Dr. Calyn Pickens Rich
Carpe Nocturne|Volume XI - Fall 2016

Artist, Mad Doctor, and Technical Captain. A Spotlight on Dr. Calyn Pickens Rich

Dr. Calyn Pickens Rich

How you became a cartoonist?

I have been drawing the same character, Dill, since I was six years old. From him evolved a world of “dills” within an ever expanding 2D Universe. The idea of creating comics came to me when I found - after many long nights in the lab - that the written word, in combination with visuals, could tell a story, change a mind...

Favorite Bands?

Killing Joke, Skinny Puppy, Dr. Steel, 1919, Gallhammer, The Bots, My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult, O. Children, Ghost

Movies?

The Social Network, Nosferatu, Halloween, The Shining, Le Fabuleux Destin d’Amélie Poulain, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, Mean Girls

Likes?

The Internet used to empower people through freedom of speech.

Dislikes?

The lack of unified aesthetic in our post-apocalyptic society.

Hobbies/Interests Other than performing?

Crafting, reading, incorporating electronics into everyday aesthetic.

How did you choose your name?

I received my Phd in Mad Science in 2012. The prefix Dr. being preferable to Ms., Mrs., or Mr.

Where did you learn your craft?

I was given a pen and paper by my parents. They said “draw”.

Do you have any preference in equipment that you use and why?

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