Harvey Pekar Kickstarter

Nov20
by on November 20, 2011 at 8:56 PM
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Hi everyone,

There are two weeks more to go with the “Harvey Pekar Library Statue: Comics as Art & Literature Desk” Kickstarter fundraiser and during this time, I ask you please consider donating. If you donate $10 or more, contact me at info[at]curls-studio.com and I will mail you a 5″x5″ signed print of my Harvey Head illustration, which is shown above.


I met Harvey in 2005 when I was a volunteer at Small Press Expo. Joe and I have fond memories of only being around him for brief moments.

So if you have some extra change, consider donating to the Kickstarter. Joyce also suggested having an American Splendor viewing party and passing a laptop (or hat) around to raise money. Either way, if Harvey impacted you life in comics, as a artist or writer, or life observations in general… please consider this project.

Thanks,
Carolyn

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Nominate Curls for Comic Riffs Webcomics of 2011

Nov17
by on November 17, 2011 at 11:58 AM
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If you’re a fan of my comic strip, CURLS — please consider nominating it for The Washington Post’s Comic Riffs ‘BEST’ WEBCOMICS OF 2011.

You can nominate by e-mailing “comicriffs@washpost.com” or posting in the comments on this Comic Riffs blog: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/best-webcomics-of-2011-an-open-call-for-nominations/2011/11/17/gIQAuQiVUN_blog.html

Thanks so much for your support.

XOXO,
Carolyn

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Toast of the Town takes New York!

Nov07
by on November 7, 2011 at 2:03 PM
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On Monday, October 17, 2011 Toast of the Town visited the city of New York after his appearance at New York Comic Con.


The first place he went to was Central Park. After his romantic time there, he headed to Occupy Wall Street for their one month anniversary.


Toast also showed his respects at the World Trade Center Memorial. He hopes to make another trip to New York next year.

Where would you like to see Toast? Email “info[at]curls-studio.com” and let us know.

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Recap: VA Comicon OCT. 29-30

Oct31
by on October 31, 2011 at 12:11 PM
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This past weekend, October 29-30, 2011, was the VA Comicon at Crowne Plaza West, our first comic show in Richmond, Virginia. It also marked the show’s 25th anniversary and the retirement of show promoter Brett Carreras. Curls Studio was part of the “Small Press Pavilion of Terror.”



The main thrill for Joe and I was meeting James O’Barr, creator of The Crow.

I picked up the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles exclusive from IDW Publishing, which features a special Christmas cover with a Richmond monument. I also got my portfolio reviewed by the master painter and VCU alum, Mark Wheatley. He offered some great tips and is a very wonderful asset to the comics community.


On Saturday there was a charity art auction held across the street at AMF Bowling. A lot of really amazing art and really great deals. The Small Press Pavilion of Terror Giant Sketchcard jam piece auctioned for $100 and featured art from everyone in the small press room.

On Sunday, Joe and I were invited to be on the “Small Press Chit-Chat” panel with Dan Nokes, plus Ben Taylor and Chris Otto of the comic strip, A Dog’s Life. The audio from this panel will be available tomorrow as this week’s Carolyn & Joe Show.

There was also a fun costume contest on Sunday and being the day before Halloween there were a lot of amazing costumes parading around. Thanks to all who have attended VA Comicon – we hope to see you again sometime soon!

Check out more photos in the Curls Studio “VA Comicon – October 29-30, 2011” Photo Album on Facebook and “like” us.

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Al Butler interviews Curls Studio at NYCC 2011

Oct25
by on October 25, 2011 at 11:37 AM
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Al Butler dropped by the Curls Studio table in Artist Alley to interview Curls Studio (Joe Carabeo and Carolyn Belefski) at New York Comic Con 2011. We discuss the comics we are into, as well as our comics (Curls, Kid Roxy, Black Magic Tales, The Legettes).


Here is the link to the interview, take it for a read: http://iknowwhypeoplehateme.blogspot.com/2011/10/carolyn-belefski-and-joe-carabeo.html

And here is Al’s full NYCC 2011 recap: http://iknowwhypeoplehateme.blogspot.com/2011/10/new-york-comic-con.html

Photos by Al Butler.

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