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May
02
2011

and more Wondercon 2011 convention art

by Brian

And the rest of the art I created at Wondercon 2011 (April 1-3), this time all original characters by me.

Octopus – click above for a bigger image

Some creature thingy – click above for a bigger image

Steam punk women – click above for a bigger image

Archer – click above for a bigger image

Fantasy women – click above for a bigger image

Batman Tiki – click above for a bigger image

Cat – click above for a bigger image

Dead pirate – click above for a bigger image

Dragon – click above for a bigger image

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May
01
2011

More Wondercon 2011 fan art comissions

by Brian

Here are some more art I created at Wondercon 2011 (April 1-3).

Pokemon creature – click above for a bigger image

Etrigan the Demon from DC Comic – click above for a bigger image

Vision and Scarlet Witch from Marvel Comics – click above for a bigger image

the Might Thor from Marvel Comics – click above for a bigger image

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Apr
22
2011

My upcoming appearances and classes – spring/summer 2011

by Brian

Just an update of where you can find me this Spring and Summer

Looney Toons Family Fun Day at the Cartoon Art Museum – San Francisco CA (ages 10-14)
Saturday April 30 – all ages with admission to museum

CAM-JAM 2011 : Animation – Cartoon Art Museum – San Francisco CA (ages 10-14)
May 22, 2011 – Artist event

Cartoon Boot Camp at the Cartoon Art Museum – San Francisco CA (ages 10-14)
June 6-10, 2011 – Story Board to Animatic
June 13-17, 2011 – Intro to Stop-Motion
June 20-24, 2011 – Dynamic Character Design

Kids on Campus at Chabot College - Hayward Ca
June 20-24: Cartooning: Monsters & Critters
June 27-July 1: Cartooning: Star Wars Art

Schulz Museum – Santa Rosa CA
July 11-15, 2011 – Drawing 101

July 21-23, 2011 – appearance at the San Diego Comic-Con

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Mar
23
2011

Meet me at Wondercon 2011 – artist alley AA 43 – April 1-3

by Brian

Been so busy of late I almost forgot to remind everyone that I am exhibiting at Wondercon on April 1-3, 2011. I will be at Artist Alley AA-043 and will be selling comics, sketchbooks, and other goodies as well as taking on commissions. So drop by when your at the convention. I will post more before April 1st, so stay tooned.

Brian Kolm/ Atomic Bear Press

Artist Alley AA-043

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Jan
21
2011

Caught in the Act at Dr Sketchys SF

by Brian

Here is a photo of Rick Lucey and myself drawing at Dr. Sketchys SF with Jeff Plotkin almost parallel to us (in perspective). I am in the blue-green polo shirt. The photo is by Johnny Crash who has more on his Flickr page.

Photo © Johnny Crash

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Jan
19
2011

NEW art from Dr Sketchys SF – SUPER BABES!

by Brian

Last night was another Dr. Sketchys here in San Francisco and it featured cosplayer Quicksilver modeling as both Black Cat from Marvel Comics and Zatanna from DC Comics. It was a lot of fun. And I finally won the grand prize (well there were 2 of us) which was a nice Watercolor Sketchbook, paints, micron and a brush. Next month they are planning two sessions since the popularity has sky rocked in the last year. You can find out more on the official site HERE.

Here are some of my favorite drawings…

Here is the winning image the model selected…

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Nov
14
2010

PIXAR fundraiser for the Cartoon Art Museum 11-6-2010

by Brian

I got the wonderful opportunity to visit PIXAR for the fundraiser for the Cartoon Art Museum. The event was the best ever and a lot of fun. Here are a few photos from the event.

Drawing class…

Auctioneer Anita pidgeon…

The very cool improve workshop…

Me in toy packaging…

Cartoon Art Museum board member and head of PIXAR’s Moving Pictures Group in Pixar R&D. He is co-hosting the auction, but at this time he was bidding too.

Me with monsters and CARS…

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Oct
23
2010

APE 2010 artwork

by Brian

I just thought I would post this cool photo taken by Renee Balmert while I worked the Cartoon Art Museum booth at the Alternative Press Expo this year. The exhibitor fee was too high this year for me, but I used to have my own table a couple of years ago. The convention was about 50 more exhibitors more this year and it showed, but I wonder how well everyone did at selling their wares. There is so much competition for dollars and attention with so much amazing talent in the room. No matter what I always feel energized and pleased to discover lots of new artists.

I did get to draw two comissions for donations at the event, one of DC comics Blue Beetle (Ted Kord) and Marvel’s Jean Grey as the x-man’s Phoenix. The one of Phoenix I feel especially proud of.