Immensely consumed artist, animator, illustrator, graff writer and designer, I am famously married to girlhula and I am a father to two quirky kids, Ava and Ezra.

Originally from the deep South: Atlanta, GA, and now live and breathe in Portland, OR.

Flickr groups I've started and/or moderate:

The Retro Kid: illustration and artwork from children's books, ads, etc. from 40's-60's.
The Retro Teen: same stuff, but meant for teenagers.
Vintage Science: anything science-related pre-1980.
Mid-Century Science: vintage science 1940's-1960's ONLY.
Vintage Education: vintage textbooks, etc., from 40's-60's.
Jim Flora Art: devoted to the fantastic artist, Jim Flora.

I am one of the contributors to Drawn!, the illustration and comics blog.

NOTE: All photos, personal artwork, and various images are copyrighted by me, Ward Jenkins, unless otherwise noted. The images of vintage books and magazines, etc. are copyright to their respective owners, however, I do own the actual scans you see here in my Flickr.

IF YOU FAVORITE MY IMAGES but have nothing in your own Flickrstream, then I'll block you. Nothing personal, but Flickr is a two-way street, as far as I'm concerned. I'm sharing my artwork for you to enjoy, but you don't have anything to share in return? It seems a little unfair, doesn't it? Yes, it does.

My official site:
www.wardjenkins.com/

My blog:
The Ward-O-Matic

The Ward-O-Matic Shop:
wardomatic.etsy.com

I drew the drawings inside this book:
How To Train With a T. Rex And Win 8 Medals by Michael Phelps with Alan Abramson.

And this book:
Chicks Run Wild by Sudipta Bardan-Quallen. OUT NOW!

Photos of wardomatic (68)

  • BOOMSHAKALAKA: First Look by kate*
  • Wardomatic by Panders.tv
  • happy birthday by girlhula
  • b-boy by Chookooloonks
  • humor me by leslie sophia lindell
  • built like this. by leslie sophia lindell
  • The Ez and the Av. by leslie sophia lindell
  • Jenkins. by leslie sophia lindell
  • ward and ward by jon madison
  • BuggyCrash by SlimWhitman
  • GuitarCloseUps by SlimWhitman
  • WardHitsLane by SlimWhitman
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wardomatic's favorite photos from other Flickr members (295)

  • Do you take time to protect and instruct the child? by the owls go
  • Do you use a pot holder to lift hot pans? by the owls go
  • Vim & Vigor Magazine by BenKirchner
  • Kock08 by leifpeng
  • five by girlhula
  • Failed columbo by Robert_Ball
  • six years! by girlhula
  • list forty by girlhula
  • Hawaiian Alphabet by Glen Mullaly
  • Back from Hawaii by Glen Mullaly
  • photobooth friday by girlhula
  • seven eleven by girlhula
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Testimonials (7)

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    Glitschka Studios says:

    "Ward falls into a creative category I call "Stinking Awesome!" He's a humble and nice guy and would never say that about himself so I feel obligated to point it out for him. Not only that, he has a well groomed beard that would make Billy Mays jealous too. Now you know."

    3rd January, 2009

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    girlhula says:

    "constantly amazed by his talent, yes I am. and not just because I'm married to him. he pretty much taught me all I know about photography. plus, he's the best husband ever. I mean it."

    20th May, 2008

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    jon madison says:

    "when you meet him, see if you can peep his moleskine. it's a wonderland of creativity. you'll end up with a crush on him.

    and anyone who does what he does to get his kid to fall asleep is a champ in my book. i'd never do that :)"

    1st July, 2007

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    UAA UHS Family says:

    "ward rocks your socks.......nuff said!!! :)"

    14th December, 2006

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    John Martz says:

    "Ward is awesome. He's super nice AND super talented (heck, his name spelled backwards is Draw!). The best thing about Ward is that when he gets out of line, all you have to do is give his beard a sharp tug."

    18th January, 2006

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    dj paine says:

    "Ward is seriously the coolest guy i have never met.... you want total 100% undiluted inspiration? check this brother out! where to begin? his beautiful illustrations? his fantastic graffiti? his ridiculously good doodles and sketches???.... it doesn't matter, it's all brilliant. plus he is {by all reports} a great husband and daddy too!"

    10th November, 2005

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    jaredchapman says:

    "Since adding the Wardomatic as a contact my work productivity has gone up 32%!
    Thank you Wardomatic!"

    21st October, 2005

Name:
Ward Jenkins
Joined:
May 2005
Currently:
Portland, OR, United States
I am:
Male and Taken
Occupation:
Illustrator, Animator, Beard Collector
Website:
www.wardjenkins.com