Happy Independences Day America. While things are less then perfect in our country we can celebrate those Americans who work hard to unselfishly make the USA and the world a better place. When we help with no expectations to get anything in return, we are making the world a better place and are true SUPER …
Jul 02
Wondercon 2007 – Linda Medley drawing demonstration
This is footage I took with my digital still camera at Wondercon 2007 (in March) of the talented Linda Medley as she did a drawing demonstration with the audience. Ms. Medley talks about how an illustration is different then fine art based on the fact that there is a story to it. While some fine …
Jun 30
CAM artist in residence – Richard Becker
A great chance to meet one heck of a talented artist in person. He does it all: watercolors, oils, charcoal, cartoons and comic. here is the official press release… Cartoonist in Residence – Richard Becker: Saturday, July 21st, 2pm to4pm The Cartoon Art Museum hosts painter Richard Becker as part of itsongoing Cartoonist-in-Residence program. Visit …
Jun 29
Rasl – Jeff Smith reveals new project from Cartoon Books
Jeff Smith,the creator of “Bone” has announced his new comic series, “Rasl.” There will be a preview at Comic-Con next month. I can’t wait to see whats up his sleeve. It definitely seems different then “Bone.”
Jun 27
BTGC ART: page in progress (again)
Here is an update on the page-in-progress I was working on…. I have started to detail the water in both panels and started to do some brush work on the raven. I will post the final version when it’s ready. Tag(s): Beyond the Great Chimney|btgc|comics|Brian Kolm|Atomic Bear Press|AtomicBearPress|ABP|
Jun 25
BTGC update 6-07
I was reminded by a reader of my log that I have not posted much about my Graphic Novel lately. This is in part that I have been busy with some other projects: Teaching cartooning at a youth center, freelance illustration and graphics, private teaching, etc. So I though it was time to post a …
Jun 24
Me and the "president"
DSCN0726 Originally uploaded by cartoonartmuseumsf This photo was from Keith Knights book release party a while back. I am the good look guy on the right, next to “president bush” and TJ Basa.
Jun 24
Horus, Prince of the Sun (subtitled) 1/10
This Japanese film from the past features scene design by the talented Hayao Miyazaki. The animation is solid (the fight with the wolfs in this clip is a good example), but the backgrounds are lack-luster at times in comparison of later films that feature a looser watercolor style. A fun movie to check out. NOTE: …
