Two and a half minutes with MATT FEAZELL!

MATT FEAZELL is a Cynical Man...or at least that is the character he has created and entertained millions with over the past 75 years...well, maybe not that long! Matt is one of the greatest independent artists of all time. You can check out his unique vision by simply picking up a DISNEY ADVENTURES COMIC ZONE anywhere fine magazines and digests are sold. Look for his DIZZY ADVENTURES inside...I personally recommend the Spring 2006 Collector's Issue. (Summer 2006 ain't too shabby though!)


Bill Wilkison: Matt, I have found a common thread among artists in many disciplines that Dr. Seuss had a big influence on them growing up and that influence continues today. What influence has Dr. Seuss had on your life, work or art?

Matt Feazell: Made me nervous to be around cats in hats!

BW: Art is interpretive. What is this?



MF: A bear's butt!


BW: How right you are. Who is Cynical Man?!

MF: America's laid off superhero!



Oooooo!
Next week: Three minutes with VORONDE...Connie Persampieri


















©2006 B. Wilkison, of course!

Three Minutes with TIMOTHY LANTZ

TIMOTHY LANTZ
is a mystic...or at least what I imagine one to be. I first met Tim at the Pittsburgh show and was captivated by his art. I was glad to see him at the Motor City show! Turns out we had a friend in common which immediately gave us a lot of cred to fully appreciate each others world and sense of humor. The other thing that did it for me was that when I asked him where he got his inspiration he simply replied, "DIO lyrics." 'Nuff said!


Bill Wilkison: Tim, I have found a common thread among artists in many disciplines that Dr. Seuss had a big influence on them growing up and that influence continues today. What influence has Dr. Seuss had on your life, work or art?

Timothy Lantz: It's all about the Truffela Trees and these damn star belly sneetches!

BW: Art is interpretive. What is this?



TL: The saw blade cod piece of Blackie Lawless, front man of W.A.S.P.


BW: Don't think for a minute that I'm not going to do a ROCKHEADS! of that. (Tim and I have been aisle mates at more that one show this year. His art is fantastic and in my opinion...dream like. At the most recent Motor City show Tim sat on the end of the aisle.) So, what's it like sitting on the end of the aisle?

TL: It's like an orgy with the three girls from CLEOPATRA 2525...or at least how I imagine that to be!



THIS JUST IN!!!
Next week: Three minutes with The Cynical Man himself...MATT FEAZELL!


















©2006 B. Wilkison, of course!

Three Minutes with CHRIS MORENO

CHRIS MORENO is one of the hottest and most talented illustrators currently working in comics. He still has a heap of indie cred. I suggest that if you see this extremely talented artist at a convention you buy as many of his originals as you can. I know I've been saving my pennies ever since I saw his drawing of The Invisible Man!

B. Wilkison: Chris, I have found a common thread among artists in many disciplines that Dr. Seuss had a big influence on them growing up and that influence continues today. What influence has Dr. Seuss had on your life, work or art?

Chris Moreno: I think most importantly, Seuss taught me how line quality and style can impress upon the viewer the tone of one's storytelling. His curved, whimsical lines help reinforce the sing-song atmosphere of his story in a beautiful marriage of words and pictures. It's what I try to do in my own work.

BW: Art is interpretive. What is this?



CM: A Muppet's Rump

(Chris and I were too busy to do a face to face interview, so he was gracious enough to answer my questions in written form. I'm glad he did. This afforded him the opportunity to fully realize the answer to this question. If you haven't clicked A Muppet's Rump, do so now!)

BW: Are your 15 minutes over yet?

CM: Yeah. I spent them filling out this questionnaire. Thanks a lot, jerk!



















Three Minute Interviews are an attempt to promote indie artists in their natural habitat: the comicbook convention. Hopefully this will not only entertain, but introduce you to creators that are not only currently working in comics but hold the key to the future of comics.

Fans are a vital part of the comicbook industry, just as customers are to the success of any retailer. Let the retailers know what you think. Artists thrive on feedback. We would rather you told us you didn't like or understand something than let us flourish in our ignorance. Also, it is of the utmost importance that you let comicbook publishers (including Marvel and DC) know what you are thinking. Convention promoters (like Wizard World) and distributors (such as Diamond) need to know if you cannot find the kind of comics you want to see in the comic book shops. Talk amongst yourselves! It's still a free country after all.


Check back next week when I interview author and artist TIMOTHY LANTZ!

Coming Soon...

Connie Persampieri

Christopher Herndon

and

Tod C. Parkhill





©2006 B. Wilkison, of course!
(Special thanks to Pren for the use of his Photobucket.)

Three Minute Interviews

With the release of LUCIUS HEARS A WHA? I came to realize that all artists are essentially the same (if they are honest with themselves and their audience, that is.)

I set out to talk to these artists and ask them questions relating to art. I use "art" as a general term. Our "work" is our "art" regardless of the "disipline". It is with their graciousness and honesty, not to mention creativity and humor that I present my
Three Minute Interviews.

All participants were asked three questions. The first two were always the same. The third was created especially for them. I realize that many of you may not be familiar with each individual artist. If not, I invite you back to ARTIST ALLEY! At every convention there is an area where these independent artists gather. Regardless of our credits we are there voluntarliy to meet and greet our fans and hopefully make new ones along the way. I think I can speak for everyone here when I extend my heartfelt thanks to all of you that stand in the lines, return to our tables when we take our breaks and spend your hard earned money to support indie art. Hopefully this will introduce you to more of us. We'll see you soon!

Now, on with the interview...

My first victim is ANDY LEE, Painter (zen style)

(I'll let Andy's work speak for itself, so click on his name to be directed to his elegant web site.)

B. Wilkison: Andy, I have found a common thread among artists in many disciplines that Dr. Seuss had a big influence on them growing up and that influence continues today.
What influence has Dr. Seuss had on your life, work or art?

Andy Lee: His sillyness has entered me.

BW: Art is interpretive. What is this?



AL: My dad's back in front of a T.V. (Soprano's)

BW: How long of a shower do you take after every show? (Andy paints in what can only be described as an "aggressively playful" style...if you stand too close he may get some on you.)

AL: I live in an acid bath...like M.J.










My Three Minute Interviews will continue WEEKLY over the summer.

NEXT WEEK: CHRIS MORENO (You do not want to miss this one!)

COMING SOON:
ANDY PRICE

MIKE INDOVINA

JUSTIN BLEEP

and

LAYNE TOTH


All content ©2006 B. Wilkison (as if you didn't know that already!)