Shhh. Don’t tell anyone. Here is a super secret sneak peek of what’s happening to your pal and mine, Rashy Rabbit in his still-untitled 7th issue.
I am about halfway through the thumbnailing stage which just means that I have to write the script, blow up the thumbnails, trace the thumbnails in blue non repro pencil, ink them, scan the pages and then print the comic. *sigh* Why do I bother?
Anyway, I am surprised it’s taken me this long to draw a comics with a character lost at sea.
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Would you look at that? Richard Krauss of Midnight Fiction awarded the latest Rashy Rabbit adventure, ‘A Rabbit In King Arthur’s Food Court’ an MF favorite for 2010!
I gotta say that I am super flattered, because I know that Richard has read hundreds upon hundreds of comics this year alone.
What makes it a fave? According to Richard, “A favorite is a favorite—a reading experience that delivers something extra.”
Thanks for the award, Midnight Fiction!
Likeness is a weird thing. The way we see ourselves and others is entirely subjective. Nonetheless, if a drawing doesn’t look that person, it’s just wrong. No amount of subjectivity or superfluous detail will hide this.
I think the secret in capturing someone’s likeness is getting the spacing on the face right. If I get the distance between the eyes right, or the length of the nose the chin correct, then I’m pretty much halfway there.
Of course, if I really capture the subject’s spirit, their personalty, then by Gawd, I get more than a likeness, I’m characterizing their effervescent soul.
If I were to go by the photos alone, then I’d kinda be missing the point.
When I draw you an avatard, I like t’ just take a look at your pics on facebook or what-have-you for a few minutes, and after that, I’ll sit down and do some sketches. Then, I’ll draw you from my sketches instead of your pics. That way, I don’t get bogged down on the subtle details on your face that no one really sees when they look at you, anyway. This is why a good caricature will always look more like you then YOU look like you.
I guess you can be the judge of the similitude.
“Latta’s work has that underground feel to it in its tension between slacker sleaziness and cute figure work.” -Rob Clough
Well, it seems like y’all really liked the Bill Watterson interview. In the spirit of bringing you more about people vastly more talented than myself, I bring you an interview with Matt Groening from 1986, a year before he created The Simpsons. I know, I know. Matt Groening interviews are a dime a dozen, but it is pretty interesting to read about Matt only one year before he hit pay dirt. This is a lengthy and informative interview, so pour yourself some coffee and dig in.
No, this is not a dream, then is not a hoax, this is an actual-honest-to-God interview with the JD Salinger of the funny pages, Bill Watterson. Before Calvin & Hobbes creator swore off interviews for good, he gave a lengthy and informative interview for Honk Magazine. By all means, give it a read. It’s one of the very very few interviews with this genius out there. Okay, without further ado, here’s Bill Watterson’s 1986 interview…
Say, have you ever wanted an avatard but had no idea just how to go about getting one? Have you ever wanted an avatard, but didn’t want much interaction with me? Well, you, my friend(?) are in luck. Like the title of this post so boldly states, getting an avatard is easier than ever. Gone are the days of all the ‘donation’ speak. Gone are the days of paying as you see fit. Now, you can choose between three price points and send your pic to me through this site and you don’t have to sweat the eternal question ” How much cheddar do I really need to give to this loser?”
I gotta make a go outta this, folks. I am otherwise virtually unemployable. Whatever though, I can draw the hell out of you.
By the way, be on the lookout for the Avatard Facebook ad.(More on that soon.) If you see it, by all means press the ‘like’ button, spread the word and love me more.
GET YOUR CUSTOM AVATARD RIGHT HERE.
I am but a bitter curmudgeon. I pretty much hate everything I am supposed to hate as well as plenty of things that I shouldn’t. I rant and rail against most modern institutions and pine for the days of yore that I didn’t even experience first hand. I mean, come on, if you don’t see how much worse pretty much everything is today, then you aren’t paying much attention. In fact, you are probably texting somebody right now, you @#$!
Of course, every now and again, particularly when I have been drinking, I let my guard down and give in to Pixar. Sure, they have never created anything as good as ‘Dumbo’, but I will give credit where credit is due, and I more or less, enjoyed every one of the films they’ve produced. Sure, some more than other (Cars being others) but, like it or not, they are the only animation studio that matters anymore.
I really liked Toy Story, despite the crude animation and, let’s face it, somewhat bland designs. I mean, like, they work fine in motion, but when you see your 57th pair of Buzz Lightyear jammie jam jams, the appeal is certainly gone. Kudos to the fine folks at Golden Books for being the patron of the modern masterpiece known as ‘Toy Story 3 : A Little Golden Book. ‘
Masterfully hand illustrated (delightfully off-model) by Adrian Molina, this book leaped off the end cap at Wal-Mart (Yes, I do indeed, suck) and into my shopping cart (with one wobbly wheel.) The colors are a lot more vivid than my scanner gives them credit for.
Oh my! Look at those squat proportions. Look at those large eyes with large pupils! If I had to define cartoon appeal, this would be it. Could you imagine if the whole movie looked like this?
I am pretty sure this scene won’t be as funny in the film. Look at that Buzz Lightyear. I want him tattooed on my face.
This is my favorite illustration in the book. Great lighting on this scene. I love Woody’s eyes. He sorta looks Dave Cooperesque here. (Meant as no slight to Adrian Molina. He is truly a rare jem of a talent, and only 24 years old too, ugh!)
I love this composition. Your eyes register the toys instantly, but the viewer still ‘reads’ the grime and trash, without looking cluttered and ugly. Why, even the garbage truck oozes with appeal!
How adorable! I want to crawl inside this book and live there forever.
In our conservative age of design, I think Disney and Pixar deserve extra credit for allowing what’s essentially the biggest property in the world to appear this far off-model. I think it’s good for kids, as it gives them the notion that there is more than one way to draw a slinky dog.
This book gets my highest possible recommendation. Available at all Wal Marts and wherever fine pieces of art are sold.
Hey, check out this shirt I got in the mail!
Dig it! The shirt is signed to me by Alessio Andolina, the Italian Savate champion.
I also got an unsigned version for bebopping all over town in with style. Thanks Paul, for this ultra fun project and thank you Alessio Andolina for the presents. I do so love getting mail!
Rashy Rabbit Droppin' Anchor.
7"x8" 32 pages B&W $4.00
A Rabbit In King Arthur's Food Court: A Rashy Rabbit Adventure
7"x8" 32 pages B&W $4.00
Redskin Rashy
7"x8" 32 pages B&W $4.00
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