“When we long for life without difficulties, remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds and diamonds are made under pressure.”
introducing AURORA
Introducing the new AURORA multimedia editing workstation coming soon to Firewind Productions.
New print available: Lion of Judah, Lamb of God
I’ve always loved lions. And lambs. From the very first time I read the Chronicles of Narnia, I dreamed of burying my hands into the friendly mane of Aslan. And I have held little lambs with their milky breath and softness. When I began this work, I wanted to capture the same expression in the lion and in the lamb. If you look closely, you will see that there are tears in the eyes of both: this is the God I have come to know, who weeps and cries and carries us when our little legs get tired.
INTO THE FLAME
The year was 1997.
The time was pretty bright for me. I was playing with a remarkable little band with fantastic guitarist Jasen Hecker and amazing songwriter Ryan Mainierd. We had big dreams. I was greatly inspired by Ryan’s excellent songwriting, and I wanted to write an epic song about an epic idea.
When Midnight Fell
When midnight fell, I was broken, bleeding, and weeping; lost in a drunken haze of memories and sorrow and regret. My last impaired thought before I passed out was that maybe, just maybe, I wouldn’t wake up this time. I was okay with that. In fact, to my pain-wracked mind, it sounded just fine.
My review of Magpie and the Spellcaster, by Kelly (Opie) Benscoter
MY REVIEW: ●●●●●●ʘ | (7/7) FULL DISCLOSURE: I am the designer and publisher of this book (through my business, Firewind Productions). I'm also a good friend of the author. Yes, I'm quite biased, but speaking as a lifelong lover of fantasy (especially fantasy involving animals), I really think you will enjoy this one.
It's been too long, strangers
I feel ya, Nickel Creek. Yes, “even hard times fly and leave us speechless in the darkness before the dawn.” These past three years feel like a decade; these past twenty-three feel like a hundred years. The collective trauma that we have all suffered these past three years will take a long time to heal.
New pricing now available for custom designed printing packages!
Our printing package price book is now available, and I’m excited to tell you that we have been able to lower our pricing across the board for many items. What can we create for you?
Introducing Wanigan's first ever all-over-print tee!
Introducing Wanigan's first ever all-over-print tee featuring the Firefly design by Jason Christopher Hackwith! The entire t-shirt is absolutely covered with fireflies against a deep, midnight blue. This shirt is printed, cut, and sewn just for you.
The Grass Grows Blue (But I Miss You) Back Yard Bluegrass Festival
Festivals across the US have had to make difficult decisions this year, and despite the wisdom of holding off on them until this virus is under control, I know I am not the only one who misses their family and friends terribly, especially this time of year when I am usually performing with my band Wanigan and sitting in on jam sessions late into the night.
All Together, Separate
In this time of crisis with the global pandemic COVID-19, we hope that you and your family are safe and home. Lindsay and I are snug in our little house near the Oregon Coast, thinking about you.
Once More Into the Beach
My incredibly resourceful and beautiful wife Lindsay has accepted a fantastic first great teaching position at Yaquina View Elementary school in the completely unfairly beautiful town of Newport, Oregon. We are, at the risk of understating it, deliriously happy.
Presenting the 2019 Darrington Bluegrass Festival Tee!
I’m honored to have been asked to design the tee this year for the Darrington Bluegrass Festival. Featuring Whitehorse Mountain, an old fiddle, and a beautiful new banjo, this will be available on black heather and jet black garments. If you want to get your tee shirt, be sure to get your tickets soon for the festival! For more information on availability, please contact the Bluegrass & Country Music Makers Association.
Almost thirty years in the making, the river Beautiful will be published as a premium hardcover, a value softcover, and a very special online multimedia experience.
Select a chapter below to view exclusive content from the upcoming collection of new and selected works by Jason Christopher Hackwith.
original prose, poetry, lyrics, illustrations and typography
