Sebastiao Salgado: Eye Contact

It’s something about the eyes.

In times of conflict, war, rebellion, or natural disaster, it is so often the civilian who suffers, and it is the children who suffer most for they had supposed themselves to have the longest future yet to come. It is not the terrible shock of seeing homes destroyed or parents or siblings killed.  It is not just the hunger that eats at the body or the tiredness in that same body; it is the loss of innocence that changes the eyes. »»

Profile: Jim8ball

Jim8Ball is such a prolific author we couldn’t decide which of his work we liked best. Don’t miss the slideshow after the  questionaire- it has a story preview for his "Samurai Cat" series and covers to many of his other books.

 

::: Artist(s) Name:::
Jim8ball

::: Title of Work(s):::
Samurai Cat

::: Publisher::: (self-published?)
I self publish as Eight Ball Graphics

::: Website:::
http://www.jim8ball.blogspot.com/

::: Q ::: Tell us about yourself.

Jim8ball aka Jim Coon was raised in the dark mines of evil dwarves living in Poland. He was fed only oatmeal and licorice. On Thursdays he was given the task of entertaining the dwarves by reenacting scenes from Fred Astaire movies. Do you know how hard it is to dance like Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers at the same time? At the age of 15 he was able to escape the mines and book passage on a small freighter headed for "parts unknown". Those parts turned out to be an island full of dinosaurs and a large gorilla. After a short stint on the island (the natives loved the Fred Astaire routine ) Jim found himself on the docks of the greatest city in the world! New York City. It was in New York that Jim discovered he really didn’t like people so he moved to Cortland NY where he now resides. Okay, that’s not how things really happened, but it’s way more interesting than the truth. »»

Profile: Jason Franks

Madbadcat’s Note: The evolution of Jason Franks’ comic books, from ideas to print, is chronicled in this interview and accompanying images. His manifest passion for, and knowledge of, his medium permeates this article as well as his work. KAGEMONO #2 - the 2nd of his horror anthologies- will launch at Armageddon in Melbourne, November 1st and 2nd 2008.

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Profile: Bret Taylor

Madbadcat’s Note: By his own admission, Brett Taylor is largely self-taught. I would tend to argue that,  as artists, we are all "largely self-taught", exploring new territory each time we approach a subject. His passion for painting may come from finding TEXTURE as a new addition to his visual vocabulary. Chek out the texture on this closeup of one of his paintings.

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Profile: Jaye Frisina

 Madbadcat’s Note: The first time I saw Jaye Frisina’s work, I laughed out loud. How is it possible for that whimsical ninja to be endearing and threatening at the same time? The answer to that question is probably the essence of Ms. Frisina’s talent.

::: Artist(s) Name:::
Jaye Frisina

::: Title of Work(s:::
FIN cartoons, and Thirteenth Story zines

::: Publisher:::
Self-published

::: Website:::
ThirteenthStory.com

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Comic Book Artist

Profile: Todd Gnacinski

October 1, 2008 by madBADcat  
Filed under Panels & Gutters & Zip Ribbons, Profiles, Sequential Art, Top

Madbadcat’s Note: The retro style and story of Todd Gnacinski’s book grabbed me from the first moment I saw the cover on Etsy and it turns out we share a love of all things Dave McKean.

 

::: Artist(s) Name:::
Todd Gnacinski

::: Title of Work(s):::
Satellite State

::: Publisher:::
Self Published

::: Website:::
www.satellite-state.info
www.myspace.com/satellite_state

::: Q ::: Tell us about yourself.

I was born and raised in Milwaukee WI. I began drawing when I was around 12. I majored in illustration at the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design graduating in 1995. I began working as a freelance illustrator just after graduation. In 2004 I began writing my first pages of a yet untitled story, which after revising and tweeking became Satellite State. »»