Welcome to the Personal Blog of Jesse Hansen.

People have always asked how come I didn't have a place of my own on the web separate from the Cadre Corner Studios. Well, with persistence and certain circumstances, I've deemed it worthy to give a shot to.

Hope ya like what ya see and feel free to comment, post your own thoughts as well as check back periodically.

Thursday, October 25, 2007

FABLEWOOD ANTHOLOGY Available NOW!!!

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NOV07 3306 (Page 208 OR Page 16 in the order form Catalog.)

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FABLEWOOD compiles the talents of up-and-comers like Ryan Ottley (Invincible, Superman/Batman Annual #1), Manny Trembley (Panda Xpress, Sam Noir: Samurai Detective), Joe Infunari (Oni Talent Search, Borrowed Time), J.P. Ahonen and Sarah Mensinga (Flight 4) with talented newcomers like Chris Studabaker (Howard E. Day Prize Nominee), Kevin Crossley (Event Horizon), Axel Machain (Metal Hurlant), Joe Suitor (Popgun Anthology), Jesse Hansen (Cracked Magazine, Bubba the Redneck Werewolf, HOPE:New Orleans) and more.

Our longest FABLEWOOD story “Under the Midnight Sun” was nominated for the prestigious Howard E. Day Award. Comic legend Dave Sim (Cerebus) stated that "through a balance of pencil and ink on the interior pages and Christopher Studabaker's evocative, austere and expressionistic dialogue and narration, it's a very successful experiment."


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Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Collectors Comics Convention October 13, 2007 Write up.

Just got back from the Collectors Comics Convention in Port St. Lucie!


Let me tell ya first of all... I didn't even know I was slotted to be at this show... I knew that Keith Mallow (the show host) tried to reach me, however I got that message quite late and figured that since I hadn't gotten back to him, that I would probably have been cut from the attending roster anyway... then my bud and fellow Cadre Corner Studios founder, Chris "cannonball" Lesley calls me from the Orlando Con asking me why I didn't tell him about the show I was to attend in October. Surprisingly enough, I responded with... "I'm not doing anymore shows this year as my schedule shows... haven't signed up for any thus far." He told me, "Well, I'm looking at this flyer that has your name right on top above legendary artist Herb Trimpe and right next to John's (John Beatty: inker extraordinaire)." I said, "WHAT?" Well, to my surprise, Keith had made these cool flyers (see below) and sure enough, there my name was. How could I NOT attend now I ask you? lol.

I then asked Chris if he was willing to go with me as I hate long drives as they tend to make me tired... long story... lol. Luckily, he said sure and we were on our way. The show was held the same place it was the first time I went which was a nice place and such... unlike the second show where Keith was mislead to believe things that weren't true. Shame on them. That second show was a wash as a result... felt bad for Keith on that one. He's a great guy from my experiences with him and deserves a show to represent his kindness and showmanship.

Well, we arrived at the Community Center that the show was held at and was greeted by a nice sign made by Vital Signs outside being hung up. I was like... coolness man... doing it right!

Walked in, greeted Keith who was surprised I showed due to my slackness of getting back to him... needless to say, I received much deserved grief over that. What can ya do?... lol. Found out where we were to sit and started bringing stuff in. Unlike the first show, Keith was able to arrange a room that had a large stage area (wow right?) and all of us "artists" were situated up on stage like a main attraction... too cool. Perhaps it was more like a freakshow... oh well, I'll take whatever I can get... lol. So, anyway, Chris and I got set up, with SIGN and all! Also in attendance was the greats Herb Trimpe, Alex Saviuk, John Beatty, Big City Comics, as well as others...

We got to meet some young talent while there... seeing portfolios which is always cool and a highlight for me at shows. I love seeing what people are producing and to lend a hand if/when I can from my limited knowledge and experiences. A major plus to say the least. Never know, perhaps some of them will become "family" members here in the Corner... that is always nice as well. Never have too much family I say. :D

Well the photos below were taken after the show at a Golden Corral where Keith hosted a little get together as GC was one of the co-sponsors of the show... can't go wrong with all you can eat buffets'... lol.

From back left to front right: Herb Trimpe, Keith Mallow, John Beatty, Chris "cannonball" Lesley, front: (sitting) Steve from Vital Signs and lastly me, Jesse "Cadre" Hansen. Glad my visage didn't break the camera... lol.

Oh, one more thing real quick before I forget... I'm NOT THAT SHORT! I always tend to get in the front and as I don't want to block anyone out, I always squat or something to allow plenty of face room for others... just in case anyone wondered... lol.


















Friday, October 12, 2007

Christian and labels...

(quoted as received via email... couldn't have said it better myself... so here ya go)

What's on the label isn't as important as what's on the inside.


A teacher was teaching Sunday school one morning and asked the children if any of them could think of any names that the early Christians were called before they were Christians. The teacher was looking for answers like, followers, believers, apostles, or disciples. One of the young children raised his hand and said, "I know......Lutherans!".

Now, you can substitute Lutherans in that joke for Baptist, Catholic, Methodist, or any other denomination. That young boy spoke volumes in that 3-word statement! Are we Lutherans, or are we Christian? Are we Baptist, or are we Christian? Are we Catholic, or are we Christian? The different denominations were created because someone didn't agree with someone else about something, so they went off and started their own church. Denominational labels I think puts the focus on pointing out our differences rather than pointing out what we have in common. Whether we are Lutheran, Baptist, Methodist, or Assembly of God, we are all Christian. We believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and that He is our Lord and Savior! That is what we ought to be focusing on! Some in the non-denominational churches might say, "that's why we call ourselves non-denominational", but I say that is even shifting the focus because that's saying "we're different from the denominational churches".

When we start to focus on how we worship instead of who and why we worship, we lose the impact of worship. God doesn't want to be put in a box. I think the Bible demonstrates that in many different ways. One example is the different ways that Jesus healed people. Look at the times that he healed blind people. One time he spit on a man's eyes and put His hands on him and asked if he could see, after the man said he basically saw shapes, Jesus put His hands on his eyes again and the man could see (Mark 8:22-26). Another time Jesus took some dirt and spit in it and made mud and put that on the man's eyes, He then told the man to go and wash his eyes 7 times in the pool of Siloam and he would receive his sight (John 9:1-7). And when Paul was healed from his blindness, Jesus used Ananias to heal Paul by just laying his hands on him (Acts 9:10-18). In the first one, Jesus spit on the man's eyes and laid His hands on him twice. In the second one, Jesus made mud and had the man wash his eyes 7 times. And in the third one, Jesus used someone else to just lay hands on them. Same result, three different ways. Jesus could have just spoken each time and they would have been healed. He could have just laid his hands on them and they would have been healed. But I think that He did it different each time because He didn't want us to think that there is some "formula" for doing things. He was trying to say that the way we do things isn't as important as why we are doing it. He healed these people to show God's glory and so that would be the focus, not putting the emphasis on how He did it.

Instead of saying, "I don't agree with the Baptists because......, The Lutherans are wrong because they..........", let's say "We are all Christians and let's work together to further the kingdom of God by focusing on our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and do what He has called us to do".

And instead of focusing on the style of worship.... whether we take communion at the rail, walk up to take it, or sit in our pews as it's passed around, whether we sing hymns or contemporary music, whether we have to be in suits or robes, or whether we have to worship on Sundays, let's focus on why we worship and know that God is more interested in what's on the inside of us than what we are showing on the outside. And let what we do, however we do it, be done to bring glory and honor to God.

In Christ,
Rik (Walgrave)

Thursday, October 4, 2007

want to hear from ya..

This is simply me wish to know who is actually reading or check out my personal blog... I'd like to encourage your feedback and comments on the posts here... it drives me to further myself and keep on posting... so feel free to do so.

Lemme hear ya!

Jesse