He is best known for his work on the dc comics characters sgt. I cannot wait to continue joes legacy to inspire future artists and. The kubert school offers a 3year residential program in. Joe kubert comic artist the most popular comic art by. The kubert school maintains remote learning monday, march 16, 2020 may 19, 2020. Today, the kubert school is the countrys only accredited trade school for comicbook artists, offering students a comprehensive threeyear program. It teaches the principles of sequential art and the particular craft of the comics industry as well as commercial illustration. See more ideas about joe kubert, comic books art, comic art. Regardless of the proper name, those who would like professional advice often. Dover offers a smalltown feeling with quaint shops, theaters and restaurants. Within the alumni section of the website, you will find ways to get involved and to support the kubert school. If you have questions or would like additional information, please contact the kubert school at 973. I come from a legacy of wonderful comic book artists, joe kubert being my grandfather and andy kubert being my father.
The kubert school, based in dover, nj offers students a high quality and challenging education in cartooning and graphic art. The joe kubert school of cartoon and graphic art, inc. Regardless of the proper name, those who would like professional advice often question. The kubert school waives 20202021 school year application. There many of the industrys top artists from the last several decades have honed their craft at the guidance of joe and his staff. Kubert school, the famous comic book art college created by joe kubert. Joe kubert, yosaif kubert, american comic book artist and graphic novelist born sept. Today, the kubert school is the countrys only accredited trade school for comicbook artists. His sons, andy kubert and adam kubert, have themselves become successful. The kubert school, formerly the joe kubert school of cartoon and graphic art and joe kubert school, is a private, forprofit technical school focused on cartooning and located in dover, new jersey. He is the son of joe kubert and brother of andy kubert, both comic book artists as well. Joe kubert comic artist the most popular comic art by joe. See more ideas about joe kubert, comic book artists and comic books.
The kubert school waives 20202021 school year application fee this month. There is not a bad page here, and if anything, the art improves with each issue, which is pretty rare for a mature artist. It teaches the principles of sequential art and the particular craft of the comics. For the first time ever, the kubert school is launching an online studies program, allowing the general public to take art and writing courses tailored to the world of comic books. In 1976, kubert and his wife muriel established the joe kubert school of cartoon and graphic art in dover, nj. Showcasing the amazing talent of the joe kubert school, this time we feature the dynamic art of our alumni and instructor, bob hardin. Joe kubert, a titan among comicbook artists whose work stretched from the golden age of the superhero to the gritty realism of the graphic novel, died on sunday in morristown, n. Comic books such as xmen, spiderman, batman and captain america have. The school did not disclose a location or cause of death. The comic book industry is a multibilliondollar industry earning its place in american literature. A 2011 graduate of the joe kubert school of cartoon and graphic arts, inc in.
Joe kubert school of cartoon and graphic art student. Perhaps even more important than that, though, was his influence on the generations that followed him. Founded in 1976 by joe kubert, we are a threeyear commerical art school which specializes in comic book and narrative art. Aug 10, 2019 painting by kubert school alum dave dorman. Many items are marked joe kuberts world of cartooning, but the school itself is simply called the kubert school. Hes inspired by old masters such as wally wood and al williamson, and modern artists. Kubert was rated by wizard magazine as one of the hot 10 writers and artists. Aspiring comic book artists will be pleased to learn the kubert school is waiving its application fees throughout the entire month of april. At the kubert school we encourage our students to take their future and studies seriously. He has worked as an artist and writer, but also as editor and teacher.
Watchmen, which is recognized as the most celebrated graphic novel of all time, has sold over 200 million copies since its publication in 1986. Drawing and storytelling has been imbedded in me even before i was born, so i have always had a passion for this industry. The kubert school launches first online studies program amid. Born in dover, new jersey, all three kuberts are instructors at the joe kubert school located there, which joe kubert founded, and at which both brothers studied. Andy, who are also comic book professionals and who teach at the school. Sep 14, 2019 anthony marques has just bought the kubert school, the famous comic book art college created by joe kubert. The new jerseybased institution has announced four classes taught by comics industry pros that prospective students can begin attending remotely starting on the. This ideal space would house a exhibition of joe kuberts original artworks and office contents, as well as rotating displays for various graphic artists, a full graphic novel library with donated works from comic book artists. Joe kubert was an american comic book artist who is best known for his work on the dc comics characters sgt. He is also the founder of the joe kubert school of cartoon and. A quartet of new jersey comic book artists have joined forces to publish an homage to the silver age era of comics and a memorial to their teacher and a giant in the comic industry, joe kubert. It is the only accredited school devoted entirely to cartooning. Meet anthony marques, the new owner of the kubert school. A 2011 graduate of the joe kubert school of cartoon and graphic arts, inc in dover, new.
Joe kubert, 85, groundbreaking comics artist, educator. Alumni of the school included noted artists john totleben, steve bissette. Adam kubert artist, fine art prices, auction records for. Joe kubert american comic book artist and graphic novelist.
It is a small institution with an enrollment of 86 undergraduate students. In 1976, kubert founded the joe kubert school of cartoon and graphic art, now known simply as the kubert school, in dover, new jersey. Basic introduction and instruction to several computer programs used in comic book production, graphic art and digital illustration. Joe kubert, 85, groundbreaking comics artist, educator the. Watchmen, which is recognized as the most celebrated graphic novel of all time, has sold over 200. I am currently a student at the kubert school, going into my third and final year. Aug 14, 2012 joe kubert, a titan among comicbook artists whose work stretched from the golden age of the superhero to the gritty realism of the graphic novel, died on sunday in morristown, n. The kubert school, which focuses on teaching sequential and narrative art, will be waiving application fees for the 20202021 school year throughout the entire month of april. See more ideas about comic book drawing, comic books art and comic drawing. Hes inspired by old masters such as wally wood and al williamson, and modern artists tony moore, scott koblish, and ryan ottley to name a few. Anthony marques has just bought the kubert school, the famous comic book art college created by joe kubert. Joe kubert is a legend of comic book art and if you need any evidence to back that up, its all here in this book. He is the son of joe kubert and brother of andy kubert, both comic book artists as well, and the uncle of comics editor katie kubert. Founded in 1976 by joe and muriel kubert, the kubert school grew to become one of the preeminent schools focused comic book art.
We train students to be professional cartoonists, andor commercial artists, and illustrators. Mar 28, 2020 for the first time ever, the kubert school is launching an online studies program, allowing the general public to take art and writing courses tailored to the world of comic books. His years of experience are brought to you in this 6 course series of books and dvds designed for the artist to learn through stepbystep instruction and critique from our professional artists instructors. Kubert was rated by wizard magazine as one of the hot 10 writers and artists in the industry in 2008. Sep 16, 2019 founded in 1976 by joe and muriel kubert, the kubert school grew to become one of the preeminent schools focused comic book art. Kubert, the creator of a morris county school dedicated to inspiring generations of comic book artists from around the world, died yesterday, his son david. Adam kubert is an american comic book artist known for his work for publishers such as marvel comics, dark horse comics, and dc comics, including work on ultimate xmen, ultimate fantastic four, incredible hulk, wolverine, spiderman, superman and ghost rider. How to become a comic book artist the art career project. Kubert died sunday, according to the kubert school in dover, n.
Students can easily access new york city with a nonstop, onehour train commute. He is also known for working on his own creations, such as tor, son of sinbad, and the viking prince, and, with writer robin moore, the comic. Kubert was rated by wizard magazine as one of the hot 10 writers and artists in the industry. The kubert school has a new owner newsarama comic book. This ideal space would house a exhibition of joe kuberts original artworks and office contents, as well as rotating displays for various graphic artists, a full graphic novel library with donated works from comic book artists around the world, a theater for film viewings, a makers space for aspiring graphic illustrators, and a meeting. See more ideas about tarzan, tarzan of the apes and comic books. He was assigned by mlj publications to do inking on some of bob montanas archie pages. Aug 15, 2012 the school, founded in 1976 in dover, n. If you can draw and spend much of your day reading peanuts and the hulk, or tank girl and scott pilgrim, a career as a comic book artist is for you. Kubert was an american comic book artist who went on to found the joe. Students will learn fundamental comic book coloring and proper formatting of files. Joes lifelong passion was to draw and create comic books.
However we understand they need to unwind and enjoy their time in school. Joseph kubert was a polishborn american comic book artist, art teacher, and founder of the kubert school. During this time, the school is being completed sanitized, cleaned and disinfected. Joe kubert was born in the village of jezierzany, which at the time was in germany, and which only after 1945 became part of poland. The comic book, graphic novel, manga, and anime industries are some of the fastestgrowing areas in all of literature, and the demand for great artists continues to grow with each passing year.
Theres no other way to learn this stuff, except through other. September 18, 1926 august 12, 2012 was a polishborn american comic book artist, art teacher, and founder of the kubert school. Rusty is from northern new jersey and a thirdyear student of the kubert school, where he studies comic book art alongside his friend brian benjamin and their talented classmates. The centers for disease control and prevention cdc. Joe kubert was a jewishamerican comic book artist who went on to found the joe kubert school of cartoon and graphic art. He is best known for his work on the dc comics features sgt. From back cover in 1976 he joe kubert opened the first and only school devoted to the art of cartoon graphics. Coming from new york, kubert began his career at the early age of 12. Kubert was an american comic book artist who went on to found the joe kubert school of cartoon and graphic art. Joe kuberts world of cartooning joe kubert art store. Drawing and storytelling has been imbedded in me even before i was born, so i have. There is not a bad page here, and if anything, the art improves with each issue, which is pretty.
Kubert keeps his studio here, as do his sons, adam and andy, who are also respected comic book artists and who teach at the school. I think the joe kubert school is overall awesome as a great art school, especially those whom aimed for to be cartoonist, commercial artists and comic book artists. Unfortunately joe kubert passed away in august 2012 but he leaves behind a legacy of great art. The kubert school launches first online studies program. We encourage you to invest in the arts and education and to make a difference at the the kubert school. Sep 18, 2017 in 1976, kubert founded the joe kubert school of cartoon and graphic art, now known simply as the kubert school, in dover, new jersey. Joe s lifelong passion was to draw and create comic books. Joe kubert was an artist who has been active in nearly all aspects of the comic book industry during his long career. Kubert, the creator of a morris county school dedicated to inspiring generations of comic book artists from around the world, died yesterday, his son. Dec 14, 2003 kubert keeps his studio here, as do his sons, adam and andy, who are also respected comic book artists and who teach at the school. Jul 1, 2019 kubert school summer camp begins today. Adam kubert born october 6, 1959 in boonton, new jersey is an american comic book artist whose work has been published by marvel comics, dark horse comics and dc comics, among others.