Black Magic Tales “A New Home”

Jun14
by on June 14, 2014 at 2:46 PM
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Here is the full one page Black Magic Tales comic Curls Studio did for Magic Bullet #8. Magic Bullet is Washington, DC’s comics newspaper anthology. I feel like it’s safe to release the page once the newspaper has been out for at least three months (in the case of this, it’s been available in print form since February). We’ve been in every issue so far. On top of that, I’ve been editor starting with issue #6, so there’s a lot of behind-the-scenes action that goes on with preparing a publication. Maybe in the future I’ll do a post about what it’s like to produce and work with over 50 people and manage the editorial team to create each issue, but for now enjoy the story! 

If you are interested in submitting your one page story to the next Magic Bullet, here’s all the information: http://magicbulletcomics.blogspot.com/p/submissions.html

The deadline for advertising and comic submissions is July 1. The theme for Magic Bullet #9 is Western. We look forward to receiving your submissions.

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Recap and Photos: Cartoonists Draw Blood – American Red Cross Blood Drive 2

Jun05
by on June 5, 2014 at 1:03 AM
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Last Saturday, May 31, 2014, we had our second “Cartoonists Draw Blood” blood drive event with the American Red Cross. I came up with the concept a full year ago and tracked down the appropriate Red Cross people to put the event in motion, in addition to finding the venue that could handle the blood drive, be cost efficient, willing to work with us, and near a Metro station.

 
Everything came together last fall when we held the first blood drive – and saved the lives of up to 90 people! This year was an improvement — although we did hit one snag that was beyond anyone’s control! 
 
Thanks to Troy-Jeffery Allen for co-organizing the event. He really stepped up to bat. This year we were able to greet people directly near the front door, which was a better placement for our drawing tables. Since Troy was handling the sign-ins, I got to draw a lot more than last year. 
 
So what was the snag no one could do anything about? Troy was on top of things when the water main broke from the construction crew across the street. It happened in the afternoon and the crew said they might have water back on in an hour. We had to stop the blood drive and wait it out. During this time Steve Artley, Joe Sutliff, Mal Jones, and myself drew up a storm hanging out with Red Cross employees Kamika and Janay. We also drew for many people who were waiting to give blood and were unable to because we had the shut the whole thing down when the water never came back.
 
The event was still a success in my eyes. There were even walk-ins who never knew about the event until they walked by the front window. I can’t think of a better way to showcase our cartooning skills and give back.
 
Fairfax Times helped promote the event the week before in print.
 
The Takoma Voice provided online coverage before the event and included interviews with many of the cartoonists as well showcasing images of our art. Here is the link: http://tpssvoice.com/2014/05/23/return-bloodthirsty-cartoonists/
 
Thanks to all the cartoonists who donated their time and talents: Steve Artley, Carolyn Belefski, Bill Brown, Eric Gordon, Mal Jones, Teresa Roberts Logan, Jay Payne, Matt Rawson, Joe Sutliff
 
Thanks to our sponsors: Cartoonists Draw Blood, American Red Cross, National Cartoonists Society, Seekers Church
 
Thanks to Joe Carabeo for taking photos in the morning before heading to another photoshoot. More photos are here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152435841617381.1073741850.50763422380&type=3
 
We hope to do the event again sometime in the future. Stay ‘tooned.
 
XOXO,
Carolyn
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1,000+ Followers on Twitter Giveaway

Jun01
by on June 1, 2014 at 7:04 PM
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In celebration of reaching 1,000+ followers on Twitter, I’m giving away a bundle of goodies, including:

– Curls original signed art
– Kid Roxy #1 comic (written by Joe Carabeo with art by Carolyn Belefski)
– Curls Cowgirl print
– Curls postcard
– Magic Bullet #8

One winner will be announced in one week (June 8). The winner must be following @CarolynBelefski on Twitter.

To enter, all you have to do is follow me and RT this tweet: https://twitter.com/CarolynBelefski/status/473174922484006912

Thanks to everyone for your support on Twitter.

XOXO,
Carolyn

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Cartoonists Draw Blood – American Red Cross Blood Drive is May 31 in DC

May20
by on May 20, 2014 at 8:19 PM
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On Saturday, May 31, 2014, nine of the finest cartoonists in the Washington, DC area will be devoting their time and talents to sketch for blood donors for the second ‘Cartoonists Draw Blood’ event with the American Red Cross at Seekers Church (276 Carroll Street, NW in Washington, DC 20012 — one block from Takoma Metro).
 
Since our first blood drive last fall was so successful, the American Red Cross asked us to do it again!

Did you know that each blood donation saved three lives? This is a great opportunity for cartoonists to perform community service, showcase our talents, and save lives. 

Blood donors are needed to sign up for appointments scheduled in 15 minute intervals between 10AM to 3:30PM. To donate blood, please email Troy and Carolyn at ‘CartoonistsDrawBlood@gmail.com‘ with your preferred appointment time. Walk-ins are welcome.

On the day of your blood donation, be sure to drink plenty of fluids, include iron-rich foods in your diet, bring a list of medications you are taking, and bring a photo ID.

Facebook RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/1437807213121707

Sponsors: Cartoonists Draw Blood, American Red Cross, National Cartoonists Society, Seekers Church

Cartoonists: Steve Artley, Carolyn Belefski, Bill Brown, Eric Gordon, Mal Jones, Teresa Roberts Logan, Jay Payne, Matt Rawson, Joe Sutliff

Thanks to Troy-Jeffrey Allen for co-chairing the May 31 event with me. Thanks to Steve Artley for his Zombie, Dracula, and Werewolf characters.

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Recap: Gaithersburg Book Festival 2014

May19
by on May 19, 2014 at 9:52 PM
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On Saturday, May 17, 2014, Curls Studio exhibited for the first time at Gaithersburg Book Festival. There were tons to fun things to do for all age groups and genre tastes! We spent most of the time at our booth in the Young Adult section of Children’s Village. It was a great time to meet everyone and have the public discover our comics.

We handed out a bunch of free Magic Bullet issues. Magic Bullet is Washington, DC’s comics newspaper anthology. I’ve been editor for nearly two years and the next issue deadline is July 1. It will be a Western themed issue.

For more of our photos from this year’s Gaithersburg Book Festival, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152398331102381.1073741849.50763422380&type=3

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