Animator Mike Mayfield

August 28, 2008

As this is my first post here on the IMPACT website’s blog, allow me to introduce myself. I’m a graphic designer in the midst of my fourth week at F+W Media, and a new member of the IMPACT Team. I must admit that I’m not the biggest comic/fantasy art/manga fan, but I have read many graphic novels in the past and the style of comics is very inspiring to me. I also grew up on cartoons like Garfield, Calvin & Hobbes, the Far Side, etc. Anyhow, enough about me.

The main reason I’m writing this is to promote the work of my brother, Mike Mayfield. He’s an animator who has lived and worked in Los Angeles for over five years. He’s worked on shows like King of the Hill and American Dad, and will soon be working on a spinoff of Family Guy starring Peter Griffin’s neighbor, Cleveland. I’m a bit skeptical of how they’ll base an entire show on Cleveland, but I’m crossing my fingers and hoping for the best. Mike also creates cartoons and collaborative video shorts for a comedy show on Fuel TV called Stupidface. In addition to this, he recently created an animated music video for the band Why? from the Oakland based record label, Anticon. Mike has always been a source of artistic inspiration in my life and hopefully he can inspire you as well. Check out his cartoons and videos at his website or his Youtube page below. Below is a little teaser just to spark your interest. It has always been one of his most popular cartoons… at least amongst those who lived through the original Nintendo-era.

Michael Jackson’s Punch-Out!!

The Citizens Against Safety Goggles – This is his website. Yeah, I know… it’s a weird name.

Mike Mayfield’s Youtube Page – Most of his cartoons and videos can be found here as well.

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