Comics Club Set to Bring 'Kabuki' Creator to HSU
John T. Johnson
Issue date: 3/2/09 Section: News
Regarding the public lecture, Duncan said, "David will draw on his own varied creative experience, from graphic novels to toy designs to film to talk about the creative process. As someone who often produces narrative art, he will discuss how to achieve the coalescence of concept with form."
Duncan also said that the events held in the library are open to the public at no charge, but seating is limited.
Beyond the "Kabuki" series, Mack also works as the writer and artist for Marvel Comics' "Daredevil" series.
The artist's work has bought him international acclaim that has garnered him nominations for two 1999 International Eagle Awards in the categories of Favorite Comic Artist (Painted) and Best Cover Art of the Year (Painted).
He was also nominated for the Eisner Award for Best Painter and both the Harvey and Kirby awards for Best New Talent.
Mack did not go to a specialized arts school. Instead, he earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree for graphic design and a minor in English from Northern Kentucky University. While there, he studied multiple disciplines in art and academics, including world history, anatomy, physiology and the Japanese language.
Mack's books have been the subject of undergraduate and graduate university courses in art and literature. His works have also been hung in the Los Angeles Museum of Art.
Terry Moore, a fellow comic book writer and artist, said, "I hate to make a comparison, but really he's the closest thing comics has to Picasso, in that he's prolific, he paints from the heart and his paintings are very passionate, very distinctive."
Mack's other accomplishments outside of the comic book world include designing toys and packaging for companies in Hong Kong and creating ad campaigns for Sakura art materials.
He has also worked on illustrating jazz and rock albums for Japanese and American labels and musicians such as Paul McCartney.
Duncan also said that the events held in the library are open to the public at no charge, but seating is limited.
Beyond the "Kabuki" series, Mack also works as the writer and artist for Marvel Comics' "Daredevil" series.
The artist's work has bought him international acclaim that has garnered him nominations for two 1999 International Eagle Awards in the categories of Favorite Comic Artist (Painted) and Best Cover Art of the Year (Painted).
He was also nominated for the Eisner Award for Best Painter and both the Harvey and Kirby awards for Best New Talent.
Mack did not go to a specialized arts school. Instead, he earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree for graphic design and a minor in English from Northern Kentucky University. While there, he studied multiple disciplines in art and academics, including world history, anatomy, physiology and the Japanese language.
Mack's books have been the subject of undergraduate and graduate university courses in art and literature. His works have also been hung in the Los Angeles Museum of Art.
Terry Moore, a fellow comic book writer and artist, said, "I hate to make a comparison, but really he's the closest thing comics has to Picasso, in that he's prolific, he paints from the heart and his paintings are very passionate, very distinctive."
Mack's other accomplishments outside of the comic book world include designing toys and packaging for companies in Hong Kong and creating ad campaigns for Sakura art materials.
He has also worked on illustrating jazz and rock albums for Japanese and American labels and musicians such as Paul McCartney.
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