Graphis Journal Issue #359 (Pre-Order)

I was recently asked to provide a testimonial for the Brazilian photographer Ricardo de Vicq de Cumptich (we shared a page in the 2017 Graphis Photography Annual), that, along with other testimonials and a review of his work can be found in the Graphis Journal Issue #359, now available for preorder.

Graphis Journal #359

And because it's Graphis you'll also find a number of other talented artists and photographers in this publication.

Graphis Photography Annual 2018 now available.

The Graphis Photography Annual for 2018 is now available. My digital photographic art "Vespiary" won gold this year and can be found on page 77 in the book. And model Necrowolfie can be seen in the original photo below. Follow the link below the picture to get a copy of your very own!

Buy the Photography Annual 2018 here.

6x6 "Home" now available!

Mystery House Comics' latest (and last!) issue of the 6x6 series is now available. I have a painting (of a wooden door) and illustrated the 5 page story "Trespassing an Observance" in this new comic. We also had a party in Boise to celebrate the release and had actors perform the comics during a visual presentation of the book (pictures below). You can get a copy of this, or any of the 6x6 books at the link below.

Mystery House Comics 6x6 books.

And for those of you in the Boise area you can get a copy of 6x6 Home at Captain Comics. Here it is in the store:

Store Hours:

Mon, Tues, & Sat= 10:30 am – 6:00 pm

Wed, Thur, & Fri= 10:30 am – 7:00 pm

Closed Sunday

MST

Address

Captain Comics

710 S. Vista Ave.

Boise, Idaho 83705

(On Vista across from the Benchmark)

Phone: (208) 336-2333

Captain Comics web site.

Graphic Design USA Cover Contest 2018

For their October issue Graphic Design USA Magazine had a cover contest. The winner(s) were to be printed and added to the regular cover of the October print issue. I decided to create a cover (or two) to submit and while I didn't win I did get an Honorable Mention and you can see my submission, listed as "Midnight Stroll" at the GDUSA site at the link below. Below you can also see a sketch for the original painting.

See all the covers here:

GDUSA Cover Contest 2018

Boise Comic Arts Festival 2018

I will have a table (Trained Eye Graphics) at the Boise Comic Arts Festival and I'll be signing the new 6x6 "Home" comic at the Mystery House Comics table both Saturday and Sunday.
See the information below.

Boise Comic Arts Festival

Saturday, August 25 & Sunday, August 26

10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
JUMP (Jack's Urban Meeting Place)

Boise Comic Arts Festival 2018

Boise Comic Arts Festival (formerly Library Comic Con) inspires creators of all ages, cultivates a comics community, showcases local and international artists, and creates opportunities for discovery and collaboration.

We’re excited to celebrate the continued growth of this event by partnering with JUMP to house BCAF in a single, modern, and unique space for 2018.

Mystery House Comics creator schedule.

SAT 

9:45-11:15 - Adozinda & Mike Dreher 

11:15-12:30 - Dan Feldmeier & John Greener 

12:30-1:45 - Arik Grant & John Milstead 

1:45 - 3:00 - Catherine Kyle & Kyle Andersen 

3:00-4:00 - Mitchell Leibowitz & Barry Barnes 

4:00-5:00 - Lora Volkert & Hanna Paulson 

SUN 

9:45-11 - Catherine Kyle & Kyle Andersen 

11-12 - Lora Volkert & Mike Dreher 

12-1:15 - Mitchell Leibowitz & Barry Barnes 

1:15-2:30 - Dan Feldmeier & John Greener 

2:30-3:45 - Arik Grant & John Milstead 

3:45-5:00 - Lora Volkert & Hanna Paulson

San Diego Comic Con 2018

As soon as I got my cast off my arm in March I started a painting. For the 200th anniversary of the novel Frankenstein I show the Monster (30's Universal version) reading a first edition copy of Mary Shelley's book, Frankenstein. It is my third "baseball card" in a row in the Comic Con Souvenir Book and can be seen on page 232. Besides the publication, I also had a good time seeing a number of talented artists and writers. Also, for the first time in many years I only attended for three days, Wednesday to Friday. I was staying out at Hotel Circle and taking the shuttle. You can see my Frankenstein art below.

New 3x3 Illustration Directory 2018

The newest edition of the 3x3 Illustration Directory is available. My art, "Dark Fairy" (featuring Texas model Emma Anne) can be found in the figurative section of the book and site (or by following the link below.)
All Art Directors and Art Buyers can get a digital or print copy by visiting the 3x3 illustration Directory website. 3x3's directory provides a wonderful source to those who hire illustrators.

See my Art Here

Find the Directory Home Page Here

Request a Directory Here

Vespiary wins 2018 Graphis Gold.

I was recently informed by Graphis that my art "Vespiary" won a gold award and will be included in the Graphis Photography Annual 2018, to be published later this year. This is the second year in a row that I have been included in the Photography Annual. I'll post more details when the book is released.

New Joelle Jones Print!

I decided when I started printing silkscreens again (it was almost 3 years since I had printed) that I wanted to work with some other artists, making their work available as fine art prints. I was thrilled when the first artist that was willing to work with me was the talented Joelle Jones! Joelle first came to my attention as the artist behind the comic "Lady Killer," published by Dark Horse Comics. A dark, entertainingly written, beautifully drawn book that's just my cup of tea. If you haven't seen it yet I suggest you get yourself a copy, then go look for all her other work (she's illustrating Batman now for DC!)

The picture I printed for Joelle is an 11x14, three color, cropped version of the cover for Lady Killer vol. 2 number 3. (see the link below) There are only a total of 40 prints, (30 regular, 5 Artists proofs and 5 Printer's proofs) and you can only get them from me (just a few copies left) or Joelle. She tells me these will be a convention only print, so check out her social media to find out the next place she'll be making a personal appearance and let her know you want one.

Lady Killer vol. 2 Issue 3

Joelle Jones Website

Other Social Media Links

Exhibiting at Border Town Comic Con

I'll be exhibiting at the Border Town Comic Con in Oregon next weekend. Late notice because I just got a cast off my arm and can finally (sort of) use it again. I'll have Zombie Circus books, 6x6 comics, prints, posters and more for sale. I'll also have some free stuff, so stop by while you're at the convention.

Here's the information for attending the show:

Border Town Comic Con

Saturday, March 17th   9:00 am to 6:00 pm

Sunday, March 18th   10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Four Rivers Cultural Center

676 SW 5th Ave., Ontario Oregon

Hope to see you all there!