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Aliens, disguised as dogs, making fun of .. well.. YOU.
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2015 Tour: FREE Comic Book Day!

Apr24
on 2015/04/24 at 12:00 am
Posted In: Blog

Appearance_promoMay 2nd is Free Comic Book Day!

And it continues at The Comic Book Shop on Sunday May 3rd with Star Wars Day AND Kids Day!

I enjoyed my appearance so much last year at this flourishing and community-driven shop in Wilmington, I am returning again this year! I’ll have all my usual books and merch (including a buncha sets of those new coasters!) and since it’s FCBD and all, I’ll be giving away free ebooks & sketches! HOWEVER… if you come to my table and say “RISE!”, I’ll give you one of 5 free copies of the RISE: Comics Against Bullying issue #1 (with my cover and story!)

I know, you want the details…

WHERE:

The Comic Book Shop
1855 Marsh Rd
Wilmington, DE 19810

WHEN:

Saturday, May 2nd – 10AM to 8PM
Sunday, May 3rd – 12PM to 5PM

See you there! Rock out with your geek out!

 

└ Tags: appearance, comic book day, comic book shop, FCBD, free, wilmington
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Z&F World Tour: DisneyWorld

Apr10
on 2015/04/10 at 12:00 am
Posted In: Fanart

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First Stop on the World Tour: DisneyWorld!

No faster did I post the reservation form for the Final Z&F Fanart Challenge, did Michael Corley whip this up! How perfect too, since I just got BACK from Orlando a few weeks ago! It’s the battle of the creepy costumes! Figures Z&F would find that horrific. Ohhhhh.. irony!

Find Michael Corley’s work at: VoxBoxComics.com

└ Tags: challenge, disney, Fanart, mickey mouse, world tour
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The FINAL Fanart Challenge!

Apr03
on 2015/04/03 at 1:00 am
Posted In: Blog

FanartChallengeLOGO_worldtourAnnouncing The FINAL Z&F Fanart Challenge: World Tour!

Just as rock bands like to have their “Final World Tour”, Z&F should take a world-wide trip all over our planet! One last time to make fun of mankind, in whatever country, landmark, setting or place they happen to be! I set this up so everyone will have to “reserve” a destination in advance, so in the end there will be a wonderful variety of places for our favorite aliens to make fun of research! You can draw a pinup-style piece, a comic strip, a larger comic, a single panel– whatever you like! Variety and freedom is key here. Check out the Fanart Challenge page  for more info!

Due Date: May 31st, 2015.

That gives you TWO months. Eeek! Only two months until the whirlwind ending begins? WHOA!

Really Need your Collective Help, Guys…

If you RECALL, Z&F is heading in the final 3 months of it’s lifetime… and come somewhere in July, I’ll be posting my final comic & retiring this comic WITH A BANG! And I hope you’ll join me for the ride into the sunset! (at least on THIS particular comic, that is) I have lots of ways to promote your work and Z&F! First, right here on the website in weekly “Fanart Friday” posts. Also, they will be included in Z&F Volume 4! Finally, as part of and to help promote the upcoming Plushie Kickstarter campaign! If you ever wanted to do one of these challenges but never had the time, or just wanted to draw Z&F, now is the time. It’ll help me out more than you know.

You in? Go Ahead and Reserve Your Spot!

First come, first serve. And there’s only 5 Write-in Spots!

Head over to Fanart Challenge page for ALL the rules before you begin drawing, to send your final piece, or to find this form again.

Additional Notes:

I will need a TON of help for my upcoming Kickstarter. Not everyone will want a plushie, but if I offer cool pledge levels for other related goodies, we may just get this thing funded! Here’s some other pledge levels I had in mind:

  • Commissions from fellow artists for the supporters
  • Comics Grab Bag! A collection of fellow creator’s works– maybe smaller books, issues, minibooks… whatever you could offer a couple of. All-ages type comics preferred…. but I could offer a “Grown-Ups” Grab bag too!
  • Digital Comics Grab-Bag! Same as above, you’d send me a PDF.

If any of these ideas are something you think you could help with, please shoot me an email at dawn AT zfcomics DOT com.

Thanks so much everyone for your support over the past 9 years. It’s been an adventure.

└ Tags: book, challenge, Fanart, final, kickstarter, tour, volume 4, world tour
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2015 Tour: The Great Philadelphia Comic Con

Mar27
on 2015/03/27 at 12:00 am
Posted In: Blog

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Comic Con season is HERE! I kick off 2015 with a show I’m quite excited about. It’s run by friends of mine, who are organizers for others shows where I’ve exhibited (in Allentown), and now they’re teaming up for a bigger show closer to Philly! Mind you, this is NO Wizard World show… but I only mean that in the GOOD sense. As many friends have confided in me, the big Wizard World shows that are setting up shop in seemingly every city across America are reaching a point where they are too big for their britches for many comic fans. The tickets are super pricey, the focus is on the celebrities more than comics or artist alley, and the crowds are insane even for adults– not to mention completely overwhelming for kids. Now, not to say Wizard shows do not have their place, but I’m bringing it up because some parents/fans have said they don’t want to deal with the stress of attending the Wizard shows… in which case, I HIGHLY recommend a medium size show like The Great Philadelphia Comic Con!

That's not to say there's no fun famous people to meet at this show. There is.

That’s not to say there’s no fun celebs & actors to meet at this show. There are! *ahem* GEORGE TAKEI *ahem*

I know, you want the details… here you go….

↓ Read the rest of this entry…

└ Tags: coasters, comic con, convention, great, philadelphia, philly, tour
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News! Interview Video & Kids Workshop Class

Jan23
on 2015/01/23 at 12:00 am
Posted In: Blog

 TGT Interview with Kurt Sasso

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Last weekend I was invited back on the TGT Media video podcast with friend and original Webcomic Alliance member Kurt Sasso. It was a casual and enjoyable chat about why I decided to end Z&F, plus Cleveland sports and more! From the show notes:

Every beginning has an end. Dawn Griffin is one of those people who has passion for whatever she does and that’s Illustration. From Children’s Books, to her obsession I mean passion for Cleveland and Philly sports teams, to finally her comic about two aliens who are monitoring earthlings dressed as pets. Everything in life has a cycle and we’ll talk to Dawn all about it. Sit back, relax and enjoy.

Young Adults Cartooning Workshop!

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Good news on the “overcoming my fears” front! I partnered up with Boscov’s Campus of Courses community outreach, and will be teaching a cartooning class, Sunday, Feb. 8 – 11AM to Noon, for young adults (say, ages 8-16 or so) at the Granite Run Mall Boscov’s! Please register ahead of time, by filling out the form in the downloadable schedule (right-click the link and “save link as” to download). Info on the class from the schedule below:

Cartooning Workshop for Young Adults
Dawn Griffin Studios
Calling all tween, teen, and young adult cartooning and
comic lovers! If you enjoy telling stories and drawing,
come to Dawn’s Cartooning Workshop Class to learn
more about “sequential art”! A local cartoonist out of
Havertown, Dawn has a degree from Tyler School of
Art and 15+ years of experience in design/illustration
and various published works. From drawing characters,
using word balloons, laying out panels or telling jokes
and stories, Dawn will help guide young, aspiring artists
with a casual friendly approach. Dawn will also have
her books available to be autographed and purchased!
Please bring your favorite drawing supplies (sketchbook/
paper and pencils, pens, markers and more.)
Class #21 Sunday, Feb. 8 – 11AM to Noon
Price: FREE!

Boscov’s Granite Run Mall
1067 W. Baltimore Pike
Media, PA 19063

└ Tags: cartooning, class, Comics, community, interview, kids, kurt sasso, media, podcast, TGT, video, workshop
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