Jim Keefe

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Jim Keefe is the artist of the Sally Forth comic strip, written by http://childpsychiatryassociates.com/?p=2787 Francesco Marciuliano. Sally Forth is syndicated worldwide by King Features.

A graduate of the Joe Kubert School, Jim started his career as the head colorist at King Features Syndicate coloring such world-renowned strips as Blondie, Beetle Bailey and Hagar the Horrible.

From 1996-2003 he was the writer and artist of Flash Gordon for King Features Syndicate.

Teaching and speaking engagements include SVA in Manhattan, Hofstra’s UCCE Youth Programs, the University of Minnesota and most recently the Minneapolis College of Art and Design.

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Tags Flash Gordon, Jim Keefe, MCAD, Sally Forth

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Patreon Page

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For those interested, I also have a Patreon Page.

My Patreon is a catch basin for all the things that I’ve learned in a career spanning some 30+ years.

It includes…

• A look behind the curtain of how I draw the Sally Forth comic strip.
• Spotlights on Cartoonists.
• A myriad of info in regards to tips and tools of the trade, and the business side of cartooning
• And last but not least, previews of new projects I’m working on.

Membership is free with deeper dives available for paid subscribers.

Heads up that a 7-day free trial is available at the Basic Level to test the waters before committing.

Hope you check it out!

-Jim

Original Art

Original Art For Sale

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I use white-out and razor/x-acto knife techniques in the production of my original art. I’ve tried to make the images posted reflect that.

For Flash Gordon, the logo is pasted on. All the rest of the lettering is hand lettered.

For Sally Forth all the lettering is pasted on.

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Preliminary study for Comics Revue June 2012 cover
Image area 8 1/2″ wide by 11″ tall on 9″ x 12″ bristol paper
$175

Flash Gordon July 27, 1997 Sunday page
Image area 15″ wide by 6 3/4″ tall on 17″ x 8 1/2″ bristol paper
– SOLD –

Flash Gordon April 29, 2001 Sunday page
Image area 15″ wide by 6 3/4″ tall on 17″ x 8 1/2″ bristol paper
– SOLD –

Flash Gordon June 9, 2002 Sunday page
Image area 15″ wide by 6 3/4″ tall on 17″ x 8 1/2″ bristol paper
– SOLD –

John Lennon – Personality Comics 1991 – pin-up page
10” wide by 14 1/2” tall on 11” x 17” Bristol paper
$175

Title panel and Sunday page formatted together as seen in print.

Sally Forth October 15, 2017 Sunday page with Title panel
Title panel – 5 1/2″ wide by 7 1/8″ tall on 8 1/2″ x 11″ bristol paper
Sunday page – 15 1/2″ wide by 7 1/8″ tall on 9″ x 17″
– Ebay listing –

Note: All net proceeds of this sale will go to the following GoFundMe that the ECSE in Minneapolis set up to aid families in crisis during the recent ICE surge.
Aid for Families Facing Crisis

Purchasing Art

First, please email me at jim@jimkeefe.com to confirm that the original art you are interested in is still available.

PayPal or Venmo accepted for payment.
Postage and handling cost is included in the price shown.

When emailing me please list the following:
• The description of the artwork requested
• Your preferred method of payment with your username
• Your address

All artwork will be signed.
If you would like it personalized, please state the name you would like it personalized to.
For example, “To Bert,” or “To Ernie,”

Currently I am only doing sales/mailing artwork within the United States. I hope to open this up to other countries sometime down the line.

– COMMISSIONS –

Unfortunately, I’m not accepting any commission work at this time, and I don’t see my schedule opening up in the foreseeable future.

I’ve tried unsuccessfully to carve out time for commission requests for years, but it just wasn’t happening. Too much other stuff on my plate.

-Jim

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