Sitting here, on this lonely dock
Watch the rain play on the ocean top
All the things I feel I need to say
I can't explain in any other way

I need to be bold
Need to jump in the cold water
Need to grow older with a girl like you
Finally see you are naturally
The one to make it so easy
When you show me the truth
Yeah, I'd rather be with you
Say you want the same thing too

Now here's the sun, come to dry the rain
Warm my shoulders and relieve my pain
You're the one thing that I'm missing here
With you beside me I no longer fear

I need to be bold
Need to jump in the cold water
Need to grow older with a girl like you
Finally see you are naturally
The one to make it so easy
When you show me the truth
Yeah, I'd rather be with you
Say you want the same thing too

I could have saved so much time for us
Had I seen the way to get to where I am today
You waited on me for so long
So now, listen to me say:

I need to be bold
Need to jump in the cold water
Need to grow older with a girl like you
Finally see you are naturally
The one to make it so easy
When you show me the truth
Yeah, I'd rather be with you
Say you want the same thing too
Say you feel the way I do

 

Sorry for the lack of updates. Last week my sister gave birth to her third child and my second nephew Griffin Robert Steiner who weighed in at a masculine 7 lbs, 8 oz. and 20 inches tall. Also, my brother and I were asked to be godfathers to little Griffin which we're also pretty pumped about. Anyhow, here's some pictures of the little guy for your ooh-ing and ahh-ing pleasure.

New pics featuring all three of my sister's children, my niece Annie, my nephew Jacob (porkchop), and the newest edition, my godson Griffin Robert

Goodbye Dad.

Dear Friends,

On Friday, after two years of graciously beating the odds against brain cancer a loving husband, inspiring father, and generous friend passed away. Many people have already shared their thoughts and kind words with our family regarding my Dad. After many attempts to find words that would express my feelings of love and loss I find myself lacking the flair and cleverness he was known for and would like to share a few words from a dear friend of the family who wrote this about him:

“Bob left us in a peaceful, gentle moment fitting of a most beautiful and sweet man. Bob lived the definition of a full life and the one word that aptly describes what it was like to have shared some of that life with him is, privileged. The impact this man had on the world and the people around him is remarkable. Through his service to our country, his outstanding career and his powerful role in the hearts and lives of our family and friends, Bob quietly inspired everyone he met and lived the kind of life to which so many aspire. Many wonderful stories will be shared and much will be said in honor of Bob's remarkable life in the days, weeks and years to come.”

Thanks to everyone for their support during this difficult time and for those of you who knew him, thank you so very much for the joy and love that was a part of my father's rich and wonderful life. I'm sure he would look forward to me getting the site back on track after having abandoned it in light of my Dad's illness.

Much Love,

Dave

As the yellow robot assassin Scud himself puts it, "bullets are cheaper than human life." Corner vending machines provide the most popular weapon of the times: Scud disposable assassins: Robot hitmen that self-destruct when they kill their target. This epic volume follows Scud 1373, assigned to take out a hideous female man-eater named Jeff. While fighting Jeff, Scud discovers his warning panel in a bathroom mirror. Realizing that to kill Jeff is to kill himself, Scud blows does what anyone else would do...  he blows off Jeff's arms and legs and hospitalizes her. Jeff's life support bills will have to be paid, and Scud will have to find more work to stay alive. Follow the craziness that is SCUD from the beginning to end with this collection aptly titled the "Whole Shebang."  Coming in at 786 pages it is an epic steal at 15 bucks if you click on the pic above. SCUD was one of those books my brother got me into when I was a  younger lad, at the time the art threw me off a bit, but today I am in love with it. I read this entire book on my north bound flight from Savannah to come home for the holidays. SCUD may not be the feel good book to warm the cockles of your heart this holiday season, but it is one to kick start you holidays with a bang!

HAPPY TURKEY DAY EVERYONE!

So this weeks must read is the book "Twelve Reasons I Love Her." It is written by Jamie Rich and illustrated by Joelle Jones. A romance novel told in twelve individual vignettes the book explores the relationship of a young couple Gwen and Evan, traversing the ups and downs of their romantic life together. To say that the book is a classic romance book would be doing it a great injustice. It is a light hearted heart string tugging book that leaves you thinking. The art is beautiful and a great expierience for the eyes. It's slick but full of heart. There is a great flow to this book that allows it to be a quick read that leaves you wanting more but satisfied with your read. If you can pick this book up.


Also this week I have a kick ass video of my friend and fellow artist Brandon Clark rocking out Mark Cohen's classic Walking in Memphis.

If you dig his performance you should head on over to his site or his myspace at : http://www.myspace.com/brandonclarkhttp://www.brandonclarkmusic.com   Check him out and support the ARTS! WOOO! Peace and luck till next time folks!

-Dave

Awesome comic artist and all around nice guy Dean Trippe posted these plus a few more earlier and I just wanted to repost them for those that have not added Mr. Trippe as a friend yet. Also my must read will be posted up wed. night. GO BAM BAM! GO!

So I think I am going to start up a new column of this blog following the lines of the greatest Sequential podcast out there. (SEQA LAB, check us out on Itunes!) I will be doing a Book review a week for the rest of the year these will range from mainstream stuff to alternative and indy books.

So to start things off right I will start with the book "The Damned."

"Sometimes, the only person you can trust is a dead man. Caught in the middle of a sinister web of murder, kidnapping, betrayal, and damnation, Eddie – cursed and unable to rest- can’t escape the city’s most ruthless warring demon gangs. This action-packed prohibition-era thriller combines the supernatural sensibilities of Joss Whedon with the stark reality of MILLER’S CROSSING and THE GODFATHER."

It is written and illustrated by Cullen Bunn and Brian Hurtt. This book is a great amalgamation of adventure, scifi and horror, blending them into a great story that keeps you interested and involved with the characters. The style of both the writing and the art is straight foreword and to the point making the book a solid bet to keep you interested.. Not to ruin anything but if you dig on demons and gangters, this is the book for you! Oni has put out some really good books this year, I picked this one up at SPX a few weeks ago and have already given it the once through 3 times. CHECK IT OUT! You won't be dissapointed.



Plus if you head over to Oni's site by clicking the pic above you can check out 40 pages of the book for FREE!

Up next: Chiaroschuro by Troy Little

Hey everyone, I know there are a few of you out there that read this blog and if you do most likely you dig on the arts. Unfortunately this past weekend a great injustice occured and a good friend was fucked by some low life with a taste for technology. My buddy Pranas of inkdick and Rocket Tonic fame had his brand new computer jacked from the back of his roomy's car. If you dig the arts and want to show your support head on over to his site and give a few bucks to help him with getting the funds to get his baby back. Besides that you can get some rad artwork in return for your help! Thanks for your time! I posted the link below.

http://ghostcarpress.com/idonate.html


Peace and Luck!

-DAVE



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SUCCESS PRANAS HAS RAISED HIS FUNDS! IMAC IS GO!

This is awesome, thanks to SEQA LAB for alerting me to this. It's really great to see this happening. As I have said before, Mike was one of the greatest, and it is really cool to see his legacy staying strong. Also if there is anyone else out there wanting to participate in my "Many faces of Wonderboy" collection let me know! Below is the press release for the newly created scholarship.



When Mike Wieringo abruptly passed away last August, the comics industry lost more than a great artist and creator – it lost a friend.

Now, Mike’s family has teamed with the Savannah College of Art and Design to create The Mike Wieringo Scholarship or “The ‘Ringo” to help keep his spirit of generosity alive.

Created by Mike’s brother Matt and his sister-in-law Suzanne, the ‘Ringo is designed to help provide similar help to artists at the Savannah College of Art and Design or SCAD. Domestic and international students with have a minimum 3.0 grade point average who demonstrate financial need and display a serious interest in pursuing comics as a career are eligible. The scholarship will take effect in the artist’s second year of classes, and is renewable for up to two additional years, provided the student continues to meet the criteria.

The recipient will be chosen from three finalists determined by the college in a portfolio review by Matt and Suzanne Wieringo, along with a rotating group. The ultimate goal for the ‘Ringo is to raise enough funds so that it can cover a full year’s expenses at SCAD, approximately $30,000.

“SCAD is one of the most impressive programs in the world to focus on the medium of comics,” says Jeff Parker, creator of The Interman and Agents of Atlas, who worked with Mike at Artamus Studios. “I’m pretty sure Mike would have loved to have attended such a place in his student days. It would make an excellent legacy for him if we can grow the Ringo scholarship into a launch pad for the future greats of comics.

”Despite his success on such books as The Flash, Fantastic Four and his own creator-owned Tellos, Mike Wieringo never forgot what it was like to be a struggling creator. For many up-and-comers, Mike served as a mentor and friendly voice, whether it was providing free covers, advice, or just the encouragement to keep going.”

Due to some technical difficulties my SDCC pics and report will be delayed. So until then check this out below!



One of the neatest booths at comic con in the non comic department. Check this out and support a fun new type of entertainment!

Until next time (tomorrow hopfeully)

DAVE!

SDCC has begun yesterday was a whirlwind of craziness. Pics and stories tonight I hope!

-DAVE!

What the hell thought this would be fun.

Will it be ok?
Why Can't we be Friends

How are you feeling today?
The Pirates that don't do anything

How do your friends see you?
Running Away

Will you get married?
Not Track 5, Chainsaw Juggler

What is your best friend's theme song?
Fight Fire with Fire

What is the story of your life?
Super Bleeder

What was high school like?
It Sucks to be Me

How can you get ahead in life?
VIOLENT PORNOGRAPHY

What is the best thing about your friends?
Young Lust

What is today going to be like?
I'll never fall in love

What is in store for this weekend?
Everybody hurts

What song describes you?
End Title D:

To describe your grandparents?
Surprise

How is your life going?
What'd I say?

What song will they play at your funeral?
Riot on broad street.

How does the world see you?
Hackensack?

Will you have a happy life?
Ever Long

What do your friends really think of you?
Last Show

Do people secretly lust after you?
Holy Banannas

How can I make myself happy?
Don't pick it up.

What should you do with your life?
No Pride??

Will you ever have children?
Over and over again.

On Friday June 27th at 10:42 Pacific Daylight Time at the Santa Monica Hospital in California, Turner died after a long battle with cancer.

<sup>Mike was best known for his creatons of Witchblade and Fathom among alot of his creations coming from his company ASPEN. I know alot of folks that didn't dig on his work but I did when I was younger and still do. He was a really nice guy and I am glad I got the chance to at the very least meet him. He will be missed.




Bye Mike.</sup>

http://mindblowstudios.blogspot.com/

Check it out! This will be a new blog documenting the site.

-DAVE!

Pencils and inks by Tony Moore
Colors by me

-DAVE!

Pencils by, ED MCGUINESS,
COLORS by ME!

ENJOY!

-DAVE!

Here is a single page from a Batman story that Julie gave us for class. Check it out!

-DAVE!

Again tell me what you think!

-DAVE!