Somebody shut this clown up already!
For those of you who still aren't tired of listening to me flap my big ol' stupid lips: my roundtable discussion with the boys from hotlanta is currently available for your listening pleasure over on sidebar nation.
You can go check it out here:
[link]I had a total riot with those guys; we shot the shit and were goofin for almost 5 hours that night (hats off to swain for taking the time to distill all the goodness down into about an hour and change!), they treated me like family and since then i've had the privilege of getting to know them even more after we did the show.
These fellas are solid gold and thier podcast shows always feel so good and intimite, so you GOT to check out some of the other podcasts while you're there, I promise you you'll enjoy the hell out of them.
I may be biased but after being a fan of the show for a few years now I can honestly say that I think that it's a very important contribution to the world of entertainment art; it's mom and pop, its street and its personal: these guys have unbridled passion for comics, movies and pop culture and those who make it.
When I think of "getting paid" for what I do, I think of stuff like doing this show. Getting money is nice and everything but without the folks who show thier love for what people like me do it really just doesnt mean a damned thing.
I admit it: I love to be praised for what I do, I've gotten hooked on the appreciation and the love that so many of you have shown me for just producing art that you like.
You guys and gals got to know that the inspiration and love is a 2 way street; everytime I sit down to draw I think "how can I knock thier socks off?!"
I love you guys and can never thank you enough for the attention and interest you've shown in my art and to a lesser extent - me.
Every comment means something to me, big or small, long or short; it's your time you're giving me - and that IS the most precious gift one could get.
Ok, enough slobbering already!
A quick correction: In the interview I mention an artist by the name of "Michael KorMACK" who ive recently fallen in love with.
Well, being a man generously endowed with a 9th grade edumacation and possessing a stunning portfolio of academic failures - I read it wrong...lol.
The guys name is Michael Komarck and you can see his gorgeous art for yourself here:
[link]Sorry Michael..heh.
Ok im out, Ill be getting to replies within the next few weeks, I promise - ive got my hands full with these Magic The Gathering cards and have been incredibly short on time, so im sorry about being late.
Thanks again for coming by and for leaving all the wonderful compliments!
God bless and be safe,
Brad
PS: Make sure to listen to the easter egg at the very end after the closing music and to click on the "real" picture of me at the bottom of the write-up that I have included for ONLY the most hawdcore fans!
Keep it up!
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Finally got my mac back and listened to the podcast. Thanks so much for the wonderful shout-out! We'll definitely have to give KOTR a shot!
And yeah, Komarck is pretty awesome eh? I've heard others say he uses photography in his art but that's narrow-minded. The guy is an amazing talent and I'd like someone to explain exactly how he renders trolls, orcs, dragons, and other fantasy elements so realistically. I've tried to dissect his method for years and I still can't figure it out. If you want to see intimidatingly great Warcraft card art, check out his Wrath of Ragnaros card from a few years ago. It's so good it made me want to quit.
Alex
I feel like quitting everytime I see his stuff, but after the despair comes the endless enthusiasm to be better.
I dont care how he does what he does, in fact I prefer not to know and to just continue to love what he does and try and reach higher in my own work from the inspiration he gives me.
And no sweat for the shout-out mang, I like your work, work ethic and your attitude about art.
Be safe and best to you and yours,
Brad