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" The generic Canadian style of illustration is different from the generic American style. "
John Kricfalusi
Style
American
Generic
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" All artists get better with age. The more you draw, the better you're going to get. "
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" You can draw Family Guy when you're 10 years old. You don't have to get any better than that to become a professional cartoonist. The standards are extremely low. "
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School
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