Judging from the fan reaction to Irene Flores’ first book, Shojo Fashion Manga Art School, manga is as popular as ever. For those of you in the Ohio area, set your calendars for January 27-29 2012 for Ohayocon.
Those of you who are new to Anime/Manga conventions and would like to check one out, then Ohayocon can prove to be a great introduction into the “con” culture. Ohayocon is held annually in Columbus, Ohio and provides its patrons with workshops and panels from some of the leading voices in the Anime and Manga industry. A nice sized convention that brings more than 1,000 people to indulge in all that is Anime and Manga culture.
The Convention season continues apace, with a series of comic-cons coming up, including New York Comic Con, this weekend. If you’re going (lucky you!), be sure and stop by Buddy Scalera’s table in Artist Alley and meet some of his models in person! Get him to sign a copy of Colossal Collection of Action Poses or check out one of his panels.
See Ridada at NYCC
Can’t get to New York this weekend? Mid-Ohio Comic con is the 22nd and 23rd in Columbus, Ohio. I’m looking forward to scoping out some awesome loot and check out some panels, myself.
And if you were at the Anime Convention in Atlanta last weekend or any of the conventions this summer and fall, we’d love to hear about your experiences! Author Annie Bunyapen was there, and it sounds like it was a blast!
Want to brush up on your online marketing skills? Check out this video of the “E-Marketing for Artists 101″ presentation that Angelic Visions author Angela Sasser gave at DragonCon 2011. You can learn more about using social media to market and sell your art in the 2012 Artist’s & Graphic Designer’s Market, which is available for preorder now and will ship by the end of the month.
We’re all still a-buzz about Gen Con here at IMPACT, especially as updates from IMPACT artists who attended the event continue to roll in…
We recently learned that Emily Fiegenschuh’s original artwork for The Explorer’s Guide to Drawing Fantasy Creatures won first place at Gen Con this year! If you haven’t seen Emily’s amazing work yet, do yourself a favor and check out her website. You can also read more about Emily’s experience at Gen Con at her new blog, Fabled Earth.
For more information about The Explorer’s Guide to Drawing Fantasy Creatures, click here. Purchase a copy today, and start learning how to draw and paint your own fantasy creatures.
GenCon was a success this year as our editors came back with pictures, updates and ideas. From dressing up to meeting authors, our editors were busy getting the scoop on all the gaming. Here are Christina and Vanessa “working”
Jim Pavelec and Chris Seasman, authors of InkBloom, were also there as promised.
But all good things have to come to an end so our editors are safely back in office working on what’s next.
And for me, I am working the last day of my internship. So sad . It has been an amazing experience here at IMPACT and I wouldn’t trade it for the world. I’m going to miss the behind the scenes action! Now it’s time to join you guys and wait on edge to see what they’re cooking up next! Bye!
If you’re planning to attend Gen Con in Indianapolis this week, you’ll be able to meet the Emily in person, and get a peek at the book as well as more of this IMPACT artist’s amazing work!
Be sure to check out Emily’s new blog, Fabled Earth, for more information about her appearance at Gen Con, book signings and other promotional events.
Other IMPACT authors who will be there include William O’Connor , Stephanie Pui-Mun Law, Chuck Lukacs, Jim Pavelec, Chris Seaman, and Rebecca Guay.
Captain America: the First Avenger comes out today! So excited! Now that Harry Potter is finished, I need something new to distract me and I’ll definitely be there to watch Steve Rogers transform and kick some butt. Watch the official trailer here then go see it!
Don’t forget Comic-Con specials are still available. Free ebooks and 50% off certain titles in the North Light Shop! Happy Friday!
. It has been an amazing experience here at IMPACT and I wouldn’t trade it for the world. I’m going to miss the behind the scenes action! Now it’s time to join you guys and wait on edge to see what they’re cooking up next! Bye!
