Last updated 3.10.2025

I’m Jake Kiley, a Christian and an illustrator from the USA. I am a missionary living in Japan. See my now page to see what I am up to.

Education

The Ohio State University - BS Computer Sci. & Eng. (2010-2014)
Columbia International University - MA Intercultural Studies (2018-2022)

The Website

This website is my digital garden, which I am calling “the Greenhouse.” Well, mostly the Plants section. I think it is also reflective of my growing process as an artist. You can learn more about digital gardens here. Maggie Appleton explains it well.

Top Influences

Naruto / Masashi Kishimoto

Old City Blues / Giannis Milonogiannis

Neon Genesis Evangelion / Yoshiyuki Sadamoto

Sachin Teng

TBD: Uki Atsuya, Arne

Art Teachers

I’ve read books or taken online classes from the following folks.

Bryce Kho

TBD: Tim Mcburnie, Tom Fox, Zero808w, TB Choi