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A message from Pauline Hardaman to Jim's fans.

By furryfelon, 3 years ago

Howdy
Jim's mother Pauline ask me to post this on my site as she cannot access Jim's FA Account.

Jim Hardiman - Skunkworks
May 30, 2015

This is an open letter to the Fans of the artist, Jim Hardiman,

I am Jim Hardiman’s mom, Pauline Hardiman. Some of you may have met me at one of the earlier Confurences in 1995 – 1997. It has now been 9 months since Jim’s death. Before Jim died he told me about the plans for a Skunkworks Graphic Novel that he was working on with Jason Canty of Angry Viking Press. He asked me to contact Jason after his death and work with him to make this happen. I promised Jim I would do this for him.

My youngest son, Jonathan (Jim’s brother) and I had a face to face meeting with Jason Canty in November 2014. I have had a difficult time since losing my son but I made him a promise so I will keep that promise. Together with Jonathan, we are working to make “Shunkworks The Graphic Novel” become a reality. I have already scanned and sent over 100 images to Jason.

I want Jim’s fans to know we hope to have everything scanned and sent to Jason within the next month if not sooner. Jim’s art was a part of who he was and his art will live on forever.

I thank you for your patience. I know Jim always had his own time frame and that was just who he was. Jonathan and I will get everything to Jason so he can get this production started and completed so you can all enjoy my Jim’s art and his fabulous sense of humor that I miss so very much.

Please check Jason's Kickstarter, and tumblr for future updates"

https://www.kickstarter.com/project.....ncanty/angry-v...

http://angryvikingpress.tumblr.com/

Sincerely,

Pauline E. Hardiman

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#link Posted: 3 years ago

It's good to know that Jim's legacy is in capable hands.

#link Posted: 3 years ago

Good of you to boost this.

#link Posted: 3 years ago

Boosted the signal on my page too.

BTW - http://www.furaffinity.net/user/furrydakimakura/ - just making sure these guys are legit.

#link Posted: 3 years ago

Yes they are legit
Jim was trying to get them all finished before he got sick but I think he only got two done before his passing.

Thanks Ciggy

#link Posted: 3 years ago

NP - just lookin out.

#link Posted: 3 years ago

Kickstarter link doesn't work

#link Posted: 3 years ago

Thanks I'll look into it.

#link Posted: 3 years ago

Give a shout when it's clear and I'll reboost the signal.

#link Posted: 3 years ago

Someone figured it out - the dots are the problem.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/

jasoncanty/angry-viking-press-going-forward-with-great-new-pu/posts/1248825

Just connect the two.

#link Posted: 3 years ago

I hope this isn't a stupid or off-topic question, and I apologise if it comes off wrong to anyone. But is she Jim's real life mother? I'm just surprised since well... most people who are furries, especially those who draw what Jim did, would typically do anything to keep their parents from finding out... and when they do find out that usually has bad results. Especially since (unless I'm mistaking) Jim was over 40, so I assume his mother is from about two generations distance. Did she always know about his art and FA, or found out after his death?

In either case, she is a nice person for doing this! And I'm glad someone else is picking up on the series Jim did. Obviously, no one can replace him... but someone could continue the series he did in his name!

#link Posted: 3 years ago

She knew since the beginning basically. She even went with him to several furry cons in the 90's, as said in her letter above:

I am Jim Hardiman’s mom, Pauline Hardiman. Some of you may have met me at one of the earlier Confurences in 1995 – 1997.

She didn't mind and always supported him with whatever he did, art or otherwise.

#link Posted: 3 years ago

Thank you for clearing that up. She's really awesome... which somehow adds even more to the sad factor of Jim being gone.

#link Posted: 3 years ago

Some of Jim's characters (particularly Valencia - I have a print of a piece created by Dark Natasha of her) inspired me to get into drawing anthro characters. I now have several skunk and bat characters of my own, among many others. The first book I published (a short story called "The Changed One"), I dedicated in Jim's memory.

I'm glad that his mother was so supportive of his art, and is following through on her promise. I look forward to when the graphic novel is completed and available, and will be buying a copy. I've only chatted with him a few times, though he was a cool guy and an inspiration.