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November 4, 2007
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Ahh....Jim Lee. The closest thing we have to a rock star in the comic community. Jim is the whole package. His talent knows no limits, hes the hardest work professional Ive ever seen, he truly loves and respects his fans, and hes the nicest guy in the world. Ive only had the chance to work with Jim a few times over the years which is no suprise considering he has the best inker in the modern history of the medium, Scott Williams, locked down tight. Obviously, you dont turn down a chance to work with Jim but Ive always found it to be THE most nerve wracking experiences of my career. You just dont want to be the guy who screwed up Jim Lees pencils. Since it usually takes me a few pages to really gel with a penciler, Ive never really been able to do what Id like to over Jim. This example was the first time I ever inked him, back in the 90's. This was a Wizard cover if memory serves.
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~ftrwar May 2, 2013  New member  General Artist
he is the man yo lol
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~daveofapocalypse Jan 25, 2013
cover to wizards villain special in 98 called dark book. rock!
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~Soposoposopo Jan 11, 2013  Student Traditional Artist
Hey, Tim! Since you speak of Scott Williams with such admiration, could you give a little description of what there is to Scott's inks that an inexperienced eye might not necessarily see? Like maybe there's something you've learned from his work that we earthlings could keep an eye on?
Give a good shout-out!

- Lasse
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`TimTownsend May 15, 2013  Professional General Artist
Hey, Lasse. In the great pantheon of inkers, the best of the best, we find individuals who personified certain styles. From Al Williamson to Joe Sinnott to Terry Austin to Klaus Janson, etc, each of these individuals defined their own particular style. As time went on and their influences beget subsequent generations of embellishers, we started to see hybrids, individuals who took from multiple styles and developed their own language. Scott, to me, stands out heads-and-shoulders from the rest because, not only has he developed his own unique style that is almost universally appealing, he is also able to work fluently in each of the other styles and do it just as well if not better than those who originated them. To put it simply, he can do it ALL and he can do it just as well if not better. He's the inkers version of Michael Jordan. Scott, of course, would tell me Im insane but I know the truth. :)
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~Soposoposopo 2 days ago  Student Traditional Artist
Alright! Thanks!
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~AsGaRDiaN28 Nov 18, 2012
This is just great! If it didn't have the DA logo I'd hang this up in my cubicle.
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`TimTownsend Nov 19, 2012  Professional General Artist
Thank you!
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~RKB344 Aug 8, 2012
wow my friend wow! did you go to art school???
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`TimTownsend Aug 9, 2012  Professional General Artist
University of Central Florida. Thanks!
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Mood: Wow! ~RKB344 Aug 10, 2012
Sweet I just draw on my free time if I get any lol but no real schooling so if you have any tips on how to get better it would be much appreciated. I love your work!!!
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