My favorite artists from comics were early ones like Jack Kirby or Steve Ditko who had a real heavy ink style. Captain America, co created by Jack Kirby, was a favorite of mine and I sometimes use an altered version of his costume on some of my characters.
Marcel DzamaI make art primarily for myself and to show my friends so I guess it's important to make art that they can connect to.
Marcel DzamaI actually prefer the silent black and white version of the Wizard Of Oz from the 20's.
Marcel DzamaMy main influence are the other members of the Royal Art Lodge, we've drawn together enough that we can't help but influence each other.
Marcel DzamaWhen I was a school kid I used to read lots of comics. This started me on drawing, I would make my own comics about my teddy bear whose name happened to be Ted.
Marcel DzamaAfter finishing art school I was applying to stores like Home Depot and Walmart. You know, places where you have to take a urine test before you get your minimum wage. Even those places wouldn't hire me. So I was lucky when I got included in a group show at the Richard Heller gallery that kind of started my art career.
Marcel Dzama