Ever thought to yourself, “Man, Artist Trading Cards are cool – it’s like baseball cards, with ART. But how do I get my hands on a free one?”
Read on, oh Freebie-Hunter. Continue reading “Want to Get a Free Sketch Card?”
Updates for July 13, 2017
The above picture is a sketch from my 2015 sketchbook, developing a concept in The Legend of Jamie Roberts: the Chimes of Dogona at the Temple of A Thousand Souls. I’d like to redraw these chimes with some more detail, but as mentioned, this was a sketch just to get the initial idea.
The chimes are based on a real location in Casey, IL, which is a small town home to a lot of world’s largests: world’s largest wind chimes, knitting needles, golf tee, etc. I think the people are trying to set a world record for home to the most “world’s largest” objects.
…I should do sketches like this more often – broad, fast marker strokes are a thing I miss, especially considering how detailed my comics have become recently.
Speaking of which…
COMICS
The reason I’m thinking of detail is because of my most recent update of The Case of the Wendigo. Sweet baby kittens on a motorbike it took FOREVER to do. Here’s a preview clip:
Meanwhile, Validation has already updated twice this week. Once on Monday, and a second time today.
KICKSTARTER
Making progress on ALL THE THINGS. Trading cards are now all finished, and now I’m working on commissions. Once they’re finished, I’ll share some of them in a blog post (if I get the ok from the commissioners, of course). The button printer is taking a while, but I don’t blame him – he’s printing 600 buttons for me.
SHOWS
I’m getting ready for Not At Con Day, happening July 22 at New Dimension Comics in Saint Clairsville, OH. Expect new 11 x 17 inch prints from me, as well as some new zines. I’ll be showing off a new table set-up, too! Which reminds me…
BLOG
Expect a blog post about artist alley table layouts soon – I’ve been taking pictures at every show and tooling around with what works and what’s getting improved. So the blog post will share various layouts, what I’ve learned, and what changes can be implemented at future shows.
I’m also trying to get a Clip Studio Paint/Manga Studio tutorial typed up.
There are other things happening right now, but I only share those other things with newsletter subscribers. If you’re not already getting the newsletter, here’s your chance to do so.
That’s all for now. Thanks for reading!
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Updates for July 6, 2017
COMICS
Validation updated today!
Plus, The Case of the Wendigo updated last Wednesday. Patrons see new pages the Tuesday before public updates, and now you can see new pages on Patreon on Thursdays. 3 straight days of urban fantasy goodness!
KICKSTARTER
The funding has arrived! I made a public post about how much came to me after dropped pledges and KickStarter fees, and what’s coming next.
Commissions for KickStarter backers are still a work in progress. Check back later.
CONVENTIONS
My next appearance will be at Not At Con Day, which is July 22, at New Dimension Comics in Saint Clairsville, OH, from 12 pm to 5 pm. There will be new minicomics, new zines, and new 11 inch by 17 inch prints.
I’ve also been invited by Parkersburg Pop Con to make an appearance at their show on September 30th this year. Awesome!
“How to Make a Minicomic” Workshop Coming to Not-At-Con Day
I just finished this little flyer for a workshop I’m running next weekend – New Dimension Comics in my area is having Not-At-Con Day on July 23rd and I’m running a workshop on how to make your own minicomics. If you can’t make it to this one, no worries – I’m planning on running another workshop in Wheeling, WV sometime after August 4th (dates are still TBA).
I’ve been doing a lot of flyer-type work lately outside of comics. I wonder if it’s a sign…