Atomic Bear Press: News and Notes

Visit my other blog, the Prouduction Log.

2007-06-02T23:10:00.000-07:00

I am not posting to this News and Notes (blog) very much, please visit my Production Log (blog) to find out the latest and see some new art.

http://www.atomicbearpress.com/comics/log/index.html

CAM CARTOON BOOT CAMP registration begins today!!

2007-04-09T14:30:00.000-07:00

Registration for my CAM Cartoon Boot Camp classes is officially open. You can find out more about the classes on my learning section or download this PDF from the Cartoon Art Museum website that has the class descriptions and registration forms: http://www.cartoonart.org/cartoonbootcamp/CAM_boot_camp-207-reg.pdf

Summer Cartooning Classes with Brian Kolm

2007-02-26T10:35:00.000-08:00

I am quickly filling up my schedule for kids cartooning classes I will be teaching this year. Here is a quick run down of the year so far. You can always visit the learning section of the site to see the latest. The dates and information is subject to change.

March 24th Drop in Class at the Cartoon Art Museum - 1pm-3pm
April 12-13th Schulz Museum
June 18-22 CAM Cartoon Boot Camp
July 9-13, Schulz Museum
July 16-20 CAM Cartoon Boot Camp
August 13-17 CAM Cartoon Boot Camp

My schedule is still open for private and group lessons.

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Meet me at Wondercon 2007 - March 2-4, 2007

2007-02-26T10:28:00.000-08:00

I will be headquartered at the Cartoon Art Museum table #814 or the NCS (National Cartoonist Society table (right next door to the CAM) at #812. Wondercon runs March 2-4 at Moscone Center in San Francisco CA and is the Westcost kick off to the convention season.

To see a full map of where I will be selling and drawing, visit my Appearances section.

I also have a "shout out" list of some of my favorite exhibitors at my Production Log.

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Join the new ABP mailing List....

2007-01-15T11:25:00.000-08:00

I have just set up a new mailing list system that will allow me to send out news and notes to any one who would like to sign up. The email addresses will be kept with the strictice of confidence and will not be sold or shared with any party out side of Atomic Bear Press/Brian Kolm.

Email will come out about once or twice a month starting in February with news of Publications, Classes, Events, Conventions and other stuff....so Sign Up today.

Private Cartooning Classes at the Cartoon Art Museum in 2007!

2007-01-10T14:20:00.000-08:00

I am partnering up with the Cartoon Art Museum to teach group cartooning classes in downtown San Francisco. To find out more, visit HERE. The classes can be for kids or adults and work great for all sort of events from Birthdays to Employee Team Building.

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California Academy of Sciences Third Thursday!

2007-01-10T13:37:00.000-08:00

Join me on Thursday January 18th at the Academy of Sciences (downtown temporary location) Third Thursday event. I will join my friends at the Cartoon Art Museum to draw animals for anyone who comes by and says Hi.

Date: January 18, 2007

Time: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Price: $5 admission after 5 pm / the first 40 CAM members will get in FREE!!

Address: 875 Howard Street San Francisco, CA 94103

Description: Filled with clownfish, cocktails, and conversation, the Academy after-hours is the place to be on the third Thursday of every month. Explore museum and aquarium exhibits

Web site maintenance this week.

2007-01-08T18:53:00.001-08:00

This week AtomicBearPress.com will be down while we switch web host. The site should be up by Saturday January 13, 2006. You can always reach me Staff(at)atomicbearpress.com.

Happy New Year...

2007-01-01T00:06:00.000-08:00

Visit the Atomic Bear Press store today!

2006-12-07T09:57:00.000-08:00

Have you ever visited the Atomic Bear Press store. There you can buy comics and books and T-Shirts too. Why not drop on by, just click the image below.

The holidays await, don't delay to get your items shipped out on time.

Last Kids drop in cartooning class of the year this Saturday!

2006-11-13T16:31:00.000-08:00

Date: Nov 18, 2006, 1PM-3PM
Cartoon Art Museum, San Francisco CA
Ages: 8-14
Cost: $5.00 pre child
Format: Drop-In, Pre-Registering is recommended, 20 Student limit.
Contact Info: (415) CAR-TOON (227-8666) #0

LAST CLASS OF THE YEAR!!

San Jose Super Toy, Comic, Records and collectables show.

2006-11-13T16:15:00.000-08:00

Time Tunnel Toys is hosting their San Jose Super Toy, Comic Book, Record and Collectible Show on Saturday, DECEMBER 2, 2006. Atomic Bear Press will be there, will you?

Location:
Santa Clara County Fairgrounds
344 Tully Road, San Jose, CA 95111

General Admission: $5.00
Kids Under 12: $2.50
Early Bird: $15.00
Fairgrounds charges $8 for parking.

200 tables of vintage to modern toys! Too much variety to list.
Disneyana - Robots - Tonka Toys - Non-sports Cards - Comic Books - Dolls - GI Joes - Art & Small Press

To find out more, visit the official site.
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Congrats to the Philharmonia Baroque Auction winner!

2006-11-13T16:13:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to Mr. Gross who is the successful bidder of a Private Cartooning Lesson during the Philharmonia Baroque Auction and fund raiser a few weeks ago. I will look forward to meeting with the student soon. He also received an original painted cartoon by yours truly.

SiliCon 06 photos so far

2006-10-08T08:03:00.000-07:00

SiliCon is still going on today, but here's a photo of me on my panel.

To check out more photos from the Con, visit: calanimephotos' album on Yahoo.

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24 Hour Comic Book Day

2006-10-08T07:44:00.000-07:00

Well, 24 Hour Comic Book Day is just ending here in the USA. In 4hrs or so, most of the folks should be done. To follow along what's been happening (or did happen), visit the official blog. Since I could not do it, I love to follow along.

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Silicon 2006 Comic Jam

2006-10-02T12:52:00.000-07:00

I will be part of the Silicon Comic Jam on Saturday October 7th, 1pm to 12 Midnight. Click on the image below for a large image.

I did the art of course.

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Drop-In cartooning class for kids

2006-09-25T09:55:00.000-07:00

SiliCon 2006 October 6-8

2006-09-22T15:54:00.000-07:00

SiliCon 2006 (link)
October 6-8, 2006
Red Lion Hotel
San Jose, CA

Here is my appearance schedule for SiliCon:

Friday, October 6th, 2006
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm in Donnor Pass Ballroom: Meet The Guests

Saturday, October 7th, 2006
11:30 am - 1:00 pm in San Juan Room: Publishing Comics
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm in Carmel Room: Creating a Visual world

There will also be a Jam Comic happening at the convention for charity on Saturday from 1pm to 12am. Everyone is invited to participate.

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Animated videos on YouTube.

2006-09-11T23:04:00.000-07:00

A selection of my Motion Graphics/Animation work is posted on YouTube. You can view both Kid Beowulf trailers as well as the BTGC teaser. Flash and a high-speed connection are required.

http://www.youtube.com/user/atomicbear

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Meet me at San Francisco Zinefest this weekend - Sept 9-10, 2006

2006-09-07T11:33:00.000-07:00

Read my piece in October issue of ImagineFX

2006-09-01T15:45:00.000-07:00

I was contacted by ImagineFX, a magazine about Digital Fantasy and Sci-Fi artwork. They had read on my blog about when I was at Silicon and wanted a review of it for their Event/Convention section.

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Convention appearances in September/October coming up!!

2006-09-01T11:02:00.000-07:00

Atomic Bear Press/Brian Kolm will be at:

September 9-10, 2006 - San Francisco Zine-Fest (Lexpress table)

September 16, 2006 - The Expo for the Artist & Musician - San Francisco CA

October 6-8, 2006 - Silicon - San Jose CA

To find out more click on the events date or visit the Appearance section of this site.

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See me on KGO-7 news website!

2006-08-21T23:48:00.000-07:00

I was on KGO-7 News tonight with my Cartooning Camp class at the Cartoon Art Museum. Reporter Don Sanchez interviewed me and some of my students. Click here to visit a blurb with streaming video clip.

Cartooning Camp: Character Creation runs all this week.

Cartoon Camp: Character Creation - ONE WEEK LEFT TO SIGN UP!!!

2006-08-11T15:07:00.000-07:00

Kids from age 10 to 14, intermediate level, learn techniques on how to build a cartoon character from the "ground" up. A week long class at the Cartoon Art Museum from August 21-25, from 12-2 every day.

From using 3D shapes to show the character from different angles to using reference to give your character an authentic look. To find out more, visit the Learning section or the Cartoon Art Museum's official site.

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CANCELLED -- CARTOON ART CAMP: Making Mini-Comics

2006-08-04T19:52:00.000-07:00

The Cartoon Art Camp: Making Mini Comics has been Cancelled!! Make sure you check out the other class for kids on August 21-25,2006 Character Creation.