Scott Frikin' McCloud

this post is a little late, but i've been busy, then sick. but anyway:

yup, it was a privilege to meet, and hang out with Scott McCloud on the Arkansas stop of his Making Comics 50 State Tour. my Wife Gretchen, my Brother Justin, and myself packed up for the short drive to Henderson College for an informal Q&A with Scott and family. it was a blast to get to ask questions, and interact on a first hand basis someone who i have seen as an inspiration for much of my professional artistic career. i first picked up Understanding Comics my second year of College, and found not only was it a careful and thoughtful treatise on the media of comics, but an in depth look at how we as humans go about thinking visually, and connect icons, visual media and language. it really is a great read, even if you aren't interested in guys in tights.

this of course just kicks my rear in gear to get back to work on my own comic projects. too many ideas, not enough time...