Feb
04
2009
Hey all, I just ordered a banner to get in time for Wondercon 2009 at the end of the month. I found that GotPrint.com makes a 2′x4′ banner for about $30 (including shipping). While I am aware that ‘you get what you pay for,’ I have had great experiences with ordering post cards and business cards so I thought I would give it a try.
I will post a report when I get the actual banner.
Here is the final design…
©2009 Brian Kolm
Dec
16
2008
NOTE: Due to family matters I will not be at the con on Sat or Sun.
At Wondercon ( http://www.comic-con.org/wc/ Feb 27, 28 and March 1) you can find me in Artist Alley (Atomic Bear Press   AA047). I will have more info coming in January of all the stuff for sale and such.
Looks like some of my friends and acquaintances will be in Artist Alley:
Little Bat Manga   AA049
Karen Luk Illustration   AA112
George Webber   AA084
Paper Dragon Press   AA087 (Karen Luk too)
Amy Martin Comics   AA083
Greg Beda   AA076
Cool Jerk, Intl   AA077
Keith Knight   AA027
Lost Graphics/Katgirl Studio   AA041 (Striogi and Kat)
and in Small Press and Exhibitors:
Black Swan Press   SP01 (Richard Becker)
Bobcat Publishing   SP31
Cartoon Art Museum   824
Charles M Schulz Museum   721
National Cartoonists Society   719
Bean Leaf Press   D18 (Travis Hanson)
omic Book Legal Defense Fund   725
and many many more.
Feb
25
2008
So, before I posted images of art I created for others at Wondercon 2008, and now I get to show some personal pieces I did during the convention.
The first one is a fan piece, a watercolor painting of the villainous Maleficent from Disney’s Sleeping Beauty.
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Then I used a photo I took on Saturday as reference to do a wash drawing on Sunday of two of the Steam-Punk gents. You an see them in the photo HERE.
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You can find out more about the historical-fantasy group at #7 Saville Row!
Feb
25
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
Another great costume from Make-Shift Monsters….
and Robin the Boy Wonder (Batmans youthful sidekick)…
Feb
23
2008
A warm welcome to everyone visiting my site who I met at the convention so far. I hope you enjoy your visit.
Feb
22
2008
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
  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!
