Jim Woodring at Fantagraphics

Jim Woodring made an appearance at Fantagraphics in Seattle on Saturday, January 12, 2013. This was a book launch for his new book, Problematic. The book consists of sketches and individual images from Woodring's sketchbooks. Over the last few months the cartoon scene in the Northwest has been truly alive with a bunch of local artists making appearances at the bookstore.

As it says on the Amazon Book website: "If you are one of the fortunate thousands who enjoy untangling the enigmatic images that fill Jim Woodring’s comics and drawings, Problematic is just the book for you to put under your pillow and dream on."

Fantagraphics wrote on their Facebook page: "An exhibition of imagery not included in the book was displayed, as well as the artist’s original sketchbooks, including examples of Woodring’s inventive pop-up drawing constructions." There is still time to get a glimpse inside the creative process of this iconoclastic master of modern cartooning." His work will be on display at Fantagraphics for the next couple of weeks.

Final Kickstarter Days!

The Final Days of the Bezango, WA. Kickstarter campaign are upon us. The event has gone very well and we met our initial goal. Thanks so much to everyone who has donated and/or shared the link and got the word out!  There are still two days left to become part of the Bezango project. Join us in making a great film!  Check out the rewards by artists such as Peter Bagge, Robert Gregory, David Lasky, Steve Willis, Jim Woodring, Pat Moriarity, John Lustig, Scott Ball, Dan McConnell, and Robert Kelton.

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http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1230569287/bezango-wa?ref=live

Jim Woodring Signed Print Available

Hi-we wanted to let Bezango, WA Facebook friends and blog readers know first about a great new reward just posted on the Kickstarter page. The amazing artist JIM WOODRING has generously offered a HIGH QUALITY SIGNED AND TITLED ONE-OFF PRINT. The sample of the image is posted above.  This will be signed by the illustrator in pencil. The  actual size of the image is: 15.5"11.5". 

According to Jim the street value for this print is at least $50. This along with the the special DVD of Bezango, WA, a  digital download, credit on film, postcard, and supporting the film, is a GREAT deal at $95.00 ! There is only one of these rewards available.  Knowing his work, the value of this print is most likely just going to appreciate in value. It is suitable for framing.

More information about Jim and his awesome work is available on his site: Jimwoodring.com

To purchase the reward at Kickstarter:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1230569287/bezango-wa?ref=live

Jim Woodring Interview

We interviewed Jim Woodring recently.  He had some great pearls of wisdom to share with us.  Here's a sample:  "The more I try to put something in there that means something to me, or that I think is a clever idea, the flatter it falls.  And the more I am struck by an idea that just occurs to me, that I had nothing to do with and I can't take credit for, the better it is."

We got a sneak peak of a few of his drawing for his upcoming graphic novel "Fran."  He actually was working on one of the drawings as we talked to him.  It was an honor to spend time with him and to get to see his studio where he creates his amazing art.