tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3808214948689929079.comments2023-05-20T02:17:51.508-07:00Carter Family Comics: Don't Forget This Blog!Frank M. Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04673579882180372546noreply@blogger.comBlogger107125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3808214948689929079.post-35217412163899277902014-12-11T05:18:24.310-08:002014-12-11T05:18:24.310-08:00I didn't know that about the restaurant. I eat...I didn't know that about the restaurant. I eat there a few times a year.Mike Rhodehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14551914909843150387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3808214948689929079.post-37188527461946403862014-09-24T15:26:21.527-07:002014-09-24T15:26:21.527-07:00Thanks for those comments, Jamie!
To answer your ...Thanks for those comments, Jamie!<br /><br />To answer your questions: <br />The size of the final art pages varied. THey were usually 12 inches wide, so the art was maybe 10 inches wide. I drew the final pages in thirds, so scanning would be easier.<br />I did most of the inking with a dip pen (a holder and a nib) because we wanted to the art to have the look of old fashioned comic strips as much as possible. When the deadline got to be too much for me, I did some of the inking with Pitt Artists Pens (high grade felt tips) because they were faster than dip pens (no dipping!)...Laskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09032964387014204241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3808214948689929079.post-17354597053898715482014-09-14T19:16:11.791-07:002014-09-14T19:16:11.791-07:00Thanks for posting a great sample process page, an...Thanks for posting a great sample process page, and showing to what extent collaboration, to whatever degree, can result in a creative work. It points up how this is such a unique aspect of sequential art, one that you rarely, if ever, see in other mediums. <br />It's always such a fun project to introduce in a classroom setting, and see how playing off the relative strengths + weaknesses of a group of students can wind up with a much stronger, cohesive piece in the end. Collaborative comics can be a crock-pot that the writer, penciler, inker, colorist and editor (teacher) can all contribute ingredients for some tasty work.<br />That said, what you describe between just yourself & Frank did dispel an assumption on the breakdown of the workload (also reminded me of a variation on the Lee/Kirby/Ditko method). And spot-on with the palette being a perfect touch to evoke a sense of time + place. <br />A couple quick questions: you say "oversized finished art" - how big were the original pages? And what'd you use for inking?<br />Also of course love to see a possible posting in the future sometime of a couplefew more sample process pages... <br />Just beautiful work to see unfold, above and beyond turning the pages of my own copy - thanks bunches again David.jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09929486289400863627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3808214948689929079.post-12958744236534792472014-03-05T17:14:16.924-08:002014-03-05T17:14:16.924-08:00David, hoping Seattle International Film Festival ...David, hoping Seattle International Film Festival may select the film. Or maybe the Experience Music Project. I will let you know when. Portland Oregon premiere is May 3 at the Hollywood Theater at 6:30 PM!Beth Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18331147046121416826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3808214948689929079.post-69365275572344902432013-06-02T08:45:56.164-07:002013-06-02T08:45:56.164-07:00Read the book while on vacation last week. I loved...Read the book while on vacation last week. I loved it and the CD. Good Work!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06350208906048970548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3808214948689929079.post-39542426570353069082013-05-14T11:21:37.613-07:002013-05-14T11:21:37.613-07:00What a thrill. I'm so jealous! :)What a thrill. I'm so jealous! :)alxjhnsnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08966470488859167877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3808214948689929079.post-56376628489710092212013-05-13T22:41:01.788-07:002013-05-13T22:41:01.788-07:00It was great to meet Robert Armstrong, Paul! I re...It was great to meet Robert Armstrong, Paul! I remember a story he did for WEIRDO Magazine as one of my favorite short comics. <br />Jim, yes, I floated out of the building, my mind having been blown (yes, Ted, it was). It still doesn't feel like it really happened...<br />Ellen I wish you'd been there too. I wish all my friends and family could have been there! The irony is that it happened in Sacramento, with a relatively small amount of people present. Laskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09032964387014204241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3808214948689929079.post-6343528844928048512013-05-13T16:08:15.964-07:002013-05-13T16:08:15.964-07:00...wow, your mind must have been blown (I know tha......wow, your mind must have been blown (I know that mine would have been!!!) - so, so cool David!!!<br /><br />Ted Haycraft<br />Evansville, INThe Fan With No Name!!!https://www.blogger.com/profile/05853698858679938211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3808214948689929079.post-82957314356906437632013-05-13T11:16:15.289-07:002013-05-13T11:16:15.289-07:00AMAZING!!!!!! Nothing else to say. Except, of cou...AMAZING!!!!!! Nothing else to say. Except, of course, wish I coulda been there! Ellen L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18266700973870723641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3808214948689929079.post-30872945275745824072013-05-13T10:47:21.351-07:002013-05-13T10:47:21.351-07:00What a fine account of a wonderful night, David!What a fine account of a wonderful night, David!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03918689214677956081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3808214948689929079.post-84683294057051421402013-05-13T10:27:46.591-07:002013-05-13T10:27:46.591-07:00Wonderful story! You left out the final sentence h...Wonderful story! You left out the final sentence however: "...and then I floated out of the building."Jim Gillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10360318812626909513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3808214948689929079.post-74149929920517719002013-05-13T06:38:47.790-07:002013-05-13T06:38:47.790-07:00Wonderful story! Sounds like a great evening. So g...Wonderful story! Sounds like a great evening. So glad these two legends showed up to support you! I would have been thrilled to meet Bob Armstrong -- a cartoonist hero of mine -- the anarchic, satirical spirit of Mickey Rat remains among my favorite comics. Thanks for sharing!Paul C.Tumeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05398929835829679477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3808214948689929079.post-11260006806772973372013-01-25T19:59:04.780-08:002013-01-25T19:59:04.780-08:00Hi Frank,
It was my pleasure! Congratulations on...Hi Frank,<br /><br />It was my pleasure! Congratulations on an excellent book -- and thanks for your kind words!<br /><br />Regards,<br />Michael Taubemiketaubehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00191814691014038955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3808214948689929079.post-67360963173552054792012-12-31T11:48:02.284-08:002012-12-31T11:48:02.284-08:00I'd love to see you do a cover of those two co...I'd love to see you do a cover of those two covers, David.ScorpioSteelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02390806853538691736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3808214948689929079.post-87805312971586668092012-12-03T21:29:10.442-08:002012-12-03T21:29:10.442-08:00Hi Frank!
Zorchman here...thanks for commenting i...Hi Frank!<br /><br />Zorchman here...thanks for commenting in my Sanctum!<br /><br />My buddy D Burns (that's his "Cat-Astrophe" record in the Sanctum) showed me this book...and after a few seconds, I said "Hey, this guy posted some comments in the Sanctum!" <br /><br />Glad to see the book's come out! I's like to buy a copy (autographed, maybe?) myself!<br /><br />Let me know what I need to do.<br /><br />Thanks again!ZorchManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02045527766850569032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3808214948689929079.post-45725195371016380052012-11-26T01:23:32.251-08:002012-11-26T01:23:32.251-08:00Yay! :D xxYay! :D xxSarah McIntyrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00799864162571966502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3808214948689929079.post-20798765115648012252012-10-09T14:53:18.443-07:002012-10-09T14:53:18.443-07:00Got my copy of "Don't Forget This Song&qu...Got my copy of "Don't Forget This Song" in the mail today. My heart is filled with music and my head filled with imagination. Better than what I would have expected, even with high hopes the first time I'd heard of it back in 2009 from your blog. Structured so imaginatively and cinematically...the mood comes at you from every page. kudos.Unca Jeffyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02292248615715408243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3808214948689929079.post-47785961133886116612012-10-04T17:55:50.813-07:002012-10-04T17:55:50.813-07:00Thanks, Jeff! Hope you enjoy it...!Thanks, Jeff! Hope you enjoy it...!Laskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09032964387014204241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3808214948689929079.post-37930458120273357492012-10-04T17:09:20.391-07:002012-10-04T17:09:20.391-07:00Laid down my order for the book TODAY!!!! Used t...Laid down my order for the book TODAY!!!! Used the Amazon link on your page, too guys. Looking forward to pouring through this bad boy!!Unca Jeffyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02292248615715408243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3808214948689929079.post-44008407595549325172012-09-26T20:02:06.609-07:002012-09-26T20:02:06.609-07:00I do like the 60s-style panel, with the big mic in...I do like the 60s-style panel, with the big mic in the foreground.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3808214948689929079.post-79332600653971703032012-09-26T15:53:19.228-07:002012-09-26T15:53:19.228-07:00Goes to show, Frank, ya can't escape the long ...Goes to show, Frank, ya can't escape the long arm of the law. Kidding aside, I really enjoyed this post a lot -- more of these behind-the-scenes posts would be very welcome, tho I know you guys are busy being famous. I love the way this page came out in the book - it's not as much a cornerstone to the story for me, but it's sure a highlight. And the idea to show the song titles as organic musical forms that echo the speech balloon concept is a wonderful invention that adds a lot -- which shows that the process between you two is very productive and powerful. I grew up sleeping under the handmade quilts of my ancient Granny James -- and I can say the quilts you drew David feel right to me!Paul C.Tumeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05398929835829679477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3808214948689929079.post-32091764978255867122012-09-26T09:15:20.472-07:002012-09-26T09:15:20.472-07:00Thank you, sir.
Frank: it was a step in the worki...Thank you, sir.<br /><br />Frank: it was a step in the working process. You might say Sara's long arms gave me 'a leg up'.Laskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09032964387014204241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3808214948689929079.post-45261573218516251252012-09-26T00:38:30.421-07:002012-09-26T00:38:30.421-07:00Just gorgeous and full of spirit.Just gorgeous and full of spirit.skip hellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07474148907383183209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3808214948689929079.post-62409468115437515912012-09-25T11:23:30.242-07:002012-09-25T11:23:30.242-07:00Oy! Those elongated arms on Sara... well, I drew i...Oy! Those elongated arms on Sara... well, I drew it, so I gotta live with it ;)Frank M. Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04673579882180372546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3808214948689929079.post-23139089474089223822012-08-12T18:07:29.326-07:002012-08-12T18:07:29.326-07:00Beautiful in both images and words. Drawn real ke...Beautiful in both images and words. Drawn real keerful. I like it a lot! Great work!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15543862587166296972noreply@blogger.com