James asked me to forward this along to his fans and friends:
I had a wonderful time at the Dallas Wizard show last weekend, and I'd
like to thank everyone who turned out to see me, in particular Avery and
Mary who both made the show extra special for me. Please know that I
consider you all friends and not fans. You are the reason I do these
shows - believe me it's not the glamor! I apologize for my shyness at
times but you all flatter me so that I blush to my boots. Also my
gratitude to all who suffered through my mumbled panel with such
glowing patience and for the intelligent questions asked. I salute you
all. My friends and fellow artists Nick Derington and John Lucas (and
his beautiful new wife, forgive me I've forgotten your name Mrs.
Lucas) kept me entertained and taught me some new tricks - you should all
definitely check out their websites, they are exceptional artists both.
Thanks also to the Wizard staff, Joe in particular, for treating me with
such gracious respect despite my last minute appearance and in spite of
the fact I don't do super heroes comics. Brian Azzarello and Eric
Bermejo were kind enough to trade gossip while signing their fabulous
new graphic novel "Joker" - yes, that Joker, and it's an amazingly
dark piece of artwork and writing, and I'd like them both to know their
praise is greatly appreciated. It's a sweet thing to be recognized by
your peers when they are that talented. John Cassady was way too nice
and pretty to be an actual comic book artist, and I suspect he hired a
stunt charmer to stand in for him. All in all I think I had one of the
best con experiences in years and hope to see you all again same time
next year.
Cheers and all that swell stuff,
James
PS,if you're in the area please come out to the Zeus art show this
weekend in Dallas(the 15th) and check out some of my new work. I think
you'll be surprised how much I've learned in the last 10 years and that
I can paint beautiful things as well as tragic.
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Here are the websites for the people James mentioned. I Googled'em so you wouldn't have to...
http://www.nickderington.com/
http://www.myspace.com/brianazzarello
And don't forget the show this weekend at Zeus. I've already been asked, so I wanted to tell everyone: Yes, James will be there!
http://www.zeuscomics.com/
~Michael
the Crow's Little Helper
