I don't do a comic book thinking there is a movie. I just want it to be as good a comic book as it can be.
Frank MillerRead
As a cartoonist, I'm a caricaturist. First you find out what somebody really looks like, and then you find out what they 'really' look like.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Frank Miller emphasizes the dual nature of representation in art, capturing both the reality and the essence of a subject.
In this quote, Frank Miller, a renowned cartoonist, reflects on the art of caricature, which involves distilling a subject's likeness down to its essential features. He highlights the idea that true art goes beyond mere appearance; it seeks to reveal deeper truths about the subject's character and personality, encouraging artists to look beyond surface impressions to portray the essence of who someone is.
Themes
ArtCaricatureRepresentationIdentityTruth
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about art at a local gallery, one might say, 'As Frank Miller said, we must find out what people 'really' look like to capture their true essence in our art.'
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The larger-than-life thing is definitely what I'm after. I've always drawn dark stories. Occasionally, I'll try a perfect hero, but it's a real stretch for me. I like 'em warts and all, and obsessive and weird.
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