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RIP Gene Catlow
8 years ago
I'm sure anyone who follows me is familiar with who Gene is, and not just what he means to the world of Anthro art, but what he means to me personally. We've lost more than a good man and amazing artist...
When I first peeked into the world of furry, it was into comics. Among the first comics I found was Gene's. My favorites we're the spin off comics he would draw together, with his Lady Cat and friends. They all seemed such a warm group who truly loved one another.
Later, when I got a FA page, I found the whole 3C1M crew, and some other amazing comics artists. I wrote them, and told them what an influence their art had on me. I wasn't expecting anyone to write back, as I'd just started posting art. But they did! All of them. They warmly excepted me, and encouraged not only my art, but me as a person.
Gene especially was so far beyond kind to me, that I can't ever truly sing his praises highly enough. He commented on a majority of my pictures, no matter how long I'd been away, and was always excited for more. He even paid me for art... Insisting I take payment, and reminded me that art is a skill worth being compensated for.
Even on my art, he was a huge influence. Any time I use white lines over black, I call it "Gene Catlow black". And I always will call it that.
Gene was a friend, a mentor, a supporter, and so very much more. He was so much, to so many people, and there's always going to be a cat shaped hole is so many hearts and lives. My heart goes out most to the rest of the 3C1M team, and Gene's other close friends and loved ones.
My heart hurts, deeply, at this loss. I can't do much, but expect art. It will feel a bit empty without his comment, but I still think he would have liked it.
When I first peeked into the world of furry, it was into comics. Among the first comics I found was Gene's. My favorites we're the spin off comics he would draw together, with his Lady Cat and friends. They all seemed such a warm group who truly loved one another.
Later, when I got a FA page, I found the whole 3C1M crew, and some other amazing comics artists. I wrote them, and told them what an influence their art had on me. I wasn't expecting anyone to write back, as I'd just started posting art. But they did! All of them. They warmly excepted me, and encouraged not only my art, but me as a person.
Gene especially was so far beyond kind to me, that I can't ever truly sing his praises highly enough. He commented on a majority of my pictures, no matter how long I'd been away, and was always excited for more. He even paid me for art... Insisting I take payment, and reminded me that art is a skill worth being compensated for.
Even on my art, he was a huge influence. Any time I use white lines over black, I call it "Gene Catlow black". And I always will call it that.
Gene was a friend, a mentor, a supporter, and so very much more. He was so much, to so many people, and there's always going to be a cat shaped hole is so many hearts and lives. My heart goes out most to the rest of the 3C1M team, and Gene's other close friends and loved ones.
My heart hurts, deeply, at this loss. I can't do much, but expect art. It will feel a bit empty without his comment, but I still think he would have liked it.
Major Matt Mason
~marmelmm
Blackspots
~chakatblackspots
To be honest, I've never heard of him before until now. I'm sorry to hear he died, though.
Sslaxx
~sslaxx
snugs and sends purrs No age at all.
how did he pass?
Tybron Mephitis
~tybron
I read the first full story arc of Gene Catlow back in the day after seeing it referenced in Jack, it was a pretty damn good comic. I lost interest when the second arc came around (I had other stuff going on, jobs and moving I think) and never came back to it, but I did see the work he did for AltarSkunk on his BDH series. He was a friendly guy and a talented artist and storyteller, and will be missed.
