Kurt and I talk to this guy Ross Demma a lot on FB (old hs classmate of Kurt's) -
[link]you might be wondering why this guy, but, what is important is that he is persistent and loves what he does, no matter who says it is good or not.
he lives in Tucson, and goes to all the comicons (going to the Phoenix Comicon soon) - maybe you can go sometime and enjoy yourself too eh?
anywho, thought you might enjoy it!