I’m entering some work into the following art shows. Please be sure to check out the following sites for more information:
AmericaSCORES Inspired Art 2012
I’m also planning on sending issues of Drannik & Lizzep to Meltdown Inc. in Los Angeles, CA.
Updates again
I’ve updated the Books section of my portfolio, giving more up-to-date info on Drannik & Lizzep #3. I’ve also added quite a bit of stuff to the other portfolio sections (comic pages, illustrations, and miscellaneous, just to name a few), so feel free to check them out.
Criticism and the Internet, or How I Stopped Worrying and Hate the Hugbox
Recently, a cartoonist named Donna Barstow decided to go after Something Awful, a website known for mocking and criticizing just about everything, for supposedly stealing her artwork for their own mockery. Since the topic of accepting criticism has been on my mind for a long time now, plus since I’m also a cartoonist, I have to offer my own take on this whole situation.
Milwaukee Animation Group going to see Brave on July 7th
Taken directly from the Milwaukee Animation Group’s website:
On Saturday, July 7th the Milwaukee Animation Group will be gathering to see Pixar’s latest animation extravaganza: Brave.
We’ll meet at the Majestic Cinema between 1pm and 3pm (exact show time to be announced).
So, if you want to come with to see this movie, stop on by.
In unrelated news, I’ve updated the books section, plus added some more stuff to the portfolio.
Drannik & Lizzep #2 for sale at many places, and other related stuff
Want a copy of Drannik & Lizzep #2 without downloading an app to read it? Physical copies of the book are available at these locations:
Kenosha Festival of Cartooning Kickstarter coming to a close very soon
The Kenosha Festival of Cartooning needs at least $4,000 more pledged by this coming Tuesday. I only promote anything that’s not my own when I think it’s a worthwhile endeavor, and since I went to this event last year, it’s definitely worth submitting some money for to have happen again. I’ve actually increased my pledge to help out a little bit, but it’s not enough. If you want to help, here is a link to the Kickstarter page to check it out.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/732284070/kenosha-festival-of-cartooning
Recap: “Heaven and Hell” Opening Reception
On May 12th, I went to the “Heaven and Hell” opening reception at Artworks in Kenosha. Because of how busy I have been over the last few months with the Drannik & Lizzep comic book, I did not enter this show, but I did stop by to see what other people did for it. All the pieces on display had the theme of Heaven or Hell, so most of the show involved religious imagery, but there were a couple where the theme was more allegorical (like a painting of a partly-cloudy sky). My personal favorite was the “tryptich” of Scott Walker, mostly because it was done more like a political cartoon, plus it’s quite the topical subject given what’s been going on in Wisconsin politics in the last year or so. There was also a dance troupe doing their routine throughout the show. I took a few pictures, of course:
Speaking of Artworks, I have Drannik & Lizzep #2 on sale there, so if you ever happen to stop by there (or Lost World of Wonders up in Milwaukee), pick yourself up a copy. They’re only $4 at each location (I also plan on making some more copies and dropping them off at one of the Collector’s Edge locations up in Milwaukee).
Time once again for a portfolio update, plus some news
I’ve updated the portfolio again. This time, I’ve added some Drannik & Lizzep promotional images under Comic Pages, and I’ve added two images to Illustrations (one of them featured above).
Also, I will be in Kenosha at Rockhead’s Comics and Games on Saturday, May 5th (also known as Free Comic Book Day) selling copies of Drannik & Lizzep #2. If you are in the area, stop by and pick up a comic book.
C2E2 Recap
Unrelated update: I have added some new links, as well as some new stuff to my portfolio. Also, I’ve made the portfolio tab in the menu above clickable in case the drop-down function doesn’t work.
Last Saturday I went to C2E2, which is a huge comic convention down in Chicago. While most people there were there to purchase comics from the big names such as Marvel and DC, as well as dress in silly costumes and the like, I was there to gain some comic career advice, support the indie comic creators, as well as spread my name (as well as Drannik and Lizzep) by giving some leftover copies of Drannik & Lizzep #1 to the vendors around the con (after I bought something, of course). Here are some photos from around the con:
I only went to two panels, but I did take some photos of one of them:
I also took some video of various goings on around the con:
I got to meet some other fellow indie comic creators, including Anthony Del Col of Kill Shakespeare, as well as Trevor Mueller again, whom I last saw at a con over a year ago. Here are just a few of the books I purchased along with the names of the creators:
By David Gruba and Rene Castellano:
By Various Cartoon Creators:
By Matt Chic, a Milwaukee native:
By Russell Lissau and Marvin Perry Mann:
By Trevor Mueller and “Gabo”:
Also By Various Cartoon Creators:
Finally, I got some autographs from Gail Simone, Dan Slott, and Robert Atkins. Also, Autodesk had a booth where they were giving away trial versions of Sketchbook Pro. I got to try out the program, as well as the 21-inch Cintiq they had to demo it. Having only used a Cintiq once, and even then only a 12-inch version, there is something about using a monitor to draw directly onto a computer as opposed to having to get used to a disconnect with a tablet like an Intuos.
All in all, C2E2 was a pretty good time. If ever you want to go to it, make sure you take public transportation like I did, as it is in the heart of Chicago and Chicago is a nightmare to drive through.
C2E2 – Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo
I will be at C2E2 on Saturday, April 14th, so if you’re in the Chicago area, come and find me wandering around. I will post more on the event after I’ve gone there.