reyyy: This Song Is Tasty.

reyyy (

reyyy) wrote,
@ 2008-04-19 18:17:00

This Song Is Tasty.
My friends Brandon and James were both nominated for Eisners. It's awesome... FOR THEM. But naturally, being their bro, my mind wonders "WHERE'S MY AWARD". Seems like most all my comic making friends are award-winning or nominated... Sure, I haven't put out my own books since '05... But where was everyone in '05?? I guess creating Sharknife is it's own unique achievement, and the publishers and people in the industry assumed that, and all the LADIES I get, was good enough for me. SURE IT IS.

Anyway, they both deserve it. Brandon's book is his master opus (so far), and James was manufactured in the sequential demon machine. In this world of comics, Brandon is the hardened monk, and James is the gifted orc with magical powerz, of course those two characters get their own sacred jewels... I'm the cynical swordman, who doesn't really even care about the world to begin with (only my sword, and what it cuts), so no jewel for me. I'd only cut it in half anyway.

I predict 50/50 that they will totally win, too. Especially now that I am talking about it (I'm superstitious like that). I should finish my book so I could be eligible for that shit. Not because I want an award, just so I can flash it at Brandon whenever he starts to talk about his.

I drew this today for a "contest" one of my favorite Seattle coffee shops is having:

But it turns out I misread the terms of the contest. I was just supposed to re-color their current logo (lame). A detail I failed to notice until finishing this piece. Shit, it said "make a new design", I assumed that meant more than a freaking coloring contest. I think I'll submit it anyway, since I think mine is way better than what they have now. Either way, not a waste of an hour.

And now, a true story!

Sharknifing. Need to send out commissions. Tomorrow I'm interviewing for a part-time job at Pike Place Market (rad open market in Seattle) at an art gallery. It would be nice to get a couple hundred bucks every two weeks (the notion blows my fucking mind). Wish me luck.

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	fluffpot 2008-04-20 01:51 am UTC (link)
	just keep drawing, dude. (Reply to this)(Thread)

	reyyy 2008-04-20 02:03 am UTC (link)
	CAPITAL IDEA, JUST CAPITAL (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	reyyy 2008-04-20 02:59 am UTC (link)
	to clarify, I'm not bitter about not getting awards. it has no impact on my production. it's just amusing to talk about. thanks anyway, though. I know you're just trying to help! but with my personality, you'd be better off saying something like "GIVE UP YOU HACK" coz then i'd be all "NO WAY" and attack my shit with even more vigor. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	fluffpot 2008-04-20 03:34 am UTC (link)
	yeah, that was more like "just keep going for your own sake", than "stop being bitter". i don't like telling people to give up on their stuff, so you'll have to make do by imagining Kamina punching you instead. :> (Reply to this)(Parent)

	studiojfish 2008-04-20 02:34 am UTC (link)
	Bauhaus would be making a mistake if they didn't use your design for SOMETHING. That's fucking killer, that old man is killer. Keep on the lookout for poster design jobs, they're so much fun. You'll get your moment in the sun, as will I. Gallery job sounds good, you'll probably get time between clients to at least doodle. (Reply to this)

royalboiler
2008-04-20 05:44 am UTC (link)

I'm glad you finally drew up the Tom hanks blessing story.
That should get printed.
I think the dumb award nominations bring more attention to our gang in general.
I was thinking today how overlooked Vasilis' book was. Not to mentioned the Dammned (my 2 favorate books this year by dudes I haven't lived with)
Also I think the comix statosphere has changed lots since sharknife first
came out of the womb.

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steverolston
2008-04-20 08:54 am UTC (link)

Out of curiosity, I compared this year's "Best Writer/Artist" noms to those from two years ago. Kyle Baker and Eric Powell jumped into the fray both years. And I'd say this year's Fred Chao (Johnny Hiro) is the equivalent of 2006's Paige Braddock (Jane's World). Which leaves O'Malley and Seth replaced by Brando Grayo and Jamesoe Stokoe. Has Mister Graham usurped the funny throne from the Scott Pilgrim-makin' Superstar or is he the next generation's Seth (Wimbledon Graham or Palooka City... pick your own pun)?

Does any of this mean anything? No. I'm drunk and bored.

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	littleexplorer 2008-04-20 05:46 am UTC (link)
	The coffee shop poster colors are sweet. Tom "Jesus Christ" Hanks? (Reply to this)

	royalboiler 2008-04-20 06:06 am UTC (link)
	also I though you'd wanna see this: http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/preview2.php?image=previews/imagecomics/popgun/2/popecover.jpg (Reply to this)

	adora_spintriae 2008-04-20 07:26 am UTC (link)
	I think you blessed Tom Hanks. :D (Reply to this)

	modernzombie 2008-04-20 07:58 am UTC (link)
	i remember the tom hanks story, i think you told it on gbx or somethin but man thats wicked! diggin the design, best of luck with your interviews and sheeit (Reply to this)

	steverolston 2008-04-20 08:30 am UTC (link)
	Quit yappin', ya hack. Draw me more killer sequentials. Also, the Tom Hanks story has long been a favourite of your many legends. Bosom. (Reply to this)

	pyawakit 2008-04-20 03:36 pm UTC (link)
	the tom hanks story needs to be in the back of sharknife 2 for your bio page. (Reply to this)(Thread)

	paulsakoff 2008-04-20 07:14 pm UTC (link)
	agreed (Reply to this)(Parent)

	ipomee 2008-04-20 04:36 pm UTC (link)
	I like your illustration... And the minicomics is so funny !!! I'm sure you blessed each other ^^ (Reply to this)

	elio 2008-04-20 06:57 pm UTC (link)
	Maybe Tom hanks, walked off set. Found another pregnant mother in the parking lot and said "I CURSE this child!" now you the blessed, and the other kid, the cursed have to find each other and battle. (Reply to this)(Thread)

	rsjr 2008-04-22 06:08 pm UTC (link)
	No you fool, that's the premise of Stan Lee's new manga! (Reply to this)(Parent)

	paulsakoff 2008-04-20 07:13 pm UTC (link)
	i agree with brandon, your story with tom hanks should be printed (Reply to this)

	coffee shopp (Anonymous) 2008-04-20 07:46 pm UTC (link)
	Hey Cool, a Seattle sperm (Reply to this)

	ultrastefan 2008-04-20 09:24 pm UTC (link)
	As I was being baptised as a child in the Church, the Vicar who was blessing me had a heart attack before the water could touch my head. Am I evil? (Reply to this)

	awesome?lame?idunno! (Anonymous) 2008-04-20 10:05 pm UTC (link)
	reasons corey is awesome: killer artist but still kicks it with the common man in the open air markets. reasons corey is lame: sharknife 2 is 2 years 2 late. (Reply to this)

parkas_4_kids
2008-04-21 12:24 pm UTC (link)

Your day at the Eisners will come, dude. Just keep drawin', keep on buildin' up the EXP. Your comics are like David Bowie's music: ahead of the times.

What's up with a "re-color our logo" contest? Sorry, but that seems a bit lame. You should totally submit your new logo; if they're smart, they'll reward you with a lifetime supply of coffee. And, y'know, money.

Also, I dig how you made Tom Hanks look like Spike from Cowboy Bebop. ^_^

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	harveyjames 2008-04-21 06:14 pm UTC (link)
	Holy crap, I like that logo you drew. (Reply to this)

	violet_hemlock 2008-04-21 07:31 pm UTC (link)
	the same thing happened to me, except it was Jack Lord from Hawaii 5-O, and I was in 3rd grade. (Reply to this)

inkandthunder
2008-04-22 05:30 am UTC (link)

I'd just like to point out that you're not a cynical swordman, you're more of an x-ray ranger. Sharknife 1 wasn't inked so I don't think you qualify as melee class. Plus you've got a good mix of supportive magic and range attacks to facilitate awards, so just... PUT OUT A NEW BOOK ALREADY!!! Remember, I don't expect anything less than greatness from you.

PS that coffee guy is aces!

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	crithon 2008-04-22 08:01 am UTC (link)
	No words can express how awe stuck I am from this true story. WOW! (Reply to this)

	rsjr 2008-04-22 06:12 pm UTC (link)
	Technically speaking, Naruto and Sasuke are both genin. The hero always arrives late. (Reply to this)

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