Nov 25, 20 caps, the cartoon art professional society, has decided to provide whatever assistance we can, starting with an ongoing auction of original art. See all books authored by stan sakai, including usagi yojimbo volume 20. Caps to launch original art auction to benefit stan sakai and family. The above images are of some pieces that nick won in a really cool auction to support stan sakai, the iconic creator of classic webcomic usagi yojimbo, with his wifes medical bills heres some of the official blurb from the comic art professional society whos running the auction this is an auction conceived and organized by caps comic art professional society to help aid usagi. Caps to launch original art auction to benefit stan sakai and family comic book resources huge art auction planned for family of usagi yojimbo creator stan sakai. Caps to launch original art auction to benefit stan sakai and. Usagi yojimbo creator stan sakai is in need of some financial help after. David petersen artwork inked piece for the caps auction. Caps sakai family benefit auction richmond illustration inc. On thursday, march 6, 2014, southern californias caps, the comic art professional society, will launch an ongoing series of ebay auctions of original comic art. The stan sakai benefit auction by timshinn73 on deviantart. The caps auctions will be conducted through beginning on thursday, march 6, with a new set of auctions every following thursday. Stancaps, also known as glass covers offer the ultimate in cleanliness and sanitation. Art project honors 30 years of usagi yojimboand aids creator.
The art of todd nauck page 12the art of todd nauck page 12. Mar 10, 2014 later this summer dark horse comics is doing a benefit book the stan sakai project with some of the top artist in the industry donating art for the book and all of the proceeds from the sale of the book will go directly to stan and sharon. Stan sakai auctionoriginal vince musacchia art popeye meets. Comic art professional societys ebay auctions to benefit. The comic art professionals society caps, a southern california sister organization of the ncs, is organizing a benefit auction and the printing of a book. Caps to launch original art auction to benefit stan sakai. Artists donate artwork for stan sakai hashtag studios. T he sakai project artists celebrate thirty years of usagi yojimbo usagi yojimbo stan. There are also several pieces of original but unrelated comic book, comic strip and editorial. Its goal is to raise funds for medical care for sharon sakai, the wife of respected cartoonist and longtime caps member stan sakai, creator of the samurai rabbit usagi yojimbo.
The sakai project is produced in association with the comic art professional society caps. Stan sakai comic book art for sale value guide heritage auctions. Aug 03, 2014 pasadena artist stan sakai, creatorowner of usagi yojimbo, the comic book about a rabbit samurai, signs books as he and fellow cartoonists fundraise for his wifes care saturday at frank. Later this summer dark horse comics is doing a benefit book the stan sakai project with some of the top artist in the industry donating art for the book and all of the proceeds from the sale of the book will go directly to stan and sharon. All proceeds of the auction will go to directly stan sakai, creator of the comic book series usagi yojimbo, to help with the rising cost of his wifes medical expenses. Its an irresistible gem for any collector of great cartoon art. A reddit for fans of comic books, graphic novels, and digital comics. Usagi yojimbo stan sakai usagi yojimbo, samurai artwork. Help support the family of usagi yojimbo creator stan sakai. Written, drawn, and lettered by comics legend stan sakai.
In this 35th anniversary month of usagi yojimbo, stan sakai revisits the very first usagi story, the goblin of adachigahara, expanding it from 8 to 24 pages and adding new insights into the characters and events, as well as revealing the reason for usagis pilgrimage back home. Oct 03, 2014 art project honors 30 years of usagi yojimboand aids creator stan sakai in a time of need. In the start of this threepart story, usagi becomes embroiled in a puppet drama where the players are not quite what they seem. In the meantime, heres an incredibly cool piece of character art created by hellboy artist mike mignola. Caps calls upon creators to help stan sakai updated. This is a page dedicated to the work of amy lester, a centralflorida based illustrator. Mar 11, 2014 the caps auction to benefit stan and sharon sakai is in action right now, with some really amazing pieces of art up for bidding, including a number of custom pieces featuring the artists take on stans great comic book character usagi yojimbo from some pretty heavy hitters jeff smith, anyone. Caps is asking for fellow cartoonist and comic book artists to contribute. Stan sakai benefit auction and book pop culture maven. Feb 16, 2014 on thursday, march 6, 2014, southern californias caps, the comic art professional society, will launch an ongoing series of ebay auctions of original comic art. Known for his exquisite work with female characters, j.
The auction is organized by caps comic art professional society to help aid usagi yojimbo creator stan sakai and his wonderful wife. Hundreds of cartoonists donate original artwork to comic art professional societys ebay auctions benefiting family of usagi yojimbo creator stan sakai on thursday, march 6, 2014, southern californias caps, the comic art professional society, will launch. Caps benefit for family of stan sakai word of the nerd. Stan sakai auction original j scott campbell art usagi pen ink. All proceeds from this book will go to stan and sharon sakai. We have items by many of the industrys top artists. Before the release of this benefit comic book on july 23, caps will hold a series of fundraising auctions on ebay beginning on thursday, march 6. In 2015, frye was among eight national cartoonists society members to participate on a uso tour to visit and draw for service members and their families based in kuwait, africa, and turkey. View stan sakai original comic art for sale at auction. Submissions into the help the sakais benefit auction, organised in conjunction with caps, and included in the sakai project book. Comic art professional societys ebay auctions benefit stan. Stan is the creator of usagi yojimbo, and sharon, his wife has been having serious health problems for the past year.
Sakai of pasadena is a comic book artist known for his series usagi yojimbo about. The above images are of some pieces that nick won in a really cool auction to support stan sakai, the. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The most amazing artists in the world have come together to celebrate thirty years of stan sakai s marvelous samurai rabbit saga, usagi yojimbo. Find artist info, artworks for sale, and past pricing data from our auction archives. Follow the adventures of rabbit ronin miyamoto usagi as he wanders edo period japan on his warriors journey. Cartoon art professional society seeking donations for stan and. From time to time i question why i never tire of working with the same series so far.
I have signed usagi in nearly 25 years, it will be about 5000 pages which is quite a lot. Jeff smith contributed this drawing of his bone teaming up with usagi for the auction and art book. In 2008, frye was a contributing artist to the sakai project to benefit cartoonist stan sakai and his wife, published by dark horse comics isbn 9781616555566. Feb 24, 2014 on thursday, march 6, 2014, southern californias caps, the comic art professional society, will launch an ongoing series of ebay auctions of original comic art. Artists rally to help pasadena comic artist stan sakai and. Dark horse announces the sakai project blog dark horse. Were all ecstatic to have stan sakai and usagi join the idw family, usagi yojimbo has been one of the most consistently wonderful comic book series for decades now, a bright spot in publishing matched only by the consummate skill and professionalism its creator stan brings to everything he does. Usagi yojimbo set to return this year gamers sphere comic books art, comic art. Stancaps, also known as glass covers will keep your glassware. David petersen artwork inked piece for the caps auction to.
Usagi yojimbo art by mike mignola mike mignola art, comic. Stan sakai has been doing usagi yojimbo for 30 years as a creator owned. Caps, the comic arts professional society was the initial group to start putting together fundraising to help artist stan sakai and his wife sharon. The participating artists bring their own interpretations and their own styles to the subject, making this book a oneofakind treasure. Artists rally to help pasadena comic artist stan sakai and his wife. Jan 7, 2019 the sakai project artists celebrate thirty years of usagi yojimbo 2014. As he isolates himself in order to do so, he is surprised by a stranger wearing a hat that hides his features. Produced in association with the comic art professional society caps. Usagi yojimbo is hands down my favorite character in the teenage mutant ninja turtles universe, and one day i hope to see him brought to life on the big screen. This is an auction conceived and organized by caps comic art professional society to help aid usagi yojimbo creator stan sakai and his wonderful wife sharon with increasing medical bills due to sharons present debilitating illness.
For nearly 30 years, stan sakai has been entertaining us. Stan sakai books list of books by author stan sakai. From dark horses free comic book day offering back in 2009. Clicky to embiggen comic book art legend stan sakai and his family are currently struggling to deal with the costs and challenges related to the health of his wife sharon, who is fighting a brain tumor and needs constant medical care. Share your thoughts, experiences and the tales behind the art. Members of the nonprofit comic art professional society caps. Caps is also helping coordinating the book with dark horse. Nov 25, 20 caps, the cartoon art professional society is putting together an auction where 100% of the proceeds will go to stan and sharon to pay their ongoing medical expenses. Caps to launch celebrity cartoonist art auction to benefit.
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