[ Posted by Punkin1 to UrbanStyleComics on Jun 1st, 2009 2:47 PM ]...

We are in production for the summer Future Funk. Could you get us a quick article plus images covering the First Motor City Black Age of Comics Convention? You could even design and edit it yourself and send it to us as a jpeg. You have a max of 4 pages, which will print 8"W X 10" H. jpegs only.

[ Posted by Punkin1 to AlternaComics on Jun 10th, 2008 9:33 AM ]...

YO' dude....will you be coming in for the Chicago Wizards' this month????

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[ Posted by AlternaComics on Jun 13th, 2008 12:10 PM ]... sorry we wont be attending WWC this year - most likely next year though. thanks!!

[ Posted by Punkin1 to MikeWilliams on Jun 10th, 2008 9:52 AM ]...

Mike.....do you freelance? Let me know. It so....what are you rates? FOr a pin up.

[ Posted by Punkin1 to kissmecomix on Jun 10th, 2008 9:48 AM ]...

Dude....I just got a digital pen.....hmmmmmm.

There should be a tremor in the force behind that one.

[ Posted by Punkin1 to waydre on Jun 10th, 2008 9:47 AM ]...

Yo'

Where are you? Where can I get your products? HELLO>>>>>>>?

[ Posted by Punkin1 to ShotsInTheDark on Jun 10th, 2008 9:46 AM ]...

www.nogtheprotector.blogspot.com
A serious Chicago based landmark with great growth potential.

[ Posted by Punkin1 to isaileal on Jun 10th, 2008 9:44 AM ]...

Yo',

Do you freelance? Do you have rates and time to color a page that is already inked? Let me know. We got something cooking.

[ Posted by Punkin1 to heroictimes on Jun 10th, 2008 9:41 AM ]...

Yo'.

Just letting you know that ONLI STUDIOS is working on the 30th anniversary bomb.... "NOG: The War For Planet NUBA!!!" it will be out on Spring of 2008. NOG first appeared in 1979, opening the door to the Black Age movement.

[ Posted by Punkin1 to THENAO on Jun 10th, 2008 9:36 AM ]...

Yo' Bro.,

Thanks for the supportive hit on Hero Talk supporting "NOG:The War For Planet NUBA!!!" Remember should you decide to visit Chicago....mi casa su casa.........

[ Posted by Punkin1 to Xmoor on Jun 10th, 2008 9:30 AM ]...

Yo' dude.....will you be at Chicago Wizard's this month????
You add so much to the Artists' Alley. Plus I could get a stash of your books to distribute via the stores I am working with. Let me know.

[ Posted by Punkin1 to damian on Jun 10th, 2008 9:27 AM ]...

Dude.... I thought I would write to say the word on the HOLE is smokin'!!!!!!! Congratulations on another outstanding effort. This week I will be making arrangements to secure my copies. Now that school is ending I can catch up on some serious eading!!!!

[ Posted by Punkin1 to Jamal_Igle on Feb 14th, 2007 12:16 PM ]...

On it!!!! If you could do a few DVDs or Videos for students detailing how you got started and maintain your work ethic, techniques, and service to clients along with truth to the characters you illustrate. A combination of art samples and interviews. I still use the one I did with you at last year's ECBACC. I am surrounded by gifted students daily who are very nervous about how to procede or are pressured by other forces to not follow this path. While you exist as living viable proof that being talented, hard working, creative, and a nice guy pays off. It would be better for them than "How to Draw the Marvel Way" with Stan Lee.

[ Posted by Punkin1 to Jamal_Igle on Feb 13th, 2007 1:09 PM ]...

I just showed a few students in my high school Graphic Design class samples of your work. Last week they were having a passionate argument about Nightwing. So I thought I would give them a little motivation by visiting your site and doing a search on you. It was really a cool learning experience for them. The detail and academic accuracy you put in your illustration work reinforced the need for excellence and storytelling for them.

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[ Posted by Jamal_Igle on Feb 14th, 2007 5:16 AM ]... Wow, I'm really flattered that you think so highly of my work, Turtel. If you ever need anything just let me know.

[ Posted by Punkin1 to ECBACC on Feb 2nd, 2007 9:37 AM ]...

Talking about the most independent movement in our industry. Smart collectors and fans are checking out this growing hot spot of creativity. Welcome to da space y'all.

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[ Posted by ECBACC on Feb 2nd, 2007 9:35 PM ]... Thanks, we look forward to the October event, too.

[ Posted by Punkin1 to honored1 on Jan 21st, 2007 9:52 PM ]...

Showtime: You are invited to my solo art exhibit of large canvases adn drawings at 830 so. Halsted, the Af-Am Cultural Center, University of Illinois at Chicago. Friday Jan. 26th, 5:30pm until 8:30pm. Free admission. The work is from my coming Rhythmistic studio portfolio book called "No Evils" which will be on www.comixpress.com in late Feb. 2007. Its also my b-day. Hope to see you.

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[ Posted by honored1 on Jan 21st, 2007 11:29 PM ]... Thanx bro Onli. already spoke to the Mrs. She's down w/ it so we'll try to come on out and support you should nothing else come up. Thnx for the invite.

[ Posted by Punkin1 to cartoonartmuseum on Jan 19th, 2007 6:20 PM ]...

In the md '90s I was in a show with you guys called "Black Ink". It was a great experience. Your mission is the best. I even met V. Bode' and the TMNT guys who gifted me with an early book of thier's. Anyone visiting the Bay area should visit y'all.

[ Posted by Punkin1 to khwan on Jan 19th, 2007 3:15 PM ]...

"Indie" as in independently publihed and not part of a major publishing concern like Marvel, Kondasha, or Image. "Alternative" as in dealing with styles and concepts that may not be routinely served in the mainstream on a regular basis, like typical superheroes, manga, or sci-fi. Even tho' concepts may be deriviative, htis opens up that range of emerging and underserved material to a broader potential fan base.

[ Posted by Punkin1 to khwan on Jan 19th, 2007 1:09 PM ]...

"Future-Funk", the indie-alt 'zine is coming!

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[ Posted by khwan on Jan 19th, 2007 2:51 PM ]... Sounds good. But I curious. Is there such a thing as a non-indie alternative anything? Isn't indie=alternative? It like saying "I quickly go fast"

[ Posted by Punkin1 to Jamal_Igle on Jan 19th, 2007 1:08 PM ]...

The Future-Funk indie-alt 'zine is coming!

[ Posted by Punkin1 to JohnJennings on Jan 19th, 2007 1:05 PM ]...

Yo' J: I am rollin' out with the Future Funk indie-alt zine next month. It is mostly a reprint with a few contributions. Could you get me 4 pages B&W of your stuff, contact info, plus the ad for the OH! exhibition to be included. The ad can be in color and will be on the rear outside cover. It will be via www.comixpress.com. The 2nd issue will be a James Brown tribute themed indie-alt pricing guide issue with a lotta retro-futuro-funk in it.

[ Posted by Punkin1 to waydre on Jan 14th, 2007 1:31 AM ]...

You are so rite. Teaching and reaching keeps you so fresh. Alive like "the monster". Art teachers tend to still practice the subject as craft. You bring to them your insights from being a real artist. I think of self publishing as simply publishing. Marvel self publishes?
Once you put a product out there it competes with all other products while adding to the growth of our industry. You become a publisher with all of the rights, fun, and funk that goes with it.

[ Posted by Punkin1 to waydre on Jan 12th, 2007 3:22 PM ]...

I checked out your samples. SMOKIN'! A great blend of taste, skill, fun, and concept. Keep it coming.

[ Posted by Punkin1 to MochaCaliGirl on Jan 11th, 2007 9:12 PM ]...

Clearly I have a lot more to read. Welcome to the Zone. Your selection of creators rocks.

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[ Posted by MochaCaliGirl on Jan 12th, 2007 8:23 AM ]... I felt the same way when I took a look at your site. Over the weeks I'm sure I'll be sending messages to you filled with questions. Have a kewl day!

[ Posted by Punkin1 to Pop_Syndicate on Jan 11th, 2007 12:04 PM ]...

Check out www.dablackage.blogspot.com for da serious 411 on this movement. Review da archives too. Lets rap later?

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[ Posted by Pop_Syndicate on Jan 11th, 2007 2:39 PM ]... Holla back at me and we'll hook it up.

[ Posted by Punkin1 to DocZwielicht on Jan 11th, 2007 12:02 PM ]...

I teach too. At Kenwood Academy HS. Where do you teach? What level? My "No Evils" fine art is up at UIC at Chicago Addams Hall, 830 so. Halsted. Free reception at 5:30pm until 8:30pm on Jan. 26th. Check it out!

1 Reply [ Latest posted on January 11th, 2007 1:32 PM ]

[ Posted by DocZwielicht on Jan 11th, 2007 1:32 PM ]... Thanks for the comment and adding me to your friends. Always good to connect with more comics folks from Chicago. As for teaching, I'm mostly freelance, doing how-to comics sessions at local libraries and talking to librarians about GNs. I've also done some work with jr. high ESL classes. The work's not as steady as I'd like, but it's cool when I do get a call. And getting paid to talk about comics is a plus. I'm going to be laid-up the week of your show. I might be stir-crazy enough by Friday to venture out, but it's a longshot. If I can't make it, let me know how it goes. Good luck! bjw