05/30/2022
Arkansas Heroes & Villains Con would like to announce our next Artist coming into Artist Alley….Richard Jones III!!!!
Check out his Booth and get some of his amazing Horror Art at the show!!
Richard Jones III, also known as RLJ3 has always had a passion for the sequential arts. In 1999 He created an indie comic book series called Night Demon, while working on other illustrations for various titles and events. Focusing on his art and improving his skills, Richard attended local illustration classes with artists who work in the comic book industry as well as anatomy courses and Saturday drawing classes at CCAD in the Columbus, Ohio area.
Seeing the crash to come in the comic book industry, he set his sights towards graphic design. Having no college experience or the means to obtain a college degree, he turned to friends and other professionals in the industry which ultimately landed him a job with a local magazine publisher.
After working with various local and national publishing companies he moved on to the music industry. Working with such bands as Fear Factory, Static-X and Motograter he quickly found his style while winning multiple awards for his work on album designs, apparel designs and web designs. With over 20 years’ experience in the Design and Marketing field and working with mediums such as Illustration, graphic design, photography, web design and much more, he has obtained the knowledge and tools to return to the comic industry.
Moving towards the future, Richard is currently he is Inking a local book called Prowl with Adam Fields as well as The Dead Among Us published by Second Sight Studios and has recently finished colors for a book Called Constantine’s Bane published by Antarctic Press. RLJ3 is also working on his creator owned property called Mora which should be finished mid 2021. Richard is currently expanding his professional portfolio and is focused on starting his comic book carrier. Knowing that he has the support of his wife, kids, Friends and Family has ignited a fire under his true passion.
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