Month: August 2011

The entries for the DRIVE propaganda poster contest were so fun to see! (Read them all here.) There was so much creativity on display — it was clear you guys had fun doing it.

There were like six or seven that just blew me away, but one group really caught my eye: The three submissions from Jackie Schutza. And moreso than the others, this one in particular:

Something about that mix of vector and existing art really worked perfectly. And it caught that socialist-realist sensibility so spot-on. So congrats, Jackie: You’ve won both DRIVE books!

And to all the entrants: Thank you for the work and joy you put into these. They all looked amazing!

And if you want, we’ll do another contest down the road.

I like how, seeing the sheer physical wrath the Tesskans have mustered in the last two strips…it gives you a sense how effective the Veetans must’ve been in ending the war.

I’m drawing today’s DRIVE right now, if you want to watch ‘n ask questions ‘n be friends.

HERE

I really have to thank everyone who came out to the book party, last week: It was an amazing turnout. We had a full, full house of folks who came out from the LA area, Orange County, Santa Barbara and as far away as Arizona! It was so great to see so many friendly faces!

We officially released the
Coffee: It’s What’s for Dinner book and the Drive 2: The Emperor Calls book…and if you haven’t yet picked them up, please do so! I say this all the time, but if you like something you read for free online, SUPPORT IT! That’s the sure-fire way to make sure it never goes away. 🙂

The party was at the Crescent Hotel in Beverly Hills. While I did custom sketches for fans, the drinks were flowing and the party was pumping! We served some fabulous truffle cake bites called Nib Nobs as well as Peligroso Tequila Mango Margaitas and Steaz organic drinks. They were awesome, and made the night: I can’t thank our sponsors enough!

Below are some photos from the event. Check it out and keep your eyes peeled for the next party: We’d love to have you there. And again, huge thanks to everyone who came out and made it such a special night.

Guys, I have a secret.

For the last two years, I’ve been working on an incredible, feature-length documentary on cartooning. And guys… I need your help to finish it.

Working with my good friend, twice-Sundance-nominated film-maker Fred Schroeder, we’ve been flying around the US and Canada in a two-year labor of love, interviewing 60 cartoonists in their studios. We’ve sat down with creators to talk about how cartooning works, why it’s so loved, and how they’re navigating the painful decline of print, and the painful rise of digital. It’s our love-letter to the art form, but also an in-depth discussion of how artists — all artists — are practicing their art in an age where everything is changing.

The list of cartoonists is incredible: Everyone from Jim Davis (Garfield) to Kate Beaton (Hark, A Vagrant!) to Scott McCloud (Understanding Comics). They’ve shared amazing stories and insights, and paint a personal portrait of comics like you’ve never seen before. And set to an original score being written by Stefan Lessard of “Dave Matthews Band,” this is going to be a really special film. We can not wait for you to see it.

 But we need your help to make it happen.

The editors, animators, and musicians are all discounting their rates to help us complete it, but it’s still an expensive process. Lordy, you wouldn’t believe how expensive it all is. But with your help, this really special film can be a reality.

Have a look at the film trailer, and if you like it, please consider supporting the project. If Sheldon readers all donated just one dollar, we’d have more than enough to complete the film. See, donations will go through Kickstarter, a “distributed fundraising” site, and you can contribute as little or as much as you like. And the best part is, at different levels, you get really cool gifts when you support the project: Everything from DVDs of the film, to signed books, to Sheldon original art, and more. A good example: A donation of $25 will get you the DVD of the film (includes free shipping)…the same price it’ll cost when the film is done!

I’ve never had a project that was so huge in scope or ambition, nor one that I was prouder of. I know you guys are gonna love it: Please, please help me bring it to life!

Thank you for spreading the word, and for your direct support of the project. It means the world to me!

– Dave

I have a secret.

For the last two years, I’ve been working on an incredible, feature-length documentary on cartooning. And guys… I need your help to finish it.

Working with my good friend, twice-Sundance-nominated film-maker Fred Schroeder, we’ve been flying around the US and Canada in a two-year labor of love, interviewing 60 cartoonists in their studios. We’ve sat down with creators to talk about how cartooning works, why it’s so loved, and how they’re navigating the painful decline of print, and the painful rise of digital. It’s our love-letter to the art form, but also an in-depth discussion of how artists — all artists — are practicing their art in an age where everything is changing.

The list of cartoonists is incredible: Everyone from Jim Davis (Garfield) to Kate Beaton (Hark, A Vagrant!) to Scott McCloud (Understanding Comics). They’ve shared amazing stories and insights, and paint a personal portrait of comics like you’ve never seen before. And set to an original score being written by Stefan Lessard of “Dave Matthews Band,” this is going to be a really special film. We can not wait for you to see it.

But we need your help to make it happen.

The editors, animators, and musicians are all discounting their rates to help us complete it, but it’s still an expensive process. Lordy, you wouldn’t believe how expensive it all is. But with your help, this really special film can be a reality.

Have a look at the film trailer, and if you like it, please consider supporting the project. If Sheldon readers all donated just one dollar, we’d have more than enough to complete the film. See, donations will go through Kickstarter, a “distributed fundraising” site, and you can contribute as little or as much as you like. And the best part is, at different levels, you get really cool gifts when you support the project: Everything from DVDs of the film, to signed books, to Sheldon original art, and more. A good example: A donation of $25 will get you the DVD of the film (includes free shipping)…the same price it’ll cost when the film is done!

I’ve never had a project that was so huge in scope or ambition, nor one that I was prouder of. I know you guys are gonna love it: Please, please help me bring it to life!

Thank you for spreading the word, and for your direct support of the project. It means the world to me!

– Dave

I’m super excited for this, guys: Two new books are in the store, today!

COFFEE: IT’S WHAT’S FOR DINNER: Finally, a book for coffee addicts like you! A comic strip collection that takes on your daily routine of caffeine headaches, constant sweating, and midnight coffee cravings! And just $15, you say? Could it be more affordable?

DRIVE 2: THE EMPEROR CALLS: For those of you reading my scifi strip “Drive,” this book picks up right in the middle of the action. And hooo doggy, the action is heatin’ up, my friends. Heatin’ up!

Both books are available now in the Sheldon Store as either Artist’s Editions (stamped, numbered, signed, and sketched in), or as various combo packs.

And thank you guys for supporting the strip! I don’t say it enough…but when you treat yourself to one of the books, what you’re really doing is keeping the strip going. So THANK YOU!

It’s here! It’s here! The second DRIVE collection “The Emperor Calls”! Pick up yours in the store!

Back in 2006,
there was also a heat wave! We’d all like to be on an island.

Dante’s
having some artist issues- that’s life!