Background
Shipman grew up in Salinas, California and is a self-taught artist.
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Gary Shipman
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His interest in comics and art first began at a young age, while in the sixth grade. Shipman, with wife Rhoda Shipman, first created the independently produced comic book series Pakkins" Land in 1995, both plotting out the stories together and Gary scripting, lettering, penciling, and inking the illustrations for the series. Pakkins’ Land tells the adventuresome and engaging tale of Paul, a young boy who finds himself in a magical world filled with talking animals, mystery and excitement.
Pakkins’ Land has been heralded for excellence by both critics and peers alike, accumulating an international following and numerous award nominations.
Certain characters in the Pakkins" Land stories are named after Shipman"s children. Shipman resides in Illinois with his family and, at times, makes appearances as a guest artist at comic conventions in the region.
In late 2013, a 46 page color collection of his artistry: The Gary Shipman Sketchbook Volume #1, was published by Lamp Post, Incorporated., released as both a perfect-bound paperback edition and also as a Kindle e-book
Achievements
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In 1997 Shipman was nominated for a Harvey Award in the "Best New Talent" category. In 1997 Shipman and his wife were nominated for the Russian Manning Most Promising Newcomer Award. In 1998 Shipman and his wife were nominated for an Eisner Award in the "Talent Deserving of Wider Recognition" category.
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Nationality
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Awards
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Eisner Award; Harvey award In 1997 Shipman was nominated for a Harvey Award in the "Best New Talent" category. In 1997 Shipman and his wife were nominated for the Russ Manning Most Promising Newcomer Award. In 1998 Shipman and his wife were nominated for an Eisner Award in the "Talent Deserving of Wider Recognition" category. The Will Eisner Comic Industry , commonly shortened to the Eisner , are prizes given for creative achievement in American comic books, sometimes referred to as the Comics Industry's equivalent of the OscarEisner Award; Harvey award In 1997 Shipman was nominated for a Harvey Award in the "Best New Talent" category. In 1997 Shipman and his wife were nominated for the Russ Manning Most Promising Newcomer Award. In 1998 Shipman and his wife were nominated for an Eisner Award in the "Talent Deserving of Wider Recognition" category. The Will Eisner Comic Industry , commonly shortened to the Eisner , are prizes given for creative achievement in American comic books, sometimes referred to as the Comics Industry's equivalent of the Oscar