Here is the first of six interviews that I am doing about each artist that is participating in the 2nd Annual Drawing for Life Marathon coming up on April 4th. Enjoy the interview and please click on the flyer for more details about this wonderful event or visit “Logans Heroes” to pledge to our team of artists. You can submit your donation here! Thanks for your support! On to the interview with Rob and David-
1. What got you involved in the 2nd Annual Drawing for Life Marathon?
(David King) Logan Zawacki and I have been friends since before I can remember. He came to me last year and mentioned an idea he had for doing a 12 hour drawing marathon. He asked if I wanted to be involved and I jumped at the chance! My family has been affected by cancer, so I figure any thing I could do to help was good.
(Rob Jones) I met Logan and David last year just before the first Drawing for
Life Marathon and thought it was a great idea, so I wound up inviting
myself to the drawing session and did a few sketches. When they asked
me to actually participate this year I couldn’t say yes fast enough
Life Marathon and thought it was a great idea, so I wound up inviting
myself to the drawing session and did a few sketches. When they asked
me to actually participate this year I couldn’t say yes fast enough
2. So you will be drawing your heart out for 12hrs straight hours. What are you gonna do to stay awake and motivated?
(David King) Last year I really didn’t think it was going to be a big deal, but honestly, it is rough! I think this year I am gonna invest in Red Bull and just drink enough to start trembling, it might help my art!
(Rob Jones) Unlike A-Rod I work clean, so the most I’ll wind up with is maybe some root beer…
3. I understand you both have a big event coming up with Megacon…could you explain?
(David King) We do! A group of us comic geeks have started a little publishing company, ChalkLine Studios. We have two tables to debut our new book, Unleashed. It is nice to be on the other side of the table at a convention.
(Rob Jones) David, Logan and I are part of a group of artists here in
Jacksonville Called ChalkLine Studios, and we will be debuting our
first anthology book, Unleashed, at MegaCon this year. While there we
will be selling some sketch cards (Baseball card sized drawings) that
the ChalkLine guys and girls have been doing for the past few months
to raise a few more dollars for the relay.
Jacksonville Called ChalkLine Studios, and we will be debuting our
first anthology book, Unleashed, at MegaCon this year. While there we
will be selling some sketch cards (Baseball card sized drawings) that
the ChalkLine guys and girls have been doing for the past few months
to raise a few more dollars for the relay.
4. We all love to draw, paint, sculpt, but, a lot of us have our horrid “day jobs” too. What do you all do during the day or do you have a dream job or a “dream like” job?
(David King) I have a horrid day job! I am an operations manager at a scaffold rental company. It is long hours and dreadfully boring, but I am able to get some art done at my “real” job so it’s not bad.
(Rob Jones)I have been lucky enough to work in comics for the past 5+ years,
so my day job as been to work in a studio with comics legend Dick
Giordano.
so my day job as been to work in a studio with comics legend Dick
Giordano.
5. Relay for Life is an excellent event and Im grateful to be a part of it as Im sure you are as well. Are there any other charitable organizations that you all have worked with in the past?
(David King) I have never worked for any specific organization, but my Mom and I used to work with a child that had cerebral palsy. We helped his family with a physical therapy program that they did. It was amazing to work with him every weekend and to see the progress that he made!
(Rob Jones) I used to do a lot with the Special Olympics, and would like to do so again.
6. How did you get started with your art work? Did you attend art school?
(David King) I have always drawn as far back as I can remember. Logan and I spent many hours at kitchen tables making our own comics. I took some graphic design classes at FCCJ but I didn’t stay with it very long.
(Rob Jones) Yes, I went to the Kubert School (Comic book college) for a short time, and then went to school for graphic design. I consider working with Dick an ongoing education because every day I work with him I learn something new! I’ve also been lucky enough to take classes taught by my favorite artist, Brian Stelfreeze, and had one-on-one sessions with him as well. An amazing education!
7. Over the next 5 years..where do you see yourself?
(David King) I hope to have my comic strip, Oscar & Sid, syndicated. I also hope to have a published graphic novel and making my living with my artwork.
(Rob Jones) I will be working for DC Comics.
8. What do you hope to acomplish in participating in The Drawing for Life Marathon?
(David King) Our goal is to raise five thousand this year. I know that is a small drop in a huge bucket, but every little bit can help.
(Rob Jones) A few years ago my sister was diagnosed with breast cancer- She fought and suffered and eventually recovered, but that hurt, that suffering- I don’t know- No one should ever have to go through that.
9. Where can everyone see more of your work?
(David King) Everyone can check out my daily comic strip at WWW.OSCARANDSID.COM
I post a new comic strip daily. There is also some of my comic book art, and commissions that I have done.
(Rob Jones) http://www.perfectstormpublishing.com/, or in person at MegaCon in Orlando on Feb 27th-March 1st, and every Wednesday at Mudville Grille on Atlantic!
10. Thanks for doing this guys. Last question. Whos your favorite super hero?
(David King) I guess I’m more traditional, I can’t help but love Batman and Spider-Man!!
(Rob Jones) As a kid, Superman. Now, Batgirl… I like redheads…
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