Looking back on 2022 it seemed to be another transitional year — still getting back into the swing of things with lots of changes behind-the-scenes. Comic conventions ramped back up and we exhibited at 10 events (including our first time at Maryland STEM Festival). I started experimenting with new custom booth designs at a few of the shows (a nod to Lucy’s psychiatry booth from Peanuts happened at Small Press Expo). I even started cosplaying in 2022 — that’s something I never thought I’d be doing!
Curls Studio kicked off the year with a successful Kickstater campaign for “Thank You Mom” hard enamel pins to celebrate Mother’s Day on May 8. We also debuted a new soft enamel pin at Awesome Con called “Watermelon Umbrella Rainbow Duck,” which was part of the event’s collectable pin program.
My illustrations were published in Ranger Rick magazine and I was featured in Uppercase magazine to discuss creativity. I Love To Write Day’s 20th Anniversary featured new Curls comic strips to celebrate the creative process.
Sporadically throughout the year I continued Carolyn’s Creative Challenge with a few new project prompts.
At New York Comic Con we showcased a new charm with the Pizza Face character and had a great time in the city — we even got to play some ping pong and go to Coney Island.
The “DC Region Cartoonists” poster released in the fall and features 25 cartoonists from the area. If you want more information about how to order a poster, let me know.
I did a lot of studying at STEM and STEAM events and attended a few art exhibits. I read a bunch of books, took notes, wrote a lot, and drew in my sketchbook. Loads of ideas were generated on paper and are now marinating in my brain. I also changed up my diet and workout routine quite a bit and am living a healthier lifestyle. We are looking forward to what this new year will bring!