Today we’d like to introduce you to Logan Hendry.
So, before we jump into specific questions about the business, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.
As soon as I discovered people were getting paid to draw Scooby-doo, I knew I wanted to be a cartoonist. Over the years, as I learned and grew, my interests would shift but my desire to draw wouldn’t. All this to say It’s all I’ve ever wanted to do and I’m not sure what I would be doing if I wasn’t doing this.
How I got to art school and freelancing was really because of my parents, and a very unfortunate accident one Halloween night when I was eight. While out trick or treating one night ironically dressed as the grim reaper of all things I was run over. To make a long story short, there was an invasive surgery, scared parents, the sobering knowledge of life and death and a bit of a dislike for Halloween a couple of years after the fact. However my mother, working for lawyers at the time and being an incredibly intelligent person got some very good advice and ended up securing money from our insurance company due to my severe injury. Suffice to say this is how I got the money to go to art school and pursue the lofty goal of cartooning for a living.
I started freelancing while I was still In college at SCAD. I realized I didn’t technically need a degree to get started and that starting then would give me more of a leg up now. So I began going to conventions, creating books, and taking any commissions I could find. The people and professors at SCAD were a huge help when I was still trying to get my business legs and still are to this day. As time past, my little business got better and I started to get my first repeat clients and larger commissions, which has opened doors for more conventions and even more exciting opportunities. There’s still room to grow today and that journey brings me a lot of excitement. I’m proud of my little business, how it’s grown, and how it’ll keep growing.
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
The only bumps in the road have only ever been financial, SCAD is very expensive and like I said previously, I never would have had the opportunity to attend if it hadn’t been for my accident, and my intelligent and supportive parents and an insurance payout.
I realize I’m lucky that this is my only real burden, though it seems to be a burden most people share, those pursuing art or otherwise.
What do you do, what do you specialize in, what are you known for, etc. What are you most proud of? What sets you apart from others?
As you found me through Connie, you can probably vaguely guess that I draw for most of my living. A lot of what I do for others is illustration work or logos. A lot of revenue also comes from the products I create and sell at the shows I go to. This can be a bit nerve-racking as you never know how well something will do. So when I’m not illustrating a poster or designing a character for somebody, I’m pouring my soul into my next personal project. I’ve found people can tell how much love was put into a project because they inevitably lean towards them and it always brings me joy when people love the things you’ve loved for so long. The beauty of art is that every artist has a different art style or story language. A different voice to share, it’s what sets everyone apart and it’s what connects us and opens the door for empathy and understanding. This is a rather melodramatic and roundabout way of saying I guess people like the energy I’m bringing into my stories and hopefully into the world.
Any shoutouts? Who else deserves credit in this story – who has played a meaningful role?
First and foremost, my parents deserve credit. From the beginning, my mother’s supported me on my journey with a fierceness and loyalty to my goals unparalleled. When I’m having doubts, she’s always there to steer me back and continues to support me today. She’s ridiculously strong and I love her. And my father for planting the seed at a young age for what I’d do with my life and I love him too.
Secondly, the professors and friends I’ve made at SCAD. Doug Dabbs was the professor I had the most, and the energy and level of teaching brought to each class got me to where I am now. I can honestly say I’ve never improved so quickly under a professor before and may never again. All of the professors I had at SCAD were amazing people and talented artists. Pat Quinn was my first and last professor teaching me the basics early on and seeing how far I’d come by the end, reminding me of the foundations when forgotten and were sorely needed. Jackie Lewis taught me to color, pushed me and my little business forward and gave me a lot of laughs. I didn’t have many classes with June Brigman or Chris Staros but the ones I did have were enlightening and worth every second. Last but not least Chris Brunner. Brunner arrived late in my time at SCAD and brought with him advanced techniques, photoshop tricks, story advice and one very good suit. Suffice to say If I had not gone to SCAD, I would not be where I am, nor would I know the friends I love who share this journey with me.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.loganhendry.com/
- Email: Loganhendrycomics@gmail.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/logandrawscomics/?hl=en
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/LoganDrawsComic
- Other: https://loganhendry.bigcartel.com/
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