I did a TEDx talk a while back at Val Verde High School in Riverside County. I was running on about 3 hours sleep, which adds to my already monotone delivery. So enjoy!
Hello Mark. A great talk, and I realise us comic art types have sooo much in common. Probably the reason I found you to be one of the best art directors I've had to date, even if the project had it's moments. I'm suprised you have so much hair actually, with no noticeable clumps missing. I remember following a metal head home every day from school just to look at his Iron Maiden patches. He must have thought I was weird. He would have been right.
Anyway great talk and I hope you're good. Tenacity is everything.
Thanks Dave; I was pretty nervous and just winging it up there, so it's sort of surreal now. I also appreciate the a/d kudos- I'm surprised I have hair left as well! And there's nothing wrong with Iron Maiden patches- you were observing to become an incredible artist.
Thanks again; just working away here! Hope all is well with you too; still in the UK, or did Seattle become permanent?
I still remember my phone interview with Mike Chen. I was shitting my pants. I wanted nothing more than to go to that school. When he asked me "What would you do if you weren't accepted.", I thought I blew it. Then I got the acceptance letter in the mail and went through the roof.
Inspiring stuff about sticking to your guns Mark. It's all true. Believe in what you want to do, and believe in yourself. It will happen if you want it bad enough.
Anyway great talk and I hope you're good. Tenacity is everything.
Thanks again; just working away here! Hope all is well with you too; still in the UK, or did Seattle become permanent?
I still remember my phone interview with Mike Chen. I was shitting my pants. I wanted nothing more than to go to that school. When he asked me "What would you do if you weren't accepted.", I thought I blew it. Then I got the acceptance letter in the mail and went through the roof.
Inspiring stuff about sticking to your guns Mark. It's all true. Believe in what you want to do, and believe in yourself. It will happen if you want it bad enough.