Recap: Baltimore Comic-Con 2018

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by on October 1, 2018 at 12:26 PM
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Curls Studio continued to make memories at Baltimore Comic-Con 2018 this past weekend. I got to participate in the Baltimore Comic-Con Yearbook, celebrating creators appearing at this year’s show. This year’s book of art featured interpretations of characters from Terry Moore’s Strangers in Paradise, as well as his other creations, sometimes in conjunction with the contributing guest’s own creations, and celebrating creator-owned properties. This is the seventh BCC Yearbook (my second — I got to contribute to the Archie Yearbook in 2016).

Saturday was Zachary Levi’s birthday. He was one of the media guests at the show and we got the opportunity to sing “Happy Birthday” to him and Katrina Law (her birthday was on Sunday). The show had cakes for both of them and Zachary Levi’s cake was inspired by his character in Tangled. The cake was delicious!

During the show I got to meet many cool fans, including a former burlesque dancer who purchased her first comic, our book The Legettes. I also got to draw some commissions and sell original art from my Sad Fish project.

Another cool thing that happened Saturday evening was that the Mine! Anthology I was a part of with ComicMix won for Best Anthology at the Ringo Awards.

On Sunday we had a panel discussion about Cartoonists Draw Blood: the history of the event, our anthologies, and upcoming blood drive. We even had a Red Cross representative at the show! I hope to have the audio available soon to release online.

We got to connect with and meet new creators in the Kids Love Comics section. Great vibes and love of creating at Baltimore Comic-Con this year. We hope to be back in the future — next year the show is moving into October — it will certainly be a busy month.

Thanks to the Baltimore Comic-Con staff, volunteers, exhibitors, and attendees for making this event so enjoyable. Our next tour date is this coming Thursday-Sunday for the big one: New York Comic Con! Join us at Booth 1162 in Small Press. I’ll be posting a map and more details soon. Very little recovery time this time of year — there’s a convention almost every weekend if you could do it all!

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Baltimore Comic-Con is September 28-30, 2018

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by on September 25, 2018 at 4:09 PM
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Baltimore Comic-Con 2018
Visit Curls Studio at Table 3014 in Kids Love Comics 

Friday, September 28 — 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Saturday, September 29 — 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday, September 30 — 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Visit Curls Studio at Baltimore Comic-Con in the Kids Love Comics section at Table 3014. Click on the map image above to see a large map of where to find us. We will have the Curls book collection available, the “Toast of the Town” hard enamel pin, and the new “Cartoonists Draw Blood: Monsters” anthology available for purchase. We’ll also have a panel about Cartoonists Draw Blood on Sunday.

Sunday, September 30 — 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Room 347-348 – CARTOONISTS DRAW BLOOD
Join artists from “Cartoonists Draw Blood” and National Cartoonists Society as they discuss our partnership with the American Red Cross. Since 2013, Carolyn Belefski has organized several of the finest cartoonists in the Washington, DC area to devote their time and talents to sketch for blood donors annually. The reason is simple: it’s a great opportunity for cartoonists to serve their community while showcasing their art skills and encouraging blood donation – a single donation has the potential to save as many as three lives! The “Cartoonists Draw Blood” crew has expanded their activities beyond the drive by exhibiting work in gallery shows and producing anthology books. Learn about how they create their projects and how you have the potential to create comics for good.

Here are some “Curls Studio Visits…” Convention Films, produced by Astray Productions, to get you in the mood!

2008 – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFyPIiWnZFA

2007 – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDUL8zNv5FQ

We hope to see you this weekend at Baltimore Comic-Con!

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Small Press Expo is September 15-16, 2018

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by on September 10, 2018 at 3:48 PM
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Small Press Expo

Visit Curls Studio at Table E4
Saturday, September 15 — 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday, September 16 — Noon – 6:00 PM
Marriott Bethesda North Hotel & Conference Center
5701 Marinelli Road
North Bethesda, Maryland 20852
 
Admission: Saturday $15, Sunday $10, or $20 for both days

 

I hope to see you as we celebrate the preeminent showcase for the exhibition of independent comic books and the discovery of new creative talent at SPX. Please click the map above to locate Curls Studio sharing Table E4. 

See you soon at SPX!

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Recap: Fairfax Comic Con 2018

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by on August 27, 2018 at 12:24 PM
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Curls Studio had a great time exhibiting at the first-ever Fairfax Comic Con at Dulles Expo Center. I enjoyed getting asked to create art for the show featuring the Fairfax Fox show mascot (also worked in sister show Tidewater Comicon’s Shark mascot as an airplane to tie in the Dulles location).

I dug the Fox motif so much, we even purchased a shirt. The show also had a cool step-and-repeat red carpet featuring fox floaties. The show was convenient with free parking and kids aged 10 and under were free admission. It was a family-friendly event and many people embraced the cosplay contest spectacle.

We had a soft premiere of the new “Cartoonists Draw Blood: Monsters” anthology comic and showcased my “Sad Fish” project with the original art available for sale. I also worked a presentation with Kids Love Comics about designing your own superhero symbol. After the symbol was created, children (and their parents) were able to design a full outfit on paper. From there I announced they can continue to create comics about their characters at home.

Huge thanks to the show organizers, staff, and volunteers who put on a safe and fun show — we hope to be back at future Fairfax Comic Con events.

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Fairfax Comic Con is August 25-26, 2018

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by on August 16, 2018 at 10:31 AM
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Please join us for the first-ever Fairfax Comic Con at Dulles Expo Center on August 25-26, 2018. Curls Studio will be at Table 221 selling original art and new books (some publicly unannounced specials).

I will also be signing exclusive prints the show asked me to produce. My concept features Fairfax Fox and the Tidewater Shark (as an airplane — to bring the Dulles airport location into the mix).

On Saturday, August 25, 2018 at 3PM in the Kids Love Comics section, I’ll be hosting “Create Your Own Superhero Symbol with Carolyn Belefski.” Every hero needs a logo! Many superheroes have personal branding on their outfits and My Little Pony characters even have cutie marks! Join artist and designer Carolyn Belefski and learn how to incorporate graphic design elements to create an icon and establish your own powerful visual identity.

Here is more about the show from their website:

Fairfax Comic Con is a new annual comic convention brought to you by Tidewater Comicon and the diehard comic fans of Fairfax County, Virginia. Our first year we plan on a smaller show with a strong focus on comic book creators and a few surprise guests. We want to be a family friendly event that brings fans from far and wide for two fun filled days in Fairfax. Ok, admittedly we tried to put as many F’s in that last sentence as we could. Fantastic!

Children age 10 and under are free! Get your passes and find out more information in advance here: www.fairfaxcomiccon.com

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