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Ted's Caving Page

2012-05-27T02:33:49Z

Ted's Caving Page: alexds1: Love it!!! Well worth a read (starts out technical, don’t worry, keep...

Belly Dance (2004)

2012-05-27T10:13:00Z

Brisk Breath

2012-03-27T13:03:00Z

Mini-Comic Day 2012 follow-up

2012-05-27T07:30:15Z

Today I took part in the Mini-Comic Day challenge (http://www.minicomics.org/) that was held at the Cartoon Art Museum with the museum’s bookstore and inkDrinkDraw (both which I have relationships with). The goal was to write, draw and print a mini-comic by the end of the day.

Mini-Comics (and zines too) have been democratizing publishing since the 1970′s when copy machines were first introduced and all of a sudden we had new ways to cheaply produce a book of our own making. Even with the internet there is a power in a physical object that can be given, traded, and sold by anyone who want’s to make one. Anyone can make a comic and reproduce it for just a few cents to share it in a tangible way.

The challenge is you have all day to make a comic with the length, theme, media, etc up to the creators discretion. We worked on our comics (including lunch breaks) from 11 am to around 5:30 pm with the standard length for all participants at 8 pages. My comic’s leed character is inspired by Bunraku puppets with their bulky bodies and tiny hands and feet. The title is translated by a web service and the characters loosely represent concepts like calm and relaxation.

Below is my final comic in convenient (flash based) format from issue.com. Notes on the challenge and creation follow below. Can’t see the publication below, then click the DIRECT LINK.

Open publication – Free publishing – More art

In the past week I have been thinking about what I wanted to draw for my comic and was inspired by Bunraku puppets with there bold proportions and personalities. I did some sketches ahead of time so when I did the challenge I could focus on telling a half-way decent tale. I also was inspired by a story I heard while at the Big Wow convention the previous weekend about an artist who did his rough layouts for his comic with a blue highlighter pen and then directly inked over them. I did some tests with the character I was thinking of using and the technique and found it intriguing so I decided to give it a try. About 2/3 of the comic was done this way.

I got into the city and swung by Copy Central to copy some templates for the challenge today and then headed to the museum to set-up. By 11am artist were showing up and we started fairly right away with most artist using a template that was pre-printed. (note: we will have a PDF available on-line with the templates in the following weeks). Some artist worked with the smaller ‘pocket’ zine size while others did a quarter sized layout that broke a double sided 8.5″ x 11″ page, both ended up with 8 pages.

I knew that I was only going to get a fairly gag oriented story, so I started with a simple premise; the hero is trying to meditate and he gets attacked by the minions of an evil wizard. The layouts are drawn in either color-erase light blue or blue highlighter pen with most details being added with the pens I was using. The pages were drawn out of order for reading, but appropriate for when they would be cut and folded together.

Fun-fact: The design of the big-baddy creature at the end of the comic was inspired by a person dressed like a Carrot mascot outside while we were creating our comics.

That is all the info for now, but more will be on the way in the following weeks, so stay tuned for more.

Midnight Snack Mini-Comic

2012-05-27T05:47:56Z

I used Mini-Comics Day to get a jump on my Halloween comic, and am well-pleased with the result! Click images to enlarge: What happens next?! Don’t worry, I’ll post it…eventually. Muahahaha!!! Transcript of comic: MIDNIGHT SNACK [Scene: moonlit night] [Voice from inside house] “So how did your trick-or-treating go?” [Two girls are sorting their Halloween candy - a blonde girl in [...]

The Inverted Golden Rule

2012-05-27T05:00:49Z

Over the last few months, I’ve learned that I treat myself differently than other people. I am a lot more forgiving to others than I am to myself. I treat myself very harshly. This needs to change. I need to remember to treat myself as I would treat others.

It’s not a universal maxim, but it should be helpful.

The Inverted Golden Rule

2012-05-27T05:00:49Z

It’s not a universal maxim, but it should be helpful.

The Great Cycle #1, pgs 8-12
The Mayan story of Creation

2012-05-27T03:44:00Z

The Great Cycle #1, pgs 8-12

The Mayan story of Creation

featuring Quetzocoatl &Yum Cimil

The Great Cycle #1, pgs15-21

Last 2pgs withheld

2012-05-27T03:18:00Z

The Great Cycle #1, pgs15-21

Last 2pgs withheld intentionally.

Mini-Comics Day Saturday — come to Page One in Albuquerque and

2012-05-26T05:03:00Z

Mini-Comics Day Saturday — come to Page One in Albuquerque and make a comic book with 7000 BC.

Making Ts inspired by ep. Methio! Splitting profits 50-50%

2012-05-26T02:39:00Z

Making Ts inspired by ep. Methio! Splitting profits 50-50% with Nerdist network. http://shop.monkeygong.com/Nerdwolf-Tshirt-NWT000001.htm

Joke image inspired by an episode of the Nerdist podcast

2012-05-26T02:37:00Z

Joke image inspired by an episode of the Nerdist podcast

actionathena: How are you planning to spend this Memorial Day? ...

2012-05-25T20:53:00Z

actionathena:

How are you planning to spend this Memorial Day? Perhaps with some beer and trivia at Danno Klonowski’s Bad Cartoonist Night at the Bad Waitress? Yes?

If Athena’s recreation of me kinda hassling some hipsters doesn’t sell you on attending BAD CARTOONIST NIGHT at THE BAD WAITRESS this Memorial Day evening nothing will.

Clinton cartoon on Crowded Comics

2012-05-25T17:01:38Z

I drew a cartoon about Bill Clinton for Crowded Comics. Here’s a detail. Click to see the whole thing, and add a caption!

Tagged: clinton, crowded comics

'Cento In The City!

2012-05-25T12:23:00Z

Hello everyone!

It's been a while since I last wrote.

I've been wrapped up in living... enjoying the weather change. And I've been commissioned for some work. YES!

Another new development in my life has to do with wheels... but it isn't a new bike. I've been researching subcompact cars for while. I've always liked the BMW Mini and the Honda Fit. They are responsible wheels with a touch of style. But it was the FIAT Cinquecento (500) that won me over. Neither the Mini nor the Fit pack as much style into as little space as FIAT. It is literally (inside and out) MODern art on wheels. I'm an artist... I appreciate art in all forms.

Cream City was one of the first in the US to win the right to open a FIAT "studio". These aren't your run-of-the-mill dealerships... they are designed to look like galleries. AND... everyone who purchases one of these Italian masterpieces is asked to sign canvases which permanently hang on the studio walls. It's kinda cool.

One thing... something which made me feel less guilty about purchasing my 'cento, is the fact the "specialist" I dealt with is also an avid cyclist. And he frequents the same LBS I visit.

I still believe the bicycle is the greatest form of transportation ever created. I've simply diversified my travel... and done so remaining true to my sensibilities.

Enjoy the sun this weekend.

Peace!

-@

"The whole point of a small Fiat is that you have a very small engine it, powered by petrol, and you rev it, and rev it, and rev it, until the valves come out and dance around on top of the bonnet, and then you change gear." - James May

Danno Does Trivia

2012-05-25T09:15:12Z

Hey guys, guess what very important trivia night is happening this Memorial Day?

Danno Klonowski’s Bad Cartoonist Night! So get your ass over there come Monday:

Monday, May 28
The Bad Waitress
2 East 26th Street Minneapolis
(corner of 26th and Nicollet)

Drink specials start at 8:00pm, trivia starts at 9:00pm.

PS: I almost forgot to mention! Guess what’s TOMORROW? The 2nd Annual MINI-COMICS DAY! See you at the MN Center for Book Arts! Event details are HERE.

2012-05-25

2012-05-25T00:01:00Z

Monkey’s Paw #53: The Runaround

2012-05-25T00:00:10Z

Click the above image to see it full size!

Monkey’s Paw by Zmith & Stwalley: Updated every Friday (unless it is updated Thursday night after you are asleep).

More info from Stwalley:

If you’re enjoying Monkey’s Paw, you may dig my other comic strip, Soapy the Chicken.

The Scott Seekins shirt has landed!

2012-05-24T22:03:21Z

The Scott Seekins shirt has landed!

BAD CARTOONIST NIGHT! MINI-COMICS DAY! PODCASTS, PODCASTS, PODCASTS!!!

2012-05-24T21:41:49Z

So what’s Danno up to and where can you find him the next few days? Well…

May’s BAD CARTOONIST NIGHT at the BAD WAITRESS poster by: Nicholas Straight, http://infinitywallcomix.com/

MONDAY, MAY 28th: It’s Memorial Day! Tired of picnics with family and the whatnot? Then you should head down for BAD CARTOONIST NIGHT at THE BAD WAITRESS!!! 8pm for food and $3 2-4-1 specials, table and countertop drawing, and some comic and pop culture-themed trivia (which starts at 9pm) hosted by me! Awesome prizes to be won! You can confirm you’ll be there at: http://www.facebook.com/#!/events/300755146681111/

MINI-COMICS DAY poster by DAN MURPHY, http://murphycommadan.com

SATURDAY, MAY 26th: I’ll be taking part in the second annual MINI-COMICS DAY. It is once again at The Minnesota Center For Book Arts (1011 Washington Ave S Minneapolis, MN May 26th) from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Copier will be available on site. Table space will be provided on a first come, first served basis. Bring your own drawing materials. Afterwards, we will move a block over to Grumpy’s to give out “The Stapler Award for the Best Minnesota Mini-Comics Day Mini-Comic 2012.” To enter we will need three copies of your mini-comic before 7:30PM. You can confirm you’ll be there at: http://www.facebook.com/#!/events/321385787923178/

The latest LUTEFISK SUSHI PODCAST (hosted by me) is up and features local mini-comic legend MIKE TOFT. The next episode will be up June 7th and features my LIVE Lutefisk Sushi Podcast panel from SPRINGCON. Speaking of Springcon, unbeknownst me I was recorded for the INVENERATE MEDIA JUNKIES video podcast, which you can see by clicking on all this highlighted jazz.

Ok…that’s all for now. Back soon with much more exciting news of where I’ll be. Here’s a hint: LITERARY DEATH MATCH!!!

"conspirators" via sstwalley in Google Reader

Ted's Caving Page

Belly Dance (2004)

Brisk Breath

Mini-Comic Day 2012 follow-up

Midnight Snack Mini-Comic

The Inverted Golden Rule

The Inverted Golden Rule

The Great Cycle #1, pgs 8-12The Mayan story of Creation

The Great Cycle #1, pgs15-21 Last 2pgs withheld

Mini-Comics Day Saturday — come to Page One in Albuquerque and

Making Ts inspired by ep. Methio! Splitting profits 50-50%

Joke image inspired by an episode of the Nerdist podcast

actionathena: How are you planning to spend this Memorial Day? ...

Clinton cartoon on Crowded Comics

'Cento In The City!

Danno Does Trivia

2012-05-25

Monkey’s Paw #53: The Runaround

The Scott Seekins shirt has landed!

BAD CARTOONIST NIGHT! MINI-COMICS DAY! PODCASTS, PODCASTS, PODCASTS!!!

The Great Cycle #1, pgs 8-12
The Mayan story of Creation

The Great Cycle #1, pgs15-21

Last 2pgs withheld