I’m going to be late to work, but I wanted to mention a couple of things quickly:
1) HOLY CRAP! Last night I finished dinner and an episode of The Wire (good God it’s so good), came back to the computer to get some work done, and there in my RSS folder was a post on the popular/excellent Drawn.ca blog entitled “Dustin Harbin“! OMG that’s like my favorite title ever! Drawn is run by John Martz and Matt Forsythe, and in its short life has become a real gallery of incredible illustrators, cartoonists, and animators. Maybe I’m making a lot of it, but I’m incredibly flattered to be included there.
2) HOLY CRAP! Also last night, at almost the exact same time, I was apparently mentioned on Warren Ellis’ Twitter feed. This might sound ridiculous to some of you, but if you’re familiar with Warren Ellis’ popularity on the the Internet (did you know he is king of same?), then you’ll understand why my site pretty much shut down under all the traffic. And now this morning I’m mentioned on his site as well. I love it!
To those of you reading this blog for the first time from either of these sources, I bid you a shy, clumsy welcome, and hope you’ll hang around as I continue to post strips, blog about nothing at all, and blush occasionally at your attention. Huzzah!
3) HOLY CRAP! It is now official: I will be teaching a continuing education class at our local Central Piedmont Community College, on cartooning. Before you react in mortified shock, I’ll be teaching the excellent book by Jessica Abel and Matt Madden, Drawing Words & Writing Pictures–so it doesn’t matter how good a cartoonist I am.
In order for the class to be economically viable, I think they have to hit a minimum enrollment for it to happen at all. If you live in the area and are interested in taking the class, here is the pertinent info:
GRX-7110-01 CREATING COMIC BOOKS
01/10/2009 – 02/28/2009, Saturdays, 9am – 12pm
Central Piedmont Community College
Harper Campus, Room 345
I believe the cost is $180 or so. I promise to do a good job.
Wow! Being mentioned all over the internet? Charging people to be in your presence? You are officially the shiz-nizzle. Or Paris Hilton.
Hey, glad to hear the comics class worked out. I'll have to get CP added to the school list on teachingcomics.org.
Wow, movin' on up. And FAST!
Finally the internet catches up with the rest…
Besides, it's good to see you live and breath comics at all times!
Hey, congrats dude! Now that you are big time, I bet you stop returning my love notes all together.
Do I know you? Your name sounds familiar….
Love the expression of the character!
Thanks, Alina! I'm drawing a lot of Indians lately, for this Monday's strip! The original sketchbook page that that comes from is over on my Flickr page.
Oh, Dustin I just read your "BUY" section, the layout is hilarious! The militaristic theme (Ready for duty, haHA) together with the "american tradition" thing , just great.
Apparently sir you have become the most popular person on the internet. Am I allowed to say I knew you when?
Sure man–you guys forward links you find to me. I eat that stuff up.
Karma.
Weee! I'm part of the teeming masses! Just thought I'd say I saw your comic on drawn and I love your site! Can't wait to see more..