When I was in New York, describing to people where I lived, I'd usually end up mentioning that it was one of the place Katrina hit. Then they'd get this look of shock, followed closely by concern. Really, what my family and I experienced was nothing compared to a lot of other people. We were without power for a few days . . . a small inconvenience compared to being stranded on a rooftop surrounded by deadly floodwaters.
I started thinking of all of this because it's yet another hurrican season. Barely into it, there's already been a named storm, Alberto, with meteorologists expecting this year to be quite active like the previous 2, maybe moreso.
So, after 2 seasons of not evacuating*, we may just get a natural-disaster-induced road trip this year, after all.
*I do not in any way condone riding out a storm when a mandatory evacuation is issued. Hurricanes are a serious threat, not to be taken lightly.
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Sharon,
I tried to email you but it came back undeliverable. I hope you check your blog often. I would not be very surprised if you don't remember me, my name is Daryl Evans and I'm one of the Sr. Art Directors at Lewis. We didn't talk very much during the brief time you were with us, so I had no idea that you were such a talented artist. I was asking Jason (he's freelancing with us right now) if he knew any good illustrators and your name came up. I checked out your website and was very impressed. I like your characters and I really liked the Natalie Portman piece. Great use of a minimal style throughout. You don't draw anything that doesn't need to be there. Very nice.
My reason for writing you is, I have a graphic novel concept that I'm interested in pitching to www.comicbookchallenge.com and I'm looking for someone that can do the penciling (maybe inking too, if you'd be interested) for me. It would only be one page. I have an idea of how many panels I'd need and what I'd like them to look like. I have the script and I can do the inking and coloring. The look would be dark with heavy shadows since this scene takes place in the middle of the night with only street lights and some moonlight for lighting. It's pretty dark in tone too. Our hero isn't much of a hero, just so you know. I'd be happy to discuss the plot and anything else you might have questions about. The deadline is July fifth. I know it's not a lot of time but I just found out about it today. The only pay would be possible national attention and maybe (if we're good enough) a comic book series. I'll understand if you're not interested or to busy, but please let me know either way so I can find someone else.
Thanks,
Daryl Evans
Sr. Art Director
Lewis Communications
daryl@lewiscommunications.com
251.476.2507
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