Be sure to stop by my table at the upcoming Autoptic Festival (August 8-9, 2015) as I’ll be showcasing the work of Combat Paper NJ. Combat Paper is a program of the Printmaking Center of New Jersey, run by veterans for veterans.
Dave Keefe, the director of Combat Paper (and more importantly my nephew), is a former Marine who served in Iraq and holds a master’s in fine arts in painting from Montclair State.
The paper for each print is made from military uniforms that have been shredded, pulped and pressed. Veterans are invited to bring their uniforms to Combat Paper’s weekly open workshop and, through the steps of traditional papermaking, transform them into platforms for their works of art. A process both transformative and cathartic that aids in helping veterans move ahead with their lives.
Couldn’t be prouder of the work Dave has done, so be sure to stop by my table (#57) to check it out!
I recently had the opportunity to attend Q-Con XXII in Belfast, Ireland. It was held June 19-21 and is one of Ireland’s biggest gaming and anime conventions.
Q-Con XXII – Queen’s University Belfast, Student Union
A special thanks to Aíne (red shirt) and Alianne (blue shirt) at registration who got me all set up when I got there.
On a side note, the neck lanyards they gave you on arrival were amazing. They contained all the information you needed and more – incredibly handy.
2015 Q-Con XXII neck lanyard/badge holder.
Of particular interest to me was Q-Con’s Artist Alley.
The following are just a few of the items I picked up.
Note: Click on the pics to go to the artists’ websites.
My preview copy of Fangirl – signed by the artist!
One of my favorite things to do at comic cons is see original art – here are just a couple from dealer Albert Moy.
Could fill several blogs with the cosplay there. Here was a personal favorite…
Twins from the Shining.
Their was a fun list of celebrities there, but as mentioned
I didn’t have a lot of time on my hands for circulating.
Time permitting I would have stopped by to see Agent Carter’s Hayley Atwell.
I’m sure with how busy her schedule was she feels the same regret about not being able to stop by to see me.
Hayley Atwell as Agent Carter
Last but not least, the great thing about C2E2 is finding out about new artists.
Here’s Batman artist, Joaquin Orta. He was kind enough to stop by my table where we traded tips of the trade.
Joaquin Orta
All for now – deadlines looming.
A special thanks to everyone who took the time to stop by my table.
Here’s looking forward to C2E2 2016!
The person sharing our table had to head back to Texas so Tessa and I have a full table for Sunday. It’s like we’re staying at the Waldorf with all the extra room we have!
