Tickets for Comic-Con, 2023, yes!

 Check out EBAY for official Comic-con tickets available now. The sales support Comic-Con itself.

art by Rick Geary.

Soltero art: copies of Gorillas in the Mix available at BudPlant Illustrated art books

  A new art book from Emilio Soltero

It is filled with 64 pages of top notch images, sketches, finished art, different mediums, some in color, some B/W (but even those are scanned in full color --ala artist editions).

Comic size, card stock covers, perfect bound, signed, and includes a limited full color rare bookmark by Soltero, of Wanto, age 44, who died at the Knoxville Zoo.

Now available at Bud's Art Books.

But that's not all---you also get some art by Arthur Adams (of those nice Spider-Man covers), Gilbert Hernandez (Love and Rockets), Peter Kuper (Mad magazine), Thomas Yeates (of Tarzan and Prince Valiant), and Kevin Nowlan (Batman, Dr, Strange).

The theme of this book is gorillas, the book is also a fundraiser for gorilla conservation, and partial proceeds for tree planting effort as well.

Testimonials and blurbs from Frank Frazetta, Dr. Seuss, and the late great, Pop Artist, Wayne Thiebaud.

Zura from a print by Emilio Soltero, © 2020. This image also appears in the book, in a slightly different format. Zura died recently in S.F., CA.

Recent art from Emilio.

John Romita on following Steve Ditko

 John Romita was rightfully reticent to take over the art chores on The Amazing Spider-Man after Steve Ditko left. Romita came through with a slight variation to his art to look like Ditko's but within one year Romita's style came through. Romita later went on to the draw the comic strip as well, and his son John Romita Jr. later drew Spider-man himself.

Condolences to his family, friends, and fans.

Image © respective owner, designer.

Romita kept expecting Ditko to return, thinking why anyone would leave the second best selling title at Marvel.

Al Jaffee tribute by Emilio Soltero

 

Dr. Soltero presents at Comic-Con, 2023, SDCCI

 The popular, Figure Drawing, demonstration usually takes place at SDCC.

Join us and draw from live models, see real time demonstrations on figure drawing.

Only at Comic-Con...and related venues.

The Kevin Nowlan Marvel IDW book is highly recommended.

 

"The Kevin Nowlan Marvel IDW book is highly recommended.

For artists and fans alike this book has been anticipated for many years.

Kevin Nowlan’s work depicts his understanding of pre-production and its final presentation at bookstores, including his use of thick outlines, high contrast shading with his use of black shapes, and fine tuned  delicate lines ala the finest of Al Williamson and Frank Frazetta.

Nowlan use of shadows and black shapes, with his inks, guides the viewer eyes across the page to a focal point on a cover, or as a narrative indicator within interior pages.

Kevin Nowlan is rightfully known as a master with his use of color in painting, and his skills in typography and lettering (see his Moonshadow work) are fully displayed with the inclusion of his ManThing fully painted graphic, and examples of his lettering is included throughout the entire book.

This book is highly recommended."

Emilio Soltero

Kevin is a Renaissance artist of today!

Tips for in person Comic-Con, San Diego, 2023

  Comic-Con 2023 Great Tips--- Comic-Con welcomes you in person.

art by Rick Geary

1) Wear comfortable shoes with good padding.

2) Drink plenty of water.

3) Bring money to buy your special items. You can get some bargains at the end of the show, but you risk that the item is sold out.

4) Be ready to stand in line for many events and booths, you may need to get a get ticket prior to a signing at the Sails section on the upper floor--check the times, usually 6-9 am every morning.

5) Check the Covid status--check the SDCC website for rules.

6) You can buy SDCC merchandise online and then pick it up in person, including at the Cartoonist Across America & the World booth.

7) Look for cancelled appearances or events, pick up the update sheets or try the unofficial blog.

8) Harbor Blvd. may be closed off--plan ahead for your ride, check the site.

9) Check out the San Diego Zoo not just Comic-Con events, or maybe take a visit to the Comic-Con Museum.

10) There are many evening events, some at adjoining hotels, fields, theaters, and related areas.

11) Be kind and shower--many people everywhere. Be courteous and give folks room.

12) There is a child badge w/adult ticket, see the website for info., this is usually done onsite.

13) Bring pens and paper if you want autographs.

14) Be kind to artists, event folks, cosplayers, and each other--all here to have fun and stay safe.

15) Bring snacks--you will need them while waiting in line or sitting in halls, same with water. The coffee and snack lanes may be long.

16) Don't leave your items anywhere, including coaster, train, trolley, rooms, and convention center. Make sure to take your belongings with you--double check as you leave.

17) Do not carry big or heavy items--check them in to your hotel, or better yet, check them in at coat check at the lobby of the convention floor.

18) There are plenty of things to do outside of the convention. There are literally hundreds of giveaways, tents, and folks giving out great goodies outside the convention area. Check out the food in the Gaslamp district.

19) There are many, many panels full of actors, writers, artists, and fans. Take a look and attend a panel.

There is a panel by Emilio Soltero, Figure Drawing for Popular media---date and time to TBA. See the schedule for more info.

20) Take public transportation (Red Trolley, bus, shuttle), carpool with friends and family, walk, bike, ferry, or jog.

Bonus:

21) There is a souvenir book that you can download for free--at the Comic-Con website.