The Onion AV Club Ten Best Graphic Novels List

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

(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

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

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

"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

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

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

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

Ink, gouache, pencil and watercolor on watercolor paper.

Size 9 inches by 12 inches.

Comic Con

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

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

                                                                                                   



Freeway Art 16

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

                                                               

                                                                                                                

                                 

Comic Con

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

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

Ink, gouache, pencil and watercolor on watercolor paper.

Size 9 inches by 12 inches.

Quick Sketches

Here are some more recent quick sketches I have done.