Love all of this, Jeff. I was having a low week with my comic. Feeling overwhelmed with my full time job and drawing and writing my book. This post helped me feel like I can do it! Also Essex county is the book that made finally decide to make comics and step away from fine art. The only comic that made me cry :)
Ghost Stories is the one that really connected with me. As a hockey fan (Red Wings, sorry!), I was obviously thrilled with the hockey-ness of it all. But the scene between Lou and Vince in the hospital is one of the few times a comic has brought me to tears, and it caught me by surprise. Really moving, powerful stuff. Thank you!
I can't say how grateful I am for your candor in sharing these memories of how you got to where you are in comics. I feel like you are allowing us fans to get to know your work on a deeper level, which is really cool. Two thoughts: 1) I would welcome some posts on how your mental health challenges have impacted your comics. My mom struggles with depression and hoarding, and I have plenty of friends dealing with anxiety and more--meaning, I think a lot of people could be helped by reading your thoughts/experiences on this. Also, if applicable, does creative work help you as a kind of art therapy? how? 2) If we see more of 1) in these posts, I really think you will be getting close to a combined "how-to-make-comics" + illustrated memoir. Maybe you could put in some comics to fill in some gaps! I would buy a copy, and buy another for my goddaughter and others. Just saying.--Dave
Thanks so much , Dave. That means a lot. Truly. And I have definitely considered collecting and illustrating some of this as a memory, how to for sure.
Jeff I love hearing all of this. Today my retailer exclusive cover drops for Primordial #4 and i know it’s kind of a back door, but like you said about standing alongside people who have inspired you - that’s what it feels like. I hope to get you a copy. There are photos on my Instagram @houzenga ❤️
Love all of this, Jeff. I was having a low week with my comic. Feeling overwhelmed with my full time job and drawing and writing my book. This post helped me feel like I can do it! Also Essex county is the book that made finally decide to make comics and step away from fine art. The only comic that made me cry :)
try underwater welder for a good sob haha
Ghost Stories is the one that really connected with me. As a hockey fan (Red Wings, sorry!), I was obviously thrilled with the hockey-ness of it all. But the scene between Lou and Vince in the hospital is one of the few times a comic has brought me to tears, and it caught me by surprise. Really moving, powerful stuff. Thank you!
I can't say how grateful I am for your candor in sharing these memories of how you got to where you are in comics. I feel like you are allowing us fans to get to know your work on a deeper level, which is really cool. Two thoughts: 1) I would welcome some posts on how your mental health challenges have impacted your comics. My mom struggles with depression and hoarding, and I have plenty of friends dealing with anxiety and more--meaning, I think a lot of people could be helped by reading your thoughts/experiences on this. Also, if applicable, does creative work help you as a kind of art therapy? how? 2) If we see more of 1) in these posts, I really think you will be getting close to a combined "how-to-make-comics" + illustrated memoir. Maybe you could put in some comics to fill in some gaps! I would buy a copy, and buy another for my goddaughter and others. Just saying.--Dave
Second all of this Dave. I’m dealing with that stuff as well and my family.
Thanks so much , Dave. That means a lot. Truly. And I have definitely considered collecting and illustrating some of this as a memory, how to for sure.
Jeff I love hearing all of this. Today my retailer exclusive cover drops for Primordial #4 and i know it’s kind of a back door, but like you said about standing alongside people who have inspired you - that’s what it feels like. I hope to get you a copy. There are photos on my Instagram @houzenga ❤️