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Andy Ristaino lives the life many artists dream of; he's a pro comic book artist. But is working long hours and enduring back-breaking work (literally!) all it's cracked up to be? Find out what Andy thinks.
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136 responses // Drawn For Life

  • I enjoyed the pod for the most part. I felt like it started well, commanded my attention. Then I started drifting during the a.p.e. expo. I'm unsure if those interview spurts added insight or interest. It felt like you really gave up at the end with the placement and limited info on his chronic injuries. That might've been nice to know earlier. Overall, I didn't get much of a sense of his world and a limited view of his work.

    I like the animated transitions though, and did watch it twice.

    Thanks
    andyco
  • Compelling character. GREAT editing... Greenlight...

    Please check out <a href=" http://www.current.tv/watch/70473362">Give 'Em Belle!</a> when you can...
    jensenjw
  • great animations!
  • this guy is super talented and obviously totally cool! show this on tv already!
    goesta
  • i really like this guy!
    anders
  • I think the comic book guy is really cute!
    ookanuba
  • WOW! GL I love everything about this video. The artist is interesting but you also put this video together in such a great way. The images,movement,music, variety....all that and you kept on topic and clearly delivered. Fun to watch.

    We would be interested in knowing what you think of our pod on Electric Vehicles.><a href=" http://www.current.tv/watch/36518995">link</...
    twodee
  • This is fantastic!
  • Awesome pod, I loved the visuals. The animation merging into live action was awesome.
  • Great intro. Love the animation.
  • Andy's one of the most interesting and complex human beans I've known in this lifetime. It's good to know that other folks think so, too - enough to make a mini-doc about him.

    Seriously, tho. That spinal injury looks really freaky.
  • It feels great to contribute to Current.

    Big thanks to VC2 Producer Morgan Paar and Alex Theo for their excellent work on this pod.

    Andy, you're awesome.

    Thanks again for all your comments and criticisms !
  • Very interesting. I like the mix of film and rotoscope for a piece on a comic book artist. That is perfect. And, an interesting character. We all wish we were doing what we love, and its inspiring to see. Andy is a gentle soul and one of the kindest people you'll ever meet. I really think people will like this bit of film.
    pixeltea
  • Andy's Rad.
    Artist/Musician's are always great TV!
  • I am in this movie. I am a movie star
  • i feel like i know this guy
    hoodness
  • Very interesting pod you have here. I like the shots, good editing, and great audio work. I especially love the animation work in the beginning and throughout the piece - Fantastic and very well done= GL!

    When you have a moment, please let me know what you think about my first pod; <a href=" http://current.tv/watch/53816101.htm">Susan Cagle</a>, thanks much!
    Kwarner
  • i really liked this piece..the music,animation, imagery,dialogue tone, etc. kept me engaged and interested...GL!
  • Nice to see a look into Andy's world!
  • Cool piece. If you get a chance check out my pod. I like the animation to video transition was it a filter or done by hand?
    Cor
  • cool stuff. very creative! we never get to see how these ideas come to fruition! with this video we do! nice images. thanks for posting!

    If you have a chance, check out De La Vega on the top rank for today! If you dig it Vote for Mister_New_York!
    Thanks friend!
    lirrla19
  • Honestly I'm a bigger fan of Andy's comix than the film but anything that will get his work seen by a larger audience is a good thing.
  • Cor,

    Thanks for watching! The animations were indeed hand-drawn by Andy, the artist in this pod. He's included in the credits we uploaded, but they don't show here. Anyone know why not?
  • Awesome stuff. Loved the animation/video transitions. This is one of those rare where I was left wanting more. GL!
    DBP
  • this is a rad feature. congrats!

    if you have time check out <a href=" http://current.tv/watch/67660702.htm">link</...
  • Yo Andy,
    You are so cool, not to mention talented and humble.
    Cheers,
    LanAnh Hoang
    LanAnh
  • nicely done!
  • Really well done. Interesting dialogue/cutaway interview mixed with cool graphics/illustrations. GL!
  • Good story. Check out my pod at twwillis or Don't stop the Party.
    twwillis
  • I'm familiar with the filmmaker and have appreciated his pods. I like these stories of lesser-known people and their contributions. The cartoon-to-video transition was clever.
  • Y0 - good characters, slap an external mic on for those man-and-woman--on the street interviews
    jw
    • jw
    • 07/18/07
  • Simply amazing footage and editing! = GL!
    Jhenny
  • I love comic book artists, they are so imaginative and free.
    KennyB
  • I am a fan of the Human Interest piece and this one has been well produced. Audio was a bit low and there were someshadowed shots which may have been what you were looking for. Great job. Hope to see it on channel 156 local.
    Lestat
  • animations and theramin really enhaces this video, giving it a very unique edge. never seen this done before on current. good stuff.
    alextheo
  • this was great...i loved the beginning where andy was drawn as a cartoon, very cool. i feel like i know this guy.
    and it is funny because some people think of san franscico as a loving sort of people loving place and it is such a stereo-type so this is wonderful!
    legit
  • Comic book art, you can't find a better subject.
  • great job at hiding the bong in your loft
  • This Rashanko guy is shank'n it up.
    donuts
  • hay you got my vote...something different and real. GL
    tharvey
  • Hi Morgan,

    This is cool. GL. Loved the animated portions morphing into video and also the time lapse stuff. Nice job!

    And thanks so much for your comments on bushmeat.

    Mara
    maracamp
  • thanks for all the kind words. it's really cool to see everyone's comments on here.

    tharvey, I'd say Current is all about being different and real. So different from mainstream TV. There are so many good pods to choose from, eh? I'm hooked.
  • Interesting Pod. I love artist, especially comic book artist. It was great to see this and now I'm interested in seeing more about these guys.
    drplaid
  • Cut it down, because Current will once this makes it on air....better you than them, trust me!

    Hit me up if you are ever near NYC on your travels: nickvivion@gmail.com. Would love to meet up and talk about shooting some travel vids!

    N