This weekend I had two great experiences. I taught cartooning classes at two birthday parties at the Cartoon Art Museum. Both parties were fun and I hope the guests had a great time. Here is a sketch I did in prep for one of the class: I am available to teach art/cartooning at all types …
Dec 04
NC-NCS Christmas Party
On Saturday night I attended the NC-NCS (National Cartoonist Society) Christmas Party. It was an intimate event hosted by Michael and Nichole Jantze (Mike draws the now-online strip, the NORM). The food was excellent and I had a really good time. Here are some photos from the event: There where English style party crackers (not …
Dec 03
Creative Creators Energy
On Thursday night the Cartoon Art Museum hosted the Creators Meeting that featured a panel on marketing comics. It even had Larry Young who wrote TRUE FACTS. The theme this time around is Marketing, Self-Promotion and Distribution. Writing and drawing your own comic is only one small part in making a name for yourself in …
Dec 01
CAM on JHM
One of my favorite websites, Jim Hill Media, finally has an article on the CARTOON ART MUSEUM. Thanks to mr. Roger Colton. link Roger Colton/cartoon art museum/Jim Hill Media/cartoon/CAM/ _____________________________________ Visit http://www.atomicbearpress.com/comics/log/ to see my production art for my comic book, Beyond the Great Chimney as well as other art, sketches and drawings.
Nov 30
Shaenon’s Marvel Comic
Talented writer and artist, Shaenon Garrity has had her first story written for Marvel Comics out on news stands today. Congratulations Shaenon! Heres the message I got from her husband, Andrew: Just wanted to let everyone know that Shaenon’s first published story for MARVEL COMICS (the big time!) is in stores today. Call 1-888-COMIC-BOOK to …
Nov 30
Words AND Pictures
Work continues to extend my final issue(s) of the first BTGC story arc, and I have found that certain story pitfalls have appeared. How do you make the story move at the right pace, to flow? The Answer: Words and Pictures. Like the story board for an animated feature or the Story Reel that gradually …
Nov 30
One of kind of Cartoon Dolls
Many years ago I picked up the postcard at one of those racks that litter the hip bars and restaurants of San Francisco. I liked the drawing and held onto it. Artist/Illustrator Michiko Stehrenberger makes one of kind dolls featuring her beautiful drawing style. Some really amazing stuff to look at. she also makes cartoon …
Nov 28
Enya’s new tongue
Singer Enya has three songs on her New album, “Amarantine,” sung in the language Loxian. The singer was inspired by her singing work on the Lord of the Rings movies. The language even has a back story and history. The Dalkey-based singer also rejected Gaelic and Latin, both of which she used on previous records. …
