Jim_Mehsling's Page

Tell us your story:

I am an animator and illustrator working in the midwest. I have been a finalist in the Star Wars Fan Film awards for the last 3 years with my animated shorts; Bounty Hunter: The Interview,Tebok the Ewok, and Kessel Run Infraction. I was a Runner up in the TGSNT competition in 2006 for Robot Dog and Regular Dog which can also be seen at atomfilms.com and animboom and Verizon Vcast.

Hometown:

Lincoln

Portfolio Site:

http://cartooncaveman.blogspot.com/

About Me:

I am a fast runner and really dig art and animation, painting, creating animated shorts and working as an illustrator and animator. I also teach Computer Illustration.

Favorite Cartoons:

Justice League Unlimited,Samurai Jack,Star Wars Clone Wars,Foster Home for Imaginary Friends

Favorite Films:

Star Wars original trilogy, Indiana Jones trilogy, Lord of the Rings trilogy,Pirates of the Carribean trilogy, Spiderman trilogy,Most of Burtons Films, The Big Lebowski, The Incredibles...to name a few

Favorite TV Shows:

The Office

Favorite Comics:

Tim Sales Hulk Grey,Spiderman Blue,Daredevil Yellow, as well as the Batman Series and Catwoman series. Frank Miller's: The Dark Knight.Jae Lees run on Captain America and Fantastic Four, Hellboy, Alex Maleev's run on Daredevil

Favorite Books:

The Dark Tower Series by Stephen King. Lord of the Rings Trilogy. Everything by Hunter S. Thompson

Favorite Artists or Illustrators:

John Nevarez,David Coleman,Cheeks,Scottie Young,Ragnar,Frank Miller,Bruce Timm, Tim Sale,Stephen Silver,Steve Purcell,Gagne,Doug TenNapel,Jae Lee,Mignola, Ralph Steadmen

Favorite Music:

Grateful Dead, U2, Stones, Pink Floyd, Delta Blues and Fergie because she's Fergalicious.

Favorite Robots:

Lobot, although he's more of a cyborg. R2-D2 and 3PO, Hal, Muffit: the robot dog from Battle Star Galacitca