hardy MMA Apparel, Cold World "Dedicated To Babies..." CD/LP/Digital, Ressurection "I Am Not: The Discography" CD/Digital, Converge "Thousands Of Miles Between Us" DVD (My first foray into video editing), Trap Them "Seizures In Barren Praise" CD/LP/Digital, And more Deathwish/Malfunction related projects... Sound: "Wear Your Wounds" J. Bannon CD/LP/Digital (Deathwish) Converge "Thousands Of Miles Between Us" DVD (Deathwish) Supermachiner "Rust" Multiple CD Collection (Deathwish) Supermachiner "Rise Of The Great Machine 2XLP (E-Vinyl) Irons Debut (Deathwish) We are "very casually" working on a new Converge album as well... |
 | Supermachiner "Rise Of The Great Machine" 2XLP, "Rust" CD Collection, etc. The e-vinyl label in France will be releasing "Rise Of The Great Machine" album (now OOP) as a limited edition gatefold 2XLP this summer (pictured to the left). The release will be a one time pressing. The DW Estore will have a VERY limited amount available for sale. Be sure to check here, E-Vinyl, and Deathwish websites for news on availability. Supermachiner "Rust" CD Collection will be released on Deathwish later in 2008. "Rust" will feature every piece of recorded material from Supermachiner together in one hand assembled, multiple CD collection. More news on "Rust" will be posted as the project progresses. e-vinyl Website Deathwish Website |
 | A few answers to the same questions... Thank you to everyone who has checked out the site so far, it's appreciated. First thing, please do not email me about a project as I am not taking any on at the moment. It's simply not possible for me at this time. Also, since I received a number of emails about how I make things, I figured it may be best to make an entry here about that. Illustrations/Mixed Media work: I make a majority of my work by hand. Ie: I do not use Photoshop brushes/effects in my work. I'm not that technologically advanced to do such a thing. My use of a computer is extremely basic in that regard. It's a great tool to clean up images, but I don't see it as a creative tool by itself. Many commercial projects I work on require a great deal of versatility/flexibility in their uses and sizing. Because of this, I tend to construct pieces physically in layers, and will scan those elements for later use. Photography also plays a major part in what I create. Overall Advice: Learn to be poor yet dedicated, forever. Step away from the computer every chance you can and learn how to be flexible as an artist/designer. Learn art history, color theory, grid systems, typography, photography, and illustration. Work with other artists/designers around you. We all learn from one another. Education is everything, but the institution isn't. School is great, but retaining information is better. With that said, Art School is great for some and a waiting room for others. It's certainly not a requirement to be an artist. Once you have a knowledge base, the world is yours. |
 | Welcome home... Welcome to my online home. Many thanks to Anthony Bennett for helping me get it together. Sight: I've included visual examples of some notable projects for me, all displayed in chronological order. There is still a massive amount of work to comb through and include here (I'm less than 1/4 done), so please be patient and check back to see this section growing every day. The images here are things which I have created that I would like to visually share with all of you, please respect that. Do not use/abuse them. Sound: This section will be a comprehensive discography of all projects I've been involved in and continue to create, including guest appearances, etc. This section will also be forever expanding. Ie: I'm not done, keep checking back. Possess: What I have available for sale in the DW Estore. Invoke: If you would like to email me, click the "Invoke" link. History: People ask who I am and why I am the way I am often. This will answer a bit of that for now. Photo: Ryan Russell |
 | "The Blood Of Thine Enemies" 7"EP out now, apparel now available "The Blood Of Thine Enemies" 7"EP Pre-orders have shipped from www.deathwishinc.com to all pre-order customers. If you ordered the release, expect it to arrive in your hands soon, if it hasn't already. The release has just about sold out in Pre-orders, thank you sincerely for that. There is currently a limited amount available in the DW Estore. Lastly, there are T-Shirts and Zip Up Sweatshirts available in the DW Estore for the release. Be sure to check them out. Thanks. Click here to order "The Blood..." 7"EP "The Blood..." by J. Bannon Audio Player J. Bannon Releases & Apparel in the DW Estore |