Richard: How can you tell by looking at a warlock that he is a warlock?

Jacob: I don't think you can tell he's a warlock just by looking at him. He looks like your average person. That's what makes him so dangerous. He can seem all nice and polite, but quickly turn and rip your face off because he thought it would be fun. But, I guess the one difference is that a warlock likes to wear all black.

Richard: How do you use your artistic talents to illustrate his powers?

Jacob: Well, some of it is obvious, like when he's tossing fireballs, but for the other things he does, I try and tell it by using his body motions. Things like when he's levitating stuff. I'll draw his hand moving up and then show whatever object he's lifting by mimicking the same motion.

Richard: Do you get to draw any female witches or other supernatural beings?

Jacob: I'll refer to the magic 8 ball on this one. Let's see.... it says..... Yes!

Richard: How would you describe your art style?

Jacob: I would describe my art style more as a mutt. I have so many influences, that it's hard for me to say that it looks kinda like this guys style. I guess you could say I have more of an Image style. Guys like McFarlane, Jim Lee and Liefeld. They were the guys that influenced me when I first started out and caused me to take my art more seriously. Then I started looking at other artist and took what I liked from them and tried to come up with something that was more my own.

Richard: How do you create a look of evil in the facial area?

Jacob: I just think of my ex girlfriend and just draw that. Nah, just kiddin'. To create the face of evil, I believe is with the eyes and the mouth. The mouth gives it the final touch. And you don't have to do much, open the eyes more and give the mouth a simple curl and you got yourself the face of evil.

Richard: Did you watch any of the movies to get an idea of what he looked like?

Jacob: I did watch the first 2 movies, but it really wasn't for his look. Because of some licensing issues with the actor, I couldn't make it look like him. Which was fine with me, because then this becomes our warlock. But I watched the movies mainly to get more of a feel on his mannerisms. To see how he moved and acted depending on different circumstances.

Richard: Do you think you could tell a story with just drawings and no words?

Jacob: Definitely. I'm the kind of guy that likes to make sure you know what's going on. I want to make sure you know where the characters are at. I look at whatever comic I'm working on, and I treat it as though it's a movie with an unlimited budget. Because that's essentially what it is. The only limit's you may have is time. So, I'll draw that extra brick or extra garbage can or draw a few more bugs or really destroy that car. I think that if you look at the first issue of Warlock, you'll be able to pretty much tell what's going on without having to read a single word. Although, I do recommend you read it, because Nick has written a great and exciting story. One that I feel is better than any of the movies.

Richard: Would you like to work for one or both of the big two comic companies?

Jacob: Sure. Don't know if I would like working at either one, but at least I could say I did it. They both have great characters that I would love to draw. But, mostly, I would just like to be able to make a living doing what I love, which is drawing comics.

Richard: If you had the powers of a warlock what is the first thing you would do?

Jacob: I would seek for world domination and the enslavement of all mankind. I mean, isn't that what a warlock suppose to do? :)

Richard: What is Bear Claw Studios?

Jacob: Bear Claw Studios was the name for my comic company when I published my first comic book back in 1993. But, for the most part it's just me and a way to express my artwork.

Richard: What is "They & Them" all about?

Jacob: They & them is about a government organization that doesn't exist. You always here people say that "they" are watching or it was "them" that did it. We assume that they are talking about the CIA or FBI, but it's really the organization that doesn't follow any rules and has no laws, because they don't officially exist. I did the 8 page story of it, but then I got busy with other projects and freelance work, that I haven't had a chance to explore it much further. Someday maybe.

Richard: What do you do when your not working on comics?

Jacob: I work as a graphic designer for a small print shop. But I don't just do the graphic design, I also see projects from the start to finish. Meaning, I'll design it, print it, cut it, fold it, wrap it, get it to the customer on time and so on. But, when I'm not doing that, I run a small vinyl cutting business, where I make signs, banners, and graphics for shirts. And when I'm not doing that, then you'll find me sleeping or watching a movie.

Richard: How can someone contact you?

Jacob: admin@bearclawstudios.com

Richard: Any final words of wisdom?

Jacob: Always follow your dreams. If your dream is to work in comics, then do it! If friends and/or family tell you you can't, then use it as fuel and prove them wrong. The only person you let down by giving up, is yourself.