Moebius.
It goes without saying the man is legendary. His seminal works stand the test of time. We’re talking 30 to 40 years ago for stories like The Incal and Airtight Garage, and yet those books – to me – still seem so fresh and interesting. When you consider how much comics have evolved, one can’t help but consider him anything but a visionary. He was an artist in the truest sense of the word.
And so it was especially interesting to hear from people – artists – who’ve met him and look to him for inspiration in their own art.
Moderated by Xavier Guilbert of du9.org, the panel included Frederik Peeters (Sandcastle), Paul Pope (THB), David B. (Black Paths), Glyn Dillon (The Nao of Brown).
Moebius panel – Paul Pope leads attendees to share personal Moebius stories waiting on the panellists to arrive. Cool #tcaf
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Paul Pope on Moebius: “dedication, curiosity, passion. These are illustrations of a man who refused to grow old.”#tcaf
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“When Moebius made a mistake he wouldn’t correct it.He would appropriate it and enter it into his world” #tcaf
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Paul Pope comparing Moebius to Hendrix #TCAF
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“Moebius thought it was pointless to take drugs to draw but he tried it.” Frederik Peeters.
— Heidi MacDonald (@Comixace) May 11, 2013
“Moebius drew a panel a day, said when he was done he would know what the story was.” @pulph0pe
— Heidi MacDonald (@Comixace) May 11, 2013
While @naobrown looks at Moebius for inspiraion, Frederik Peeters looks at it and feel grief he is not as good. #moebius #tcaf
— Heidi MacDonald (@Comixace) May 11, 2013
Moebius encouraged artists to be curious and inventive – Paul Pope #tcaf
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You know what’s cool? Seeing artists sketching while listening to this fun, laid-back Moebius discussion #tcaf
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“The desert was a very spiritual setting for Moebius. The American southwest was like church.” Paul Pope #tcaf
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“As artists we exorcize our pshychology on paper. And I think Moebius sought the tranquility and solace we see in his work.” Paul Pope #tcaf
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