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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Tue, 29 May 2012 12:36:21 GMT--><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><title>Michael Startzman's Another Place</title><subtitle>another place</subtitle><id>http://www.michaelstartzman.com/mstartzman-blog/</id><link rel="alternate" type="application/xhtml+xml" href="http://www.michaelstartzman.com/mstartzman-blog/"/><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.michaelstartzman.com/mstartzman-blog/atom.xml"/><updated>2012-05-28T16:06:22Z</updated><generator uri="http://www.squarespace.com/" version="Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)">Squarespace</generator><entry><title>Jake and the Ghost Dragon Reboot</title><category term="art"/><category term="cartoon"/><category term="comic"/><category term="dragon"/><category term="drawing"/><category term="ghost"/><category term="ghost dragon"/><category term="illustration"/><category term="jake"/><id>http://www.michaelstartzman.com/mstartzman-blog/2012/5/28/jake-and-the-ghost-dragon-reboot.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.michaelstartzman.com/mstartzman-blog/2012/5/28/jake-and-the-ghost-dragon-reboot.html"/><author><name>Michael</name></author><published>2012-05-28T15:25:01Z</published><updated>2012-05-28T15:25:01Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>It's been a while since I've last posted. &nbsp;I've been chronicling the adventures of Jake and his friend the Ghost Dragon. &nbsp;Originally, I was doing this in quick, one page increments I planned to release one page a day.</p>
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<p>While I liked the direction and art the story was taking, I felt like these "sketch" stories and especially the characters, deserved the full treatment of bigger pages and more finished art. &nbsp;While the story will remain largely the same, the new format will fill in some story gaps and allow for complete character designs. &nbsp;The above panels were so small, character design was getting lost and I really like these characters.</p>
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<p><em>click for a larger look</em></p>
<p>The above image has not been cropped to it's final size and as such there are some bits around the edges that will be left off. &nbsp;This page shows both characters in their home office where the idea for searching for "something" at the rainbow's end first strikes. &nbsp;</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>The Ghost Dragon</title><category term="dragon"/><category term="ghost"/><category term="illustration"/><category term="jake ghotsdragon comic story kids"/><id>http://www.michaelstartzman.com/mstartzman-blog/2012/5/20/the-ghost-dragon.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.michaelstartzman.com/mstartzman-blog/2012/5/20/the-ghost-dragon.html"/><author><name>Michael</name></author><published>2012-05-20T15:04:14Z</published><updated>2012-05-20T15:04:14Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>The Ghost Dragon is Jake's partially intangible, best friend. &nbsp;Perhaps the only remaining Ghost Dragon in existence, Ghost (as he's sometimes called) is able to fly and rarely speaks.</p>
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<p>Jake and the Ghost Dragon's story is about ready to launch too! &nbsp;Their first adventure will start here, in "The Rainbow's End". &nbsp;</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Instagram!</title><id>http://www.michaelstartzman.com/mstartzman-blog/2012/5/18/instagram.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.michaelstartzman.com/mstartzman-blog/2012/5/18/instagram.html"/><author><name>Michael</name></author><published>2012-05-18T12:16:47Z</published><updated>2012-05-18T12:16:47Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><img class="iphone-image" src="http://www.michaelstartzman.com/resource/iphone-20120518081647-1.jpg?fileId=18268764"/></p><p><img class="iphone-image" src="http://www.michaelstartzman.com/resource/iphone-20120518081647-2.jpg?fileId=18268766"/></p><p><img class="iphone-image" src="http://www.michaelstartzman.com/resource/iphone-20120518081647-3.jpg?fileId=18268767"/></p><p><img class="iphone-image" src="http://www.michaelstartzman.com/resource/iphone-20120518081647-4.jpg?fileId=18268769"/></p><p>Come and find me on Instagram and get more drawing goodness!  </p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Jake</title><category term="illustration"/><category term="jake ghotsdragon comic story kids"/><id>http://www.michaelstartzman.com/mstartzman-blog/2012/5/15/jake.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.michaelstartzman.com/mstartzman-blog/2012/5/15/jake.html"/><author><name>Michael</name></author><published>2012-05-15T19:16:57Z</published><updated>2012-05-15T19:16:57Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>Let me introduce you to a fellow adventurer, good friend and the subject of my next short story, Jake. &nbsp;Jake travels with his closest friend the Ghost Dragon, often refered to as "Ghost". &nbsp;So this is Jake.&nbsp;</p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.michaelstartzman.com/storage/2012/posts/may-2012/jakeCHARACTER-startzman.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1337111263370" alt="" /></span></span></p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Roger the Monster</title><category term="illustration"/><category term="monster"/><id>http://www.michaelstartzman.com/mstartzman-blog/2012/5/8/roger-the-monster.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.michaelstartzman.com/mstartzman-blog/2012/5/8/roger-the-monster.html"/><author><name>Michael</name></author><published>2012-05-08T13:32:52Z</published><updated>2012-05-08T13:32:52Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>I met Roger just a few days ago. &nbsp;He is very charismatic which may be something you wouldn't expect from a monster but really, they're just like you and me. &nbsp;Monster don't just come out at night; monsters are just more difficult to see during the day. &nbsp;If you should happen to see Roger, be cordial and say "hello".&nbsp;</p>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Sketchbook Guide to the Solar System</title><category term="giveaways"/><id>http://www.michaelstartzman.com/mstartzman-blog/2012/5/1/sketchbook-guide-to-the-solar-system.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.michaelstartzman.com/mstartzman-blog/2012/5/1/sketchbook-guide-to-the-solar-system.html"/><author><name>Michael</name></author><published>2012-05-01T12:36:59Z</published><updated>2012-05-01T12:36:59Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size: 120%;"><strong>Now available in PDF format for the masses!</strong></span></p>
<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><img src="http://www.michaelstartzman.com/storage/2012/posts/may-2012/Sketchbook-Guide-to-the-Solar-System-1.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1335876650740" alt="" /></span>Go! &nbsp;Download this book and pass it around! Make sure everyone you know is properly educated about the planets and their inhabitants! Would you know an Agerack if you saw one? &nbsp;Be prepared!</p>
<p><strong>Michael Startzman's&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p><strong>Sketchbook Guide to the Solar System</strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.michaelstartzman.com/storage/2012/posts/may-2012/Sketchbook Guide to the Solar System.pdf">Download</a></strong>&nbsp;</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Free eBook</title><category term="Free"/><category term="aliens"/><category term="book"/><category term="children's book"/><category term="giveaways"/><category term="illustration"/><category term="solar system"/><category term="space"/><id>http://www.michaelstartzman.com/mstartzman-blog/2012/4/30/free-ebook.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.michaelstartzman.com/mstartzman-blog/2012/4/30/free-ebook.html"/><author><name>Michael</name></author><published>2012-04-30T18:16:27Z</published><updated>2012-04-30T18:16:27Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>My "Sketchbook Guide to the Solar System" is now available for FREE in the iTunes bookstore. &nbsp;And just in time too! &nbsp;You can learn all about the 8 or so planets AND their inhabitants all in one handy guidebook. &nbsp;Just remember to be nice to any Plutonians you may encounter!</p>
<p><a href="http://tinyurl.com/d9c5f88"><strong>GET THE BOOK FREE HERE</strong></a></p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.michaelstartzman.com/storage/2012/posts/april-2012/Sketchbook-Guide-to-the-Solar-System-8.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1335810409869" alt="" /></span></span></p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Solar System</title><category term="free"/><category term="guide"/><category term="illustration"/><category term="sketchbook"/><category term="solar system"/><id>http://www.michaelstartzman.com/mstartzman-blog/2012/4/24/solar-system.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.michaelstartzman.com/mstartzman-blog/2012/4/24/solar-system.html"/><author><name>Michael</name></author><published>2012-04-24T18:54:56Z</published><updated>2012-04-24T18:54:56Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>If you're ready, the truth is <em>almost</em> out there!</p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.michaelstartzman.com/storage/2012/posts/april-2012/cover.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1335293758322" alt="" /></span></span></p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Aliens aliens everywhere</title><category term="Uranus"/><category term="aliens"/><category term="drawing"/><category term="galaxy"/><category term="illustration"/><id>http://www.michaelstartzman.com/mstartzman-blog/2012/4/20/aliens-aliens-everywhere.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.michaelstartzman.com/mstartzman-blog/2012/4/20/aliens-aliens-everywhere.html"/><author><name>Michael</name></author><published>2012-04-20T18:35:49Z</published><updated>2012-04-20T18:35:49Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>Even when the guide book comes out (this weekend or next) I won't have much to say about this alien. &nbsp;First of all, this represent from Uranus did not speak much and when he did, I couldn't understand most of what he said; even with the universal translator.</p>
<p>Here's a sketch</p>
<p><span class="thumbnail-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><a href="javascript:showFullImage('/display/ShowImage?imageUrl=%2Fstorage%2F2012%2Fposts%2Fapril-2012%2Falien-startzman.jpg%3F__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION%3D1334947205519',692,905);"><img src="http://www.michaelstartzman.com/storage/thumbnails/1317928-17782317-thumbnail.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1334947205520" alt="" /></a></span></span></p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>A Guide to Our Solar System</title><category term="aliens"/><category term="illustration"/><category term="mercury"/><category term="solar system"/><id>http://www.michaelstartzman.com/mstartzman-blog/2012/4/17/a-guide-to-our-solar-system.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.michaelstartzman.com/mstartzman-blog/2012/4/17/a-guide-to-our-solar-system.html"/><author><name>Michael</name></author><published>2012-04-17T16:31:04Z</published><updated>2012-04-17T16:31:04Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>I'm recently back from some research I was doing for a new book I'm working on:<em> A Guide to Our Solar System</em>. &nbsp;I had the opportunity to meet with some of the predominate species living on each of the 9 planets. Pluto, you're still a planet to me and thank you for the <span>Erghaom, it was the best I've ever eaten.</span></p>
<p>I've sketched one of the <span>U'asenth (oo&bull;ah&bull;sehn&bull;TH) from the planet closest to the sun, Mercury.&nbsp;</span></p>
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