Media: Press Release
For Immediate Release August 19, 2005
GOVERNOR DOUGLAS VISITS THE CENTER FOR CARTOON STUDIES September 26, 2005
White River Junction, Vermont - Today students of The Center for Cartoon Studies had a special visit by Vermont Governor Jim Douglas.
The Governor attended a Drawing Workshop class taught by faculty James Kochalka. During the visit Kochalka presented to the Governor a portrait caricature he made for the special occasion.
There was some discussion as to how the illustration could be interpreted. The Governor laughed along with the class and enjoyed his visit.
The illustration (see below) has bird like features representing Governor Douglas as a watchful owl.
Kochalka explained why he choose to create the illustration and that he based it off photographs of the Governor.
He also pointed out the critical detail of the beautiful hairline.
James Kochalka's
comics have been published internationally by almost every alternative comics
publisher; he's recorded several music CDs under the name James Kochalka
Superstar (making him a favorite at college radio stations across the country);
and he's developed animated cartoons for Nickelodeon. Best known for his
graphic novel, Monkey vs Robot, and his critically acclaimed Sketchbook
Diaries, Kochalka currently lives in Burlington, Vermont.
About The Center for Cartoon Studies (CCS)
CCS offers a course of study designed for a small group of dedicated students
with a passion and appreciation for graphic novels, storytelling, writing,
comics, and design. Experienced and internationally recognized cartoonists,
writers, and designers teach classes. For more information about CCS, visit:
www.cartoonstudies.org.
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Press Contact:
Michelle Ollie
(802) 295-3319
ollie@cartoonstudies.org
The Center for Cartoon Studies
PO Box 125
White River Junction, Vermont 05001
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