OH MAN so exhausted from ECCC, but I had an amazing time.  Loved getting to chat with everyone who stopped by the booth, y’all were so goddamn nice!  I will be blushing for the next week.

Here’s a quick sample of some of my con sketches from this year- I was actually doing so much talking that I couldn’t take on as many as I would have liked, but I had a blast doing them.  Am now considering giving a discount to anyoe who asks me to draw a “crusty old knight” because damn that was fun

-C

It’s almost a week away, but I’m gonna be at Emerald City Comicon this year!  Unlike last year I’ll actually be up on the main floor, so it should be way easier to find me.  I love getting to meet you guys at these things, so please swing by to say hi if you have a chance. :)

I’m also going to be sharing my booth with Colin Foran, aka nathantwist on tumblr and DA- he’s a coworker and a good friend, and it’s definitely worth your time to come and check out his work:

Hope to see some of you guys there!

-C

Some of my con sketches from Jet City!  Apparently my thing right now is drawing creepy eyes with tiny pupils?  I’m gonna stick with it.

Jet City Comic Show | Seattle, WA | September 22, 2012

Booth# AA20 in the Artists’ Alley

Rose City Comic-Con was a blast, so I’m pretty excited to table at the Jet City Comic Show tomorrow!  It’s a one day con at the Seattle Center, so it should be pretty easy and laid back.  Please stop by and say hi if you can- besides, it’s about the only time I have to do sketch commissions, so that’s somethin’.

Hope to see some of you soooooon,

-C

One long drive later, I’m back from Rose City Comic-Con!  Considering that it was the inaugural year of what I assumed was gonna be a pretty small con, I was blown away by the attendance and caliber of artists behind the booths.  Also everyone I met was gracious and charming, so- way to go, you guys.

I also got to do a ton of sketches, a bunch of which are featured above.  Looking at it now that line above the Rocketeer makes it look like he is stuck in an attic?  But that is hilarious so I don’t care.

-C

I am probably the worst person ever when it comes to updating people about my convention schedule (especially since I’m still pretty new to this whole “actually have a booth” game), but all of that aside, I am going to be at two small northwest cons this month! Specifically Rose City Comic-Con, and Jet City Comic Show. Here are the deets, if any of you are planning on swinging by:

Rose City Comic-Con | Portland, OR | September 8-9, 2012
I’ll be at Booth A20, in the Artists’ Alley:

Jet City Comic Show | Seattle, WA | September 22, 2012
Okay, I don’t have my booth location for this one yet, but I’ll be somewhere in the Artists’ Alley- I’ll update with information as it gets closer to the con.

…Do swing by and say hi if you can! I’ll have a few of the remaining Tiny Horuses, a bunch more art books, and a few copies of the Legends of the Old West book that I did my Nat Love piece for. I love getting the chance to meet people, and cons are probably the only time when I actually have time to do quick sketch commissions.  So there’s that. :)

-C

Norwescon 35 | Seatac, WA | April 5-8, 2012

Just a reminder that I’ll be at Norwescon 35 this weekend!  I’ll have prints in the Art Show, and I’m on a frightening number of panels:

• How to Sell Yourself | Friday 9 am | Cascade 11 
  An artist needs more than talent to be successful. One must learn how to create a polished and professional image as well. You may have intelligence and creativity; but that isn’t enough! Learn how to not only create a portfolio, but how to put your own personal best foot forward when presenting yourself and your work to shops, galleries, and publishers.
  Kate Merriwether Lynch (M), Claire Hummel, Tara Theoharis 
   
• 3D - Yes or No? |  Friday 3 pm | Cascade 6 
  Movie companies and TV manufacturers are heavily invested in 3D. Is it still just a gimmick or are we witnessing the next “silent to talkies” or “black and white to color” transformation?
  Chris Nilsson (M), The Reverend En Fuego, Steven Perry, Claire Hummel, Brooks Peck 
  
  
• Steampunk Art | Friday 9 pm | Cascade 12
  From gadgets to weapons to jewelry, we’ve all seen fabulous steampunk paraphernalia. But is steampunk only for costumes and cool devices? No, we say! Come meet artists who create both 2D and 3D pieces to see how they imagine, design, and create these beautiful steampunk works of art!
  Claire Hummel (M), Tammy Mickelson 
  
  
• Steampunk Culture | Saturday 11 am | Cascade 3&4 
  Growing? Stagnating? What are the hot trends? Does the availability of “Steampunk” costume accessories at Value Village devalue the movement?
  Anina Bennett (M), Paul Guinan, Claire Hummel, Diana Vick 
   
• Women in Gaming |  Saturday 2 pm | Evergreen 1&2 
  Our all-female panel discusses gaming concepts that attract girls, what girl gamers are looking for in games, and how to get more girls into games. They will also discuss the growing presence / awareness of women playing and designing games, and their struggles with working in the industry. If you are a woman interested in working in this industry, our panelists want to encourage you!
  Julie Haehn (M), Jessica “GiGi” Blair, Jennifer Brozek, Claire Hummel 
  
  
• Video Game Art |  Saturday 5 pm | Cascade 12
  As technology continues to advance, more and more artists are moving into the realm of video games. Come and learn what goes into the creation of art for these games, what programs are used, what the challenges are, and what the future of the business holds.
  Joshua Howard (M), Douglas Herring, Claire Hummel, Leigh Kellogg 
  
  
• Becoming an Industry Professional Artist |  Sunday 2 pm | Cascade 12 
  What kind of careers are out there (book covers, illustrators, video games, film, hobbies, games), and what do I need to break into those fields? What do art directors look for in your portfolio? Come to this panel to learn about what you need in order to break into the professional world of media arts.
  Joshua Howard (M), John Picacio, Paul Guinan, Claire Hummel, Leigh Kellogg

Hope to see some of you guys there, and definitely say hi if you can.

-C

Just a reminder that I’ve got Emerald City Comicon coming up this weekend:

Emerald City Comicon | Seattle, WA | March 30 - April 1, 2012
Booth LL-04, in the Gaming area on TCC LOWER LEVEL (map)

• Just to reiterate, I’m not in the general exhibitors area/artists’ alley!  ECCC has a whole gaming component this year, so I’m sequestered off with the rest of my game industry kin.
• I’m going to have a bunch of stuff for sale!  Prints, a few remaining Tiny Horuses, Leage of Steam posters, and an art book to test out the waters:

Swing by and say hi if you can!

-C

(Source: shoomlah)

I’ve got some conventions coming up in the next few weeks, so I figured I should probably mention them ahead of time so I can get on everyone’s radar:

Emerald City Comicon | Seattle, WA | March 30 - April 1, 2012
Booth LL-04, in the Gaming area on TCC LOWER LEVEL (map)

• Just to reiterate, I’m not in the general exhibitors area/artists’ alley!  ECCC has a whole gaming component this year, so I’m sequestered off with the rest of my game industry kin.
• I’m going to have a bunch of stuff for sale!  Prints, a few remaining Tiny Horuses, Leage of Steam posters, Phenomenauts comic books…  Possibly an hastily thrown together art book, if time permits?

Norwescon 35 | Seatac, WA | April 5-8, 2012
Art & prints in the Art Show, and I’m on a frightening number of panels.  I am only just now realizing how many panels I’m on.  Good lord look at them all:

• How to Sell Yourself | Friday 9 am | Cascade 11 
  An artist needs more than talent to be successful. One must learn how to create a polished and professional image as well. You may have intelligence and creativity; but that isn’t enough! Learn how to not only create a portfolio, but how to put your own personal best foot forward when presenting yourself and your work to shops, galleries, and publishers.
  Kate Merriwether Lynch (M), Claire Hummel, Tara Theoharis 
   
• 3D - Yes or No? |  Friday 3 pm | Cascade 6 
  Movie companies and TV manufacturers are heavily invested in 3D. Is it still just a gimmick or are we witnessing the next “silent to talkies” or “black and white to color” transformation?
  Chris Nilsson (M), The Reverend En Fuego, Steven Perry, Claire Hummel, Brooks Peck 
  
  
• Steampunk Art | Friday 9 pm | Cascade 12
  From gadgets to weapons to jewelry, we’ve all seen fabulous steampunk paraphernalia. But is steampunk only for costumes and cool devices? No, we say! Come meet artists who create both 2D and 3D pieces to see how they imagine, design, and create these beautiful steampunk works of art!
  Claire Hummel (M), Tammy Mickelson 
  
  
• Steampunk Culture | Saturday 11 am | Cascade 3&4 
  Growing? Stagnating? What are the hot trends? Does the availability of “Steampunk” costume accessories at Value Village devalue the movement?
  Anina Bennett (M), Paul Guinan, Claire Hummel, Diana Vick 
   
• Women in Gaming |  Saturday 2 pm | Evergreen 1&2 
  Our all-female panel discusses gaming concepts that attract girls, what girl gamers are looking for in games, and how to get more girls into games. They will also discuss the growing presence / awareness of women playing and designing games, and their struggles with working in the industry. If you are a woman interested in working in this industry, our panelists want to encourage you!
  Julie Haehn (M), Jessica “GiGi” Blair, Jennifer Brozek, Claire Hummel 
  
  
• Video Game Art |  Saturday 5 pm | Cascade 12
  As technology continues to advance, more and more artists are moving into the realm of video games. Come and learn what goes into the creation of art for these games, what programs are used, what the challenges are, and what the future of the business holds.
  Joshua Howard (M), Douglas Herring, Claire Hummel, Leigh Kellogg 
  
  
• Becoming an Industry Professional Artist |  Sunday 2 pm | Cascade 12 
  What kind of careers are out there (book covers, illustrators, video games, film, hobbies, games), and what do I need to break into those fields? What do art directors look for in your portfolio? Come to this panel to learn about what you need in order to break into the professional world of media arts.
  Joshua Howard (M), John Picacio, Paul Guinan, Claire Hummel, Leigh Kellogg