New York Comic Con 09!

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This was the first year my sister and I went to NY together. I couldn’t think of a better way to spend some quality sister time than at THE NEW YORK COMIC CON! It is one of thee BIGGEST and BEST comic cons around! My first year at the con was sweet! It was held inside the Javits Center in NYC, only a few blocks away from NY Penn Station. So I was hyped to know that I wouldn’t have to walk to the corners of the earth to get some fresh comic book paraphernalia.

I went up there to meet up with the terrible trio Robert Garrett (the creator of GALTOW and President of XMOOR Studios), Steven Harris (creator of The Brotherhood of the Fringe), and Eric Battle (comic book artist extraordinaire). Their latest comics and merchandise were set up point blank range from the entrance, located within the Shimmer Concepts Media booth. Not only was their set up amazing, their books and products were flying of the tables like it was the day before Christmas! I couldn’t even really talk to them considering I was be jabbed in the chest from all corners from fans trying to squeeze their face inside their booth.


As I made my adventures through the con I was able to meet and greet with some of the best comic book artist on the planet. I can’t name them all, but to name a few: Paul Azaceta, Gregory Titus, Delva, and Jeff Wamester. My home boy’s: Shawn Alleyne, Chuck Collins, Jared Blando, Zancois Rice - his buddy Andrew Ferrer, Marcus Embry and the crew from Ground Up Studios!

One of the most exciting things about the con was meeting the very lovable Teyon Alexander (3D-Artist, Graphic Designer, and Illustrator). Teyon was set up at the Manga Studios and Art Rage Booth located in the center of the convention. I nearly pee’d my pants when I saw that he was using the new Wacom Cintiq 21UX! To be in a Cintiq’s presence is amazing…kinda like standing in front of a grizzly bear, you want to touch it, but it’s still oh so scary! But no need to fear, because the handler (Teyon) was there to make sure I wouldn’t get bit. He gently sat me down in front of the “God of all Cintiq’s” and said…”Go on…give it a shot”.


As I gripped the pen tool between my quivering fingers, I looked up to Teyon for approval. He smiled gently as he gave me the nod to go. I felt as though my internal organs exploded from excitement. “Look Margie, I’m drawing!” I said to my sis, but she and Teyon were so deep into computer lingo to give me an ounce of attention.


The program I was drawing with is one of the newest digital coloring software called Art Rage. Art Rage literally is all the rage and completely sold out at the convention! The platform - easy, the navigation - clean and efficient, and it has an easier set up than Photoshop! I was able to bust out a character designer in less than 2 minutes! MAN OH MAN! It will be mine.

All and all the convention was a blast and I can’t wait to go again next year to find the latest comics, network with some amazing artist, and get up with all my artist buddies! See you at the next con!

Me and My Buddie Marcus!

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Know Your Worth! Artist Wake Up Call!

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