Gregory Kearse, 33°. Prince Hall Freemason. Scottish Rite Journal. by Travis Simpkins

Gregory Kearse, 33°. Prince Hall Freemason. Scottish Rite Journal. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Illustrious Brother

Gregory Kearse

Former Editor and Staff Writer

Scottish Rite Journal

Prince Hall Freemason

by Travis Simpkins

Revisiting The New Age - Scottish Rite Journal

For more info, please visit:

scottishrite.org/the-scottish-rite-journal

Gregory Kearse, 33°. Prince Hall Freemason. Scottish Rite Journal. by Travis Simpkins

 

Gregory Kearse, 33°. Prince Hall Freemason. Scottish Rite Journal. by Travis Simpkins

Gregory Kearse, 33°. Prince Hall Freemason. Scottish Rite Journal. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Illustrious Brother

Gregory Kearse

Former Editor and Staff Writer

Scottish Rite Journal

Prince Hall Freemason

by Travis Simpkins

Revisiting The New Age - Scottish Rite Journal

For more info, please visit:

scottishrite.org/the-scottish-rite-journal

Gregory Kearse, 33°. Prince Hall Freemason. Scottish Rite Journal. by Travis Simpkins

 

Mark Dreisonstok. Editor of the Scottish Rite Journal. Supreme Council, 33°, SJ. by Travis Simpkins

Mark Dreisonstok. Editor of the Scottish Rite Journal. Supreme Council, 33°, SJ. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Dr. Mark Dreisonstok

32°, KCCH

Managing Editor of the

Scottish Rite Journal

Supreme Council, 33°, SJ

by Travis Simpkins

Revisiting The New Age - Scottish Rite Journal

For more info, please visit:

scottishrite.org/the-scottish-rite-journal

Mark Dreisonstok. Editor of the Scottish Rite Journal. Supreme Council, 33°, SJ. by Travis Simpkins

 

Scottish Rite Journal. May/June, 2022. Chips from the Quarry. Art by Travis Simpkins

Scottish Rite Journal. May/June, 2022. Chips from the Quarry. Art by Travis Simpkins

The latest issue of the Scottish Rite Journal (May/June, 2022) was just published.
My regular contribution of “Chips from the Quarry” is on page 16. This one focuses on Masons and the Korean War.

Read the full issue here:

Scottish Rite Journal May/June 2022

The Northern Light. Summer, 2022. Scottish Rite, NMJ. Art by Travis Simpkins

The Northern Light. Summer, 2022. Scottish Rite, NMJ. Art by Travis Simpkins

The latest issue of The Northern Light, the magazine of the Scottish Rite NMJ, was just published. 

My work is featured on pages 10 and 11. Page 10 has the NMJ memorial portraits I made of William Holland, 33° and Stephen Whittaker, 33°. Page 11 is assigned to the SJ and notes my work for "Chips from the Quarry." The Wizard of Oz project required a lot of effort all around, so I'm glad to see that one getting some extra mileage here.

Read the full issue here:

issuu.com/thenorthernlight-summer_2022

Scottish Rite Journal. March, 2022. The Wizard of Oz. Chips from the Quarry. Art by Travis Simpkins

Scottish Rite Journal. March, 2022. The Wizard of Oz. Chips from the Quarry. Art by Travis Simpkins

The latest issue of the Scottish Rite Journal (March/April, 2022) was just published.
My regular contribution of “Chips from the Quarry” is on page 16. This one focuses on The Wizard of Oz.

Read the full issue here:

Scottish Rite Journal - March/April, 2022

The Northern Light. Spring, 2022. Magazine. Scottish Rite, NMJ. Art by Travis Simpkins

The Northern Light. Spring, 2022. Magazine. Scottish Rite, NMJ. Art by Travis Simpkins 

The latest issue of The Northern Light, the magazine of the Scottish Rite NMJ, was just published.
My work is featured on pages 10 and 11. Page 10 has the NMJ memorial portraits I made of Thomas W. Jackson, 33° and Elmer Hall Palmer, 33°. Page 11 is assigned to the SJ and it notes my being hired on as the Artist for the Scottish Rite Journal, a position I took on beginning last summer.

Read the full issue here:

The Northern Light - Spring, 2022

Magazines of the Valleys of Dayton and Columbus. Chips from the Quarry. Scottish Rite Journal. Art by Travis Simpkins

Magazines of the Valleys of Dayton and Columbus. Chips from the Quarry. Scottish Rite Journal. Art by Travis Simpkins

Thanks to the Valley of Dayton and the Valley of Columbus for choosing to run "Chips from the Quarry" in their magazines. I just received copies of the latest publications from both Valleys. I heard from my Editor at the Scottish Rite Journal today and he said a Masonic publication in England has opted to run the column as well. Gaining momentum.

Scottish Rite Journal. January/February, 2022. Chips from the Quarry. Art by Travis Simpkins

Scottish Rite Journal. January/February, 2022. Chips from the Quarry. Art by Travis Simpkins

The latest issue of the Scottish Rite Journal (January/February, 2022) was just published.
My regular contribution of “Chips from the Quarry” is on page 16. This one focuses on Masons and the Golden Age of Radio.

Read the full issue here:

Scottish Rite Journal Jan/Feb 2022

Scottish Rite Journal. November/December, 2021. Interview with Travis Simpkins, 33°

Scottish Rite Journal. November/December, 2021. Interview with Travis Simpkins, 33°

In addition to my usual contribution of “Chips from the Quarry”, I was also asked to be interviewed in the current issue of the Scottish Rite Journal (November/December, 2021). The interview is featured on pages 26-27.

Thanks to Maynard Edwards, 32°, KCCH for the thoughtful questions and for putting it all together.

Read the full issue here:

Scottish Rite Journal Nov/Dec, 2021

 

Scottish Rite Journal. November/December, 2021. Chips from the Quarry. Art by Travis Simpkins

Scottish Rite Journal. November/December, 2021. Chips from the Quarry. Art by Travis Simpkins

The latest issue of the Scottish Rite Journal (November/December, 2021) was just published. My regular contribution of “Chips from the Quarry” is on page 16. This one is, of course, Holiday-themed and focuses on Christmas Songs and Masons.

There is also an interview with me on pages 26-27.

The cover features a great photo of Sovereign Grand Commander Jim Cole, 33° at the SJ’s 2021 Biennial Session.

Read the full issue here:

Scottish Rite Journal Nov/Dec, 2021

Scottish Rite Journal. Sept/Oct 2021. Supreme Council, 33°, SJ. Chips from the Quarry. Art by Travis Simpkins

Scottish Rite Journal. Sept/Oct 2021. Supreme Council, 33°, SJ. Chips from the Quarry. Art by Travis Simpkins

The latest issue of the Scottish Rite Journal (September/October, 2021) was just published.

My regular contribution of “Chips from the Quarry” is on page 16. This one focuses on Bestselling authors and Freemasonry. The text was written by S. Brent Morris, 33°, GC.

This issue is also my first byline as a 33° (cool to see it in print)

Read the full issue here:

Scottish Rite Journal Sept/Oct 2021

Travis Simpkins Joins Scottish Rite Journal as Artist for "Chips from the Quarry"

Scottish Rite Journal. July/August 2021. Chips from the Quarry. Art by Travis Simpkins

     Earlier this year, S. Brent Morris, 33°, GC offered me a regular spot in the Scottish Rite Journal, taking over the long-running “Chips from the Quarry” feature in the magazine (the previous artist, a Brother from Canada, has retired). The first issue to include my artwork (July/August 2021) was just published. Each “Chips from the Quarry” feature will have a different theme, this one is about Clergymen who were Masons.

     It’s always a pleasure to help out and work with my friends in the Southern Jurisdiction. I have enjoyed the SJ’s various publications since becoming a Mason. I’ve contributed artwork to the Scottish Rite Research Society’s periodicals and the newly revived Masonic Book Club. It will be a fun adventure to be involved with the Scottish Rite Journal as well.

Read the July/August 2021 issue here:

Scottish Rite Journal July/August 2021