Brien Sparling

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Brien Sparling

Which Category best describes you? Amateur Artist

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Which Category best describes you?

Amateur Artist

Website:

https://www.deviantart.com/bscruffy

Location:

Monterey, California

Area(s) of Interest or Expertise:

All areas of general science, chemistry, Guitar, Education, California history 1700-1840, Origins of Life, Horses and Sheep(really!), Song-leading, Creation-Evolution, Concept-Storyboarding for comics

My Testimony: (We encourage members to share briefly about how their faith in Christ has impacted their lives.)

Depressed loner at 15, I was saved in an on-campus christian club. I've been a Christian for 45years. Board-chair and Praise-team leader at a small Grace Community Church.

Dream Job: (If you could have your dream job in the comics industry, what would it be?)

Independent writer-penciler for a graphic-novel weekly strip: "Californios 1830"

Favorite Comic Creators:

Usagi YoJimbo(Stan Sakai), BONE(Jeff Smith), POGO(Walt Kelly), Lakadaisy Cats(Tracy Butler), Kevin &Kell(Bill Holbrook), Freefall(Mark Stanley), anything Pixar -Disney Calvin&Hobbs(Bill Watterson),Gordo(Gus Arriola), Endtown(Aaron Neatherly), Dr.Rat(Jenner), RoseIsRose, Anything by BerkeleyBreathed or Gary Trudouea, Doug TenNapel... I'm sorry, what was the question again?

Brien Sparling left a comment for Robyn Eckhart

"A belated Happy Birthday Robyn.
Was passing through the CCAS site and some of your latest pieces caught my eye. Really like the semi-abstract design on your latest entry: a large creature in a bowl of conifers.
God bless your talent!"

Brien Sparling commented on Matthew Ridgeway's photo

"Cute concept and a clear layout, Matt. Most of us amateur webcomic artists are launching comics with our skills still in development."

Brien Sparling left a comment for Peter Johnson

"Hi Peter, It's exciting that you're developing your talent in faith-based comics! I notice you've got several comments to your Hello posting, one of them asking to see samples of your work. Go ahead and take several of you better images from you…"

Brien Sparling liked Dan Stephens's discussion Stained Glass Comics

Brien Sparling replied to Brien Sparling's discussion Greeters needed at the CCAS sites

"Hi John,
I checked out your website, profile and hair color, and think you would be great fit for this very unofficial position. Congrats from both myself and the Holy Spirit, who I think cares deeply about this CCAS site.
The reason I am making…"

John Beales replied to Brien Sparling's discussion Greeters needed at the CCAS sites

"Hi, I would be interested in helping as a “greeter”."

Brien Sparling posted a discussion

Greeters needed at the CCAS sites

Needed at CCAS website: Greeters! About twelve(?) years ago, I took it upon myself (the Lord appointed me) to become a greeter at CCAS. Much like a greeter at the door of a Church, I was a regular first contact for newbies, answer questions,…

Brien Sparling liked RIC A FEHR's photo

Brien Sparling left a comment for RIC A FEHR

"Ric, WElcome to the CCAS website, a sort of fellowship and gallery for born-again creators. Look over our discussion section and gallery; post something of your own when you feel comfortable. Be at home here."

Brien Sparling left a comment for Peniamina Eric Young Samatua III

"Peniamina Eric Young, Welcome to the CCAS site! Do you have something in particular that you're looking for?"

Brien Sparling left a comment for Al Bohl

"Al, Welcome to the CCAS website! I looked over your site, appreciated some of your music and loved your chalk art. I saw chalk art evangelists as a kid, but your Sunset on the Bayou, done with blacklights, was truly lovely.
Look over our site's…"

Brien Sparling commented on Michael L Gatti's blog post Earth's Best Friends

"Hey Matt, I looked over your Earthsbestfriends website and character work ups. You have solid quality and engaging site; well done! God bless you richly at your upcoming convention. CCAS has a Facebook group that has more member activity and may…"

Brien Sparling left a comment for Marc Brockington

"Kingdom Blessings, brother; and welcome to the CCAS website! Look over our discussions and art gallery; post something of your own when you feel comfortable. CCAS also has a site on Facebook, so consider checking out or posting to both locations.…"

Brien Sparling commented on Edgar Campusano's photo

"Really cool design. Under ocean?"

Brien Sparling liked Elizabeth's photo

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Matthew F Konar Jr August 14, 2021 at 11:30am

Hi Brian, Thank you for the welcome and the comment on my work. Your dog people are wonderful ~ they put a smile on my face. Any place I can purchase an issue? I joined this site is to get connected with some Christian graphic novel artists . . . I recently finished the text of a graphic novel about John Newton ~ the author of amazing grace . . . although I am an artist, I shiver at the thought illustrating the story myself.
Charissa Troyer February 6, 2020 at 10:34am

Hi, Mr. Brien,

Thanks for commenting. I'm glad you liked it. I'm hoping to post more stuff and to become an active part of this community. I apologize for the error.
Truth Quest Productions January 16, 2020 at 7:01am

Thank you so much for the warm welcome!
Christopher J Manta January 10, 2020 at 10:39am

Mr. Brien,

Thanks so much! I looked at the Collaboration forum, and it seemed that it was pretty sparsely populated. I am really interested in finding someone who would be able to bring my comic book series to reality, so I'll give it a shot.
Carla Tyree November 16, 2019 at 2:43pm

Thank you so much, Brien. I just keep chipping away at it. I’m working on the 3rd of 10 commandment comic books. Those comics I posted on here are one page comics based on a scripture. I create those for churches to use in their children’s curriculum.
Stevan Mixson November 12, 2019 at 1:25am

Thanks Brien, I like print comics rather than digital since I like to donate them after I read them. I have purchased superhero and science fiction comics like Batgirl , Captain Marvel, and Blade Runner 2019 from my local comic store and was looking to see what kind of Christian worldview comics there were and did not know if any were sold in regular comic shops. My local comic shop sells items from the Diamond distributor.
Mark October 17, 2019 at 7:08am

I "sorta" worked it out……I tried an entirely different file, so the problem was in the original file itself, apparently, and I cannot figure out what it is (I'm usually pretty good at "work-arounds").

Anyway: thanks for replying!
Mark October 17, 2019 at 6:30am

Hey, Brien:

I'm trying to upload a photo for my Profile avatar. It's 1.8 Mb, a Photoshop CS1 jpeg, but I keep getting an error. If there's a better place or forum/discussion to ask this question, please re-direct me (I couldn't find a "troubleshooting" forum).

Thanks
Mark October 17, 2019 at 6:11am

Thanks for accepting me as a member, and for the compliment on my design poster. The photo was taken by my best and oldest friend in the world, whom I've known since 6th Grade: Kevin Parks……also a believer, a designer and illustrator.
Wayne Beeman October 8, 2019 at 1:05pm

Thank you, Brien! I appreciate the warm welcome and feedback about my art page.

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