Monthly Archive: February 2008

Feb
25
2008

Making art at Wondercon 2008

Being an artist at a convention like Wondercon means that I want to make money from my Art. I was lucky enough to do that.

First off are drawings used in the Maps Magic and Menagerie Convention Sketchbook. Each of the 32 page books had space for a new character and also a spot on the center map for where they lived. Here are a few of the custom drawings I created….

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I also did some one-of-a-kind commissioned art too. It’s always fun to create art “on stage.”

NOTE: If any of the recipient of the artwork would like me take down the photos of them holding it up, please let me know.

First off is a drawing for Thorsten Brümmel who has an amazing collection of sketches and commissioned art at comicartfans.com. He was kind enough to show me some of his sketchbooks and I must have just sat there, slack jawed holding those amazing collections of American and European artist he had. For the art commission I recreated my Cavalier Cat drawing with color washes. Below is a photo of the art as well as a photo of Thorsten as well.

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Next up is two pieces from the same lovely trio of ladies. The first drawing was of them as animals and the second as princesses. I usually resist drawing likenesses, but I think the princess drawing came out very well.

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And last, but not least is the first Tiki in a Tiki themed sketchbook along with a photo of the awesome folks who purchased it. I really love how this drawing came out and it was so fun to do.

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If you have any art that I created at Wondercon 2008 and have it posted online or can send it to me, I would love to share it.

Feb
24
2008

more Wondercon 2008 costumes

Makeshift Monster at Wondercon 2008

Another great costume from Make-Shift Monsters….

Makeshift Monster at Wondercon 2008

and Robin the Boy Wonder (Batmans youthful sidekick)…

Robin, the boy wonder at Wondercon 2008

Feb
23
2008

Welcome to everyone from Wondercon 2008!

A warm welcome to everyone visiting my site who I met at the convention so far. I hope you enjoy your visit.

Feb
23
2008

Wondercon 2008 costumes

Wondercon 08

Here are a few photos of costumes I took at Wondercon2008 so far. There is one more day of the convention and hopefully more pictures too.

Steam Punk Adventures from #7 Saville Row

 

Wondercon 08

 

Phil Foglio’s Girl GeniusAgatha Clay

 

Wondercon 08 Girl Genius 01

and here is Agatha again with romantic interest Gilgamesh Wulfenbach.

 

Wondercon 08 Girl Genius 02

Creig Flessel’s Sandman circa Detective Comics. Note: he’s holding up a flier for the Creig Flessel exhibit at the Cartoon Art Museum.

 

Wondercon 08 The Sandman

Peter Parker (aka Spiderman) gets both the loves of his life Gwen Stacy and Mary Jane Parker.

 

Wondercon 08 Spiderman with both his Girlfriends

And the steam punk heroes are back and one of them is trying to kill me. Scary.

 

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Feb
22
2008

Wondercon 2008 begins today

I know, I know, I should be in bed. But I am getting ready for the big day today. Wondercon is the first major comic book convention of the year and I plan to have a good time. Today, Friday the convention runs from 12pm to 7pm. To find out more about the convention, visit the official site.

This is our first year back with a table since…er…a while ago and I am looking forward to seeing what I can do.

Featured at the table:

- NEW convention sketchbook: Maps, Magic and Menagerie. Includes an original custom one-of-a-kind drawing and features 32 pages of sketches in drawings in glorious black and white.

- NEW special edition postcard featuring Robin Hood and Friar Tuck. Only 25 CENTS each, or free with a purchase.

- Original art commissions, featuring color and black and white artwork.

- Beyond the Great Chimney issue #1 and #2

- Greeting Cards

- and possibly more!?

Atomic Bear Press can be found at Artist Alley table AA48. To find out more information on where to find us, visit HERE.

Feb
21
2008

Wondercon 2008 PREVIEW #2

Maps, Magic and Menagerie convention sketchbook 2008

Maps, Magic and Menagerie convention sketchbook 2008

   Ok, a bit more self promotion.

I am happy to announce I will have a new convention sketchbook at Wondercon 2008….

MAPS, MAGIC, and MENAGERIE

The sketchbook features 32 pages of black and white art with a RPG theme to tie it all together. Each page of characters and critters has been given a special location on the map in the center of the book, making it a great inspirational tool for game play and story telling. PLUS you get an custom original creature drawing too with it’s own ‘home’ on your map. For sale this weekend at Wondercon 2008.

Featuring:

- 32 Pages of Art – 69 drawings
- a full fanciful map
- printed on lovely parchment-like paper in glorious black and white
- Custom one-of-a-kind character drawing in each book
- Custom one-of-a-kind map location in each book
- Signed limited edition of 30

Come and pick up a copy at Wondercon 2008 this weekend!

Feb
20
2008

Wondercon 2008 PREVIEW #1

A NEW item I will be selling at Wondercon 2008 are these handsome postcards. Only $0.25 cents each or FREE with a purchase. The design in Robin Hood and Friar Tuck meeting for the first time. Come on by and pick one up this weekend.

Robin Hood postcard at Wondercon 2008

Feb
19
2008

How to Draw ‘Peanuts’ with Alexis (Kid Beowulf) Fajardo

Artist Alexis Fajardo, author and artist of Kid Beowulf was filmed at the Schulz Museum in Santa Rosa CA from his class on drawing the peanuts characters. Way to go Lex!

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