The Stumptown ComicsFest seemed a success. I was especially grateful to have laid-back time with cartoonist friends Jeff Smith and
Mike & Laura Allred. It was these very cartoonists that drew me back to the comics medium, with their books BONE and MADMAN.
Jeff visited my studio on Friday to peruse Habibi pages, and Mike & Laura stopped by on Saturday.
Plus we had time to enjoy the summery sun and eat good foods.
Big thanks to all of you that made it to my Sunday talk and/or signing. You were a pleasure to meet! Also thanks to Douglas Wolk for moderating.
I wish I could share some of the images from my “powerpoint” on the blog, but I think they’d be too much of a spoiler in this form.
Here’s a simple glimpse of pencils-to-inks that shouldn’t ruin any storytelling.
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April 22nd, 2009 at 2:59 am
Woah! When did Allred have his head shaved? I remember last time he attended Stumptown in 2007 he still sported some lengthy locks. It’s pretty jarring to see a photo of him now. Mostly due to him always having the same haircut of his character, Madman/Frank Einstein.
Also Jeff Smith looks like Kevin Eastman’s twin with that stash he’s trying to grow.
Well good luck and keep plugging away with your graphic novel project.
April 22nd, 2009 at 6:22 am
Wow, Craig, that’s just beautiful. Is all of the inking brushwork? I wish you’d put up some bigger versions to see all the details in her face. I love the no borders stuff here. it’s really gorgeous. I cannot wait for it to be in a book, in my hands.
April 22nd, 2009 at 9:23 am
wonderfull friends!
cheers!
April 22nd, 2009 at 9:40 am
It was great meeting you, thanks for signing my book and the photo!
April 22nd, 2009 at 12:48 pm
Hearing good stuff on Allred’s blog about Habibi. I can’t wait! It’s too much of a tease seeing bits and pieces that you post here and there… but that doesn’t mean that you should stop posting ‘em!
April 24th, 2009 at 9:21 am
I just started reading Blankets….loved your art work….waiting for Habibi….btw, is evrything brushwork?
April 25th, 2009 at 2:14 pm
I read Blankets last year and it spoke to me in a way that no music, movie, comic or novel ever has. I will be teaching a freshman comp course at my university this spring, and I want to include it on the reading list if at all possible (not sure what exactly I can and can’t do yet). I saw so much of my Ohio upbringing in Blankets, and I think it is something that will resonate with my students as well. Keep up the good work; I’m on tenterhooks waiting for Habibi!
April 27th, 2009 at 11:31 am
hi craig, i wrote this poem and wanted to share it with you:
dandel,
i was on a ship with a pair of siamese twins
and a man with a wooden leg
who smelled of rotten fish and salt
shared with me his heartbreaking story
and i saw his golden heart shine through
i felt like forever riding on that bicycle with you
and i can see your white ears fluttering
we made a lot of promises under the canopy
and so many wishes in bottles thrown out to sea
what are the chances that one of them would come
riding the waves
being carried by southern winds
floating to your toes barely
dipping the surface as the
arriving glass container lightly
hitting the wooden pegs underneath the harbor,
exclaiming,
‘clunk’
would you
stop breathing
or
start dancing?
yours,
chunky
-thanks for the books. i can’t wait for habibi, i know it will be beautiful.
April 29th, 2009 at 5:31 pm
ahnmin, i like your poem. i’ld like to have a go at writing something inspired by craigs world that we share
craig, like the photo of mike, he looks so deep in thought. hope he gave you some useful feedback.
im working on the snow queen, do you know the story?
xxx
April 29th, 2009 at 8:19 pm
Hello Craig
the new pages look lush and lovely– hope you’re well–
Kazim
April 30th, 2009 at 8:49 am
hi there,
i enjoyed reading the carnet a lot. beside the magnificent drawings, that in my opinion are reflecting the character of your journey in an condign way, i found it interessing to get an idea of the american view on europe.
i’m alway exicted to see new impressions of habibi and i like the way your style has developed since blankets.
but actually i only intened to send this link to you and “the community”. while reading the carnet again i saw this on telly. and cause the subject is “cartoonist buds” i had to post it.
all the best
http://www.arte.tv/fr/Echappees-culturelles/ARTE-culture/Sommaire-de-l-emission/2546098,CmC=2546100.html
April 30th, 2009 at 10:11 am
Hi Craig,
yesterday I read your “Blankets” and thanks to Gipi I found you’re blog and website.
Beh I think you received a lot of awards from a lot of people for your drawings …but I’d like to add mine: so it’s a +1 for your score
Please continue the creation of these pieces of art.
Ciao,
D.
May 3rd, 2009 at 5:49 am
Craig! Your work is stunning, as usual! Also, it’s geat to have such good friends.
I saw this week the cover to the Brazilian edition of Blankets,and I’m really happy to know that I’ll be able to read it in Portuguese. More than that: I’m happy ´cause people around here’ll be able to read it (I’ve already, I have the original version)
Congrats again!
May 3rd, 2009 at 4:02 pm
Hi Craig,
I just reread Blankets for third time today (last time must be two-3 years ago). The experience was so refreshing, especially after watching Wolverine yesterday. Blankets moves me to tears every time.
I own Carnet de Voyage and Goodbye Chunky Rice, but looking at your blog, I think Habibi will really give me what I’ve been looking for. Keep it up; the world needs more beautiful comics.
~Rahul
May 3rd, 2009 at 7:34 pm
Lovely art
AWS!!
Hugs
M.Ramos
May 5th, 2009 at 12:57 pm
Hey Craig. Quick question: Will you be doing a tool piece again? I’ve found your discussions on your work to be really helpful and was wondering if you’d have any updates in the future–especially considering how much work you’re putting into Habbibi, I was wondering if your style and your technique was continuing to evolve. I was also wondering where in Portland you picked up replacement cartridges for your Pentel pocketbrush. Thanks! Brandon
May 6th, 2009 at 8:21 am
i am teaching Blankets to a group of juniors & seniors @ a small public school in rural vermont as part of a survey course using only graphic novels. you should know that your art transcends age & gender. the folks dying to discuss are colleagues who have enthusiastically embarked on this journey with me . . . Habibi looks amazing. Time will stand still the moment I get my hands on it & i can’t wait!!
May 11th, 2009 at 9:09 am
Craig,
You are amazing. You have supporters here in the Philippines. Imagine that!
Always looking out for your updates: on the progress of Habibi and others. Inspirational, indeed.
*sends good vibes and support*
May 15th, 2009 at 10:41 pm
Craig,
I didn’t grow up with comics. In fact, my mother forced me to read the Iliad and write a book report when she found me reading Archie’s Digest in junior high. When I went to college in Eugene, Mike and Laura’s the Atomics was one of the first extra-curricular books I picked up, followed quickly by Bone, Sacco’s Palestine, Cerebus and eventually, Blankets. That sealed my commitment to graphic novels, so thank you for that. I’ve enjoyed your work for several years and have been eagerly anticipating Habibi for far too long. Make it right, but make it quick!
May 17th, 2009 at 6:13 am
I know Stumptown was over not long ago, but will you be attending MOCCA in NY this year?
May 21st, 2009 at 8:59 am
Hi Craig! It’s been a month since your last post! don’t forget us and offer us a new one! We miss you!