I’ve grown a moustache for INKtober. If you’d like to sponsor me then keep reading.
INKtober is, of course, a time to celebrate the art of inking and an opportunity to display our wonderful illustrative pieces to a watching world, BUT it is also a time to remember those less fortunate than ourselves. Those who don’t possess the skill and artful finesse of others. That’s why this month I’m raising vital funds for less-talented comic artists.
Particularly during October these sorry creatures can’t even glance at Twitter or Facebook without being bitterly reminded about their own lack of drawing ability. Please spare them a thought.
This condition affects far more people than you may realise. Even now you could be sitting next to someone who has no artistic talent!
You yourself may even be a less-talented comic artist. If you’re not sure or you’re too embarrassed to ask, here is a helpful list of common symptoms that sadly afflict these miserable individuals:
- Barely legible lettering.
- Too many close ups.
- Two people speaking and the first word balloon is on the right.
- The main character looks different in EVERY panel.
- The figures all have long legs and massive chests (and that’s just the men).
- They DON’T use Bristol board!
- Every other page is a splash page.
- Every other splash page is a double spread.
- Front covers are ALWAYS a figure looking out and pouting (and that’s just the men).
- They are right handed.
So please join me in raising much-needed awareness for this debilitating weight that burdens our fellow men (and the odd woman), especially at this time of year when their self-worth can be so easily bludgeoned whilst the rest of us make merry.
To view some of their well-meaning (but pitiful) visual attempts click here.
If you’d like to donate to this un/necessary* cause, you may do so here.
Thank you for inking.
Sir Windsor Newton
Chairman for the Charity LACK (Less-talented Artists are Comic Kinfolk)
* delete as appropriate
