Mark Kalesniko

The Onion AV Club Ten Best Graphic Novels List

2011-12-30T13:20:00.000-08:00

Freeway has earned a spot on The Onion AV Club ten best graphic novels of 2011.
http://www.avclub.com/articles/the-best-comics-of-2011-graphic-novels-art-comics%2c67030/1/

Miami Book Fair International

2011-11-22T13:08:00.000-08:00

(Used by permission)

I just got back from the Miami Book Fair International. I was thrilled to be part of a panel called "Comics and Autobiography" moderated by John Hogan, editor of "Graphic Novel Reporter". My fellow panelists were Jennifer Hayden, author of "Underwire" and Jason Shiga, author of "Empire State: A Love Story (or Not)".

After the panel discussion, a signing area was set up for autographing our books.

The reason I have my nose so close to the book is because I forgot my reading glasses.

I just want to thank the Miami Book Fair International for hosting me. Also I want to thank John Hogan, Jennifer Hayden and Jason Shiga for a great panel.
http://www.miamibookfair.com/

Miami Book Fair International

2011-11-17T13:39:00.000-08:00

I've been invited on a panel discussion on Comics and Autobiography moderated by John Hogan at the Miami Book Fair International November 20th at 4pm. For anyone in the area, I hope to see you there.
http://www.miamibookfair.com/authors/mark_kalesniko.aspx

Kristen

2011-11-15T14:02:00.000-08:00

Ink, gouache and watercolor on watercolor paper.

Size 9 inches by 12 inches.

I want to thank Kristen for being such a wonderful model and I hope she enjoys her portrait.

Uncle Bob

2011-11-11T13:00:00.000-08:00

"Uncle Bob" a two page story in honor of Remembrance Day (Canada) and Veterans Day (U.S.A).

Not all casualities ended when the war stopped.

Originally published in

The Comics Journal Special Edition Vol. 3-Winter 2003

Uncle Bob Link

Nicole

2011-11-01T15:56:00.000-07:00

Nicole

Ink, gouache and watercolor on watercolor paper.

Size 9 inches by 12 inches.

I want to thank Nicole for being such a wonderful model and I hope she enjoys her painting.

Comic Book of the Month Podcast

2011-10-13T10:34:00.000-07:00

I want to thank the Comic Book Crew of the Comic Book of the Month Podcast for doing a great overview of A.P.E., the Alternative Press Expo and highlighting many wonderful books and artists including Freeway. Check it out at http://comicbookofthemonth.blogspot.com/ .

APE, Alternative Press Expo

2011-10-03T14:19:00.000-07:00

This past weekend I was in San Francisco at APE, the Alternative Press Expo. I was signing my latest book, "Freeway," at the Fantagraphics Books tables. I want to thank everyone who came out to buy my book or just to say hi. Also I met alot of young animators and it was wonderful to get their insight into the business that is a big part of my life and what Freeway is about. Also I want to thank Fantagraphics Books and Eric Reynolds for hosting me.

Little Girl in a Flower Print Dress

2011-09-15T15:28:00.000-07:00

Ink, gouache, pencil and watercolor on watercolor paper.

Size 9 inches by 12 inches.

Comic Con

2011-07-25T16:26:00.000-07:00

This past weekend I attended the Comic Con in San Diego. I signed my latest book Freeway at the Fantagraphics booth for all three days. I met many wonderful people who came out to buy my books or just to say hi and I thank you all very much. Also I want to thank Fantagraphics Books for hosting me.

Freeway Art 17

2011-07-21T09:54:00.000-07:00

Here are some more thumbnails and finished pages for page 257 and page 258.

Freeway Art 16

2011-07-20T10:25:00.000-07:00

Here are some thumbnails and finished pages for page 255 and page 256.

Comic Con

2011-07-19T10:18:00.000-07:00

I'll be signing at Comic con at the Fantagraphics Booth this weekend.
My times are Friday July 22- 4pm to 5pm, Saturday July 23- 4pm to 5pm and Sunday July 24 -Noon to 1pm.
The Fantagraphics booth is in section #1718. One will find us by entering Lobby B2.
Come on by and say hi.
http://www.fantagraphics.com/index.php?option=com_myblog&show=Fantagraphics-at-San-Diego-Comic-Con-2011.html&Itemid=113

Freeway Art 15

2011-07-18T12:07:00.000-07:00

Here are some thumbnail storyboards that I create to figure out the layout of each page for Freeway.

Each thumbnail is quite small and varies in size with the average size being 2.5 inches by 3 inches. They are also quite crude and quite cryptic but they help me to build the page and to figure out how many pages I need for each chapter.

Here is a detail of a thumbnail sketch of page 254 and the finished page.

One can see how different the finished page is to the thumbnail. In the thumbnail, I originally drew a few panels showing Alex freaking out as his car's dash warning lights come on. When I finally designed the original page I felt those panels slowed the action down so I got rid of them.

Girl Wearing Black Hat

2011-07-07T10:16:00.000-07:00

Ink, gouache, pencil and watercolor on watercolor paper.

Size 9 inches by 12 inches.

Quick Sketches

2011-06-18T11:04:00.000-07:00

Here are some more recent quick sketches I have done.

Girl in a Pink Striped Dress

2011-06-15T14:36:00.000-07:00

Ink, gouache, pencil and watercolor on watercolor paper.

Size 9 inches by 12 inches.

Here is a detail of the painting.

Inkstuds Radio Interview 2011

2011-06-10T10:00:00.000-07:00

I did a great radio interview with Robin McConnel and Colin Upton for Inkstuds radio where we talked about my new book Freeway. Here is the link to it. http://www.inkstuds.org/?p=3705

Quick Sketches

2011-06-06T16:12:00.000-07:00

I drew these sketches of this girl sitting on a chair.

Freeway Sketch 54

2011-06-02T12:48:00.000-07:00

To order Freeway go to www.fantagraphics.com/freeway .

Freeway Sketch 53

2011-05-28T09:44:00.000-07:00

To order Freeway go to www.fantagraphics.com/freeway .

Freeway Sketch 52

2011-05-24T11:54:00.000-07:00

To order Freeway go to www. fantagraphics.com/freeway .

Freeway Sketch 51

2011-05-20T08:26:00.000-07:00

To order Freeway go to www.fantagraphics.com/freeway .

Freeway Sketch 50

2011-05-16T12:46:00.000-07:00

To order Freeway go to www.fantagraphics.com/freeway.

L.A. Times Festival of Books Part 3

2011-05-13T13:28:00.000-07:00

Here are some more pictures.

L.A. Times Festival of Book Part 2

2011-05-06T10:39:00.000-07:00

Here are some more pictures of the L.A. Times Festival of Books.

L.A. Times Festival of Books

2011-05-04T08:02:00.000-07:00

Last weekend I attended the L.A. Times Festival of Books at the U.S.C. campus.

I was signing my new book, Freeway, at the Hi De Ho Booth. It was a wonderful two days where I got meet many new people who came out either to say hi or to buy my book for which I am greatful.

I want to thank Hi De Ho Comics for hosting me. I also want to thank all my family and friends who came out to support me. Thank you all.

Freeway Sketch 49

2011-04-29T12:59:00.000-07:00

To order Freeway at www.fantagraphics.com/freeway.

See you tommorrow at the L.A. Times Festival of Books at U.S.C.

Freeway Sketch 48

2011-04-27T13:17:00.000-07:00

To order Freeway go to www.fantagraphics.com/freeway .

Also I'll be signing at the L.A Times Festival of Books this weekend.

Freeway Art 14

2011-04-25T12:05:00.000-07:00

To order Freeway go to www.fantagraphics.com/freeway.

Also I will be signing at the L.A. Festival of Books this weekend.

Come on out and say hi.

Los Angeles Times Festival of Books

2011-04-25T11:52:00.000-07:00

I will be attending the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books at the U.S.C. Campus. I will be signing my book, Freeway, at the Hi De Ho Comics Booth # 938 on Saturday April 30 from 10 am to Noon and Sunday May 1 from 2 pm to 5 pm. Come on out and say hi. Here is the link latimes.com/festivalof books .

Freeway Sketch 47

2011-04-21T07:52:00.000-07:00

To order Freeway go to

www.fantagraphics.com/freeway .

Woman with Mane of Hair and Child

2011-04-19T06:57:00.000-07:00

Ink, gouache, pencil and watercolor on watercolor paper.

Size 5.5 inches by 8.5 inches.

Freeway Sketch 46

2011-04-18T11:20:00.000-07:00

To order Freeway go to

www.fantagraphics.com/freeway .

Freeway Sketch 45

2011-04-15T16:40:00.000-07:00

Order your copy of Freeway at

www.fantagraphics.com/freeway .

Interview with Tom and Don

2011-04-13T07:26:00.000-07:00

I did a fun interview with Tom Waters host of Big Words I Know By Heart and Donald A. Wynecoop Jr. of Don's Atomic Comics. Here is the link http://www.thinktwiceradio.com/tom-waters/tom-waters.html .

Freeway Sketch 44

2011-04-11T11:18:00.000-07:00

To order your copy of Freeway go to

www.fantagraphics.com/freeway .

Freeway Art 14

2011-04-08T07:30:00.000-07:00

Order your copy of Freeway at www.fantagraphics.com/freeway .

Freeway Sketch 43

2011-04-06T16:29:00.000-07:00

To order your copy of Freeway go to www.fantagraphics.com/freeway .

Freeway Sketch 42

2011-04-04T16:43:00.000-07:00

Here is the link to order your copy of Freeway.

Mark Kalesniko

The Onion AV Club Ten Best Graphic Novels List

Miami Book Fair International

Miami Book Fair International

Kristen

Uncle Bob

Nicole

Comic Book of the Month Podcast

APE, Alternative Press Expo

Little Girl in a Flower Print Dress

Comic Con

Freeway Art 17

Freeway Art 16

Comic Con

Freeway Art 15

Girl Wearing Black Hat

Quick Sketches

Girl in a Pink Striped Dress

Inkstuds Radio Interview 2011

Quick Sketches

Freeway Sketch 54

Freeway Sketch 53

Freeway Sketch 52

Freeway Sketch 51

Freeway Sketch 50

L.A. Times Festival of Books Part 3

L.A. Times Festival of Book Part 2

L.A. Times Festival of Books

Freeway Sketch 49

Freeway Sketch 48

Freeway Art 14

Los Angeles Times Festival of Books

Freeway Sketch 47

Woman with Mane of Hair and Child

Freeway Sketch 46

Freeway Sketch 45

Interview with Tom and Don

Freeway Sketch 44

Freeway Art 14

Freeway Sketch 43

Freeway Sketch 42

Freeway Sketch 41

The Onion A.V. Club

Freeway Sketch 40

Freeway Sketch 39

Freeway Sketch 38

Freeway Part 14

Freeway Part 13

Freeway Part 12

The Miami Herald Review Of Freeway

Girl in a Summer Dress

Freeway Part 11

Freeway Part 10

Los Angeles Magazine

Freeway Part 9

Three Sisters

Freeway Part 8

Freeway Part 7

Freeway Art 13

Freeway Art 12

Freeway

Girl in a Grey Coat

Freeway Art 11

Freeway Interview for Robot 6

Overpass

Freeway Art 10

Freeway Sketch 37

Freeway Sketch 36

Freeway Sketch 35

Freeway Sketch 34

Freeway Art 9

Freeway Video Preview

Freeway Art 8

Freeway Art 7

Freeway Sketch 33

Freeway Art 6

Freeway Sketch 32

Freeway Art 5

Girl in a Winter Jacket

Freeway Sketch 31