{"id":17431,"date":"2019-06-25T15:18:07","date_gmt":"2019-06-25T20:18:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/popculturenetwork.com\/wordpress\/?p=17431"},"modified":"2019-06-25T15:18:07","modified_gmt":"2019-06-25T20:18:07","slug":"inkwell-awards-offers-challenge-spotlight-on-david-finch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/popculturenetwork.com\/wordpress\/2019\/06\/25\/inkwell-awards-offers-challenge-spotlight-on-david-finch\/","title":{"rendered":"Inkwell Awards Offers Challenge Spotlight on DAVID FINCH"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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The Inkwell Awards, a non-profit organization devoted to promoting the art of comic book\u00a0<\/span>inking<\/span><\/a>, will auction the artwork for their fourth annual Sinnott Inking Challenge Spotlight, which focuses on DC\u2019s Batman pencil art of award-winning creator David Finch. The fundraiser event debuts on June 23.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Sinnott Inking Challenge Spotlight, which grew out of the Inkwell’s original Joe Sinnott Inking Challenge, showcases various contemporary, fan-favorite talents on a limited scale with veteran published inkers who may or may not have participated in other challenges. The previous three pencillers were Jim Lee, Neal Adams and Erik Larsen.<\/span><\/p>\n

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This year’s 24 participating ink artists (in alphabetical order) are:<\/span><\/p>\n

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Gerry Acerno<\/span><\/p>\n

Ken Branch<\/span><\/p>\n

Brett Breeding<\/span><\/p>\n

AJ Cassetta<\/span><\/p>\n

Keith Champagne<\/span><\/p>\n

Kevin Conrad<\/span><\/p>\n

Marc Deering<\/span><\/p>\n

John Dell<\/span><\/p>\n

Guy Dorian Sr.<\/span><\/p>\n

John Floyd<\/span><\/p>\n

Scott Hanna<\/span><\/p>\n

Tony Kordos<\/span><\/p>\n

Jay Leisten<\/span><\/p>\n

Criss Madd<\/span><\/p>\n

Jose Marzan Jr.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mark McKenna<\/span><\/p>\n

Andrew Pepoy<\/span><\/p>\n

Rodney Ramos<\/span><\/p>\n

Bill Sienkiewicz<\/span><\/p>\n

Andy Smith<\/span><\/p>\n

Mark Stegbauer<\/span><\/p>\n

LeBeau Underwood<\/span><\/p>\n

Keith Williams<\/span><\/p>\n

Walden Wong<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cWe are excited to see the amazing work from such a skilled and talented group,\u201d said founder\/director Bob Almond. \u201cWe realize schedules are tight and ever-changing so we are grateful to those able to step up for this one. I want to credit committee vet Erick Korpi for not only initiating this year\u2019s program but for recruiting A.J. Cassetta, the Kubert School student recipient of the 10th annual\u00a0<\/span>Dave Simons Inkwell Memorial Scholarship Award<\/span><\/a>, to the line-up!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Challenge Spotlight furthers the inking advocacy’s dual mission of promoting the artform and educating the public. Blue-lined art boards featuring a tightly pencilled David Finch Batman pinup were sent to the artists to finish and\/or embellish in ink. Each inked page is signed by Finch and the inker, and includes a certificate of authenticity signed and numbered 1 to 24 by Almond. All pages will be auctioned off on eBay as a fundraiser. Fans will be able to see the difference in the pencilled and inked versions through a gif to better understand how much inkers contribute to the artform.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cOn behalf of the\u00a0<\/span>Inkwells<\/span><\/a>,\u201d said Almond, \u201cour sincerest thanks to DC, David, the inkers, and all involved for their cooperation, support of our program, and appreciation of ink artists.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Inkwell Awards is the only official 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to promote and educate regarding the art form of comic-book inking, as well as annually recognize the best ink artists and their work. Established in 2008, the Inkwells are overseen by a volunteer committee of industry professionals and assisted by various professional ambassadors and contributors. They sponsor the Dave Simons Inkwell Memorial Scholarship Fund for the Kubert School and host the Joe Sinnott Hall of Fame Award.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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