A tribute and a new beginning

I was inspired to begin this blog after years of stalking (purely admiring the work of) my fave, John Kricfalusi.

I grew up on all sorts of cartoons, and had all sorts of influences, but the one cartoon that has always had a special place deep down in my loins, as you could imagine, is Ren & Stimpy.

This to me is the perfect animation, these are the heights i aspire to in my everyday thinking, drawing and planning

Since discovering John K. was in fact human and had his own blog, http://johnkstuff.blogspot.com/ a few years ago, i can safely say that i'd like nothing more than to work in a team with this man.

The education in cartooning and animation, and life, that i've received from his blog alone has allowed me to grow as an individual - artistically, stylistically, psychologically and culturally.

Here i learned about so many other heroes (and heroines) of mine, including the great Ralph Bakshi and the amazingly talented Katie Rice, who's blog can be found here http://funnycute.blogspot.com/

Herein is my attempt at documenting my long road to what might someday bring me closer to producing such quality work.

I appreciate any and all feedback folks, after all that's what i'm here for!

If you're out there John, i've bought the Preston J. Blair book and i'm on my way to sending you some exercises! For now, here's a bit of a tribute, all doe-eyed and gentle - be nice!