Underground comics were striking in that they seemed largely unedited - in a typical book, with stories by five to ten creators,… — Phoebe Gloeckner Book Copy Share Image
I spend quite a bit of time thinking about my students. I look at them, at their work, I listen to what… — Phoebe Gloeckner Clue Copy Share Image
I'd describe my inner life as constantly vigilant, always ready to flee or respond with violence. I've felt this way since I… — Phoebe Gloeckner Amusing Copy Share Image
“I haven’t been disingenuous in what I’ve said describing my perception of “truth” and “reality.” Certainly, I understand what is generally meant… — Phoebe Gloeckner End result Copy Share Image
I don't think it's possible to teach a person to be an artist. But yet, I'm here, and I suppose this is… — Phoebe Gloeckner Art Copy Share Image
Comics are a "young" art form, and there is much confusion as to how to treat them. Images have more immediate impact… — Phoebe Gloeckner Art Copy Share Image
I didn't struggle to find my style - I prefer to call it "voice," because I think the word is more suggestive… — Phoebe Gloeckner Complexity Copy Share Image
A character does seem to have a life of its own, but I have what I'd describe as a very fluid relationship… — Phoebe Gloeckner Character Copy Share Image
I am aware of existing in a nearly constant state of inner turmoil and argument. I become frustrated with my work when… — Phoebe Gloeckner Argument Copy Share Image
It always seems to people that I'm avoiding saying, 'It's autobiographical,' but I really do believe that human beings make stories and… — Phoebe Gloeckner Art Copy Share Image
I don't like to be constrained to any one medium. I like to surprise and amuse - and indeed, torture - myself… — Phoebe Gloeckner Cartoonist Copy Share Image
Underground comics were produced by individuals - they were the auteur variety, rather than the production-line sort of comic book aimed at… — Phoebe Gloeckner Audience Copy Share Image
Most comics are not truly rebellious or creatively free. Most comics, paintings, music, etc., are derivative of other, more successful works. And… — Phoebe Gloeckner Artist Copy Share Image
Whatever they are, can Comics be "Art"? Of course they can. The "Art" in a piece is something independent of genre, form,… — Phoebe Gloeckner Aesthetic Copy Share Image
Oddly enough, I suppose, I don't give much thought to my style, and I don't attempt to be consistent - except within… — Phoebe Gloeckner Consistent Copy Share Image
It's much better for an artist to know everything than to be limited by ignorance. — Phoebe Gloeckner Art Copy Share Image
I'm not at all a linear thinker. I know the feeling I want to convey, but the form is what I struggle… — Phoebe Gloeckner Book Copy Share Image
An artist's work is a synthesis of much more than the work of other creators. — Phoebe Gloeckner Art Copy Share Image
The only way to know everything is to learn how to think, how to ask questions, how to navigate the world. Students… — Phoebe Gloeckner Ask questions Copy Share Image
