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Jesse Baggs @jessebaggs.bsky.social · 17h
I’m really pleased with this one. “You Know I’m Gettin’ Silly.” Oil pastel on colored paper; 9” x 12”. I have an idea for the background but I may just leave it as is.
Oil-pastel drawing of a mustachioed gentleman man in a purple suit taking a large step forward, one leg bent and elevated as if to execute a dance kick. The man supports himself with a cane held in his right hand while doffing a purple hat with his left. The hat has a light-blue band that matches his tie and socks; he also wears a brown belt that matches the color of his shoes, while the white of his hair, which grows from tufts above his ears but not the top of his head, matches his shirt and gloves. The man has green skin and bright brown eyes.
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Fuck ICE.
Digital painting of an anthropomorphic elephant walking down a city street that has been ruined by war or some other disaster. The skyscrapers in the background have collapsed, steel girders poking out of concrete frames. The sidewalks are cracked and littered with rubble, the street full of holes. Smoke and ash drift in front of an orange-glowing sky. In contrast, the elephant wears a spotless blue top hat and suit, white shirt and gloves. The brown band of his hat matches the color of his tie, shoes, and cane, which is topped with a sand-colored stone. The elephant grins and winks at the viewer, gesturing proudly at the destruction behind him. A pink, rat-like tail emerges from under the back of his suit jacket. At the top of the image in dark brown text is the word, “Minneapolis.”
January 8, 2026 at 3:51 AM
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tom homan is a BITCH
January 8, 2026 at 3:35 AM
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I’m really pleased with this one. “You Know I’m Gettin’ Silly.” Oil pastel on colored paper; 9” x 12”. I have an idea for the background but I may just leave it as is.
Oil-pastel drawing of a mustachioed gentleman man in a purple suit taking a large step forward, one leg bent and elevated as if to execute a dance kick. The man supports himself with a cane held in his right hand while doffing a purple hat with his left. The hat has a light-blue band that matches his tie and socks; he also wears a brown belt that matches the color of his shoes, while the white of his hair, which grows from tufts above his ears but not the top of his head, matches his shirt and gloves. The man has green skin and bright brown eyes.
January 8, 2026 at 2:17 AM
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I am impeaching Secretary Kristi Noem, who is an incompetent leader and a disgrace to our democracy.

She wreaked havoc in the Chicagoland area and has brought her reign of terror to Minneapolis. One of her rogue ICE agents shot and killed an innocent woman today. It must come to an end.
January 8, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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Lil homie having a naked dream. “Dreaming in Public.” Colored marker on paper; 9” x 12”.
Colored-marker drawing of a naked little cartoon man standing on an asteroid in space, à la Saint-Exupéry’s “Little Prince.” However, this cartoon man has a large purple nose like a gherken, a spiky tuft of orange hair growing out of his pointed head, a star over one eye, and no genitalia.
January 7, 2026 at 4:34 AM
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In light of last night’s events, I updated my digital painting, “Show Them What They Won.” #venezuela
“Show Them What They Won [Venezuela Update]” by Jesse Baggs; Adobe Fresco. Digital painting of an anthropomorphic elephant walking down a city street that has been ruined by war or some other disaster. The skyscrapers in the background have collapsed, steel girders poking out of concrete frames. The sidewalks are cracked and littered with rubble, the street full of holes. Smoke and ash drift in front of an orange-glowing sky. In contrast, the elephant wears a spotless blue top hat and suit, white shirt and gloves. The brown band of his hat matches the color of his tie, shoes, and cane, which is topped with a sand-colored stone. The elephant grins and winks at the viewer, gesturing proudly at the destruction behind him. A pink, rat-like tail emerges from under the back of his suit jacket. At the top of the image in dark brown text is the word, “Venezuela.”
January 4, 2026 at 3:35 AM
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It’s also fun to post my least liked pieces of the year, or my Instagram Bottom Nine, because there’s no accounting for taste! Follow me on Instagram using the link in the reply or by searching for hardpressedjess.
Grid of nine art and ceramic excerpts by Jesse Baggs under the text, “Bottom Nine 2025.”
January 1, 2026 at 1:04 AM
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I haven’t posted in a while but I’m back to share my Top Nine Instagram posts of 2025! This year’s list includes digital illustrations, pen-and-ink drawings, and, for the first time ever, ceramic pieces! You can follow me on Instagram using the link in the reply or by searching for hardpressedjess.
Grid of nine art and ceramic excerpts by Jesse Baggs under the text, “Top Nine 2025.”
December 31, 2025 at 5:12 AM
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"Rep Massie and Khanna also stated that if one name is redacted, they would read off all the names of the guilty parties from Epstein files on the floor of the House Representatives."
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December 19, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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“The Geezer.” Oil pastel on colored paper; 9” x 12”. I think I leveled up a bit with oil pastels on this one. I’ve been reading a couple of books on technique but I wasn’t able to implement them here; the big change was just using pastel paper! I don’t know what took me so long.
Oil-pastel painting of a bald, oversized man smiling at the viewer and rubbing his hands together. The man smokes a cigarette and has nicotine-stained teeth and fingernails. He wears a tan overcoat and blue tie.
November 27, 2025 at 5:16 AM
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This one’s a little rough but I still like it. I’ll post something more finished tomorrow.
“Gripple” by Jesse Baggs. Colored marker on paper; 9” x 12”. Colored-marker drawing of a crudely-drawn witch standing in a pond. The witch’s skin is green and her hair a spiky blue that matches her dress. She wears a peaked cap and a necklace of purple gems and holds her arms out at her sides with more than five fingers on each hand. She has large yellow eyes and smiles broadly.
November 26, 2025 at 4:58 AM
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Playing around with the symmetry feature in Adobe Fresco. “What I Saw Outside (Crown of Crystal).”
Digital painting of fractals extending in a kaleidoscope pattern from a six-pointed crystal star. The fractals are colored red, purple, light green, and light blue.
November 12, 2025 at 4:11 AM
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Here’s part of a card I made recently. “Piggy Baggs.” India ink on Bristol Board; 6” x 5.75”.
Ink-drawn cartoon of a middle-aged father kneeling down with a hammer to break his children’s piggy bank, which recoils in horror. However, the father’s hand is stopped by the sight of his two children standing behind him, looking on disapprovingly.
November 6, 2025 at 4:17 AM
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He really put a "but I'm different" in his eulogy. What a mind.
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Trump at the Charlie Kirk memorial event: "They fired sniper rifles at ICE agents, and me. But I made a turn at a good time. I made a turn at a good time. Charlie couldn't believe it, actually."
October 14, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Also, ceasefires have happened under prior Presidents! The day he gets Palestine their own country he can be told he's the most special boy deserving of a shiny prize.
October 13, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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🎂 It's my special cake and candles day you all have to be nice to me because it's been QUITE the year 🎂

So share some of my paintings??
In the pew-lined interior of a dim medieval church lit by rows of candles on tall staffs and pale sunlight coming through a window, a tall humanoid crow figure with flowing black robes and a glowing yellow eye stands beneath an ornately carved semicircular arch in Norman Romanesque style. On the wall surrounding the arch are many colourful murals depicting more humanoid crow figures with halos, carrying various items including swords, spears, harps, and chalices. A painting set in a cosy shady woodland clearing on a sunny summer's day. In the centre of the frame, two figures sit on a fallen log mostly hidden by vegetation. The figure on the right has wavy blonde hair down past her shoulders, and wears a flowing white floor-length dress with long sleeves, with delicate lacework around the cuffs and neckline. She looks into the distance with a contemplative, sad expression. On her lap rests a small green book, covered by both of her hands. The figure on the left sits leaning with her head against shoulder of the other figure. She wears a similar dress but simpler, and in a dark slate grey. Her hair is dark and straight, and flows down her tilted face, and she looks off towards a nightingale bird perched on a nearby branch. She raises a hand towards the other figure as if to get her attention. Both figures are surrounded by various flowers. On the left of the frame are many spires of foxglove flowers in vivid pink and white, interspersed among green stinging nettles. On the right are the purple flowers of monkshood/wolfsbane. Wrapping around the figures is a clear stream flowing from a distant pond that descends in a series of steps. Around the stream are many small mossy rocks, and shoots of dark green dog's mercury. Above and behind the figures and flowers are two trees; on the left is a weeping willow with dangling dark green leaves. On the right are the branches of an old ash tree. A snowy scene in which a humanoid figure in long black robes with the head of a rook stands in a churchyard holding a long spear. By its feet is a red fox. Both are flecked with fallen snow. Around them are many weathered snow-covered graves. In the background is a medieval church of warm coloured stone with large rectangular windows and a battlemented parapet topped with pinnacles. Behind the main body of the church is the tower with clock face and belfry. Behind the church are tall but bare trees dusted with snow. More snow falls in the air. A snowy scene in which a humanoid figure in long black robes with the head of a rook stands in a churchyard holding a long spear. By its feet is a red fox. Both are flecked with fallen snow. Around them are many weathered snow-covered graves. In the background is a medieval church of warm coloured stone with large rectangular windows and a battlemented parapet topped with pinnacles. Behind the main body of the church is the tower with clock face and belfry. Behind the church are tall but bare trees dusted with snow. More snow falls in the air.
October 11, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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Here’s another random collection of drawings from my sketchbook. I started with a sketch of Lisa Lisa from the cover to the Cult Jam single “Head to Toe.” I was probably hoping it would turn into something big and beautiful but things didn’t break that way.
India ink on paper; 9” x 12”. Ink drawing of Lisa Veldez from the cover of the “Head to Toe” single by Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam. Behind her and at a 90-degree angle are ink drawings of Johnny Carson and Oliver Reed from their 1975 “Tonight Show” interview.
October 9, 2025 at 4:41 AM
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If you see this, post an Image Comics cover you love
October 6, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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New digital painting: “Show Them What They Won.” Adobe Fresco.
Digital painting of an anthropomorphic elephant walking down a city street that has been ruined by war or some other disaster. The skyscrapers in the background have collapsed, steel girders poking out of concrete frames. The sidewalks are cracked and littered with rubble, the street full of holes. Smoke and ash drift in front of an orange-glowing sky. In contrast, the elephant wears a spotless blue top hat and suit, white shirt and gloves. The brown band of his hat matches the color of his tie, shoes, and cane, which is topped with a sand-colored stone. The elephant grins and winks at the viewer, gesturing proudly at the destruction behind him. A pink, rat-like tail emerges from under the back of his suit jacket.
October 2, 2025 at 3:23 AM
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Visit my website to see a blooper reel of my CrockerCon promo video, which took a few tries!
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September 30, 2025 at 3:20 AM
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Another CrockerCon is in the books! Having the event on a Sunday was fantastic and allowed for the show’s biggest attendance level yet: approximately 7,000 people! I was so pleased to be a part of things; big thanks to organizers Eben Burgoon, Kyrun Silva, the Crocker Art Museum and …
Photograph of a gray-haired, middle-aged man sitting at a table for CrockerCon 2025, a comic book convention at the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento, California. The man wears a brown floral shirt and blue jeans and is writing something with a red pen. The table is covered with multiple art prints and stickers; a placard bearing the name “Jesse Baggs” emerges from the middle. In the background, various people can be seen walking through the convention.
September 26, 2025 at 2:31 AM
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Read my column, “The Lesson History Is Screaming Now About Silencing the Black Vote,” and let me know what you think. open.substack.com/pub/charlesm...
September 14, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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It's my birthday! I would love some reposts to share some of my favourites of my illustrations today! 😊
#digitalArt #commissionsOpen
A digital illustration of a white bat with 2 heads, no eyes, and 8 wings in flight. Each wing is a different colour. It is framed by pastel sparkles and a gold ring border with a pattern of eyeballs around it, with purple feathery wings in the outer corners. A cover illustration for Fusion Fragment magazine, featuring a giant whale swooping through space, patterned and coloured like rainbow nacre shell. It trails swirls of colour. Below it is a crumbling gothic inspired space station. A digital illustration of a purple figure with a flat expression and their hands up grasping weakly at colourful and boldly lined looping shapes with eyes in them that obscure most of their head and neck. This is intended to represent my experience of Overwhelm with ADHD. A digital illustration of a moth with rainbow body segments and rainbow hued patterns in its wings. It is framed by a circular border with rings of different scale patterns on either side of a ring of large crescent moons. In the four outer corners are medieval manuscript sryld dragons with spiral tails and feathery wings.
September 13, 2025 at 7:43 AM
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It’s only been four days since my last post about CrockerCon at the Crocker Art Museum & somehow the world has gotten EVEN MADDER. And I mean “madder” both in the sense of “wildly unpredictable” & “wow, people sure are mad at each other right now!”
September 12, 2025 at 3:23 AM
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The river grossed me out but it was also the perfect subject for a new ink drawing. “American River and Watt.” India ink on paper; 9” x 12”. Details in the replies.
Ink drawing of the north bank of the American River near the Watt Avenue overpass in Sacramento, California. Leaves hang thick from the trees, hiding trunks and limbs in darkness, although on the right side of the image, weeds and a few trees can be seen growing near the water’s edge.
September 10, 2025 at 3:02 AM