Had lunch yesterday with my buddy Dan Gheno. I've known Dan since around 1970 and watched him turn from a devout comic fan/letter column filler into a superb painter and art teacher who has been, among other achievements, recently cover-featured on American Artist.
This is not to suggest he is not still a devout comic fan. You can reach his website by clicking here. There, you'll find not only his recollections, including one of a 1973 visit that a group of us slobbering duck fans paid to Carl Barks. That's when I took the above photo. There's also a terrific interview with Dan Spiegle and other treasures. And while you're in that neighborhood, click over to the section that showcases Dan's paintings and enjoy his unique, penetrating approach to portraiture. He's another of the good guys and it's great to have him on the web.