tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19387347.post3266839842515705097..comments2024-03-18T11:28:27.490-04:00Comments on Kleefeld on Comics: Grading GarfieldSean Kleefeldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10492399469370737192noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19387347.post-34002621690075679752013-02-07T23:15:14.662-05:002013-02-07T23:15:14.662-05:00Interesting. I just had my students spend a few da...Interesting. I just had my students spend a few days vectorizing Garfield comics.<br /><br />In the spirit of keeping my class conversational and fun, I've taken a few riffing jabs at particular strips and the series in general.<br /><br />I prefer my gag-a-day comics to be one panel, as any multi-panel comic gets stale and formulaic to me after a few strips (though I still admire the weirdness of Grimmy), so most of my critiques actually take issue with the format, not just Garfield itself.<br /><br />On the flipside, it's hard to deny that Davis' art style over the decades has evolved to something quite universally appealing in its simple, legible technique. For every bit (okay, maybe every other bit) of flak I throw his way, I have to give Jim Davis credit for creating something with such staying power and inviting, aesthetic simplicity.<br /><br />Though I'm with you, I'm not quite sure what it is that's kept that boring cat around all this time.Michael Maynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07292194637505658089noreply@blogger.com