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Another Exciting Adventure starring Me, My Car, & Mapquest

Last night I went to a "special homecoming screening" of a feature film documentary, Will Eisner: Portrait of a Sequential Artist.

Will Eisner (1917-2005) was a giant in the comic book world, and was the guy who coined the term "graphic novel" and "sequential art".

The documentary was directed/co-produced by Andrew D. Cooke, and written/co-produced by his brother, Jon B. Cooke (with whom I took a RISD CE comic book class).

They did a fantastic job with this film -- masterfully organizing drawings, photos, film clips, and audio- and videotaped interviews so that the story of a brilliant storyteller could shine through. Many other comic book greats were interviewed, which proved what an influential impact Eisner's career had on so many others.

This film not only paints a portrait of one man, but also gives as its contextual backdrop: the history of comics & comic books. So, can you tell? -- I liked it a lot!

Seeing this documentary is pretty timely, as the movie The Spirit (perhaps Eisner's best-known creation), is slated to hit the theaters Christmas Day. Frank Miller (Sin City), who is interviewed in the documentary, will be directing this major motion picture.

The documentary was screened at the Courthouse Center for the Arts (really nifty place) in West Kingston, RI. This should give you some indication of how passionate about graphic novels I've been of late: I traveled 1.5 hours (round-trip), to a place I've never been before, IN THE DARK, just to see this film.

And it sooooooo was worth it --  thanks for the invitation, Jon!

IM coMIx (fun with artists)

In this episode of little guys talkin', it may behoove you to know that RISD = Rhode Island School of Design, my alma mater. (And remember: if you don't alma, it doesn't mater.) And, by extension, a "risdoid" is someone who is a student/alum of RISD. You have been enlightened.

 

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IM coMIx (fun with price charts)

Turns out there were more computer problems than I'd bargained for.
(Does anyone ever bargain for problems? Probably not.)
I am now on my third mother board in as many years.
I'm not gentle with my toys.
Nor with my big expensive office equipment.
Anyway, to make up for the week's silence, here is a nice long Li'l GuysTalkin' for you.
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The Week In Review (7/6-12)

Everyone thinks that illustrators live such interesting lives.
Here's proof to the contrary.

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IM coMIx (fun with drawing)

This week's installment of Little Guys Talkin' features costume changes, broad theatrical expressions, interactivity with a web link, Photoshop tips, and an homage to a favorite breakfast cereal character.
In short, it is all things to all people.
It exemplifies what I wish this blog to be: a big warm hug from a complete stranger.
A complete stranger who is more than a little sweaty.

 

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IM coMIx (fun with oatmeal)

 

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The Week In Review (6/15-20)

Not for me these political/financial weeks in review. They're way too global and way too complicated for me.
I prefer the silent contemplations that only my navel can provide.
I share these inward-gazings of my past week with you now.

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IM coMIx (fun with fonzie)

 

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So I'm coloring up this little Instant Message conversation that includes HAIL as one of its subjects, right?
All of a sudden, the sky turns dark and it starts HAILING with a vengeance, so I took pix of the aftermath, above. The storm didn't last too long, but, boy, was it ferocious there for a little bit! My studio has a tin roof, so it sounded like the end of the world as we know it, but I feel fine.

IM coMIx

This is an Instant Message conversation from a couple of years ago.
It seemed like good fodder for a li'l comic, so has only been edited a smidge for clarity's sake.
I know you'll be able to figure out which 'guy' I am, cuz you're smart that way.

This work is © Megan E. Jeffery, with silent acknowledgment to the other party's verbal contribution.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.