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Jimmie, Greetings!
Your work is sublime! Tribal Science is SLAMMIN! Would you be interested in collaborating with me on a project someday! Or maybe even bartering? I build structure. That's what I like to do..... I am presently taking web design & development classes to improve my skills. I recently learned how to use FrontPage98 and right now I am taking a database course [Acess97] and PhotoShop 5.0. I plan to learn how to create virtual stores so I can create e-commerce sites on the Internet. I started learning how to create content for the Internet in 1995. My website is located at: Prema Qadir Here! http://www.ulbobo.com/prema You can read about me at: Prema's Profile http://www.ulbobo.com/prema/profile
After the first of next year, I plan to redesign some of the web sites I've built and to will construct a few new ones. I will probably be focusing on institutional web sites, as I would like to turn this hobby into a way to earn income and I am looking for graphic artists who might want to work with me on projects when I get to that stage. Right now, I am jes like you.... I do it for love. I volunteer a LOT and I've decided that it's time for me to git my shit together and step on out there for some bread. I like you work. Your sensitivities are similar to my own. I am wondering if you would consider working with me on a project. I have both creative and technical projects in mind.... My weakness has always been in the area of graphic design. If you look at the webs I've built, you will see what I mean. I am Graphically-Challenged. + 8< )
My intuition tells me that I should ask you if you've ever done anything about HAIR!!!! I have a HAIR!!!! web site that I definitely want to redesign and expand next year because I find that it is one of the MOST visited sites at my web. Black folks are talkin' bout HAIR!!!! HAIR!!!! http://www.ulbobo.com/hair I also design and build poetry web sites. I have one old one that is due for a facelift and a newer one which is still in development: umoja, rodney c http://www.ulbobo.com/umoja C.O.L.D. http://www.endarkenment.com/blackagenda/cold I know this message may seem strange....= 8< / I jes have been thinking about you and your work ever since I saw you posted in SpectraLinks, over a month ago. I kept telling myself to write to you, but I felt silly asking you an open ended question. And I wish I could pay you what you are obviously worth. Now, I REALLY feel silly, after reading your guestbook and seeing that OTHERS have the same idea as me.... Well, at least you know that you are WANTED! At the very least, you can feel flattered, AGAIN! + 8< D Please advise, if you are moved by anything I've said here..... forward! love, prema +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
A race that is solely dependent upon another for its economic existence sooner or later dies. . . if an effort is not made to adjust [its] own affairs. -- The Honorable Marcus Mosiah Garvey (1887-1940)
I peeped your page, I like your work. It makes me think of the Milestone lineup from a few years ago. I am into Flash animation and things like that. So I was wondering if you would like to collaborate on a short animated preview for your line. No I don't want any money or anything, I just like your work and I do this stuff for fun. Hit me back let me know what you think. Check out the zone at http://geocities.datacellar.net/southbeach/jetty/7764/
Hey dude, Thanks for the feedback! I checked out your site and I like it! Great artwork and writing. I can tell that there's a lot of thought behind the overall story. It's got a very "culty" feel to it which gives it the edge for longevity. I take it that there's going to be several more characters added. I like the Jesse character eventhough he's not in the mainstream of the story yet. What's not to like about the tragic heroes, eh? Very clever history on him. Nice title for the story, too. It's an attention getter. Well, I can't wait to see what develops and I'll definitely be back for more! kc
loved YOUR site! i read that entire online graphic novel and LOVED it! well done, quick, snappy dialogue and effective art. in other words it's alllll that and a bar-b--q pit full of burnt beanie babies (that's a compliment, holmes). my only criticism is that yer relying a tad too much on your computer art program (Photoshop?) to convey shading and form to yer characters. it'll start to look too...er..."computery". yer obviously VERY skilled in anatomy, and fabric. show more folds and shadows with yer pen and ink line. maybe it's just a personal thing for me, but that's one of my personal gripes with a lot of animated movies: a bit too much airbrush shading on EVERYthing. i liked those OLD cartoons like max fleisher's superman from the 40's; the airbrushing was subtle but effective. i'm REALLY happy these new japanese produced superman and batman cartoons are following the exact same looks and methods! have ya seen em? they're AMAZING! now if they could take that same japanese team and produce a fantastic four cartoon, Les would be a happy boy! i think the epitome of airbrushed shadows going haywire would be the x-men cartoon (YUCK!) and that michael jordan piece of crap Space Jam (the whole film seemed comprised of bad airbrushing!). but i MUST say you have quite an amazing command of shading and highlighting. hahaha! i'm 35 years old but i'm sittin' here sounding like some fuckin' old Marvel Comics master sharing his words of wisdom to his doiting fans! HA! although i SHOULD be a good authoritive of their work; i've ripped off their every stroke and cross-hatch since i held my first jack kirby comic (obviously an FF). as a matter of fact, though it may not be obvious, kirby is my primary influence. sure i credit ALL the REAL lords of comic, like everyone that drew for EC as well as alex toth...will eisner....john romita...nick cardy. seemed like the quality of art sunk to rock bottom after 1980 thanks to that weirdo todd macfarlane applying a zillion unnecessary little lines for NO reason other than making the art look ugly! heheheh...i guess i AM a sour old fart! i feel like going to a comic con swinging a walking a cane and yelling through false teeth "comics died the day they buried jack kirby!!". hehehe. anyways, your stuff is truly raw like tekka sushi, dude, and i will CERTAINLY keep tabs on yer site for any updates! do you simply add on to your graphic novel or do you start a new one and THEN publish it? seeing how popular yer site is it would be an HONOR to get my site hooked up with yers. if ya'd like a banner i'd love to send ya one for each of my two sites! you HAVE been to my BRIAN CLARKE site, haven't you? that's the site that represents the style of art that pays my rent (the Les Toil style gets more rock jobs that don't pay shit). my paintings site is: http://members.aol.com/xreyspex/ do YOU dabble in acrylic or oil paint? it's one of the ULTIMATE means of bringing your visions to life. i'd LOVE to see your work in paint! and thanks much for creating such a vast community of fantasy artists of ALL sizes and shades! i spent mucho time clicking my finger off! brian
I admire the work you have done with Tribal Science. I wonder if it is available in print form and if so, would you consider having it distibuted throughout Afican Bookstores across North America including Canada. If you are interested you may call: Kemetted Distributions e-mail: kemetted@hotmail.com Thanks and keep up the good work. FYI. i've found a lot of black sites have the contact us icon or their e-mail icon or button inoperative. Watch your stuff! Peace.
Hey What's up. My name is Winston Wilson and you linked me sometime ago. You had some very wonderful things to say about my comic "Strife". Thank you very much. I would like to tell you how I liked your stuff on your site. I hope we can continue to commmunicate with each other. Its hard doing what we are doing, and we need each other to succed. Peace Winston Wilson
Hey, great artwork! I like the way you have your site set up it really looks cool. I'm a cartoonist and i'm on ToonInn also, I'm The Deepend. Dan meyer told me about you right before he put you on and he was right when he said it was impressive, I'm surprised your not working for marvel or something, anyway good work and come look at my toons sometime and feel free to write back anytime! Anton Ballard.. The Deepend@aol.com heres my link - http://www.fortunecity.com/tinpan/manicstreet/423/anton.htm www.Dallastimes.com
Yo God the book is fly, the artwork is original and the storyline is dope, this shit had me shitting my pants it was so damned funny. Yo.. If you have time check my site out, and tell your friends about it. peace -137- 137's Gallery Presents: FORTUNE and PROPHET™ http://geocities.datacellar.net/soho/lofts/4401
Hey bro, I see u are a fellow Atl-ien, anyway, i saw your link in my girl Passion's guestbook, so I peeped the site, Man it is mad tight, very good graphics, etc... I see u are very talented. Anyway, I am sending an invitation to u to join my webring, just need to expose sites like yours to everyone I can possibly reach. If u are interested I have attached the page. Much success keyc http://ybmm.cjb.net
Hi Jimmie ~ Thanx for visiting my site! Your kind comments are deeply appreciated too. My comic project is currently under negotiations with some Japanese publishers. It may eventually be ported to the US too. It should be out by June 1999. If you're interested in purchasing my comic, i'll be most honoured and willing to keep you posted when it's launched. Oh-yeah, i went to ya site too, ya HP is cool. It's "tribal" and i think ya comic art are really nice. Have you ever submit ya art to comic companys like DC, Image...etc? If i were an American i would definitly do that. Cya! Best Regards Danny Goh Studio D: http://members.xoom.com/danoliz/
Hey man, picked up one of your adver @ Tribeca, downtown and thought I might as well go online and check it out. Man, this is a great idea. You have flow, the graphics and artwork are the BOMB! Can't wait for your updates. Please e-mail me (artdept@whateverwear-inc.com) and let me know when you're updating or adding new pages. Keep up the good work. WEW pKelly
Jimmie, The composition, backgrounds, and lettering of "Tribal Scientist" is great but the anatomy of the characters needs more work. I highly recommend Burne Hogarth's many books on the human anatomy, which are specifically for artists, especially comic artists. Also, the characters lack "weight" and "depth" due to the lack of hatching and shadows.Please do not take offense to my critique of your work. Hopefully my remarks could help "Tribal Scientist" in any way. It does look good but does need a bit more polish on the human anatomy side. Regards, Eric T. Cheng editor@webcomix.com
What up kid? I've been checking out your site for some time now. Basically its tight. Love the graphics. Also the fact that its very positive. Let me get to the point of this email. I want to know if you would like mutual link backs. Check my site out 1st and let me know. I just overhauled my site again and I'm still doing work on it. As far as my topics I have many. You'll see what I'm saying when you check me out. holla at ya lata poet1
Jimmie, thanks for visiting... I've heard quite a few people talking about Melanin Man. Congrats on the exposure.. I'd be honored to be a link on your site.. I'm hoping to add some links from mine as well and yours will be one. Peace. TC3 -- Join us for a moment in our world of wonderment: TC3 Fine Art: Impressions of Life http://www.freeyellow.com/members2/tc3fa
Hi Jimmy, You are quite a talent yourself. Thanks for stopping by. Your work is great, so a compliment from you is deeply appreciated!! roz bailey
Hi! Thank you for visiting my site! I've visited your online comic and liked it much! Congratulations for the project and keep up with the good work. You were added to my mailing list and I'll send you e-mails about updates. Please tell me if you don't wish to receive them. Best regards, Calebe The Joe Madureira Files http://welcome.to/joe_madureira_files
yo whattup money.. thanx for stoppin by my site.. like some otha's...i had trouble signin yo guestbook. the site is maad tight. maad props on the graphics. aiite...im out..later. ~MikeCheck http://fly.to/ic.com
Peace Jimmie, I hope all is well with you. We haven't talked in a while, so hopefully ya didn't forget me ( ;-). . . We kinda bumped into cyber space . . . Anyway, I just wanted to commend you on your FLY comic strips and sites! Brotha, do you have talent! I am looking forward to seeing more of you work--and wishing that the powers that be propel you and your talent to heights unlimited. Take care, Tanya Manning
Jimmie, Hey thanks a lot for checking out the page. The e-comics "Thornes" and "That Blue Dude" won't be up for a little while, but we're looking forward to doing them. I checked out your page, and really loved the work, the image maps didn't load nearly as slowly as most of that size do, and they looked really great, fractal design? Haven't had a chance to read the comic yet, though I've bookmarked it for when I get a chance. I know you didn't fill out the add form, but I'd love to put a link up to Tribal Science from the DG Studios page. Last little note, Doc Ozone was my mentor in online design too.~g~ P.S. I really liked the African American links and content of your whole site, though I think I'm whiter than porcelain (about full blood Irish ~l~) I think that the prescence of strong ethnic characters in comics is long overdue.
Mad thanx! Your site is dope. You have a really strong style. I didn't have the chance to read everything, but I definately will. And I'll put you on the mailing list so you'll get the official invite to the launch. Peace, Ki
Greetings friend, likewise, great site you have there. I've noticed there is a growing group of quality online comics.I think in the near future the whole media will explode and we'll all get the credit we deserve. Feel free to put a link to us on your site. When we launch the new sites there will be a links page.I'll make sure you are listed. Thanks for your interest, Simon D.Wilkes SDW Studios
'The Best Of The Web Award' Presented By OtherGuy Design & Productions There are alot of people that have made homepages that are really good. It is too bad that they aren't commemorated for long hours of hard work put into a good quality homepage. Well that is about to change. I have started this little award thing, no biggie, and I think you have a page that is worth the long hours, the content is outstanding, and the presentation is excellent and I think you deserve this award. To get the award, please goto : http://www.Other.Guy.net/award.jpg Now see, your homepage is worth it after all. Peace, OtherGuy
Hello Tribal, I am an aspiring writer myself. I've been working on my particular story(s) for about 5 years now. However I haven't a copyright or anything on any of them, but I'm having the same problem you had publishing!!! I like what you've done but I would like to if possible take it to the next level get some black sites behind get sponsors. After all that's how the bigger sites stay up. I see you got Geocities behind ya right now but you still could do better. Drop a dime on this and I'll send you a rough copy of my main character's joint VANE!!! Later.
You have been to my website North Star Magazine http://geocities.datacellar.net/Athens/Forum/5067 so presumably you have seen the comic strip that it contains Bubalus http://geocities.datacellar.net/Athens/Forum/5067/wes.html created by Wes Harvey. The Story of Bubalus that I have written and illustrated is based on a combination of the theoretical history proposed by historians and elements of numerous African folk tales. The images are all based on existing rock paintings. I wanted to create an original piece of art work but without creating images from fantasy. Kind of like a collage of existing images placed in sequence to form a narrative story. - Wes Harvey. ***********************
You signed my address book. I followed the link to your site. It is very impressive. Hopefully one day mine will be as impressive. I enjoyed it so much that I added a link to it from my web site. I appropr...er uh...borrowed an image from your site to serve as a link. I hope you don't mind. Keep up the good work. I look forward to following the story. Irvin
Dear Jimmie L. Westley Jr. Congratulations on a excellent and extensive website. I have linked you on my site. The help of your Icon to my guestbook was the ticket, but as you will see I chose the Icon on your index page (I felt it was the one that would draw a crowd). Click to my homepage: http://geocities.datacellar.net/EnchanterForest/Dell/7819/abyssin.html Then click the section labeled CLASSES,SEMINARS, NEWSAND IMPORTANT COMIC BOOKS AND COMIC STRIPS. Stay Strong, Be Safe, and keep in touch! Peace + Love + Guidance Carles J. Juzang ABYSSINIA COMIC GROUP®
hi! this is gina from the Talented Nth. Thanks for the kind comments. :) and I just checked out your page. Great art! Best of luck to you with this! regards, gina g. -- "Tlaadanhtesgoi Gawoniha" ('Speaks without Thinking") "We were always free, but didn't know it..." _The Talented Nth: Careers and Women of Color http://geocities.datacellar.net/Wellesley/8342/index.html This Site has been chosen as Wellesley's Site of the Week for the Week of July 12th, 1998!
Thanks for support Black Mirages website and for your comments, I hope you'll come back soon, I visited your site, your work's GREAT!! Really, Do you have more work with ebony women only (as Medusa) I would like to show your work on my guestartist section (about 1500 connection each day) let me know And excuse for late reply, but I just come back from a long travel in Africa Thanks. Alain PARIS
Yo! Kid. Phat Skillz! Im not only adding your link to my site www.menobodyknows.com also adding you to my creative network - Keep it Up! Dre aka The Me Nobody Knows - I thought you knew!
Wussup Brotha, I just wanted to drop you a note and let you know that your work is tight. Are you in college? Nick Sims Pi Psi Fraternity, Inc. http://www.pipsi.org
Hey, The people who run the Inet Comics Site are out of the country ( Canada ) right now so I've been put in charge of e-mail. I just read about 10 pages of your online comic and it's really cool- I'll continue reading it tomorrow. As for the Inet Comics Award- hell, I'm not in charge of that shit but I'll pass your site on to the people who are when they get back. As you noticed the last award was given in April or something. I personally run that Systems Man online comic at http://www.inetcomics.com/online/book04/index.htm. I will probably be taking over the entire site soon and am planning an index or guide of just online comics made for the web- so I have your site on file. At any rate, stay loose, stay cool, Cheers, Tarmo Saks tarmo@ionsys.com Inet Comics
Jimmie, Thanks for signing my guestbook. I finally got a chance to check out your spot and it is beyond great!!! Keep up the tight work. How long have you been creating cartoons? I am totally redoing my site and will definately add your link to it. I am in school this summer so maybe I can finish it by September. Make sure you keep checkin' on a brotha. Peace. LaMont Carson aka DJ X-Treme! djxtreme@gsu.edu
Yo Jimmie I would like to sincerely aplogize for the untimely response. I would like to thank you for checking out my page and signing my guestbook. It's catz like you that make this web biz enjoyable. If there's anything that I can make your viewing more pleasureful, don't hestitate to holla. I went to your page and I couldn't find a guestbook to sign in. However, I must compliment you on your page cuz it's really a great piece of work. Keep up on the good work. Oh yeah don't forget to tell your buddies about me...Dig??? I do look forward to hearing from you again. Peace be unto you. Sincerly, Marques T. Crump (a.k.a Da CATTDaddy) http://dacattdaddy.simplenet.com
wassup Jimmie, how are you doing? I just wanted to thank you again for stoppin by my pages. man, I was looking thru your site again and saw the many graphics you have hooked up. You are very good at what you do. I hope to hear from you soon. thanks again, lisa
Jimmie Wesley-- Below is an email I sent to one of your links. I haven't explored your entire website--but from what I've seen, your stuff has a message for the Millenium. You could give lessons to the political cartoonists I know who are working for newspapers and struggling against censorship. Graphic novels--(for those who can write)-- would be a powerful voice, and an alternative to the established media. Very impressive. Kate Palmer
Cool. Do you use the computer to do your art? You could be working for a big comic book company. Have you printed any of you strips? Best of luck to you. John Pritchett http://www.pritchettcartoons.com
Yo Sah, brother, I like what you are doing, and am glad that you sent me the note. I agree that our story has not been told and we should endeavor to tell. That is a wonderful start. I will visit the site often. Comics are one of my loves too and I am working on my own graphic novel for the web and hopefully distribution as a comic. I would love to show you some of my work. Maybe I can do a guest artist cover for you sometime. I see that you also see corporations and biotech in the same way I do. Please keep in touch, as I will and keep it coming. As soon as I get my site up for my novel I will let you know. I agree with you. It is a shame that we cannot rally the financial means to publish elsewhere. I have been building story lines for years in the back of my head, as you have, while doing other things. I think that it is a great medium, if we can find a way to charge for it then all the better, but I do think that it is more important to get it out. We hold it and hold on waiting for the means to tell the story. The story is more important that the means. I am still in tech development, so will not be up and running for a couple of months. I am trying to find a way to best utilize the net's capabilities. As soon as I get the ideas right I will share them with you. I am glad also that your site is for issues that concern the African Diaspora and hope that you continue. I will link you to my site as soon as I can. It is always great to meet a sibling anywhere, but especially in the online ether. You have to let me know if I can send you attachment and file so that I can send you a sample of my work. Do you have PowerPoint? You have helped me too. Lighting a fire under me and learning from your tale of procrastination. I have to get this story out of me and onto the page " by any means necessary.". You are always welcome in my inbox. Sala, benford bennuris@bellsouth.net
First, I would like to say thank you for visiting my page. Secondly, I LOVED your site and I mean it. You have so much talent and to tell you the truth, I'm not much into comic novels, but your's was very interesting and just straight "Da Bomb"!!!! On another note, we as Black people do need to take action before we go back instead of forward! Keep doing what you're doing and " ...they will come." Much Love, Janet Please post this on your guestbook and would you mind if I linked you on my page??? "J. Robinson"
hi jimmie. i got yor mail and thank you for mail. i visited in yor web site. you have great works!! please,keepin touch. KAZ OOMORI
Hello, I am not a regular reader of comic books but I caught my self readng and reading yours it was excellent! Decatur, Georgia
Hi there... I just came from your website. I never knew that I had such powerfully creative web friends until I started my own website and invited everybody to add their links. Your website, Korrupts, and others are just AWESOME, I am sincerely moved. Thank-you for being there. Peace and blessings, Comfort
Tried to sign your guestbook, but there was none, so please put this email in comment section. I have never read a comix novel, but I'm bout to read one today, printing your pages as I write this email. Incredible, I really envy people who have true artist ability I use to draw alot from 16 to 18 - and then I just gave it up completely, I should'nt have because I was getting good and I wanted to be a fashion designer. But anyway, seeing your work makes me want to try and still see if my drawing skillz are still there. The illustration is damn good and now I gotta check the writer in you *smile* I know I won't be disappointed. So when do you go to publication?!! I hope that your website is giving you the exposure you deserve!! I plan on adding you to my phattest linx section, it all helps to have others find your wonderful work. Take Care and Keep the creativiness flowing!! Miss King
Thanx for the comments...I just peeped out your page for the fourth time ever.......you gots MAAAD skillz. I hope you don't mind...I'm soon updating my linx list..and I'd like to add you. Detailz
YO im looking through your page right now from work... its tight... but as a designer with your talents with art you should easily be able to hook up some phat gifs on your page... as a viewer i always look through the pages that have interesting gifs or buttons... if the page looks boring ill look at a couple of pages sign the book and leave... well im at work like i said so got to finish looking through your page and look like im working... BIGDADDYK@Bigfoot.com
Dude, Goood stuff! I've been looking for somthing like this. I'm a graphic designer in Washington, DC. This shit is bangn'. Keep up the good work and I'll be back for the updates. Peace The Krisper
This site is incredible! The story and presentation layout is great, and the graphics are absolutely FANTASTIC ! Needless to say, you are definitely a Twilight Award winner and I will be placing a link from my site to yours. Please keep up the SUPERB work and much success to you ! Sundown Lady
I checked out the site. I think the graphics are great, and the story has started on an intense note. I look forward to reading the rest of it. Dude, Where are the women? Lavina
Hello Jimmie, Your site is the da bomb. Glad to see your dream continues to flourish. Never forget, the dream must continue. You are a very special person who deserves all the wonderful things that are transpiring in your life. Keep your head up and never let them see you sweat... hahaha Talk to you later darling. Ice Princess PS Stop by the Castle some times...
Your page is wonderful and your graphics are outstanding!! I have a page on race and racism in American law. I would like to use your graphic "RA" on the page. I would give appropriate copyright information and link to your site. May I have permission to use the graphics, thanks! Lycos has listed my site on Race and Racism in American Law on its vistors rating page. http://www.lycos.com/wguide/wire/wire_484507_60184_0_5.html Please take a minute and visit my site through lycos (the above address) and rate it. Thanks! Vernellia R. Randall My Hompage: http://homepages.udayton.edu/~randall/ Race, Health Care & the Law: http://www.udayton.edu/~health/ Race and Racism in American Law: http://www.udayton.edu/~race/ Gender and the Law: http://www.udayton.edu/~gender/ Legal Education: http://homepages.udayton.edu/~randall/legaled/
Tribal, This is dreamagi. I'm truly inspired and in awe of your work. It's so very moving to see a gift soul, expressing itself in an Afrocentric mode. Keep up the uplifting work. Might I however, ask where you got my email from? Just curious. Are you in anyway connected to the SKN list? do stay in touch, I'm deeply moved by your creativity. Love and light to you. Dreamagi.
Hi! THAT WAS PHAT!!!! I am going to forward it on to all my 'peeps' on the E! I am definitely going to keep and eye on your site. **Now, my million questions*** When did you start doing these comics? Do you have any others? Where are you from? How old are you? I looked through the gallery and your work is incredible! I am really impressed! Keep me updated with anything new that you do, I'd love to support your work in any way I can. Tiffany J
Thanks for sending me the message and the links to your page. I really like it! You have some wonderful graphics and you are very talented. I wish you much success and I hope you keep up the good work. Also, please visit my page whenever you get a chance. http://www.angelfire.com/oh/natqtpage/index.html Later, Natalie aka NatQT
I absolutely LOVE IT!!! That's all there is to say. Miss Quiara Jardin apple48@hotmail.com
Mesmerizing.... I gotta have a jpeg of the picture " CREATION" I want to use it as a Screen saver for my computer at work... do you have a larger format picture I can download?? Can you email me one?? I want to show all the whitey's at corporate America,the "true" concept of creation. P.S.- Man your shit moves me.... Kim
I'd be proud to link with your page, you have some very informative stuff and your site is definetley a positive on the net. I mean I was exploring for hours off your links page. I'm going to put some of your artwork on my guest page and link it back to you. Is that cool, if not tell me. I'm always looking to work with something do you have any sample scripts of your writing I could play with. You've really set up a great little community i'm really impressed. I'm looking forward to setting up new connections over the web.You have inspired me. Let's talk about your book some to email me back. Weldon
Dear Mr. Westley. I recieved your invitation (on collegeclub) to check out Tribal Science. I must say that I am impressed. Your graphics design just blows mine away. I have only been doing HTML since October 1997, and you are a consummate pro. Just wanted to let you know that your digital comic is very good. I have always wanted to put personal art on the net, but I am not that gifted. I used to write a few "action/comic adventure" stories, but it's been a long time. If you wish please visit my homepage at the address below. It would be appreiciated. If you do respond to this letter, please do so at this address: ebonygentleman@collegeclub.com Good luck in the future, Markus L. Liles (Ebony Gentleman)
I really like the novel...it is the sorta thing I am into. Used to be a big fan of the X-Men, X-Factor, etc...and this has a feel that is slightly reminiscent. There is a lot of drama, action and tension and the characters are very well developed. I do have a suggestion though...I like the piece so much that I find myself fiending for the next episode and then it is only one page. May be you should update once a month instead of once every two weeks and that way you can put more of it together in one shot. That'll give me a little more of it to sink my teeth into at one time. Anyway...I like what you are doing. Keep it up 'cuase it is mad live...Word. Well, peace for now and if you get chance, check out my spot and let me know what you think. Outti, Shadow
Hi Jimmie, What better way to spend a saturday morning! I looked at the site and just confirmed to myself what i've been relaying to you, your work is a marvel to look at, your words are inspirational to read, and your concepts are far beyond my wildest imagination. Thank you for sharing your visions with me. Keep those creative juices flowing. p.s.no pun intended with the MARVEL comment! (smile) Lisa....
I was just scanning a poetry link and found this one. I really enjoyed it. It was really refreshing to know that my people are doing something constructive and succeeding like I always knew we would. Peace, NUBIANISIS Jessica Jones NUBIANISIS@collegeclub.com
Wow, your Online Graphic Novel is just GREAT! Your text and graphics are highly polished and I really want to come back to see what happens next. Looks like you've been doing this a long time. Are you publishing any of your work? And I see that you are incorporating my favorite Photoshop plug-in, Kai's Power Tools. Mindy
I think that your site is very well done .. Much props to ya bro .. Let me Introduce myself, I'm Aaron Stallworth and I am a computer science major at Beaver College .. I would love to have a Banner so that I can link your site to your page .. also I design hompages as well or provide on line help in the chat rooms .. you can check out my site here, http://members.tripod.com/~AStallworth well thats all for now I hope to hear more from you soon .. PEACE !! Aaron Stallworth aka Dr. Black
Westley, you are the man!!! This is the best on line comic I have ever seen. In fact, I told some of my friends about it and can't wait to see what's going to happen next. Keep it coming. samayers@hotmail.com
Hey there, Just wanting to let you know that I am impressed with your mad skills. I get so inspired when I stumble into a tight site and it really does emphasize the talent within our international Indigenous (black) community.........keep up the good work! 8-D Peace Ms Sam Cook Indigenous Australian Designer Magabala Books Aboriginal Publishing Also if you want to check out the work I do go to: www.publishaustralia.com.au All the publications I've designed are for "Magabala Books", which is an Aboriginal Publishing house here in Australia.
I had to email you back to let you know how much I enjoyed your graphic novel. I'm definitely waiting to see what you put up April 18. If you don't mind I am going to send your URL to my email pals. You have been blessed with some skills!! The graphics really come out strong next to that black background. Do you or are you planning on publishing your work beyond the Internet? I have a few young guys in my youth group at my church who love to draw comic strip heroes but they don't have access to a computer. They would enjoy looking at your work. THE DAUGHTERS OF EVE
Hi! I visited your page and it is all that! You are quite an artist, ya know? Thanks for sharing..... Do YOU have YOUR PHAT Aalize.com T-Shirt yet? Get YOURS NOW! http://www.aalize.com/tshirt.htm Everybody's talking about, Aalize! What's the Buzz? See for yourself! Go to: http://www.Aalize.com
I was impressed by your capturing of the fury, ferocity and passion of blackness in your characters. I probably sound like a Black Panther/Literary critic! But with all the stereotypical caricatures of people of color--Thick lips, smiley, darkey, jigaboo, pickaninny--to see images that depict power, grace and warrior-like precision was like deep. WB, Tanya
HOW'S IT GOING? YOU KNOW WHAT? TRIBAL SCIENCE IS ONE OF THE BEST SITES I'VE BEEN TO IN A LONG TIME! WOW! YOU REALLY OUTDID YERSELF!!! IT WAS REALLY COOL!!! THOSE GRAPHICS IN YOUR SITE WAS ABSOLUTELY AWESOME! KEEP IT UP !!! YOU RULE MAN! KEEP SMILING! --HARRISON
You are soo very talented. I have forwarded your info to some friends of mine who I think will be very interested in what you have done. Love Tynetta
Your images, theme and story are incredible. The colors are so vivid and the characters just come to life and fly at you from the screen. I'm going to add the link to my site and forward your site to all my peeps world wide. I'm all for supporting your talented work. Stephan aka Destiny2000 http://geocities.datacellar.net/SoHo/Cafe/9622/
Most excellent beginning, Tribal (Can I call you Tribal?). I must say, most impressive. Please keep me apprised. Larry
That JPEG you sent looks fantastic! How do you do your coloring. I do all mine in Photoshop but I worry that I should develop non-computer coloring skills in case armageddon comes and I'm left without electricity. Will you be at APE V in San Jose this weekend? I leave for it tomorrow. Stop by the Top Shelf table if you're there! Pete
Hey thanks, I'd like to see the rest. And maybe you could tell me a little about how you're doing your online comic. I've been toying with the idea myself, but still haven't figured out a way to make it pay...of course I've been drawing the paper variety for 15 years and still haven't made much money.
Thanks for sending me a sample to your online comic. The comic looks interesting and I would be curious to see how it turns out, so feel free to send me your URL. By the way do ever work with other writers? The reason I ask is I am always on the lookout for talented artists to work with.
This looks like fun, Jimmie. Thanks for showing it to me. I like the title a lot. Also the idea of a character named Melanin Man! let me know when you have the story up.
These days I am doing a ballroom dance strip in daily format though it is a long way from being published that often (my wife and I are hardcore ballroom and Latin dancers) called Footlights. Am working up a murder mystery in that venue which I intend to publish on the web. Have been creating characters over the years but have found that the economics of comics/comix publishing requires as much of an astute business team/partnership as it does on the artistic side. The pure love of doing comics/comix is not enough to sustain a business enterprise in the very competitive markets today, though it will keep you doing comics/comix as long and as deeply as you desire. One of my close friends, a long time Marvel guy, is a soldier in the army of the mostly unemployed ex-big time comics legions that have been let go by that now bankrupt giant. We're working on a couple of things, though looking at him and many of his former colleagues, I am very glad I long ago became very good at my other, non-comics trade. I LOVE what it looks like you are doing. I am going to be doing something in the vein of an ONLINE comic myself shortly, Please keep me informed. I love it brother!
Coolness! Do that. Reminds me somewhat of my friend Charlie Parkers work, at "http://www.zark.com?", check it out. I'll be waiting for that URL, lemme know! Your pal, -doc- --------------------Doctor Thaddeus Ozone-------------------------- "Specialization is for insects." OZONE pages...........................http://www.visi.com/~drozone/ Vector Internet...............................http://www.visi.com/ Hands-On Tutorials..........http://www.visi.com/~drozone/handson/
Yeah, sure, Jimmy. Keep me posted. You caught my eye. Mike Baron
How's it going? Thanks for your picture of Tribal Science! It looks really really cool! And yes, I would like the address of the site! I bet it's gonna be real cool! Thanks a million!
Very interesting... and congratulations on your vision.. good luck!!
MR. WESTLEY, I'M NOT SURE IF YOU HAVE E-MAILED THE RIGHT PERSON. BUT I AM VERY INTERESTED IN YOUR COMICBOOK. WOULD YOU PLEASE SEND ME THE STORY WHEN THE URL IS UP. LESLEY
Thanks a million, Can't wait until it's up and ready for viewing. You have got yourself a real winner here. Glad to see a brotha doing something very positive & creative. I will let all of my Soulja's,& partners know that Tribal Science is in the works & on the way. Peace, Two Fingers Master P. No Limit Soulja
Yeah...it's awesome!!! I just love it...did you do this yourself? It is great. I would love it if you sent me the site.:) keep up the good work...love! Jessica
Thanks, its been a long time coming, i've been involved with other comic writers but i think you may have something golden here, yes i am interested in url......thanks for the view,,,,, gregory........PS. Are you the artist as well?
You are gooood! I like it!
Hi, my name is Lisa and I'm looking forward to the start of Tribal. I think your graphics and descriptions to date, have been terrific. I'm sharing your address with friends and family. I'm sure you will receive lots of hits and a lot of e-mail. Good Luck and continued success with this endeavor. Peace and Blessings
Love the graphics, can't wait to hear the story!
An interesting site you've sent over....and I didn't even realise I had looked at anything in connection with The Tribal Scientist!! One question, would I be right in assuming that the black guys are gonna be the heroes and the white guys are gonna be the villains??? Or am I jumping the gun? "Until the Lions have their historians, tales of the hunted will always glorify the hunter" "Tribal Scientist" An Afro-centric point of view perhaps?
hi... i dont know who you are, but you're signature quote is kinda tight, on a number of levels...hehehehe...one is because i have a partiality to lions, being a leo and all, and the other is because i believe, to a large extent, that it concisely illustrates the problem with african-american history and its authenticity... just some food for thought http://www.sccs.swarthmore.edu/~shawnte
hey jim jim. this is awesome!!! my coworkers are here viewing your work. Congratulations!! can't wait til March 21. we will be checking it out.
Hey there Just visited your site again and discovered that we share a birthday! I had thought to mention the March 21 date before, but thought that that would be just cluttering up the bandwidth but today I was talking with a friend and told him about your site. He mentioned the March 21 date so I came and read Tribal Speak where I discovered it is also YOUR birthdate! Hey, keep up the good work! We gon be watchin'!! Larry
You the man !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are the one to do this. I am so proud of you Jimmy. I will spread the word. I know it will be great. I can't wait to see the comic. Your hard work is about to pay off. Keep the faith and keep it real. You will be blessed. You are so talented. I love your drawings. I wish I could draw. I wanna be like Jimmy. Ha Haa Haa. Keep up the good work okay. Your friend Sharon
sheeeeiiittt!!!! I took a look at your page, your graphic talent is the bomb!!! I'm thinking about rebuilding my site, I haven't touched it in months, I might come out with a new site with a title based on one of my latest new terms, "Psychological Orgasm" after tax season ends (working from 8 in the morning to 10:00 at night). I don't mind at all, keep in touch with me and when I build it, I'll definately put in a links page to your site. I'll definately be there to look at the debut of your comic. It loox tight already. http://www.kcdata.com/~korrupt/