Stuntkid

Jason Levesque is an incredibly talented “self-taught” artist and designer from Chesapeake, Va. His work succeeds in capturing the many facets of the female personality and form, through different medias: be it taking photographs, using computer software, sketching with a pencil or encompassing all. Though to some, Levesque’s lush female subjects could be considered somewhat risqué . However, Jason’s work is rather like pinup illustrations from the 50s; his work doesn’t contain anything vulgar, they’re just darn right “sexy”. Other than the most obvious “sexalicious” attributes, his art may evoke humor and glamor, or even eroticism? Maybe they are funky, disturbing or nonchalant? Whatever they convey to you, we are all aware (or should be) of how one illustration triggers a chain of associations which eventually seem quite removed from the initial meaning: sexy. So, for the sake of argument lets just see them for what they are: innocent “consensual acts”.

Along with his wife and family, Levesque credits artists James Jean and Audrey Kawasaki for inspiring his art. Jason himself inspired countless artists through his art and some of the best digital art tutorials. His advice for those starting a career in the arts is spot on too:

Be patient and don’t give into despair. There is so much talent out there that it can be very hard to see your own progress. Be open to the fact that there is always room for improvement, but sometimes it can be good to see your own work with “rose colored glasses” on. Also be careful with how long your ruts last. We all have them but if you let them last too long and give up, it can be much harder to pick back up that pencil or stylus or mouse, whatever.

Try different techniques all the time. If you see someone else’s work that really blows you away, learn how they did it! Although I haven’t used DT before, I think it’s great that artists have such a great resource. When I do use tutorials I learn a lot. It can save so much time. I have problems with always trying to reinvent a way to do something, but really, if someone has figured it out for you, it makes good sense to take them up on their advice! You can always add on to what you learn with your own cleverness. Also, one last thing, learn not to take criticism to heart. It will only hold you back. ~ an interview with digital-tutors.com, 2006

This is tremendous advice for all aspiring artists out there. Don’t forget to visit Jason’s site, his production output is really astonishing. There is a nice collection of his work for sale too, available in print from his online store, here.

More beautiful illustration’s by Jason below, some are NSFW, all are super sexy. Magnificent!