Frank Stockton Art

So, I'm not sure what's going on exactly. I guess something funky is going on with Blogger, so I've been hesitant to post anything until I see what the deal is.

But it's been a hectic last couple of weeks.

Last Thursday I was in two of Chang Park's illustration classes at Pratt giving a presentation/pep talk to the Seniors, and a presentation/critique of the Junior level work. Lots of fun. I have to say, that school has a ton of energy and talent.

Also, I've hit up figure drawing workshops a bunch of times over the past few weeks to get myself primed and ready to give a lesson in "drawing form with line" with Jillian Tamaki's drawing class at SVA. I spent all weekend working on a 6 page handout, which I hope they all read. Class was this morning and went pretty well. Great model, fun class.

Tuesday 2/23, I'm supposed to be giving an online presentation of my work for Rocky Mountain College of Art. I've been told this is going to be available streaming on the world wide web, but at this point in time I don't know what the URL is. All I know is that it's supposed to be at 11am Eastern time. Tune in to hear me massage your ears with the sweet, sweet sounds of success. Email me if you want me to give you the URL when it becomes available.

Wednesday 2/24, I'm doing a signing at Jim Hanley's Universe for the unveiling of the new Popgun 4, featuring (but not limited to) Hamburgers for One. Be there from 6-8pm if you dare, pick up the new book, and get ready to feel copasetic for comics.

Best,

Frank

Labels: figure drawing, hamburgers for one, lectures, signing

Hamburgers for One, an original story I wrote and illustrated a while back, is going to be in print this February in Image Comics' Popgun Vol. 4.


There's a nice write-up on the Comic Book Resources website about the Popgun 4 anthology here.


The following is a quote about my story from the series editor, D.J. Kirkbride:

"'Hamburgers for One' is one of the centerpieces of the book," Kirkbride described of Stockton's contribution. "At 24 pages, it stands on its own and could be a one-shot. Frank has an amazing style, and this one surprised me after his very action-packed and humorous contribution to volume three, 'The Swordsman.' 'Hamburgers,' to me, is a great illustration of pacing. It's all very deliberate, and as a reader and writer myself, I learned a lot from it. A very subtle and interesting character piece with great visuals — Frank knocked it out of the park."

Read the entire article here.


Popgun is a XXL anthology of comics published by Image. It's a super-eclectic mix of different genres and stories that are calibrated to blow your mind. Volume 3 included my story "Swordsman MonsterSlayer: Monster Revenge." I highly recommend it.

Popgun Vol. 4 is available for purchase on February 24, 2010.

Best,

Frank

Labels: anthology, comics, hamburgers for one, popgun