Olympia Comics Festival report

Here are some pictures I took at the festival. The building is The Vault, a dance club that they opened up the windows and let some sunlight in. You can see the stage on the right where they had live music and interviews. The artists tables are on the dance floor section. It was really nice to see some many indie artists. Michel Gagne was there and I spend a few minutes chatting with him. Other feature artist include Jeffery Brown and Jim Woodring. Actually, that's Jim on the stage in the photo doing his interview.

So that was the front area and my table is in the back...which is on the left of this picture. The pool table was pushed back to allow for more tables for the cartoonists. Can you spot my table in the picture below? It's over in the right corner.... right next to the men's bathroom. I got lots of traffic right by my table... too bad they all have other things in mind then to look at my books. ;)

Here's a closer look at my table. I didn't take too many things down there. Just my Betsy Mae Bite, Atomic Lead #3, and my pins. Because I was at the very back... I couldn't hear any of the interviews. That was okay... I just talk to the other folks around me.

Overall, it was a good experience. I always want to be in the festival and glad I could finally do it this year. The Vault is a really good building and fit the artists, crowd, and atmosphere. I really hope this will turn into a big indie comic show for the pacific northwest.

Check back later in the week for sketches I did at the festival.

Olympia Comics Festival

I'll be at Olympia Comics Festival, June 7th (this Saturaday)... in the Cartoonists Expo at The Vault from Noon til 5 PM. This is my first time at this festival so I'll report back next week. But if you're in the area, please stop by. Click HERE for list of other events at the festival.

Joker!

Another Joker fan art.... a quick digital sketch from this morning.

Indiana Jones 4 sketch cards

A sample of sketch cards I did for Indiana Jones 4. As you can see...I tried different styles and renderings on this set.

Illustration Friday: Worry

Zombie worry about a lazer target pointed at his head. Well... I guess anyone would worry in that situation.

Illustration Friday

Emerald City ComiCon Report

The Emerald City ComiCon was really fun this year. Instead of the stadium, they wisely held it at the Washingtion State Convention and Trade Center in downtown Seattle. Bigger show room + ton of guest artists + good location + good attendence (even on Mother's day)= great convention. Here's a panoramic view from my table in the artist alley. It's only about 180 degree tho...
You might find a famous person in there if you can reconize him. ;)

Here's what I had on my table. I really didn't have too many new things to sell.... I made two new buttons, Atomic Lead #3, and sketchbook; Manga Toonz #2. The really cool things was Betsy Mae Bite still sold really well considering this is the second year I sold the issue #1. There were at least three people that came by asking for BMB #2! Don't worry folks... BMB#2 is in the works. Now on to some fun photos!

Here's Flash running to my table. Nice costume... well constructed... but perhaps a little too tight. ;) But the best costume goes to....

Supergirl! The cutest Supergirl in the whole con. Notice the hand position on the hip and that smile... she's a natural! More folks dressed up but I didn't get them on camera.

General note... it was slow in the morning as people rush to check out the mainstream/popular stuff. As the day goes on, people slowed down, took their time, hang out, and chat. Very mellow and not too crowded in the aisle. Anyway....Thanks for everyone that stopped by my table and hope to see you again next year!

Heroes sketch cards

Here are the Heroes season one sketch cards I got back from Topps. Note... I only did a handful of ink cards for that set... most were done in pencils.

Convention and gallery party: May 10th, Sat

I'll be Emerald City ComiCon on May 10th and 11th at table F-12. I'll should have a couple of new prints, pins, and Atomic Lead #3 to sale. If you like toys, comics, and catching some media celebs.... this is the place to be this weekend! This will be the first time ECCC is running at dowtown Seattle, Washingtion State Convention Center. It's a pretty big place and a great location. There should be an increase of foot traffic and hoping to see more people dress up for the show!

Also from 6 PM to 9PM, on May 10th.... I'll be at All City Coffee in Georgetown (South of Seattle) for the gallery party to promote Atomic Lead #3. Some of the original art is on display and you can pick up a copy of AL3 which is done by 11 artists, 74 pages, perfect bound, and color cover. Live music too by Andrew Woods. Go HERE for more info. Oh... that night is also Georgetown Art Attack so lots more to see if you stop by.

It's going to be a pretty busy weekend for me... but I think it'll be good times. Hope people can make it to one or both event!

Nextcat featured.... me?!

Nextcat is a site for the entertainment folks, like actors, musicans, and writers. A friend of mine got me sign up in their gaming/art section. Today, I got email saying I'm "featured" on their site. Oh, okay.... not sure how or why... I only got 3 people link to me so far... so being popluar is not it. Oh well, it's kinda nice. Not sure how long it'll stay that way... but you can go HERE and see for yourself.

Free Comic Book Day- May 3rd

This Saturday (May 3rd) is Free Comic Book Day. Don't forget to visit your local comic store. I totally spaced out last year and missed out on getting some free goodies. You probably have to make a purchase... after that you can grab a free comic or two. Check out this SITE to see what titles are available. You can use their store locator to find comic stores near you.

Classic Star Trek

Classic Star Trek by ~pungang on deviantART

Just another quick color sketch...

As The Television Turns

I went to their last concert and it was a lot of fun. This time, ChoralSounds Northwest's is doing song's from classic to pop TV shows. It's on May 17 and May 18... click HERE for more info.

Batman

Just a quick digital sketch....

LOTR sketch cards

I did about 100 sketch cards for LOTR masterpieces 2 which are available in stores now. It was a lot of fun and good practice on drawing faces. You can get more info about the cards HERE.

Brilliant office interiors

The picture above are some office interiors at Pixar. Pretty cool, huh? Click on the picture or HERE... to see 9 other cool offices. They all look pretty cool, especially the slide to different floors! Weeee!

Star Blazer

Star Blazer by ~pungang on deviantART

This is the artwork that I show at Saturday Morning Cartoon show in March. So here it is if you didn't make it to the show.

Photos: Sat Morning Cartoons

If you missed the Saturday Morning Cartoons opening party, you can go HERE to check out the photos. It was an fun night of hanging out with the local artists. If you want to check out the artworks in person, the show is still open thru March 22, M-F 7 PM to 9 Pm and on Sunday 12 to 5 PM at Ouch My Eye gallery. Thanks Dev and Lawrence... it was an awesome show.

And yes... I'm in one of the pictures... but you have to look really close. ;)

Also check out Augie's blog. He got the whole write up of the show plus more photos!

Betsy Mae sketch

Just a quick Betsy Mae sketch. :)

Betsy Mae Bite#1

Illustration Friday: Leap

A frog giving a lady bug a lift through the swamp. I think the bug would be enjoying the ride.

Illustration Friday

Sat. Morning Cartoons

I'm going to be in a gallery show at Ouch My Eye Gallery in March. Seattle artist's take on their favorite Saturday morning cartoons... it'll be fun! There's a show opening party on March 1st, at 8 PM. If you're in the area, please stop by and check it out.

Ouch My Eye Gallery

1022 1st Ave South

Seattle

Click on the flyer for more info.

Paper toy: Paper Critters

I found this place called: papercritters.com. You can design your own paper toy and print it out. The program is pretty easy to use and once you're done, post it for others to see. Feel free to print out the toy I design above or go to their site and make your own.

LOTR sketch cards

Looks like the Lord of the Rings masterpieces 2 cards are out. I did about 100 sketch cards for them. In their ad, they used my Legolas card (it's the one under the Gollum card on the left). It's pretty light... hmm, next time I'll use a darker pencil.

Batman: Gotham Knight

Straight to DVD movie for Summer 2008.... it's an anime version of Batman done by few different studios. The video is almost 10 minutes long but well worth checking out.

Happy Valentine's Day

Happy Chinese New Year!

Gong Hay Fat Choi! This is the year of the rat.

Hope everyone have a prosperous year.

Death Note: Apple

Another quick Death Note fan art. This is Ryuk, a shinigami that hangs out with whoever have his death note book. FYI...He really likes apple.

And "yes"... that is the same apple I posted on Atomic Lead site. Two birds with one stone. ;)

Illustration Friday: Blanket

It's an house elf hiding under the blanket.

Illustration Friday

Return of Art Jam!

Augie is at it again. He's putting on another Art Jam in Georgetown, February 9th from 8 PM to 2 AM. Come on down and check out Seattle artists create live art. You can also purchase artwork at crazy cheap prices. Click on the poster for more info!

Home Theaters

Check out these 10 fancy home theaters. Some are a little too geeky... even for me! The Titanic theme set up (above) is the one I liked best.

Illustration Friday: Plain

Looking at the pic now... it's kinda sad. A little girl lost her balloon, in the a big plain field with no one around. I'll do something happier next time.

Illustration Friday