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Jun 25

Lawyers for the Arts (California)

In this complex world of copyrights, contracts, and confusion where is an artist suppose to turn? Well, here in California are the Lawyers for the Arts. Definitely a good resource to bookmark for those of us in the Sunshine State. California Lawyers for the Arts is a non- profit service organization which provides lawyer referrals, …

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Jun 25

Disney news and happenings

This weekend the revised version of the Pirates of the Carabbian ride at Disneyland opens in time for the movie premier. They have taken the original ride an added Capt. Jack Sparrow into the adventure as well as some other elements from the movie and updated sound and effects. I want to go, but can’t. …

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Jun 24

Kids Cartooning Art Camp Reminder

My week long class for intermediate artist, age 10-14 begins on monday. There are still a few slots open for any interested parties. The class will be an introduction to character design and creation with emphisis on both the drawing as well as techniques to come up with new ideas. Should be lots of fun …

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Jun 23

Sketch 6-22-06 Bug-Duck

This sketch I did with a friend of mine while hanging out in SF today. We used a live variation of combing two random elements into one character. I wrote a type of character (works best with more general terms. Ie: Pirate, Clown, Chicken, etc) on the top of a page in my sketchbook, and …

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Jun 22

Interesting News and Links

Mile High Comics/Comiccon.com’s the BEAT is reporting that there might be a Direct-to Video animated film of Darwyn Cooke’s “New Frontier.” – link Sketches by character designer Rik Maki, some done on resturant paper placemats. – link Awsome Superhero Costumes by Scott Crawford and Alienated Productions. I have seen his work at a few Coimc-Cons. …

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Jun 22

Sketch 6-21-06 BTGC prop/setting

I am trying hard to get to work, but when it comes to my own personal projects I find it hard to take the leap to putting the hundreds of drawings together into the final story. But a friend was nice enough to “kick me in the arse,” which I need, and so I am …

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Jun 22

Sketch 6-21-06

There are just some sketches I did in the last few days. I have had some projects on the computer so I sometimes forget to step away and get a pencil in my hand. I had forgotten how relaxing sketching in front of the TV or with the radio playing. With CCSD06 coming up, I …

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Jun 20

COMIC-CON 2006 is almost here

At Comic-Con 2006 Atomic Bear Press will be headquartered at the Cartoon Art Museum table – E11. The convention runs from Wen July 19 to Sunday July 23, 2006. Note: The Wen preview night is only for 4-day pass holders. More information, including a map will be posted as it is made available. Never been …

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