Kubert, the creator of a morris county school dedicated to inspiring generations of comic book artists from around the world, died yesterday, his son david. Being utterly ignorant of the tools and techniques of comic artistry when he began working at it as an after school job at the age of 11, mr. A 2011 graduate of the joe kubert school of cartoon and graphic arts, inc in dover, new. The kubert school in dover specializes in comic book art. Founded in 1976 by joe kubert, we are a three year commerical art school which specializes in comic book and narrative art. From back cover in 1976 he joe kubert opened the first and only school devoted to the art of cartoon graphics. The school s instructors are fulltime professionals working in the industry, many of them graduates of the school themselves, and the instruction is handson and practical. Anthonys comic book art original comic art adam kubert. An illustrator, art director, and comic book editor who has worked on some of the most critically acclaimed series in the history of the.
Joe kubert 19262012 was one of the true legends of the comics industry, a towering figure whose art was incredibly powerful, whose editing was brilliant and whose influence on his fans was incalculable. Founded by noted comic book artist joe kubert, the kubert school offers more than a traditional institution. I think the joe kubert school is overall awesome as a great art school, especially those whom aimed for to be cartoonist, commercial artists and comic book artists. Mar 28, 2020 for the first time ever, the kubert school is launching an online studies program, allowing the general public to take art and writing courses tailored to the world of comic books. Founded in 1976, the joe kubert school of cartoon and graphic art inc. Andy, who are also comic book professionals and who teach at the school. Preruled, preprinted comic book guide lines on high quality strathmore 400 series bristol professional quality for professional use. Joe kubert was an artist who has been active in nearly all aspects of the comic book industry during his long career. Im going into my final year at the the kubert school for cartooning and graphic art. The joe kubert school of cartoon and graphic art, inc. Dover a vocational school in dover showing off some artistic talent.
See more ideas about comic book drawing, comic books art and comic tutorial. Its said that the true mark of a man is not the life he lives but the legacy he leaves behind. Many items are marked joe kuberts world of cartooning, but the school itself is simply called the kubert school. All of our faculty are professional commercial artists cartoonists, illustrators, animators, and designers. Do you want to learn cartooning at home at an amazingly low price that include critiques by our staff of professional comic book artists. Dillon was born and raised in new jersey, and has recently decided to dive headfirst into the business of comic art. Coming from new york, kubert began his career at the early age of 12. Comic books such as xmen, spiderman, batman and captain america have turned animation and graphic design into a growing field of study. He is a student entering his final year at the kubert school, equal parts nervous and eager to get out into the business. Apr 27, 2019 dover a vocational school in dover showing off some artistic talent. Dec 30, 2002 this is a really cool comic book studio.
The kubert school launches first online studies program amid. Rock published by dc comics, december a cover gallery for the comic book our army at war the bristol board original and final cover art by joe kubert from sgt. Original and final cover art by joe kubert from sgt. Tuition and fees for the kubert school are due in two installments, july 15th and december 15th for the current school year. Its first graduating class of 1978 included stephen r. For artists interested in breaking into the field of comic and graphic art, the kubert school is where to begin. Sep 14, 2019 anthony marques has just bought the kubert school, the famous comic book art college created by joe kubert. He was assigned by mlj publications to do inking on some of bob montanas archie pages. Meet anthony marques, the new owner of the kubert school. Mar 02, 2012 archie marries veronica fans, get the inside scoop on the comic book art here. The kubert school, formerly the joe kubert school of cartoon and graphic art or joe kubert school, located in dover, new jersey, is a threeyear technical school that teaches the principles of sequential art and the particular craft of the comics industry. He is a graduate of and an instructor of secondyear classes at. And thanks to joe kubert school instructor fernando ruiz for joining us.
He has worked as an artist and writer, but also as editor and teacher. The kubert school, formerly the joe kubert school of cartoon and graphic art or joe kubert school, located in dover, new jersey, is a threeyear technical school that teaches the principles of sequential art and the particular craft of the comics industry as well as commercial illustration. I decided to give their correspondence course a try and start in with their inking course. Evan doc shaner is currently working with tom king and mitch gerads on adam strange set to release at dc comics in 2020. First of all, if all you had was the kit that arrives in the mail, you. Sep 16, 2019 founded in 1976 by joe and muriel kubert, the kubert school grew to become one of the preeminent schools focused comic book art. Joes lifelong passion was to draw and create comic books. Join us as we welcome the incredible, mark chiarello.
Aug 14, 2012 joe kubert, a titan among comic book artists whose work stretched from the golden age of the superhero to the gritty realism of the graphic novel, died on sunday in morristown, n. Learn the secrets of cartooning from comic book professionals, join us for. Kubert art store blank blue line pre ruled comic book paper. See more ideas about joe kubert, comic book artists and comic books. Nov 17, 2009 being utterly ignorant of the tools and techniques of comic artistry when he began working at it as an after school job at the age of 11, mr. Fernando is also an instructor at the kubert school where he has been teaching for twentyfive years. Kubert said, he relied on such luminaries not just for. The school creates professionals in cartooning, comic book and the general field of commercial art. The couple have a son, jack moses mandrake, and a daughter, sian mandrake, who is also a kubert school trained comics.
It is a small institution with an enrollment of 96 undergraduate students. Unfortunately joe kubert passed away in august 2012 but he leaves behind a legacy of great art. This school provide many of the best in the industry teaching students the ins and outs of the entertainment field. In addition to his comic book work, he has also done a significant amount of commercial illustration and advertising for a number of different clients including ogilvy commonhealth worldwide, j connelly, and others. Adam kubert born october 6, 1959 in boonton, new jersey is an american comic book artist whose work has been published by marvel comics, dark horse comics and dc comics. Watchmen, which is recognized as the most celebrated graphic novel of all time, has sold over 200 million copies since its publication in 1986. Here are some introductory observations as i take the plunge. Andrew andy kubert is an american comic book artist, son of joe kubert, and brother of adam kubert, both of whom are also artists. There is not a bad page here, and if anything, the art improves with each issue, which is pretty rare for a mature artist.
The joe kubert school of cartoon and graphic art was founded in september 1976 by kubert and his wife muriel in dover, new jerseys former high school, whose tall windows offered optimal lighting. Joe kubert school of cartoon and graphic art 973 36127. He is also the founder of the joe kubert school of cartoon and. In the 1950s, kubert became the managing editor of st. In addition, our school is very unique compared to other art schools because we were founded and are run by cartoonists. Kubert art store professional high quality preruled prelined blank comic book paper pages on strathmore 400 series bristol only at the kubert art store. Were a school located in dover, nj and mainly focus on developing comics and comic style art in hopes that we are picked to work for any of the major industries in production today.
The kubert school was and still is the only accredited school devoted entirely to cartooning. We have produced hundreds of students who have gone on to become professionals in the comic book industry. Dont miss our special back to school sale happening now through sept. Joe kubert was an american comic book artist who is best known for his work on the dc comics characters sgt. Awardwinning comic book illustrator thomas yeates was among the first graduates of the prestigious joe kubert school in 1978. Anthony marques has just bought the kubert school, the famous comic book art college created by joe kubert. The joe kubert school specializes in comic book art. Comic books such as xmen, spiderman, batman and captain america have. Iama student of the kubert school, the only iama reddit.
Apr 23, 2012 the kubert school is the place to go to refine your cartoonist chops. Joe kubert, a titan among comic book artists whose work stretched from the golden age of the superhero to the gritty realism of the graphic novel, died on sunday in morristown, n. Located in dover, new jersey, the kubert school teaches students the art of graphic and cartoon design. Students interested in comic art can choose among several schools located in the u.
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