Category: Ramblings & Reviews

Thomas Fluharty – As I Was Going Along…

Post author By Jim
Post date

I just got back from the opening reception of Thomas Fluharty’s gallery exhibition at the Inez Greenberg Gallery in Bloomington, Minnesota (a quick word of thanks to writer/cartoonist Craig MacIntosh for tipping me off to it).

Fluharty is a prolific artist who’s work has appeared in Mad Magazine, Der Spiegel, People Magazine, Entertainment weekly, Sports Illustrated and the New York Times among others. A cover done for Time Magazine resides in the National Portrait Gallery’s permanent collection.

Here’s just a few pics from the opening reception.
Click on images to see larger.

Thomas Fluharty’s work is awesome, so the opportunity to see his originals shouldn’t be missed. The exhibit runs from July 20 – August 24, 2018.
There will also be an Artist Talk on Tuesday, August 14 at 7 p.m.

For more info on the gallery exhibition and the Artist Talk just go to
Thomas Fluharty – As I Was Going Along…

To learn more about Thomas Fluharty and see lots more art, just check out his website at ThomasFluharty.com – I recommend it HIGHLY!

Tags Thomas Fluharty

Ramblings & Reviews

Jim Gainey – A True Superman

Post author By Jim
Post date

I’m using a copy of the recent Action Comics #1000 cover to pay tribute to the memory of real life Superman, Jim Gainey.

Jim died January 11, 2016 at the age of 34 of colorectal cancer. Jim was my cousin Maureen’s son. Here’s a pic of Jim with his wife Catherine and the kids, Shamus and Finn.

“I had an amazing life. I regret nothing because everything I did made me who I am. I’m proud of the family I came from. I’m proud of the people I call friends. I was lucky enough to meet my soulmate and have her family become my family. Most of all, I’m so proud of my boys and I love them more than air.”

Jim Gainey – December 2015

Tags Jim Gainey

Ramblings & Reviews

Mort Walker 1923-2018 – RIP

Post author By Jim
Post date

Mort Walker (September 3, 1923 – January 27, 2018).

In memory of Mort Walker…
My pic with cartoonists Mort Walker, Greg Evans, and Ray Billingsley. Circa 1992 at the King Features Christmas Party.

I’m biting my lip in this shot because I was just the young pup on staff at King standing next to three guys in the big leagues. My hobbit like size and ill-fitting suit just adds to the magic.

And here’s a 24-year-old Jim Keefe with Beetle Bailey up at King Features circa 1989 (when the offices were at 216 East 45th Street in New York).

As the colorist on staff at the time, I colored Beetle with Pantone sheets that had an adhesive back that you’d lay down, cut out, then burnish down.

I’ve been coloring Beetle for close to 30 years now (first on staff and now as a freelancer). My heartfelt prayers go out to Mort’s family and friends during this difficult time.

-Jim Keefe