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Mar 01

Dr Sketchy’s SF February 2010

I went to Dr. Sketchys SF this last Tuesday February 23, 2010 at 111 Minna in San Francisco. The models were Amelia Mae Paradise and Sir Loin Strip, a couple of bearded ladies (who are a couple, in fact they are married). One challenge was to draw the ladies as Werewolf’s. Below is my entry …

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Mar 01

CAM-JAM 2010 – #1 follow-up w/photos

Hey all, I thought it was time to give a bit of a follow-up to the CAM-JAM comic jam at the Cartoon Art Museum that I helped organize with the museum’s bookstore. I would say it’s the most successful event yet with 16 participants helping create a 40 page mini comic. There is a link …

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Feb 28

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-02-28

Hey Dr. Sketchy's SF is this Tuesday Feb 23 http://drsketchyssf.blogspot.com/2010/02/022310-dr-sketchy-sf-presents-bearded.html # CAM-JAM 38 pages done. Woot. # CSM-jan. 40 pages of art. Not printed yet. Fun. Energizing. Creative. Amazing. Every one was doing great work. More in the future. # A lot of scanning of cool art tomorrow. Plus I will be going to Dr. …

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Feb 21

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-02-21

Last night I saw the Spanish version of Dracula that was shot at the same time as the classic black and white English version. # Lots to do this week. the CAM-JAM 2010 #1 is this coming Sunday! I hope there is a good turnout. # My old domain registar keeps sending messages that one …

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Feb 19

First look at Sylvain Chomet’s ‘Illusionist’.

I am a big fan of the film, The Triplets of Belville. The film was really great to watch, especially since the animation is really well done. Here is some of the first clips from director Sylvain Chomet’s new movie, the Illusionist. It’s part of a German interview, so I am not sure what is …

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Feb 15

Inspiration links for the CAM-JAM2010-1 coming on Sunday Feb 21, 2010

Just a reminder that the CAM-JAM event is happening this coming Sunday Feb 21, 2010. To find out more, VISIT THIS LINK. Since the themes for this CAM-JAM Comic Jam are Samurai/Superhero and Brush and Ink here are a few good inspirational links. http://www.gallerysamurai.com/ – Photos of Samurai artifacts and armor. http://www.internationalhero.co.uk/ – Examples of …

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Feb 14

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-02-14

Lots of nice examples of European comic art: http://www.galerie9art.fr A great place to get inspiration. # Check out my 24 Hour Comic Book Day comic from 2005. My first one. http://www.flickr.com/photos/briankolm/sets/72157623376136016/ # RT @magicjoe1: A great big Happy Birthday goes out today (Feb. 9th) to a true Disney Legend – BILL JUSTICE – who is …

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Feb 13

Testing Blender+After Effects

I have always dabbled in animation, even doing a few semi-pro jobs in my youth. So I love how you can use technology to bring your art to life in new ways. This is a very rough test to create an elaborate multiplane shot for a friends trailer for his comic. The goal is to …

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