Deep Thoughts in Conversations # 2

What is art? Who is art made for? These are the questions brought up in the latest installment of Conversations # 2 by Top Shelf Comix.

This time around James Kochalka of Monkey Vs. Robot fame goes up against Jeffrey Brown creator of the hit book Clumsy (2005).

The best thing about these books shows the passion of not only why these artists create but how the create. Where James prefers free form creativity Jeffrey goes with the thought out plotted style of listening to the audience.

However no matter how you slice no matter what your preference is I think Jeffrey Brown states it the best "The most important thing is that we actually end up making art".

The art style is a split.

James draws himself as his lovable American elf cartoon character which is featured in his Sketchbook Diaries .

And Jeffrey draws his almost surreal simplified version of himself which is featured in his journal book Clumsy.

In the end James states that he is pretty sure "this book sucks" to which I disagree. This is one of the best argument pieces I have read in a good while.

For a price point of $4.95 this book may seem steep for but I assure you it is worth every penny. This is the type of book that should be shown in college level art classes.

Get this book I give it a 5 out of 5