If this fine art animation looks like I have a problem with art critics, social media, and traditional artistic gatekeepers, welcome to my mess. Handmade digital comic animation by Joe Chiappetta 2025

Of Thanes and Starships is an elaborate artwork I drew covering topics covered in my book, "Star Chosen," which is even more elaborate (all 360 pages of it). The digital painting here includes

The Sequential Scribbler is a creator caught between two worlds, often at bitter odds with each other. On the one hand are his colorful abstract art comrades, wild and frequently nonsensical. On the other

When you are wrong, be humble and admit it. That’s what’s always on the menu at Souper Cyber Cafe. And sometimes the internet works there too. The other moral of the story is to not rely on technology

Darla is one of the main characters from Star Chosen. She is a complex, secretive professional full of surprises. Here is the most detailed color portrait I have ever done of her. Read Star Chosen sci-fi

This is an in-progress angle shot of an outdoor piece I worked and reworked many times over. Oil pastels and mixed media on wood by Joe Chiappetta 2025 This NFT is available on zeroone marketplace

Sonny Super Quick is a very quick profile sketch of the person in real life who I turned into a fictional character named Sonny Radd. This character is a leading figure in my allegorical sci-fi novel,

Depicted here in this lively poster/comic is one of the most action-packed rescue scenes from my book, "Star Chosen." Heroes count the intense cost it takes to do what they do. And the most

Toy Soldier is standing guard in style. Those who notice and appreciate him give a cheerful smile. I started this drawing from life as a quick sketch of Christmas decorations in downtown Riverside, California

I hope you'd appreciate seeing a physical edition of Star Chosen in paperback from the side angle. At 360 pages, this is a very thick book. In fact, in this year's major finalization of the story (which

The Star Chosen's convictions come through loud and clear in the first official book trailer for Star Chosen, the sci-fi novel by Joe Chiappetta. Here is Reyna Radd, one of the main characters, sharing

1st dramatic video trailer for Star Chosen #scifi novel drops tomorrow!

Hovering cities are part of the Star Chosen universe. Floating among the clouds in slow orbit over Earthica, they are elite dwelling places and luxurious vacation spots for those who can afford it. Star

Here is a drawing I made of one of my characters from the Star Chosen universe playing an arcade game also called "Star Chosen." As you might have guessed, video games are part of the plotline.

Hot Flying Car-o-Meter is so hot, so spicy, its mere presence broke, rusted, and aged the traditional measuring instruments that had the audacity to think they could quantify its astounding abilities.

This is a quick in-progress portrait of Sonny. He is one of the main characters in my new sci-fi novel, Star Chosen. Find out more about Sonny and his incredible leadership-under-pressure at Profile of

Ride the sandy beach vibrations up the coast with the sun in your face, the salty ocean breeze in the air, and the artsiest grooves on wheels with Beach Vibe Mobile. Handmade digital drawing by Joe Chiappetta

Great new review of my #scifi #novel Star Chosen on Goodreads. @goodreads "Wow, what a journey! This book offers a fresh perspective that guides readers through some of the most challenging issues

This is a comic to buckle into and strap in for life. So many issues can be resolved with consistent thankfulness. May you always ride the Glorious Gratitude Racer, and eventually find yourself soaring

A long time ago, as a teen, it used to make me hopelessly angry that there was so much Injustice in the world: poverty, homelessness, the list goes on. Back then I didn't know what to do about it and