Welcome to the Matt MacFarland comics universe!
Matt MacFarland is quite a prolific and versatile comics artist. Over the course of the last decade, he has cultivated his own comics universe made up of various characters searching for answers, looking for love in all the wrong places, and simply seeking a connection. These comics can be bittersweet, mysterious or downright hilarious. Something for everyone.
Matt’s story is that of a fine artist who has chosen to focus his efforts within the comics medium. That means he comes equipped with certain methods and tools from other artistic disciplines that can help in creating interesting comics work. Another key ingredient is follow-through and Matt has plenty of that. In the end, any creative endeavor is a process and Matt MacFarland is having fun with it.
It’s all about process. You can get rusty if you go too long without creating work, even if it’s just a little bit of sketching. It all adds up. Quite literally, one thing will lead to another as you continue your creative journey. This is what got Matt moving along from one world to the next.
As we discuss in our conversation, there are all sorts of crossover activities within creative circles. One of the most essential is a sense of community. One key form in the world of comics is collaborating on an anthology. These days, one of the best on-going anthologies is Rust Belt Review. Here, you can find Matt MacFarland as a contributor. Volume 7 features his OK Cryptic cast of characters.
Another thing to keep in mind about artists and comics artists is that this is a crowd that likes to bend the rules, blur the lines and mix it up. This explains why Matt MacFarland will always be an artist, as well as a comics artist. Consider his latest addition to his cursed pants comics series, Dark Pants: individual ceramic panels with three-dimensional elements. Take a closer look at the sample above. I think it’s safe to say MacFarland is passionate about his work.
Again, I have to stress that Matt MacFarland offers something for everyone. He can delve into the dark recesses of the adult mind and feel just as compelled to share childhood memories. Be sure to check out his graphic novella, Cookies and Herb, published by Fieldmouse Press.
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