tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post110119246916739689..comments2024-03-12T10:31:11.815-07:00Comments on The Ward-O-Matic: Just who is this Ward guy, anyway?Ward Jenkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05013085293679968596noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-51750767110105572722007-04-16T06:20:00.000-07:002007-04-16T06:20:00.000-07:00Hi WardO, I've admired the retro kid for sometime ...Hi WardO, I've admired the retro kid for sometime now (I'm an illustrator also LOVE retro things, I have tons, still from my childhood, which I must scan and upload for you guys one of these days. Until that joyous occasion...), I wondered if you and the mini ward-o-matics would like to take part in my project - anyone can take part. Have a look at www.foundmeagain.com<BR/><BR/>I've got 90 tins (well, I had 90, I haven't got 90 anymore!) some I've been hiding, must hide more, some I've been sending to people, some I've just handed to strangers - they all have a little gift in them. All I ask in return is that you take and keep what is inside the tin, and replace it with something of your own to pass on to someone else. It can be someone you know, a stranger, you could just keep a tin going around the retro kid members if you liked - the only rule I have is that you must write about your tin on the website (and the flickr site if you want to) and it would be lovely if you would send a few piccies in?<BR/><BR/>Do you fancy a go? If so, where would you like me to send your tin?<BR/><BR/>All the best,<BR/><BR/>TKaziahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01180206627869376058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-61103124842766954552007-03-02T19:06:00.000-08:002007-03-02T19:06:00.000-08:00What's a nice guy like you doing in a place like t...What's a nice guy like you doing in a place like this?@?@?@?<BR/>MarcusAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-1167251017168706922006-12-27T12:23:00.000-08:002006-12-27T12:23:00.000-08:00I like the black and white photos.I like the black and white photos.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-1158837285866789052006-09-21T04:14:00.000-07:002006-09-21T04:14:00.000-07:00It's no crime being a dilettante, last time I look...It's no crime being a dilettante, last time I looked, and you used it to find your niche. I did the same, and have the advantage of looking back after those "next 36." From what I can see, from reading the bio & some of the comments, you have all of the really important things....keep it up, man.<BR/><BR/>“The good life depends on intimacy and small number.”<BR/><BR/> — Aristotlerico567https://www.blogger.com/profile/01996449638681477885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-1144728098785807102006-04-10T21:01:00.000-07:002006-04-10T21:01:00.000-07:00hihi!! oopz.. though its a little late to comment ...hihi!! oopz.. though its a little late to comment on this entry, i just wanna say that you're a very lucky person, to be surrounded by so much love. congrats on everything you have. <BR/><BR/>"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful."<BR/>ALBERT SCHWEITZER<BR/><BR/>thanks for making me smile (^__^)<BR/>i may not know you, but your blog entrys bring me into a whole new world that exists purely in movies..<BR/><BR/>stay cool, and cheerful, everyday.. with love and best wishes to you, and everyone in your family.. *hUgz*<BR/><BR/>(^__^)Legacy Userhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17020668073570095093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-1137656404307555842006-01-18T23:40:00.000-08:002006-01-18T23:40:00.000-08:00Wow. What a great blog!!!! It almost brought a dam...Wow. What a great blog!!!! It almost brought a damn tear to my eye! I especially love.....the mama, and wife, and sis comments that follow. I'm instantly in love with your family, and hope that is what my own future holds for me. Congrats on creating something so wonderful!!!!!Fancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09648899213688315690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-1109642460919387132005-02-28T18:01:00.000-08:002005-02-28T18:01:00.000-08:00Very inspiring!!Very inspiring!!Camila Sgrignoli-Januariohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15056231121182969276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-1106187102537505502005-01-19T18:11:00.000-08:002005-01-19T18:11:00.000-08:00This was the sweetest post I've ever read, includi...This was the sweetest post I've ever read, including the responses. :)Allan Lordehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06401964397804979720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-1106105757541256092005-01-18T19:35:00.000-08:002005-01-18T19:35:00.000-08:00I know that most of you already know me personally...<I>I know that most of you already know me personally, but there are a good many visitors to The Ward-O-Matic that have no clue who in the heck this Ward guy is.</I>I would be one of those clueless folk. Just wanted to give you a friendly hello. <br /><br /><I>But I do know this: my life has been a grand one thus far and I'm looking forward to 36 more fantastic years. </I>Also, I first read this as you expecting only to live another 36 years. So my sentiments to you - even though I realize it was only your 36th birthday - is that I hope the rest of your years, including the ones past age 72, are enjoyably memorable.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07029355379877176334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-1104196066672044042004-12-27T17:07:00.000-08:002004-12-27T17:07:00.000-08:00I have no blog account and so have to post anonymo...I have no blog account and so have to post anonymously, sorry-- I know I'm more than a month late for your birthday, but I'm glad you had a happy one. :) I just wanted to say that I'm glad you got so far with your animation! I'm a junior in high school right now and hoping and praying I can make it up to the big leagues and help create animated films in some way. Animation is what I've focused on but concept art of all sorts, and especially storyboarding also interests me extremely. It's really great to see others' success stories and I wish you and your family lots of happiness and prosperity in the coming years. Happy Birthday, and Happy Holidays! -KatieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-1103820985297713872004-12-23T08:56:00.000-08:002004-12-23T08:56:00.000-08:00Hey Ward, I just read your who is this ward guy an...Hey Ward, I just read your who is this ward guy anyway post. Cool story on your life. You have a wonderful family bro! See ya at a show!PVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14814300151058283555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-1101655686262124842004-11-28T07:28:00.000-08:002004-11-28T07:28:00.000-08:00I didn't know it was your birthday?? After all thi...I didn't know it was your birthday?? After all this time working under you, it was nice to skim through your bio. Of course, I noticed that you left out your brief stint as a circus acrobat. No worries.C.Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05735347770456047370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-1101621837748361812004-11-27T22:03:00.000-08:002004-11-27T22:03:00.000-08:00Thank you all for your birthday wishes, guys. It's...Thank you all for your birthday wishes, guys. It's a great feeling knowing that you're loved. And I'm especially proud of my entire family, as we all share that strange common bond together. Strong and unbreakable. Remarkable. <br /><br />And many thanks to the guests on this blog and for your comments. I'm very appreciative of your time and energy spent reading my ramblings and ruminations about art and life. I do hope that you enjoy what I talk about here. It's a continuous thing and I do hope that you visit again!<br /><br />Thank you all. I'm very blessed.Ward Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05013085293679968596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-1101578190885171812004-11-27T09:56:00.000-08:002004-11-27T09:56:00.000-08:00Wow, family support in the comments! I liked the ...Wow, family support in the comments! I liked the synopsis of your life, too many people keep their identity hidden, and it was a great to read. Your comment on Robot Johnny led me over here. I'll be reading!Marisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04405266758307386767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-1101342242079268932004-11-24T16:24:00.000-08:002004-11-24T16:24:00.000-08:00As "Ward's sister" -- I took the proverbial back s...As "Ward's sister" -- I took the proverbial back seat to you and your talent growing up, but I'm over it now. No, really..I mean it...I'm *sniff* fine. Just teasing, sweetie. Hmmm, my first memories of your madtalented art skills was probably when I wrote a book. Okay, it was more of a pamphlet, really, but I think it was about whales. I distinctly remember that the cover said "Written by Amy Jenkins, Illustrated by Ward Jenkins." Wow, considering what you do now and what I do as a hobby, I doubt a more prolific statement could be made about you and me.<br /><br />Before anyone asks, YES...I can draw. I have what may even be considered above-average talent in the artistic department, but it was never at the level that your talent was and is. More importantly, I didn't love it like you loved it. Like you still love it. So I took that back seat with pride and became your resident art critic. An eye for balance and brutal honesty -- I must have been a bear to live with, but I have been nothing but proud of you since day one.<br /><br />I, too, have moved from obsession to obsession, devoured information like it was going out of style. Growing up with you has made you the one person who probably understands me and where I've come from better than almost anyone else. My own husband doesn't understand why I absolutely HAD to call you after I got the Extended DVD edition of The Two Towers...or after watching any animated movie that has come out. My kids are amazed at my cartoon knowledge, but its nothing compared to yours. And I know I can call you anytime and spend an hour deconstructing Star Wars or LotR or school you on Harry Potter.<br /><br />One of my greatest joys over the past few years has been watching the artistic talent that you were born with, be born again in my own son. I joke about the unfairness of having to raise a "little Ward" - but getting to watch it all over again, from the beginning, is secretly a thrill. The only downside being the 12 hours that separate you from getting to witness it, too. Of course, your own children make up for that, eh?<br /><br />Okay, I've rambled long enough. I love you, big brother. And I am incredibly proud of you. Now, if I could just get you and Andrea obsessed with Alias...;)<br /><br />Love, your sisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-1101318393416237062004-11-24T09:46:00.000-08:002004-11-24T09:46:00.000-08:00HAPPY BIRTHDAY Ward!
And Happy Thanksgiving!
- Lil...HAPPY BIRTHDAY Ward!<br />And Happy Thanksgiving!<br />- Lili (fwak! blog)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-1101303702066045102004-11-24T05:41:00.000-08:002004-11-24T05:41:00.000-08:00mrs. ward-o-matic here. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! when we ...mrs. ward-o-matic here. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! when we first met, you were just starting to scratch the surface of your capabilities. actually, you had no idea who you were as an artist... in the 15 years that we've celebrated birthdays together, it has truly been a joyous thing watching you evolve into what you are today- a brilliant animator, painter, designer, illustrator, graff writer... you constantly amaze me with your talent and love for art. I remember way back when we were first together and you would talk about how you wanted to be an animator and I would just think, well, that's great, honey. we're probably going to be poor for the rest of our lives. with both of us being artists, I figured that was the life we had ahead of us, anyway. and I didn't really care because it was (is) who we are, what makes our lives worth living. but at the time, it seemed so unattainable, so impractical. then you took those animation classes at GSU and you were working on your first project and you were doing drawing after drawing after drawing... and I thought, this is it. you'll quit after this because what SANE person can do this for a living? I looked at the unbelievable stack of 400 or so drawings that was 'prominent features' (I think?) and thought well, he's crazy. and then you told me how much you loved it- loved doing all the drawings and I knew right then and there that I had married an animator. we haven't looked back since. and just look at you now- you're all growns up and you're all GROWNS UP... hahahaha... well, birthday boy. I am proud of you. now it's time to wake you up with loud singing and breakfast in bed. here's to 36 more years of great art-making, great living.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com