Saturday, July 14, 2012

Popeye in West Branch again?

Last year, I organized a "Popeye Day" at the West Branch Public Library, as part of the West Branch Children's Film Festival. Well, the festival is now defunct, but I'm thinking of doing another Popeye Day.
Popeye started in newspapers in a comic strip called "Thimble Theatre". His appearance was to be a bit part in January 1929. He became so popular, he became the main character and eventually it became "Thimble Theatre Starring Popeye", then "Popeye. In 1934, Fleisher Studios created the historical animated shorts "Popeye the Sailor". So Popeye has been in print for over 80 years and animated in one form or another for almost 80 years. He's one of, if not the first, American icons/heroes that is still around today, and I think that should be celebrated as often and anywhere possible.

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Drawing Workshops In July!!!

I'm offering some workshops in West Branch, Michigan for ages 7-19. They take place at Nuttall Art Studio. Below is the info-

Cartooning For Kids Workshop (ages 7-11) ($20)
Thursday, July 12th - Saturday, July 14th from 10am-12pm

Comic Book Drawing For Kids Workshop (ages 7-11) ($20)
Thursday, July 12- Saturday, July 14 from 1pm-3pm

*Both classes for $30*

Cartooning For Teens Workshop (ages 12-19) ($20)
Thursday, July 26- Saturday, July 28 from 10am-12pm

Comic Book Drawing For Teens Workshop (ages 12-19) ($20)
Thursday, July 26- Saturday, July 28 from 1pm-3pm

*Both classes for $30*

Contact me at jason@nuttallart.com to sign up, or visit the studio to sign up or ask questions.