ABOUT ME

Javontae Cooper

I created Erthworm as a way to overcome life’s hardships and survive my own reality. Life is tough, and it’s only getting tougher. I grew up without many resources or guidance, so finding the path to success and peace wasn’t easy. Like many kids from small towns, I joined the Navy to learn, travel, and build a better future. Through both success and failure, I realized one of the greatest powers we have as humans is our spirit — our imagination, creativity, and ability to stay optimistic even when life gets hard.After leaving the Navy and earning my Bachelor’s in Graphic Design and Interactive Media, I made it my mission to share tools and ideas that help others do the same. Erthworm is my way of helping people find focus, hope, and strength through creativity, discipline, and play.

Designer

Illustrator

Teacher

Artist

Veteran

After leaving the Navy and earning my Bachelor’s in Graphic Design and Interactive Media, I live a life of a teacher and artist, using my experiences and my upbringing in my storytelling to inspire and promote positiviity in others. This website and blog are my way of connecting with people I meet along the journey.

Hi, I’m Javontae — a designer, illustrator, painter, dancer, and veteran from Snow Hill, Maryland, now based in San Diego.

I create art, design, and experiences that help people turn chaos into creativity and struggle into growth. My work blends visual storytelling, mindfulness, and movement to inspire focus, optimism, and resilience.

This space is where I share my projects, ideas, and creative tools — all built to help others stay grounded, express themselves, and find clarity in a fast-moving world.

Let’s Collaborate!

ABOUT ME