Funny thing about the universe is that no matter how many good days you have or how ever you escape, it has a way to bring you back to reality. Nothing does it quite like hearing of the death of someone you are familiar with and admired. I got news like that when i came home today.
Joe Kubert was and will be remembered as a legend in the comics and art industry. I had the honor and privilege of attending and graduating from the Joe Kubert School 6years ago. I learned a lot, whether you believe that from seeing my art here or not. The reason I am the artist I am today is because of all the skills and lessons I learned while attending the school. I graduated with a bachelors degree in animation and never had the chance to have a class taught by Joe but from what I heard it was one tough course. Most of my friends in school there had him at least once over the 3years we were there and all said it was awesome.
I had only one face to face meeting with him and that was at graduation, he said my name i ran up and got my degree and ran back to my table. He said my name. I'm good with that. When people throw the word "legend" or "legendary" around now I don't really think it applies to most people they are referring to. For everything that Joe did and accomplished in his life and career and for everything he has given us all I think that he really is a legend. It sucks he's gone. Rest In Peace Mr Kubert. Thank you for very much for everything and helping to shape me as an artist.
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