General discussion about Usagi Yojimbo, the comics, the stories, the characters, collectibles, TV appearances, Stan Sakai, Space Usagi, Nilson & Hermy, and all other related topics.
CAPS - Comic Art Professional Society wrote:
December 30, 2013
From Earthworm Jim creator Doug TenNapel who drew his famous character with Stan Sakai's Usagi Yojimbo for our upcoming auction to help the Sakai's. Feel free to check out Doug's work at http://TenNapel.com/
CAPS - Comic Art Professional Society wrote:
January 7, 2014
Ladies and gentlemen, the great Al Jaffee. Al has been one of "MAD Magazine's" artists for many decades, most well known for his Fold-In feature. Al sends CAPS this original ink and watercolor piece for the fundraiser for Sharon & Stan Sakai. Many of Al's fans may recognize it since this is what the 92 year old artist sends as a signed print to fans who ask for an autograph. Wouldn't having the original be much nicer?
CAPS - Comic Art Professional Society wrote:
December 31, 2013
Not everything donated to the CAPS fundraiser for Stan Sakai is "Usagi Yojimbo" related. Mike Allred was kind enough to donate this original art drawn for a published variant cover to "Detective Comics" #27. How do you like THAT for a happy new year?! And when you have a chance, check out Mike's website at http://www.aaapop.com/
CAPS - Comic Art Professional Society wrote:
December 30, 2013
This is a jam piece that animation wonder twins Tony & Tom Bancroft created for CAPS' Stan Sakai art auction fundraiser to aid in paying medical bills from Stan's wife's illness. Tony drew the left side, Tom did the right side, and Tony sketched Stan's Usagi Yojimbo character while Tom inked and colored him. Be sure to also check out The Bancroft Brothers Facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/thebancroftbros?fref=ts
CAPS - Comic Art Professional Society wrote:
December 23, 2013
Steve Hubbell wrote:
This great piece of Usagi is from cartoonist/illustrator Alberto Jimenez Alburquerque.
I got to see this original last week when I dropped off my donations for the CAPS last week at Tone's studio. Tone was so nice and allowed me to see some of the donations they that had come in. There are a ton of amazing pieces. Tone also showed my kids his work for Bartman and the other artist working in the studio showed them his Little Pony story he was working on. Cheryl even enjoyed talking with Tone's girlfriend while I was taking in all the art. Such caring people. Fans have also been very generous with paypal and direct checks. Keep them coming folks. Every little bit helps.
Tone Rodriguez wrote:
January 11, 2014
my Usagi piece... for the upcoming Charity Auction to benefit the Stan Sakai and his Family.
Stan Sakai wrote:
2 hours ago
Thank you for everything, Tone. I still have to do a new Usagi piece for the auction.
Scott Shaw wrote:
December 26, 2013
I just received from Vince Musacchia his terrific piece (and the rough sketch he worked from) for the upcoming Sakai auction! Who wouldn't love to own this appealingly unlikely team-up? What do you think, Stan Sakai, Tone Rodriguez and Bill Morrison? Thanks so much, Vince!
Stan Sakai wrote:
December 26, 2013
Now that's a team-up I never envisioned! There have been a lot of really nice art coming in. Thank you all!
CAPS - Comic Art Professional Society wrote:
January 10, 2014
This nice Usagi Yojimbo painting comes to us from illustrator Doug Stambaugh who goes by Dug Nation on Deviant Art. Check out Doug's other art at http://dugnation.deviantart.com/
CAPS - Comic Art Professional Society wrote:
January 11, 2014
This is one of nine (yes, folks, NINE) original Daredevil pages donated to CAPS by artist Mike Allred to help the Sakais! Mike's work can be seen at http://www.aaapop.com/
Usagi Yojimbo donation piece for CAPS (Cartoon Art Professional Society) to help Stan Sakai with his wife's medical bills. I plan to mail this out within a few days and hopefully it'll sell so it can help them in their time of need.
If anybody would like more info as far as donating art or help through funds, please let me know
Here's my contribution to the CAPS, Stan Sakai benefit auction to help Stan and his family through some very tough times.
Stan Sakai wrote:
January 13, 2014
Thanks, Keith. That is terrific!
Keith Tucker wrote:
January 13, 2014
Thanks Stan, you've always been a good friend to me, I still cherish the Usagi books you gave me oh so many years ago. I sure hope my small contribution helps you through these tough times you are going through.
8 hours ago
CAPS - Comic Art Professional Society wrote:
January 13, 2014
A former artist on Warner Bros. "Pinky & the Brain" show, Keith Tucker is sending CAPS this terrific Usagi piece with the two familiar mice intent on taking over the world. To see more of Keith's work, visit http://www.tuckertoons.com/
CAPS - Comic Art Professional Society wrote:
January 13, 2014
This is a beautiful Marvel "Age of Apocalypse" cover by Humberto Ramos donated by the artist to help Sharon & Stan Sakai. It was rendered in pencil and the colored in the computer for the final cover, so this is the actual cover art, not a preliminary drawing. Be sure to check out Humberto's other art on his website: http://www.humbertoramos.com/
CAPS - Comic Art Professional Society wrote:
January 13, 2014
This Usagi drawing comes to CAPS from Gerimi Burleigh, a designer in the toy industry who moonlights in comics. Be sure to check out Gerimi's work on the web! http://optichouse.com/artwork/
ONION AND PEA (by Villena & Tomaselli) wrote:
January 14, 2014
Here's our contribution to the Stan Sakai benefit auction to help Stan and his wife Sharon. Sharon's illness requires 24-hour care and medicines that cost more than their insurance covers. You can also help on various ways here: http://garageartstudio.blogspot.com.es/ ... i.html?m=1 — with David Tomaselli Rojas, Stan Sakai and Jose Manuel Villena Rodríguez.
Stan Sakai wrote:
January 14, 2014
Ha ha! That is marvelous!
ONION AND PEA (by Villena & Tomaselli) wrote:
January 14, 2014
Thanks Stan. Keep your good work. Best wishes for you and Sharon.
2 hours ago
CAPS - Comic Art Professional Society wrote:
January 14, 2014
This fantastic moody painting of Usagi Yojimbo comes to CAPS by James O'Barr who is known for creating "The Crow". All things James O'Barr can be seen on his site http://jamesobarr.typepad.com/
CAPS - Comic Art Professional Society wrote:
January 15, 2014
Here is a second beautifully inked drawing from Paul M. Smith featuring Colossus and Kitty Pryde from the X-Men to help the Sakais. To see more of Paul's exceptional work that is already in the hands of collectors, take a look at http://www.comicartfans.com/comic-artis ... _smith.asp
CAPS - Comic Art Professional Society wrote:
January 14, 2014
Usagi battles Gonzo the Great in this whimsical piece donated to CAPS' Sakai fundraiser by the equally whimsical Roger Langridge. To see more of Roger's Muppet comics work, visit his website at http://hotelfred.blogspot.com/p/muppet- ... -book.html
CAPS - Comic Art Professional Society wrote:
January 14, 2014
Cartoonist Chris Houghton has donated this great original cover art from an "Adventure Time" comic book to help the Sakais! See more of Chris' adventurous art at http://www.chrishoughtonart.daportfolio.com/
CAPS - Comic Art Professional Society wrote:
January 16, 2014
This mid 90s pin-up drawing of the X-Men's Storm by Gary Frank comes to CAPS from the personal collection of Bongo Comics' Creative Director Nathan Kane. Thanks to Nathan, Storm can soar into YOUR collection when CAPS' auction to help Sharon & Stan Sakai gets underway in the coming months.
It is wonderful to see the amount of support coming in to help Sharon and Stan. I imagine it feels good knowing that so many people want to help and care about their family. Even as a fan I am touched by people's generousity, kindness, and love. Thanks everyone! Peace, maka
madman31 wrote:Does anyone have an idea when the auction is going to go live?
From the other CAPS auction thread:
Stan Sakai wrote:Unofficially, the auctions probably won't take place until the beginning of March. Don't spread this around, though, as it is unconfirmed. Much depends upon how long it will take to scan the many, many pieces of art.
[quote="Gary "Gaz" Gretsky: Illustration, animation and comics"]
January 18, 2014
My #spaceusagi for the Stan Sakai #caps Benefit auction Done with #japanesebrushpen and #copics
The Stan Sakai benefit auction is to help Stan and his wife Sharon. Sharon's illness requires 24-hour care and medicines that cost more than their insurance covers. You can also help on various ways here: http://garageartstudio.blogspot.com.es/ ... i.html?m=1
Stan Sakai wrote:
January 18, 2014
Space Usagi! Wonderful drawing. There is one more Space Usagi mini-series I would eventually like to do, but that is a project for many, many years from now.
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Jeff Manley wrote:
January 18, 2014
Saw a drawing this morning that my friend Gaz did of Space Usagi for a benefit for Stan Sakai... and realized I would be a dummy if I didn't contribute. No matter what the cause (Stan's wife is terribly sick) I should jump at the chance to help one of my favorite cartoonists. So here is my contribution, that I will mail out next week.
CAPS - Comic Art Professional Society wrote:
January 17, 2014
Here is a third piece from Paul M. Smith to help the Sakais featuring six inked doodles of Spider-Man villains Steve Ditko style!
CAPS - Comic Art Professional Society wrote:
January 16, 2014
This is one of several drawings donated to CAPS for our Sakai fundraiser by Marvel artist Scott Koblish created for Marvel's book publishing program. Keep up with Scott's work on his website http://koblish.blogspot.com/
CAPS - Comic Art Professional Society wrote:
January 16, 2014
This is one of several drawings donated to CAPS for our Sakai fundraiser by Marvel artist Scott Koblish created for Marvel's book publishing program. Keep up with Scott's work on his website http://koblish.blogspot.com/
CAPS - Comic Art Professional Society wrote:
January 17, 2014
Here is a fun Usagi Yojimbo tribute by Vince Musacchia who has been drawing for IDW's recent line of Popeye comic books. Vince donates this to help us raise some money for Stan Sakai for the care of his wife, Sharon. Vince has more Popeye art as well as other things he's done on his website http://vinceartbook.blogspot.com/
Dan Brereton (on Stan Sakai's Facebook page wrote:
January 19, 2014
One of three thingS USAGI I did for Stan and his family's benefit auction- one was not enough and too much fun! Much respect, love and support to the Sakai Clan!
CAPS - Comic Art Professional Society wrote:
January 19, 2014
Ladies and gentlemen, Stan Sakai. With so many artists taking the time to donate on Stan and Sharon's behalf, Stan felt inspired to create something new for CAPS to auction as well. Stan has posted photos on his Facebook page of his step-by-step process in creating this beautiful piece. https://www.facebook.com/stan.sakai1/po ... 7107397509
