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InstinctComics main indie comic book series called 'Instinct', featuring the main character Tevon Taylor. This is the official place to read the comic book / Graphic Novel digitally! The art of Instinct - Gallery of art made of characters in the Instinct series created by InstinctComics, Jake Knight. INSTINCT The Comic Series - Synopsis: Instinct is a cross-genre comic series blending the intensity of superhero Narratives, the depth of dark fantasy, the adrenaline of action, and dynamic Storytelling inspired by Shonen. Written and illustrated by Jake Knight, Instinct plunges readers into a grim dark world overrun by monstrous entities known as Corrupt Cryptids, born from Humanity’s darkest emotions. The story follows Tevon Taylor, a young man who discovers his latent abilities as a Kinetix user, capable of harnessing the universe’s mysterious ‘Soul Ki’. Tevon’s journey begins when he is recruited by the legendary Adrian Sterling, a member of the elite Eradicators of Corruption, a team of six unparalleled Kinetix users tasked with eradicating Cryptids. Joining alongside his childhood best friend, Lily Lawson, Tevon trains as a junior member of the team. Together, they face relentless Cryptids threats while mastering their Enhanced Kinetix, unraveling the secrets of Soul Ki, and striving to achieve Tevon’s dream: to protect the defenseless and restore hope in a world consumed by fear. With visceral action, high-stakes drama, and a richly built world, Instinct explores themes of courage, loss, and the struggle to balance power and responsibility in the face of overwhelming darkness. INSTINCT Volume 1: Freedom Issue #1: Awakening of the Prodigy. Read it below in Digital flip book format! Use the full screen mode for a better experience.

Explore Instinct Comics—a portfolio site by visual storyteller Jake Knight. View original comic book prototypes, 2D animation, and visual storytelling projects from a graphic design and illustration student at The University of Newcastle. Welcome to Instinct Comics—an innovative creative venture and art studio specialising in comics, illustration, animation, and visual storytelling. Founded and owned by Jake Knight, Instinct Comics currently serves as a dynamic online portfolio showcasing: Comic Book Prototypes – original concepts and stories in development. Personal Portfolio Work – illustrations, character designs, and creative projects. University Projects – completed works from the Bachelor of Visual Communication Design program at The University of Newcastle, Australia. Art Commissions *Terms of Service CURRENTLY OPEN! Featured Pages: Character Design (Student Project) Personal Projects Typography (Student Project) Instinct - The Comic Series COMMISSIONS! Commission Options 1) illustration Commissions. 2) Comic Commissions. Different commission options at varying prices and finish quality. Portfolio My main personal and student portfolio page containing buttons / links to my student projects, personal projects and projects specifically created for Instinct Comics! :) Student Projects A collection of works from my completed course assessments as part of the 'Bachelor of Visual Communication Design' degree I am studying at The University of Newcastle, Australia. First Year - Courses I completed in my First year of Studying at UON. Semester 1, 2025: Semester 2, 2025: DESN1011: Visual Design Principles DESN1200: Drawing Foundations DESN1801: Animation Thinking DESN2211: Visual Narrative DESN1031: Digital Practices in Visual Communcation DESN1101: Typography DESN1021: Visual Design Projects DESN1331: Character Design

Commission the creator of Instinct Comics (ME! Jake Knight), to make an illustration or comic for you! Art Commissions *Terms of Service CURRENTLY OPEN! Commission Options Different commission options at varying prices and finish quality. 1) illustration Commissions. 2) Comic Commissions. illustration Commissions 1) illustration Commissions. illustration Commission form. Sketch Basic Render Full Colour Portrait Half-body Full-body $20 $25 $30 $25 $30 $35 $30 $35 $40 Portrait Half-body Full-body Add ons: Detailed Background + $30 Additional Characters + $20 per additional character Comic Commissions 2) Comic Commissions. Comic Commission form. Comic / short graphic novel commissions Commission me to create a short comic for you! Similar to my illustration commissions, my comic commissions have the options of: Sketch Basic Render, and Full Colour. A sketched comic is $30 for 2 pages of story. (+$20 extra per additional 2 pages) A Basic Rendered comic is $50 for 2 pages of story. (+$40 extra per additional 2 pages) A Fully coloured comic is $70 per 2 pages of story. (+$60 extra per additional 2 pages) Add ons: Detailed Panel Backgrounds + $50 Cover Art (Front, Back and interior covers) + $30 My Commission Process 1 2 3 4 5 Submit Form Confirmation (Check Email) Send Payment Production (Option to approve the sketch) Delivery To see more of my work, please check out my Portfolio. Portfolio Personal Projects Student Projects Submit a commission request Submit an illustration Commission request: Email* Submit Commission Options* Portrait - Sketch ($20) Portrait - Basic Render ($25) Portrait - Colour ($30) Half-body - Sketch $25) Half-body - Basic Render ($30) Half-body - Colour ($35) Full-body - Sketch ($30) Full-body - Basic Render ($35) Full-body - Colour ($40) Reference Image* Please link a reference image to assist me in the creation process of your commission. For example, link a public facebook post of your character that I can use for reference. Reference Image 2 (Optional) Reference Image 3 (Optional) Add ons (Optional) Detailed Background +$30 Additional Character/s +$20 ($20 per additional character) How many additional characters? (Only if selected) Do you want to approve the sketch? Yes. No / Not Relevant Describe what you want me to draw! :)* Please include details such as: -What / who you want me to draw -What you want me to include / focus on from the reference/s you send -Describe the person / character/s you want me to draw -Describe the pose/s you want me to draw them in. -Describe the scene / background (if detailed background or multiple character add ons are selected) I have read and agree to the terms of service. * Submit Submit a commission request Submit a Comic Commission request: Email* Submit Comic Commission Options* Sketch Comic | $30 for 2 pages of story. (+$20 extra per additional 2 pages) Basic Rendered comic | $50 for 2 pages of story. (+$40 extra per additional 2 pages) Fully coloured comic | $70 per 2 pages of story. (+$60 extra per additional 2 pages) How many pages?* 2 pages (Default) 4 pages 6 pages 8 pages 10 pages 12 pages (MAX) Want more? Please contact me directly for bigger project commissions. Reference Image* Please link a reference image to assist me in the creation process of your comic commission. For example, insert a link to a facebook post of the characters you want me to include in your story. Reference Image 2 (Optional) Reference Image 3 (Optional) Add ons (Optional) Detailed Panel Backgrounds +$50 Cover art (Front, Back and interior covers) +$30 Do you want to approve the sketch? Yes. No / Not Relevant Describe your story you want me to draw! :)* Please include details such as: -A synopsis of the story you want me to tell (As detailed or basic as you want, but with more detail I will be able to make it closer to what you want). -What you want me to include / focus on from the reference/s you send -Describe the person/s and/or character/s you want me to include. -Describe the pose/s you want me to draw them in. -Describe the scene / background (if detailed panel backgrounds is selected) I have read and agree to the terms of service. * Submit Terms of Service Will do: Characters People Short comics / stories Profile pics Portraits Won't do: NSFW Hateful, inappropriate, or offensive artwork. Copyright notice I retain full copyright ownership of all commissioned artworks. This includes the right to use them in my portfolio, promotional materials, future projects, and any other endeavors—commercial or otherwise. Clients are granted permission to use their commissioned artwork for personal purposes and may include it in commercial projects, provided it is not the primary focus or central element. For example, using the artwork as a profile picture or within a website design is permitted, but selling merchandise featuring the artwork as the main design is not allowed.

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A Collection of student projects completed in the course DESN1331: Character Design. This page showcases the progress of Jake Knight throughout this course, learning the process of creating characters for specific prompts, creating original ideas from existing concepts and improving both narrative believability of characters and believability of the visual character design. Assessment 1: Character Sketchbook & Visual Journal. Assessment 2: Character Concept Design Portfolio. Character-Application-Pitch-Deck_Proposal_Anchor 1 Assessment 3: Character Application Pitch Deck / Proposal Return Back to... Any of these! :) (Only if you want to of course) Back to top ↑ Portfolio University Projects

A student's final project in the course DESN1031: Digital Practices in Visual Communication. This page showcases the final project, a visual interpretation of the copyright free song 'That Fear Again' by Mark Lingard. THAT FEAR AGAIN By Mark Lingard. That Fear Again by Mark Lingard is a track licensed under a attribution 4.0 international license and this website is showcasing this song for a student project. Artworks / collages were created with work sourced from 'The metrapolitan Museum of Art - Open access artworks.' All collages are © Jake Knight 2025 BUT Original artwork and the song are open access under their appropriate licenses. The Motion of Fear. An MP4 (WIP) animated sequence showcasing the collage artwork created for the record cover design, bringing it to life whilst also creating visual content for the song. Record Cover Design A record Cover Design created by Jake Knight with artwork sourced from 'The metrapolitan Museum of Art - Open access artworks', and editing them using adobe programs. THE LOGO OF FEAR... A vector based logo created for the song 'That Fear Again' and for overall brand recognition and consistency for all of the creations involving this song. THE MOCKUP OF FEAR... A printed, cropped and glued together mockup of the record sleeve and disc. THE BOOKLET OF FEAR... A digital booklet of my work on this project, including lead up work. Return Home More Student Projects! BACK TO TOP Return Back to... Any of these! :) (Only if you want to of course) Back to top ↑ Portfolio University Projects

A Collection of student projects completed in the course DESN1101: Typography. This page showcases the progress of Jake Knight throughout this course, learning the process of creating a font, the fundamentals of typography, and how to make a type specimen booklet, improving knowledge on both graphic design and physical printing and binding. DESN1101: Typography Assessment 1: Design a Typeface. Proxima Nova - Type Specimen Book Assessment 2: Type Specimen booklet Return Back to... Any of these! :) (Only if you want to of course) Back to top ↑ Portfolio University Projects

A Collection of student projects completed in the course DESN1011: Visual Design Principles. This page showcases the progress of Jake Knight throughout this course, learning the fundamentals of Visual / Graphic Design. This includes the elements and principles of design applied to multiple different mini projects. DESN1011: Visual Design Principles Jake Knight's student Projects. Project 01 - Elements and Principles of Design. This project showcases Assessment 1 from DESN1011 Visual Design Principles at The University of Newcastle. The task involved designing a 12-page foldable A6 zine using only geometric shapes and their 3D counterparts to visually communicate the seven elements and eight principles of design. My zine explores visual balance, golden ratio composition, and alternating black-and-white contrast across each page. DESN1011 Visual Design Principles - Digital Process Document - Project 01 Elements and Principles of Design DESN1011 Visual Design Principles - Physical Zine Submission (scan) - project 01 Elements and principles of design Project 02 - Packaging Design This Project is my process journal detailing the design and development of my (Unofficial/student) record packaging design project for Mitski's album "Be a Cowboy" as part of my DESN1011: Visual Design Principles Uni course. THIS DESIGN IS FAN/STUDENT MADE AND NOT IN ANY AFFILIATON WITH MITSKI Design Credits + Licensing Note Album Design by Jake Knight -Bachelor of Visual Communication Design, University of Newcastle (2025) All original designs created and owned by Jake Knight, 2025. Created for non-commercial, educational purposes only. All album lyrics, music, and credits their original creators. This work references the original Be the Cowboy release and is presented under Fair Use for academic assessment and portfolio development. DESN1011 Project 02 - Packaging Design - Mock up Design DESN1011 Project 02 - Packaging Design - Lead up work Project 03 - Folio of Jobs This curated mini portfolio showcases my creative journey through DESN1011: Visual Design Principles at the University of Newcastle. Presented in a pdf, this project compiles seven diverse design jobs, including: -Two custom zines featuring storytelling and character creation -A futuristic robot design using geometric constraints -A stylised Instinct Comics newspaper page celebrating Issue #1 -A vibrant positive poster created from peer feedback -A single cover design blending photography and vector art -A cinematic movie poster for Instinct: Incarnation of the Prodigy -And two opposing gang patch designs inspired by narrative worldbuilding Each piece demonstrates a range of skills in visual storytelling, layout, and communication design. This project reflects my passion for comic book aesthetics, character-led narratives, and building the Instinct Comics brand from the ground up. DESN1011 Project 3 - Folio of Jobs Return Back to... Any of these! :) (Only if you want to of course) Back to top ↑ Portfolio University Projects

A Collection of student projects completed in the course DESN2211: Visual Narrative. This page showcases the progress of Jake Knight throughout this course, learning the process of comic book creation and how to create an effective visual narrative. This course ends with the tangible result of a comic book prototype. DESN2211: Visual Narrative Jake Knight's student Projects. Project 01 - Story Concept Guide and Storyboard This project presents Assessment 1 from DESN2211 Visual Narrative. It includes a complete Story Concept Guide and visual storyboard based on my original comic series Instinct. The project explores worldbuilding, character profiles, story beats, moodboards, and sequential layout planning. I used industry-standard techniques in story development and visual communication to pitch the narrative foundations of Instinct Issue #1: “Awakening of the Prodigy.” Project 01 - Story Concept Guide and Storyboard Story Concept Guide: Storyboard (DRAFT) Project-3a Digital Journal - Part A This project includes Part A of my ongoing Digital Journal for DESN2211 Visual Narrative. It compiles creative research, visual development, concept sketches, thumbnails, mood explorations, and notes on narrative design—all of which informed my storytelling process. The journal reflects an iterative approach to developing my visual narrative voice and building a foundation for future projects like Instinct. Assessment 3a (Part 1) - Digital Journal - First half of the course PDF / Flipbook below. This may take a few moments to load and/or go blank. Please check out my other projects on this page whilst this pdf loads. PLEASE NOTE: If the pdf goes blank it may be still loading so don't refresh unless you believe there is a different issue. Sorry for any inconvenience! :) Project 02 - Project Prototype + Pitch Created for DESN2211: Visual Narrative, this is the first full-length comic prototype from the Instinct Comics universe. Developed as part of an industry-standard pitch and production process, this 32-page prototype blends superhero action, dark fantasy, and emotional storytelling. Instinct Issue #1 – Awakening of the Prodigy introduces Tevon Taylor, a reluctant prophesied hero, as he embarks on his first solo mission. When a legendary tyrant emerges from the shadows of a crumbling warehouse, Tevon is forced into a brutal battle that awakens a dormant power within. This project includes: Cover, imprint, and interior pages formatted to standard US comic dimensions Original title and icon design, narrative pacing, and visual hierarchy Print-ready layout created with Clip Studio Paint & Adobe InDesign Hard copy produced through Blurb for professional pitch and portfolio use Blurb 'Instant PDF' Support me by ordering your own copy of the book here: https://au.blurb.com/b/12448897 Project-3b Digital Journal - Part b This comprehensive digital journal documents the creative process behind Instinct Issue #1 – Awakening of the Prodigy, produced for DESN2211: Visual Narrative. Spanning Weeks 7–13 of Semester 1, 2025, the journal includes: Character development, concept sketches, and iterative design Storyboarding, thumbnailing, and layout planning Symbolism, metaphor, and mood exploration Feedback reflection, class exercises, and production notes Compiled in Adobe InDesign, this document serves as both a behind-the-scenes look at comic development and a personal record of artistic and narrative growth within the Instinct Comics universe. PDF / Flipbook Document: Return Back to... Any of these! :) (Only if you want to of course) Back to top ↑ Portfolio University Projects

A Collection of student projects completed in the course DESN1200: Drawing Foundations. This page showcases the progress of Jake Knight throughout this course, learning the fundamentals and foundations of drawing, from pencil to paper, to digital bitmap art. DESN1200: Drawing Foundations Jake Knight's student Projects. Project 01 - Visual Journal + Drawing Portfolio This project contains my completed Assessment 1 (Parts A and B) from DESN1200. Part A includes selected in-class drawing exercises completed between Weeks 2–6, focusing on observational drawing, composition, tone, line quality, and other foundational techniques. These drawings reflect my skill development and engagement during hands-on tutorials. Part B contains 15 independently completed drawings (3 per week for 5 weeks), created outside of class. Each drawing builds upon weekly tutorial themes and expands on key concepts such as tone, space, proportion, and structure. These works highlight my ability to apply drawing principles creatively and independently. PART A PART B Project 02 - Compositonal Drawings Concept Development Folio This visual storytelling project explores the dark fantasy world of Instinct Comics through a series of three A3 compositional drawings, each accompanied by a detailed development folio. Created for DESN1200: Drawing Foundations, the series dives deep into narrative-driven design and emotional resonance: Drawing 1 – Still Life: The Incarnation of Solaris captures the moment a sealed goddess reawakens amidst sacred relics, symbolising dormant power and spiritual rebirth. Drawing 2 – Cityscape: The City Will Corrupt visualises the aftermath of a corruption attack, showing a lone warrior amid a fractured skyline, evoking loss and survival. Drawing 3 – Figure Focused: This Face Shouldn’t Exist depicts Adrian Sterling confronting the corrupted form of his late wife, blending emotional trauma with dynamic character storytelling. Each composition was constructed using a mix of traditional drawing principles, digital 3D model reference, and narrative development. The Concept Development Folio documents the entire design process, from thumbnails and reference boards to composition trials and final rendering. PART A: Compositonal Drawings Drawing 1: Still Life Brief: A still life with 5 objects and background (the background is not the focus but a context. For example, a tabletop or drapery) Drawing 2: Cityscape Brief: A landscape/cityscape/seascape scene clearly describing foreground, midground and background with one as the intended focal point. Drawing 3: Figure Focused Brief: A figure focused work. This work should include a single posed figure or a scenario where there is a group of figures/people. For example, an individual slumped in a chair watching TV, or a group sitting around a table at a café. PART B - Development Work Project 03 - Magazine Cover + Original Drawing Created for DESN1200: Drawing Foundations, this project features a digitally illustrated magazine cover that captures the spirit of Newcastle & Community through visual storytelling. Set in Newcastle’s historic Civic precinct, the composition blends environmental detail, character interaction, and symbolic objects to portray a quiet yet meaningful afternoon shared between locals. The final A3 magazine cover is accompanied by a comprehensive Project Journal that documents concept development, reference collection, compositional planning, tonal experimentation, and reflection. The project combines traditional drawing principles with digital rendering to explore themes of place, community, and connection. This work was submitted as part of my Bachelor of Visual Communication Design studies at the University of Newcastle, 2025. Part 1: Finished Drawing (A3) and Magazine Design layout. Drawing (No magazine design) Magazine Cover Design Part 2: Project Journal Return Back to... Any of these! :) (Only if you want to of course) Back to top ↑ Portfolio University Projects