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Post by bobalmond on Jul 21, 2009 10:32:42 GMT -5
Ok, your task is to list up to a dozen (or as many as you can) artist names, living or deceased, that show a career of exceptional professionalism, influence, and artistry in the craft of inking. Must have at least 25 years in the game by the year 2010. (This is just for fun. The official Joe Sinnott Hall of Fame nominees will be selected by a special nomination committee made up of Inkwell Awards committee members, contributors, and past HoF winners. The other categories' nominees will still be selected from the rotating Nomination Committee as in '09.) Have fun!
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Post by bob on Jul 22, 2009 18:04:14 GMT -5
1. Wally Wood 2. Joe Simon 3. Jerry Ordway 4. Dick Ayers 5. Tom Palmer 6. Mark McKenna 7. Murphy Anderson 8. Frank Giacoia 9. Klaus Janson 10. Kevin Nowlan Do I have to stop at 10?  |
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Post by bobalmond on Jul 22, 2009 19:45:02 GMT -5
You can do up to 12, Bob....and if you are still on the fence with a couple of more names and want to stretch it to 'honorary mentions', add 2-3 more...why not, it's fun;-)
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Post by Brian W. on Nov 12, 2009 9:54:23 GMT -5
Bob, would I be out of line recommending Will Eisner? I know he was not truly an inker per se, I have always admired his skill finishing his own work. The man can definitely set a mood with his ink and brush.
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Post by bobalmond on Nov 12, 2009 17:13:27 GMT -5
Not at all. Being that his category would fit in the "All-in-One" award on the ballot, I would say that he is indeed "in line".
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Post by Brian W. on Nov 13, 2009 15:00:22 GMT -5
Cool! Thanks!
1. Will Eisner
2. Wally Wood
3. Joe Simon
4. Dick Ayers
5. Terry Austin
6. Bill Sienkiewicz
7. Jerry Ordway
8. John Beatty
9. Tom Palmer
10. Dick Giordano
11. John Severin
12. Murphy Anderson
That's my dream dozen!....If we lifted the 25 year career, I would have a slightly different list! Not much different though!
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Post by bobalmond on Nov 13, 2009 18:33:50 GMT -5
Brian, since Austin and Giordano are already HoF recipients, you could exchange their names for two other ones if some just missed the cut.
A little late but I believe Bob's nominees McKenna and Nowlan just miss the 25 year parameter of this mock ballot.
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Post by Brian W. on Nov 16, 2009 7:44:08 GMT -5
Then I would like to nominate:
Charles Vess (local hero!)
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Frank Miller
honorable mentions to Gerry Alanguilan and Klaus Janson
It's funny you mention McKenna. I just found a run of Aliens comics he inked awhile back while cleaning out the "comics closet". Made me smile like I was young again!
I'd love to put guys like Mike Mignola, Kevin Nowlan, and Jimmy Palmiotti on my list...but they have to ripen a bit more on the vine to qualify! HA!...I thought that would go over better than "get older"!
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Post by Brian W. on Nov 16, 2009 7:56:55 GMT -5
I can't believe I left out Burne Hogarth from my honorable mentions....whoops! I love those Tarzan books!
Funny how listing out some of the earliest artists I saw as a child, thanks to my maternal grandfather, makes me feel like I'm 7 years old!....If you ask my wife, she might tell you I ALWAYS act that way!
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Post by Daniel Best on Dec 7, 2009 4:19:56 GMT -5
1. John Severin
2. Alan Weiss - have you seen his inks? Mouthwatering!
3. Wally Wood
4. Tom Palmer
5. Mike Esposito
6. Dave Hunt
7. Klaus Janson
8. Steve Leialoha
9. Jim Mooney
10. Norm Breyfogle
11. Dick Ayers
12. Frank Giacoia
I dunno...it's always hard for me to do these kinds of lists because I want to put everyone on it.
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Post by bobalmond on Dec 7, 2009 15:47:25 GMT -5
which is why I have a dozen options...so many to choose from over 70 years of comics!!
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