J (jalonso): I got started when I bought the original mac with an 8 inch screen all black and white! I quickly became the icon maker king, lolz. I added them all to iconfactory
PJ: What software do you use now?
J: I use photoshop
PJ: Why
J: control!!!!!!!!!!
PJ: Your backgrounds are amazing, what do you use for inspiration?
J:
PJ: So you kind of start a piece blind?
J: Maybe, one eye closed more than blind. I always know what I want to explore further. Maybe its animation or a particular palette I found interesting. Other times I just want to practice a specific technique. Perfecting 'scrappy' is not easy, you know XD
PJ: One technique of yours I have noticed is in your ISO work, they are usually very busy. Is there a reason for that?
J: Isometric is set on a specific grid and thus can often end up looking boxy and rigid. By adding everything I can possibly add. From scenes within the scene to textures, shadows and anything that can be included, especially humor. I find makes for a far more interesting piece. I find with ISO its all about the idea. The technical aspects of isometrics are quite simple. I add many details to ISOs in order to blend areas
PJ: What got you started in ISO?
J:
PJ: So, I am quessing you are a big Mac fan?
J: LOL, not really. I just like to get people's blood boiling. It's like calling something NPA. Beats discussing politics and religion.
Secret confession from Jalonso: I own and use PCs too.
PJ: Ah, so you are a jerk? Just kidding. You are definitely most recognized here as a
J: My avatar is a pixel version of a tattoo on my arm. Its become my logo/branding image over time.
PJ: Do you have any other tattoos?
J:
PJ: How old are you?
J: Age is not relevant in a magical interwebs universe! I do however recall serving Jesus dinner when I was a waiter (last supper). If you look at the painting, I'm the shadow on the left. Detail never mentioned in the DaVinci Code
PJ: We will get back to pixel art then. :P Have you ever done anything for commission?
J: Yes, but I mainly pixel as a hobby. I prefer collaborations above all! Seeing many styles together is the best tutorial.
PJ: Out of choice?
J: I produce more NPA commissions than pixelart ones. They not only pay better, they actually pay!
PJ: I would like to do a little something called "The last of Jalonso," are you up for it?
PJ: What was the last CD you bought?
J: The last CD I bought was The Red Hot Chili Peppers.
PJ: When was the last time you were REALLY mad?
J:
PJ: What was the last thing you did you were ashamed of?
J: I was really ashamed of Bush winning the Presidency. I saw it all coming! oops, Did I mention Macs rule?
PJ: When was the last time you cried?
J: I'm not emo but I did cry when my mother died.
PJ: What was the last thing that inspired you?
J: At the moment flaber is my inspiration. He has been pushing me to further analyze game art,
PJ: What was the last hat you wore?
J: Oh noes! This will sound weird. The last hat I wore is a pair of black knitted infant pants that have colored furry balls hanging from the feet. I tie the legs over the head. It looks awesome and get
PJ: Um, that sounds very weird... What happened to the infant??
J: It was delicious!
PJ: Ok, any last thoughts or last words? This is your chance to clear your name!
J:
Excellent interview! Always is good to know more about those great pixel artist.
I agree with Volcom, will be nice to know his age maybe for inspiration ^_^ But according with the tatto comment and some o f his drawings I think he can't cross the 40's.
You must know who Kyle Ceese is Jalonso?
Also I live in FL as well ^,^
I suppose I should say something nice like, your talented or something along those lines but I don't want your head to grow... after all you won't be able to pixel with a huge head.
Wow, you are so talented. I've always admired pixal art and I just wish I could do it myself. Hell, I love any kind of computer art. Do you have like any tips or maybe pamplets on how to pixal art? lol
Nice Job,
Sweet_tatas01
Oh yeah! Jalonso is one of my favorite artists for sure! Not only is he a real skilled artist with many styles, he always is very supportive.
Nice interview even tho I still don't agree with the PS5 notion :D
Jalonso ALSO sat behind Jesus in the third grade.
Jal scares me with two features. One would be his insane, inane ability to not only know an artist for their art, but for who they are and how they write. It'd be interesting to pop up on IRC as yourself with a different name, and see how long it took the old fart to figure out precisely what you're wearing. He's crazy like that.
The OTHER is his elitism. He and his rule six can take a splendid ride down Niagara falls on the back of a duck, though on one condition: He survives with merely a knock on his head that makes him realise that rules are more just guidelines than law.
He also makes bad people look worse. Damn you, ancient shining example.
are you working on anything now? :D
you rock jal, keep on truckin :F
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yes he thinks kids are delicious. i prefer grownups better.