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J.D. Wilkes whiles away most his time sipping mint julep and languishing
in the shady, tall-columned veranda of his quaint farm house in
rural Paducah, Kentucky. But when the bullfrogs get to croakin',
J.D. hops on the sawdust trail & sees the world in his carny-themed,
hillbilly band "th' Legendary Shack*Shakers".Painting gawdy sideshow banners and cartooning also help him pass the time. J.D. has exhibited his comic art and freakshow banners in countless galleries and venues coast to coast. Patrons of his art have included Sony Records, RCA Records, Bloodshot Records, FoxNews Channel & PBS. Along with his "Head Cheese" strip (seen in the Nashville Rage every week), Wilkes' other works have seen print in Snicker, Alarm Magazine and TopShelfComix.com. His many influences include Thomas Nast, John Severin, Wm. Pene DuBois, R. Crumb, Joe Coleman, Joe Sacco and the blokes at Viz Comic. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Studio Art from his dry-county alma mater, Murray State University...in beautiful, scenic western Kentucky. |
