Mike Luce

I regularly go back and forth between the furry stuff for my comics, and portraits of people.

I've been slowly working on the next track for "The City Silent." Sometimes that allows me to wander into something I hadn't seen or had forgotten that will be the key I need to move ahead. In this case, it was seeing classic animation smears. I do love me some smears...

This was the panel in question. A friend posted a manga image with an inward facing word balloon tail and said he hadn't seen that before. I remember having done one awhile ago, and well, I'm posting old stuff because new stuff is slow in coming these days.

(Click on the thumbnail for all three panels) I was reminded of this comic, "Smart's Journey" recently. It was probably my most 'designed' (over designed?) comic ever. This was made to help me express the grief of losing my mom in 2013.

I did something similar in 2015. :D

Ach du Lieber! It's another "Directors in Short Pants" entry and this time it's Robert Rodriguez's first work, "El Mariachi". I'm afraid that app this time, I thought the character's name was "L. Maria Chi". Turns out, I was not entirely correct. Enjoy!
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I agree; I often go back to old work, sketches and take another look. Sometimes I just wasn't accomplished enough to finish. And thanks again. You're really quite kind!

Haven't posted anything in a bit. I've been struggling with the next track on "The City Silent," but I think I finally know what I want to do. Here are some sketches and black and white drawings for what's coming. Smatt, Terry and Rooster.

That's really kind of you! That style...was a long time ago. Not sure I could get into that mindset again. And in some ways, I do miss paint. Thanks! This really made my night!

Our "Directors in Short Pants" series is a gas, gas, gas! Or maybe that's just this week's movie, Penny Marshall's first effort! Give a listen, and if you're in a cross-fire hurricane, don't bother howling, just find shelter!
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Thanks so much!

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Thanks! You're a sweetheart!

Had a little fun with one of @nemera.bsky.social 's sketches tonight. His is the third image. The middle one was my inked version and the first was the final color version. Haven't don't one of these 'style trades' in a long time. It was fun. Thanks, @nemera.bsky.social !

Not my usual, but this is a painting of my favorite theater, The Brattle, in Harvard Square, Cambridge. It's an awesome little repertoire theater that's been there since 1955 or so. I've seen everything from "Wages of Fear," to "Plan 9 From Outer Space" there.

That is so kind of you! Thanks!

Been quiet as I've been trying to work out the next track of "The City Silent," how I want it to look and work. Which meant playing with style. I think I finally know what I want to do and how to do it.

Behold our latest entry in our "Directors in Short Pants" series: Sofia Coppola's first effort, "The Virgin Suicides." This movie may not be terribly cheery but hopefully our show will be. Give a listen!
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There's no smell like a wet orc. Me, as Basher the orc, at the local downpour, I mean Ren Fest this weekend. Very glad I'm still able to do this.

More "Directors in Short Pants"! It's Wes Anderson's first, "Bottle Rocket." Doesn't check every box in 'Anderson Bingo' but it's got all 3 Wilson Brothers and that's gotta count for something, right? This movie that asks the question "What's James Caan doing here?"
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I remember going to the very first SPX and one of the only people I knew there was you! And you 'made' me sit down with my then comics and show them to Dave Sim. :D

"Three Horsemen." Made this based off a photo I took on the subway while visiting Boston. It's a typical site on the T. I suppose there's nothing special about it but it makes me think of a quiet moment before chaos. Or something.

These are all really fun and totally feel like they're 'from the era.' Well done!

Just when you thought it was safe to listen to a podcast... Duh dun .... duh dun .... dun dun dun dun DUH DUNNN! Yes, it's everyone's favor movie about our fishy friends, 1975's "Jaws"! Hello, Aquaman?
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Thank you!

I've been in a creative void for a bit; no spark. I WANT to make things, just haven't felt any direction. After rewatching a documentary on Alice Neel, I whipped these two out last night. Not my best, but at least I made SOMEthing.

Been sitting on this one for a long time as it was for a friend. It's based on his favorite place to sit in Harvard Square. Got a little nudge of what direction to go in thanks to watching a documentary on Mark Rothko. Procreate, Affinity Designer.

I don't know that I can offer much, but will say your animations are always a delight, make me smile. Thank you.

Happy birthday!