I've been very lucky with the people I've met over the…
![“I've been very lucky with the people I've met over the years. Way back in the early '70s I went to [Phil] Seuling's conventions for something like three years in a row from '70 to '72 and I remember at the '72 luncheon with the Academy of Comic Book Artists and talking with John Romita about the…” quote by Mike Royer](https://sms4smile.com/q/i/d0b/mike-royer-14555_academy_i-ve-been-very-lucky-with-the-people-i-v_766773.jpg)
“I've been very lucky with the people I've met over the years. Way back in the early '70s I went to [Phil] Seuling's conventions for something like three years in a row from '70 to '72 and I remember at the '72 luncheon with the Academy of Comic Book Artists and talking with John Romita about the kind of brushes he used. Pros ask pros the same questions that fans do. "What kind of pens do you use? What kind of brushes do you use?" I was so amazed that the wonderful work John Romita was doing was accomplished with a Windsor-Newton series 7 Number 4. Not a 2 or a 3, but a 4.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He recounts early comic conventions and learning tools from pros like John Romita.
In simple terms: Early networking taught him about professional tools.
Key Takeaway
Seek mentorship and learn from experts.
Themes
career
learning
networking
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
educational
historical
When to use this quote
- comic conventions
- art workshops
- professional mentorship
Key Concepts
artist tools
industry history
Questions to Reflect On
- What tools do you rely on now?
- How does mentorship shape skill growth?
A Different Perspective
Tools alone don’t guarantee success; practice matters.