Hubris Comics

So, GoComics.com (where The Buckets runs, and where a delayed form of Hubris runs) does a LiveTweetChatThingy every Friday with different cartoonists. TSOJ was kind enough to try to piece together all the crazy twittering into some form of linear, readable content.  Thanks, TSOJ! Here it is:
GoComics:
Chat w/ cartoonist Greg Cravens of The Buckets & @HubrisComics this Fri! 
Use: #AskGregCravens http://www.gocomics.com/the-buckets?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=SocialMarketing&utm_campaign=livetweet …pic.twitter.com/5EymlFta29

GoComics:
Don’t miss today’s Q&A with The Buckets & @HubrisComics creator Greg Cravens! #AskGregCravens — Starts at 1:30pCT pic.twitter.com/enrvFS8JCi

Kevin Thorn:
Any chance we’ll see an animated mini-series or full-length movie of @Hubriscomics in the future? 

Greg: 
Maybe. I’ve talked to the amazing Mark Simon about pitching a Hubris TV show- animated or live action… I’ve got a background in storyboards, so…

Kevin Thorn:
With 3D printing so widely accessible today, can we expect to see mini models of Toby and gang? 

Greg:
That sounds like fun! Toby and his band, with a figurine of Eddie to start problems with … Dogzilla would be a good one, too.

Brian Lord:
Who was your favorite cartoonist as a kid?

Greg: A guy named Brad McMillian did these amazing cartoon posters choked with sight-gags. He was my favorite. Plus, I learned to read so that I’d know what the Peanuts and Dennis the Menace characters were saying.

Miss Giggles:
What’s the inspiration for The Buckets?

Greg:
Originally, The Buckets was inspired by @SStantis’ family, but when I took over the strip, I was in the same place he was – wife, two sons, dog and mortgage… so the inspiration became MY family. The Buckets really is as close to the real world as anything in my head becomes.

Miss Giggles:
That’s awesome. Have you ever thought of The Buckets being a TV show?

Greg:
A little. I’ve had it suggested to me that a stage play would be more ideal for The Buckets.

Miss Giggles:
Cool beans! It would be absolutely something to see. Would it be more like August: Osage County?

Greg:
Think something like ‘A Tuna Christmas’ or some PG Wodehouse stage production, and you’re there.

Tom Racine:
Are you, as far as you know, the only unicycle riding cartoonist in history? An amazing skill!

Greg:
As far as I know, I’m the only unicycle-riding cartoonist, but more likely, I’m one of a few… I may be the only Off-Road Unicycle rider.

Brian Lord:
Which Buckets character is the biggest challenge, in terms of ‘speaking through’? 

Greg:
The toughest character is Dogzilla. He doesn’t actually speak and unless he dreams, we can only guess at his needs and aspirations. Tricky to get his face to do elaborate emotions, too.

Brian Lord:
Which strip would you take over for a week if you could?

Greg:
Ha! If I could do ANY, I might try Pearls Before Swine. There are a few webcomics I might like to be on for a week: Girls With Slingshots, Reptilis Rex…

Davy Jones:
Charmy’s Army would love a visit!!!

Tom Racine:
“Hubris” allows you more freedom, probably, but do you feel restricted by “Buckets” being in papers?

Greg:
Not really. The papers are far more lenient with the comics than they used to be. Still can’t use the word ‘Crap’, though.

Amyrls:
why are they called the buckets?

Greg:
That was originally an homage to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Does anyone remember that they were The Bucket family?

Amyrls:
Thanks!

Davy Jones:
What advice do you have for aspiring cartoonists?

Greg:
Write before you draw. Doodling is part of writing, but have a LOT of writing down before you start drawing the balloons, boxes and borders, much less the funny people.

Davy Jones:
lolol… I’ve been doing this backwards then……


Arinze Emelumadu:
are the buckets based on your family ?

Greg:
Yep, The Buckets is very much my family,and my memories of my own childhood.

Arinze Emelumadu:
who is your favorite character ?

Greg:
Depends on what day it is, & what I need to write. They’re all very important, depending on whose voice I need.


Kevin Thorn:
Is there a @Hubris animated movie or mini-series coming soon?

Greg:
Hope so. I’m working on the pitch. Jack Black as Hubris! That sounds good.

Kevin Thorn:
Somehow John Goodman comes to mind. Some of Hubris’ expressions remind me of him and I can hear his voice.

Tom Racine:
You were/are a pro caricaturist…what lessons did you get from doing that?

Greg:
Make connections and humor quickly- it’s all show business, whether live or by print.

Q: What has been your proudest moment as a cartoonist so far?
A: Joining the @NatCartoonSoc. And first being asked for an autograph, by someone who REALLY DID know who I was.

Davy Jones:
Do attend a lot of Comic Cons? Do you like making appearances for fans? Do you think appearances pay off?

Greg:
I LOVE making personal appearances. Just kicked off my Con appearances. Brand New Booth! I hope Con appearances pay off. That booth cost! Suggest a Con I should come to near you!

Davy Jones:
Very cool. I’m going to start promoting Charmy at Cons next year. @Comicpalooza will be the first of many next year. 

Greg:
Haven’t heard about that one yet. Have you got your space booked yet?

Davy Jones:
Not yet. It isn’y until May 2015… but it books quickly. I sent an email just yesterday to them. I think it is Houston’s biggest Convention… Might be June now that I think… Memorial Day weekend.

Kevin Thorn:
What advice do you have for young artists who may draw well, but aren’t very good writers? 

Davy Jones:
Partner with a good writer… 🙂 There are a ton of good writers… FUNNY writers out there.

Greg:
Writing is a learnable skill. Don’t depend on others to do it for you. GET GOOD. You can!

summer2k14:
draw a story and write sentences to describe what you have drawn

Vibha:
artist hv an image wt visual impressions in their mind, same thy sud express in simple words on blank sheet just as they paint

Q: Where were you born and 3 words describing it?
A: … Also “Carl Perkins”. Is that one word or two?