The pinch-hitter of Marvel’s Bullpen, John Victor Romita Sr. has passed away at the age of 93. He picked up where so many greats left off, at first being tasked with recreating their styles, then eventually he was permitted to embrace his own uniqueness. He went beyond where those who came before but never lost […]
Akira Kurosawa – Composing Movement
This short documentary about Akira Kurosawa shows what a wonderful eye the director had. His ability to compose a living moment astounds me to this day. I can still barely compose a decent scene for a drawing. He was a wonderful artist and will always be one of the greatest directors in film history. When […]
Two Weeks On: Less is More
Never have I been this stoked about having less. I only have TWO social media accounts now, on LinkedIn and on Instagram. I am early adopter type, and I’ve been onboard for sites such as the book of faces and the doom scroller of twits. After well over a decade on many of these sites I have finally cut ties. […]
Design: Ro-Man, the Robot Monster in Love
Ro-Man, an alien that looks remarkably like a gorilla in a diving helmet, has destroyed all but six people on the planet Earth. He spends the entire film trying to finish off these survivors, but complications arise when he falls for the young woman in the group.
An Interview with Ramona Fradon
If you’ve been around me, you know that I am a fan of this woman’s style. I adore the whimsical clean lines and her breadth of work. Her work on the 70’s Super Friends title was a gateway into her artwork and loved it. Her interview is fascinating, and I was surprised at her answers […]