jasontheartist

The disappointment of no Popeye

2009-06-07T14:37:19Z

This year is the 80th anniversary of Popeye's first appearance in Thimble Theater comic strip in 1929. Popeye is, without a doubt, an iconic character whose cartoons and stories have had an historical mark in the entertainment industry. And yet, there is nothing to show for it.
I would like to see a comic book done again of Popeye. I, myself, would LOVE to draw a couple versions, but my writing, inking and coloring is a little lacking. Plus, I am not a "name" in the comic industry, and King Features Syndicate has a stranglehold on the Popeye name. If a reputable comic creator were to approach KFS, they might be willing to allow a book to be made.
Below is a link to some first sketches I did of Popeye as a more non-cartoony character, but not a dark and gritty version.
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=66500111&albumID=1914462&imageID=3057523

Art de Combat II

2009-06-05T15:12:10Z

I know I NEVER write here, and I hope to change that.

Last Saturday, I engaged in an art battle called "Art de Combat 2" at the Enchante Gallery in my hometown of West Branch, Michigan. It's a 3 hour competition between artists of different varieties creating work in 3 hours and earning a cash prize, and possibly sell their piece in a silent auction. A gent named Josh Jurgess filmed a small...well...film...of the event. I've grown accustomed to drawing or painting in public, with people asking questions and chatting. I like it. It might be my ego or just that I'm easy going, I dunno. My wife would say it's the ego...
Here is a link below to the video Mr. Jurgess recorded.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCfrDDSl7ME

Usagi mention (Mr. Sakai may be interested)

2007-10-13T14:50:15Z

Wizard Universe website has their top 5 animorphs. Check out the link!
http://www.wizarduniverse.com/magazine/wizard/006125669.cfm