My apologies and thank you

[Dan Milligan]

First let me apologize for my absences at the SF workshop. I’m not sure if many of you were making the trip just to hear me speak and do my monkey tricks. (God love ya). But none the less I don’t like to disappoint people. As many of you may know I couldn’t make the trip because my father had passed away. Well, I have been overwhelmed by the heartfelt and moving emails and PMs I have received from the members of CA. This has been a difficult time for me and your thoughts and best wishing have really meant something to me. So thank you all.

Occasionally a thread will start up on these forums that goes on about how a young member is thinking about pursuing a career in art and how their parents are concerned or even against it. (“What parent in their right mind would want their kid to try to make a living painting and drawing.” ) I was one of those lucky people who had nothing but full support from my family from the get go. When I was going to school and studying art I had no idea that I was only marginally talented. Why, because my father continually believed in me and gave me that belief in myself. I now have a family of my own and I think, the best job in the world. From a young age I wanted to be an artist… the only person who wanted that more was my father.

Thanks again to all who took to time to write or call.

Peace
Dan

[Oblio]

I missed you so much. Everyone did. You were even supposed to pay a cab ride as me and Jon already took turns ;)
And all that sake - was for you. U know me - no need to say more.
See you soon my friend. :yayca:

[Leopoldo]

Dan,

My father past away when I was 25 (i'm 35 now) so I know what you are going through. He too, like yours, supported my choices in life (storyboarding wouldn't you know).

You have my deepest sympathy and heartfelt energy.

Nothing, for me, was more life enhancing, than his death.

Leopoldo

[Carnifex]

my deepest sympathy for your troubled heart. i hope you get better soon.
someone made many of us do a collab at the workshop which he intended to send you(?) to make you feel better.
perhaps it's somewhere around here...?

[el coro]

dan, melissa and myself offer our deepest condolences to you and yours. we love ya.-c36

[endregan]

Sorry to hear Dan. I can appreciate what you said your family did, as my family has encouraged me in the same way.

I would have liked to see you do monkey tricks! Maybe I will see you on the street next time im in Toronto! haha

Take it easy

[seansea]

I lost my Dad 2 years ago so I can sympathise with your situation. It's great when parents can support you no matter what. It may not seem like it now, but the memories of how your Dad was there for you will get you through this.
It worked for me.

[cotron]

Sorry to hear this, you were definitely missed at the workshop. My condolences.

[jetpack42]

Our thoughts were with you. :yayca:

[Groover McNab]

My condolences Dan.

[choughton]

I can only express how rare and meaningful your parent's support is. My parent's gave me the "as long as you can support yourself" line and I've been fighting the weight of that non-support for a decade.

[steak-tron]

You were sorely missed dan! but I was sorry to hear why. My father has been a driving force in encouraging me in my art-career too, I can start to see why this must have been so hard for you...

peace dude, you know we're all here for you.

[metaphysiks]

i am deeply sorry for your loss. we all share in your pain. i wish you the best in these times. take care.
meta

[Blackhawk]

I must have been in a news vacuum since I missed the workshop, this is the first I heard of it :(. I didn't make it either, mainly from money, but partly because a good friend of myself and my girlfriend passed away before the workshop as well. Sorry for your loss Dan.

[GhostofMacbeth]

I am very sorry for your loss. My dad had a rough time of it this past year and we weren't sure if he was going to make it and that was hard enough. Best wishes to you.

[Dished]

My Condolensces to you and your family as well.

[Slash]

My condolences.

[Bojee]

You were missed and thought of a lot. I'm sorry for your loss, I'm sure your father went a happy man cause his son is a great artist. :)

[Red_Rook]

My Condolensces, you were really missed at the workshop. You know we love you man. :yayca:

[Jeff Jaws]

you really were missed... my condolences, man, I hope you and your family is feelin' a bit better now.

Jj.

[imglue]

sorry to hear that dan, i wish you nothing but the best from now and future as you keep bringing more art to the forums and the world

[bRyaN]

Much love to you and your family Dan....

[gaboartpage]

My condolences for you Dan and for your family
i surely missed you at SF, wish you the best . . .

Gabriel

[GriNGo]

I'm so sorry that this happened :( The Eduardists and myself offer our condolences.

later,
GRiNGoLoCo

[LordSpewbarfer]

Oh fuckin a man.. you were definatly one of the reasons i wanted to go to San Fran, your one of the top artists out there in my opinion :) .. and i was pretty disappointed that you werent there, but family obligations matter first..definatly. I am so sorry to hear about your loss.. i really am, and i wish you luck.

[klinesmoker]

I offer all of my heart in my sadness for you. I'm sitting at 19 and I know my dad will pass in the next few months. I have come to learn, however, that in the end, 19 years with him far outweighs 19 years without. My heart to you friend, you're an inspiration to us all.