An appreciation and recognition for the craft and artists of comic book inking
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Results For the 2009 Inkwell Awards
Voting for the second annual Inkwell Awards officially ended on the 30th June, 2009. Ballots were rejected if there was a vote from same IP Number.
So thank you for the hundreds of E-mails of support and the many votes you placed.
The Inkwell Award Committee would like to formally extend congratulations to all the winners and runners up. Winners will be presented their awards in the coming month via mail.
FAVOURITE INKER
Inks over the pencil work of another artist from '08 cover-dated comic book material
Wade Von Grawbadger (Ultimate Spider-Man) winner (23% of all votes cast)
Mark Morales (Thor, Secret Invasion) runner-up
Other ballot nominees: Scott Williams (All Star Batman and Robin), Dexter Vines (Wolverine), Danny Miki (Ultimatum, Thor), Oclair Albert (Green Lantern), Scott Koblish (Legion of Three Worlds, Brave & the Bold)
MOST ADAPTABLE
Showing exceptional ink style versatility over other pencil artists in '08 cover-dated comic book material
Tim Townsend (Amazing Spiderman) winner (42% of all votes cast)
Danny Miki (Incredible Hercules, Ultimate annuals) runner-up
Other ballot nominees: Jimmy Palmiotti (Countdown, Teen Titans), Bob Wiacek (Brave and the Bold), Rodney Ramos (Green Arrow/Black Canary, Final Crisis: Requiem), Rick Magyar (Guardians of the Galaxy)
The SPAMI
Favorite Small Press And Mainstream-Independent '08 cover-dated comic book ink work
over another pencil artist (Non-Marvel or DC work)
Tim Townsend (Witchblade) winner (37% of all votes cast)
Tom Van Zandt (Unhappy Gran'ma) runner-up
Other ballot nominees: Boo Cook (Elephantmen), Victor Deminicis (Witch Hunter), Don Ho (Lost Boys), Jim Amash (Archie Comics), Andy Owens (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
ALL IN ONE AWARD
Favourite artist known for almost-exclusively inking his/her own comic book pencil work and rarely the work of others in '08
Mike Mignola (Hellboy: In the Chapel of Moloch) winner (37% of all votes cast)
Simone Bianchi (Astonishing X-Men) runner-up
Other ballot nominees: Amanda Conner (Terra), Terry Moore (Echo), David Peterson (Mouse Guard: Winter 1152), Sean Phillips (Criminal), Stan Sakai (Usagi Yojimbo), Ben Templesmith (Wormwood: Gentleman Corpse)
PROPS AWARD
Inker deserving of more attention for their work over other pencilers from '08 cover-dated comic book material
Matt Ryan (Ms. Marvel, Wonder Woman) winner (27% of all votes cast)
Stefano Gaudiano (The Immortal Iron Fist, Daredevil) co-runner-up
Steve Leialoha (Fables) co-runner-up
Other ballot nominees: Andrew Pepoy (Jack of Fables), Jimmy Palmiotti (Countdown, Teen Titans)
THE JOE SINNOTT AWARD
A hall of fame designation for an inking career of outstanding accomplishment (lifetime achievement, 15-years minimum- not limited to '08 comic book material)- two winners chosen annually
Terry Austin (winner)
Dick Giordano (winner)
Tim Townsend (runner-up)
Other ballot nominees: Murphy Anderson, Tom Palmer, Joe Giella, Klaus Janson, Joe Rubinstein
The following people nominated who they believed were worthy of being awarded an Inkwell Award. Those names then made up the final selections which were voted upon by the public.
I am very flattered to receive this award that, up till a couple days ago, I didn't even know existed. This mean a lot since I'm getting this for CHAPEL OF MOLOCH, the first comic I've actually drawn in a few years--I will take this as a very clear sign that I should get back to drawing comics as soon as possible. Thanks for the nudge.
--Mike Mignola July, 2009
I am both thrilled and honored to accept these awards and would like to thank not only those who voted for me but those who took the time to participate across the board. Inking is an art form as valid and deserving of recognition as any other. All of you who participated in this have helped to further its cause. Inking is finally coming out of the shadows! Lastly, I'd like to dedicate these awards to Inkwell Committee member and friend, Dave Simons, who left us too soon.
--Tim Townsend
Thank you so much for this experience! I appreciate the chance to represent my craft in some way and am grateful to all the people who took the time to place a vote! I also must thank Stuart Immonen for providing such wonderful pencils! It's truly a privilege to be given the opportunity to not mess them up!!! It's an awesome feeling to have been nominated at all and to have been chosen from this field is a great honor!
Thanks again,
--Wade von Grawbadger
Interviewer
Writer
Reviewer at "Eye on Comics"
Entertainment journalist for The Pulse
Color artist at Color Dojo Studios
Designer/Copy Editor, The Commercial Appeal
Columnist, Scripps Howard News Service
Contributing Editor, Comics Buyer's Guide
Captain Comics Round Table
Co-host & news editor of Secret Identity Podcast
President of the Comic Artists Guild
Jerry Livengood
fan (pre "Serendipity Art Sales")
Owner/Editor-In-Chief of Comixtreme
Writer, Editor, Webmaster- Avengersassemble.net
Executive Committee Member of the Canadian
Comic Book Creators Awards Association
Retailer,co- owner- Rubber Chicken Comics
Retailer, owner of Harrison's Comics & Collectibles
As I get older, I find I more appreciate having my lifetime accomplishments recognized. It is even more exciting when I am recognized by an award given by a body of my peers!
Thank you one and all!
--Dick Giordano
"I'm very happy and honored to receive the Joe Sinnott Award for two reasons: first, I'll be proud to display this award named for one of my great, good friends (it was Joe who I sprang to the telephone to call when I learned that I had won the other day and I think he was more tickled than I was), and secondly, sharing the award with my old friend and mentor Dick Giordano is especially meaniful to me, for if not for Dick's gentle guidance when I learned the ropes from him as background inker on CONAN, THOR, DRACULA, SUPERMAN VS. THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN and so many others, I sincerely doubt that anyone would judge my work worthy of this or any other award today.
Thanks very much!"
--TERRY AUSTIN
