Like a lot of young people who wanted to be artists, comics were a gateway for me. — Kerry James Marshall Friday 07.14.23 Posted by Gavin Dias
It’s not movies and it’s not “fine art.” The beauty of a comic is that it’s clear, direct communication. My work is getting simpler and more cartoony because I’m much more interested in communication now than in any illustrative value. — Frank Miller Tuesday 05.09.23 Posted by Gavin Dias
One of the most valuable things one of my art teachers said to me was, ‘Don’t get upset by criticism. Value the fact that at least someone noticed what you did. — Chris Ware Saturday 04.22.23 Posted by Gavin Dias
Knowing what to take out and what to leave in is what separates the men from the boys — Frank Frazetta Tuesday 01.10.23 Posted by Gavin Dias
For me, my travels have been the chance to go to a place that already exists in my imagination — Hugo Pratt Thursday 11.10.22 Posted by Gavin Dias
One of the most difficult things for any artist to do is create a world that looks both completely alien yet real and possible. — Jim Lee Thursday 10.20.22 Posted by Gavin Dias
Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity. — Seneca Sunday 07.31.22 Posted by Gavin Dias
If you were to look at my pictures in their original state, I think you would find that they are very loosely painted. I simply focus on the parts that will jump out to the naked eye and attack those relentlessly. I am a very resourceful painter and I work very quickly. I am also very good at taking the easy way out. I admit it! — Hajime Sorayama Saturday 03.19.22 Posted by Gavin Dias
Knowledge of perspective is of supreme importance. Its laws provide a good, positive way to manipulate or hypnotize your readers. — Moebius (Jean Giraud) Saturday 01.29.22 Posted by Gavin Dias
Even if we painstakingly piece together something lost, it doesn’t mean things will ever go back to how they were — Kentaro Miura Monday 12.27.21 Posted by Gavin Dias
There are times when we knowingly head down a path of failure, choosing the wrong theme or subject for our capabilities, or choosing a project that is too large, or an unsuitable technique. If this happens, you must not complain later. — Moebius (Jean Giraud) Friday 11.19.21 Posted by Gavin Dias
I had Fine Art training and found most people had no talent. They just sat there and painted a still life or posed someone and that was it. I saw no creativity, I saw no pure talent. Okay, maybe they got pretty good with a brush, maybe the color was interesting, but what does it boil down to? Style and technique, period. — Frank Frazetta Thursday 11.04.21 Posted by Gavin Dias
...Then you go to the masters who rendered and painted beautifully but told no story at all. It was contrived, it was obvious that they just posed models and weren’t very excited about it, in spite of the skillful approach. Sure it’s great but so what? — Frank Frazetta Saturday 10.23.21 Posted by Gavin Dias
I suppose that I try and go beyond drawing pictures of girls that are just cute or beautiful. I try and show more of the girl’s more human mischievous and lascivious side. Even if the girl is naked, there’s nothing very sexy or interesting if they are simply objectified as just a pair of boobs and a butt. — Rockin' Jelly Bean Friday 07.30.21 Posted by Gavin Dias
When it came to my art, I went my own way and did not follow the trends. — Frank Frazetta Tuesday 07.20.21 Posted by Gavin Dias
It is your work in life that is the ultimate seduction — Picasso Wednesday 06.09.21 Posted by Gavin Dias
Forcing yourself to use restricted means is the sort of restraint that liberates invention. It obliges you to make a kind of progress you can’t even imagine in advance — Picasso Tuesday 05.18.21 Posted by Gavin Dias
Work lovingly done is the secret of all order and all happiness. — Pierre-Auguste Renoir Sunday 04.18.21 Posted by Gavin Dias
Remember how unimportant you are because that knowledge will gain you more respect than someone who thinks the world revolves around them. — Jack Kirby Saturday 03.27.21 Posted by Gavin Dias