Fanart Friday: Joseph/Fred and the Wright Kids!

Dec30
on 2011/12/30 at 12:54 am
Posted In: Blog, Fanart

Sometimes, you give a gift for Christmas, and get a greater gift in return that doesn’t come wrapped or in a box.

Many of you regular readers may know long-time commenter “Winnie”. Well, Winnie is a huge fan, as are her kids Jasmine, Joseph (aka “Fred”), and Ferguson (aka “Sonny”). They have all my books– both Z&F’s collections and all 4 Abby’s Adventure’s kids books. From time to time Winnie will share stories about how the boys fight over the Z&F books during car trips, or how Jasmine will demand she buy the Abby’s Adventures DVD (not that there is one yet– but Jasmine says “Oh, oh there will BE one soon. And I WANT it.”) If ever I had a family of devout readers, the Wright family would be it!

This Christmas, Jasmine received the newest Abby book “Christmas Carol”, and since Volume 3 is not quite ready yet, Fred & Sonny received a caricature of themselves in Z&F’s costumes, an idea given to me by Winnie which I happily obliged to whip up. (I mean, how COOL is that???!!!). My Christmas gift in return were some pictures that made my day– the kids reactions, along with a piece of fanart by Fred himself… using the “how to draw Z&F” section of Volume 1, and I have to admit, he did an excellent job!

Thanks so much friends. You have made my heart grow three sizes in one day… now, who’s got the ROAST BEAST!?

Fanart from Fred (click to enlarge)

More Fanart From Fred!

 

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Fanart Friday: Jim Anderson

Dec02
on 2011/12/02 at 12:00 am
Posted In: Fanart

Out of the clear blue sky, I received this awesome piece and it brightened my day in just seconds. I have been recovering from a bad cold (yes, just like my recent storyline– no, it wasn’t planned that way) and feeling pretty crummy. Who knew a fanart piece by the great Jim Anderson of Ellie on Planet X was a better remedy than Mucinex?

If you are not won over by the awesome, almost Ren-and-Stimpy-style look of his art and unique textures and color palette, (and something is wrong with you if you aren’t) then go read Ellie because you like aliens! I know you do, if you’re hanging around here. Ellie is a robot sent to explore an alien world and report back about the lifeforms she meets. A great all-ages comic, akin to Zorphbert and Fred, for sure!

And if you just want to look at more pretty pictures drawn by Jim, you can go HERE and ogle all you wish.

Thanks again Jim! You continue to impress.

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This Weekend! Allentown MEGA Comic Con!

Nov16
on 2011/11/16 at 12:00 am
Posted In: Blog

chewie!

To wrap up the 2011 convention season, I’ll be at the Allentown 2-day MEGA Con! That’s this weekend, folks! I exhibited at the last one, and I’m excited about this one as it really looks like it’ll live up to the “MEGA” title! Check out the great list of creators who will be there HERE, and then look again– some celebs as well.. including a certain fuzzy favorite! (well, maybe the actor who played him isn’t quite as fuzzy as the costume, but pretty cool all the same!) ——->

Me at GACC last time around, with fellow creator Gwen Patton of Quark Time

Here’s the details:

Hours:

Saturday 12-19: 10am-6pm
Sunday 12-20: 10am-5pm

Admission Cost:

One-Day Pass $8 per adult, Two Day Pass $10 per adult – FREE for children 12 years-old and under accompanied with an adult

 Location:
Merchants Square Mall

1901 S. 12th Street, Allentown, PA 18103
Click here for Google Directions

What I’ll have on hand:

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BRAND NEW! Great for a holiday gift!

Abby & Camo Rings!

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Fanart Friday: Marc Breaks Out Frank Miller Z&F!

Oct21
on 2011/10/21 at 12:00 am
Posted In: Blog, Fanart

Marc Lapierre's rendition of Z&F- Frank Miller style!

This piece of AWESOMENESS was bestowed upon me in New York before the bog Comic Con (which I already yammered about). At the Drink & Draw event Thursday night,  good bud Marc Lapierre of Spooky Doofus and Superfogeys was the dedicated artist, tirelessly working miracles in his sketchbook… while the rest of us were drinkin’, playing darts and shooting pool. In the end, who has something to show for it? Well, uh.. me. Marc handed me this awesome rendering of Frank-Miller-style Zorphbert and Fred, as I shamefully returned from a beat-down in darts… and my usual combination of pure joy AND jealousy of his amazing craft sank it immediately.

I mean, seriously… how AWESOME is this??! Thanks Marc. I love/hate your skills, you talented devil you.

 

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NYCC Recap: the Curse and the Insanity

Oct20
on 2011/10/20 at 12:00 am
Posted In: Blog

NYCC was just as insane as last year… massive crowds exceeding 100,000… tons of celebrities….lots of excited interested comic fans! While it was a lot of fun (moreso hanging out with good friends, than the con itself) I’m not sure I’ll go back next year. The earnings were not enough to make the stress and cost of tables/accommodations/travel worth it. While people were interested in Z&F and Abby, few had the money to spend. First, let me explain the “curse”. You see, almost anything that could go wrong with this trip went wrong. It started months prior, and lasted throughout the weekend. It made us wonder if it was a sign to cancel the trip.

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