WE ARE CLEVER KAIJU
GREATER THAN THE SUM OF OUR ARTS
We are a community, studio, and co-op of visual artists that learn, develop, create, and share our work with the world. We are both community-based in Springfield, Missouri, and online-integrated, with participation across multiple states and countries.
Events
Dynamic Figure Drawing with Clever Kaiju at Cryptic TattooSat, Mar 14Springfield
The Pen Clique Season 6 e7Thu, Mar 26https://www.youtube.com/@cleverkaiju
Artist BrunchSun, Mar 29Big Momma's Coffee & Espresso Bar
Figure Drawing with Clever Kaiju at Cryptic TattooSat, Apr 11Springfield- The Pen Clique Season 6 e8Thu, Apr 30https://www.youtube.com/@cleverkaiju
CK at Tremendicon 2026Fri, May 29Oasis Convention Center
Webcomics and Blogs
Our Story
It started in 2019 with a small decision to start a Sunday artists' brunch. Our backgrounds varied from comic book artists to animators, but we were more alike than different, and we were growing together. We realized that what we were doing was sorely needed and helping an ever widening circle of artists. We formed the official organization, run by Ike Crawford, Gary Bedell, Nate Howard, and James Rutherford. All the pieces keep falling into place as we continue to construct this behemoth: a production studio, webcomics platform, YouTube channel, publishing house, education platform---the Kaiju keeps growing, made from the passion and talent of our members and becoming something that is greater than the sum of our arts.
Meet the Founders
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Become a Supporter
One-time Support
10$Valid for one month- You have our gratitude!
Supporter
2$Every month- - Your name in the thank you section of videos and website
- - Badge for your website profile
- - Suggest topics for our videos
- - Early access to events/labs with limited spots
Super Supporter
5$Every month- Everything for the one dollar level, and...
- - 20% off all merch and CK Labs
- - 10% off all books, prints, and other products
- - Access to purchase an exclusive t-shirt design
Supreme Supporter
20$Every month- Everything for the five dollar level, and...
- Eternal gratitude