For us - it's a chance to see out of town guests. Some of the fine folks that we hope to see include: Jason Seiler, J Scott Campbell, Alberto Ruiz, Justin Ridge, Hye-Jung Kim, Stephen Silver, Justin Coffee, Matt Stewart, Robin Mitchell, Adam Hughes and a bunch more -that my tired brain can't think of at this late moment.
In preparing to post about the new sketchbooks, I found this shot of Humberto Ramos drawing at Comic Con San Diego. I believe if you click on the image, you can enlarge it to see exactly what he's doing. FYI: He didn't know I took the picture -so it wasn't posed. This is really how he holds a pencil. His Sketchbook Fairy Quest is in stock now by the way, and it really kicks butt. Highest recommendation!
In store now:
Wade Furlong Sketchbook - Fortified Excrements.
Patricio Betteo: Never Ever After
Humberto Ramos: Fairy Quest - Really Great Sketches.
Jason Seiler, one of the geniuses of Caricature has a sketchbook out via Imaginism studios. This is the first book they put out that doesnt fit their mold. Dare I say Jason is the next Krugger? Not sure how he would react to that comparison. Their styles are different -but they are both very cool in their own way. Did I mention this book is limited to just 1000 copies and that Jason is in town to sign? If you get to meet him, you will learn to love him.
on a side note: I was excited to see the announcement in the back saying the next book from Imaginism will be Pet Monsters! .
Justin Coffee Sketchbook : Cream and Sugar. Definately worth it - especially if you like cheescake. Fans of Bill Presing will especially appreciate this book as it has a similar sensiblity. When I asked Bill Presing about Justin's work, he had nothing but praise. We like it too. See it for yourself and make up your own mind.
Stephen Silver, the man I credit as being the first to set the bar for what a sketchbook can and should be with his book Art of Silver, has a new book called Life. Its great - and really worth while. Fyi: the Art of Silver is currently out of print, but Stephen has assured us a new printing with possibly extra pages will be coming in the new year (hopefully by February or March).
Here are a couple of links for your viewing pleasure:
http://creamandsugartheartofjustincoffee.blogspot.com/
http://www.aboutfacesentertainers.com/caricature/artist_pages/seiler_j.htm
http://betteo.blogspot.com/
http://wadefurlong.deviantart.com/
http://www.humbertoramos.com/
http://www.hobbystar.com/fanexpo2008/
