This Saturday: ARTS & LITERATURE AT THE LAKES in West Covina

Wolverine Live Art Event

The Cartoonistas would like to thank Rubio's in West Covina for having us at their Wolverine movie opening kick off at the Lakes in W. Covina. We had a good time and I think the crowds did too. (L-R) Javier Hernandez, Jim Lujan, Steve Romo, and Raul Aguirre were the artists in attendance. Music by DJ Rex. Thanks Nuvein!

Rowland Heights Saftey Fair pics

The Cartoonistas were happy to be invited to the Rowland Heights Safety Fair. The event included lots of community organizations (including the Nuvein foundation for the Arts). We met lots of nice folks and did some cool (if we say so ourselves) art. Thanks to everyone that came down and supported us! Be sure to check our calendar for future events (on the top righthand side of this site).

Jav, Gras, and Jim (bottom) cohabiting in the booth.

Jim Lujan with a Batman/Joker "Dont Do the Crime" poster.

Raul Aguirre creating a Stewie masterpiece for an adoring public.

Jav and Raul talking the talk at the booth.

Yes, thats Sheriff Lee Baca right there. He's looking at a Cartoonista sketch (not!).
Possible furure Cartoonista? Shane, I believe. This kid could DRAW!

Wolverine by Javier Hernandez. For opening day of Wolverine (May 6th) the Cartoonistas will be drawing outside at RUBIOS in next to the Edwards Theater in West Covina!

Gras holding the Batman v Joker by Jim.

All in all it was a blast. Great weather, cool people, and lots of vibrant art made. A good day! Stay tuned to our calendar for future events! If you're interested in having the Cartoonistas draw at your place of business...leave us a comment below!

Cartoonistas at the Rowland Heights Community Safety Fair

Live Art event at the Rowland Heights Park. We'll be with Nuvein at their table.

Address is 1500 Banida Ave, Rowland Heights. Basically take the 60 Westbound to Nogales, exit Southbound on Nogales and turn left on Colima and proceed to Banida. Then turn left and shazam!

Event is from 10am-2pm.

Pasadena Art Night Pics!

Friday the 13th- Pasadena Art Night 2009. The city is open for art. Free shuttles and lots of gallery shows. We displayed at the Pasadena Central Library, our second showing there. The Cartoonistas were represented by Gras Rodriguez, Javier Hernandez, Jim Lujan and Raul Aguirre, Jr. (L-R; Jim, Raul, Jav, Gras)

El Muerto by Javier Hernandez. This was a large sized acrylic painting.

Big Bad Bill was thrilled to receive a "Lil Bill" painting by Jim Lujan. Bill has always supported the Cartoonistas (and the arts) and we love 'em!

Jim Lujan's art table.
Raul Getting his art on!

Our man in Pas, Library master Nick! Thanks for treating us so well.

Jim Lujan and Raul Aguirre...animators united....or is it animators untied?

Javier Hernandez: "Please..no paparazzi!" Jav was one of the main attractions this evening. He demonstrated comic creation techniques and the crowds were really into it. Javier teaches a comic workshop and really has the magic touch when it comes to teaching.

All in all the people really made the show special. Thanks to all the parants and kids and couples and teens that made our night in PASADENA ROCK! As Arnie said...."We'll Be Bach (Yeh, I said Bach!)

El Monte Mixer- March 18th

The Cartoonistas will be doing live art at this event in El Monte:

Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Location: Vons Credit Union
Street: 4455 Arden Drive
City: El Monte, CA

Members $5

Non-Members $10

"Nuvein Foundation for Literature and the Arts presents the SGV Cartoonistas at the El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce March Mixer hosted by Vons Credit Union. There will be FOOD and DRAWINGS for PRIZES!"

You can put it on your Facebook calendar HERE!

So Cal TV Interview

The Cartoonistas were featured on a piece for So Cal News. Thanks to Richard McManus of So Cal News for interviewing us at our latest GEEKS event.

West Covina Library Event Photo and Video

It was a packed house. Everybody seemed to have a pretty good time. Loud and fun. There was a ton of artwork created that day. Lots of folks went home happy.


Javier showing the kids some "how to" up on the board.

Lucky winner of some Javier Hernandez artwork.

Jim Lujan doodle challenge with the kids. They start the doodle, Jim finishes it.

Quite possibly the happiest boy in the world. Winner of Jim Lujan artwork.

Bernice Talley entertains the kids with some lovely artwork.

Part of Javier's "How to make Comics" mini-workshop. The kids LOVED it.

Panda by Bernice Talley.

Fairytale Rabbits by Grasiella Rodriguez.

Nuvein was well represented at the event. Nuvein is the San Gabriel Valley's Fondation for the promotion of the arts. Thanks to them and the WC library for hosting this event.

Cartoonista artwork in the library lobby.

Checking out the library PRE-event.

There was some raffling going on.

Talking a little bit about the Cartoonistas.

Jim Lujan draws from a doodle (by a kid).

Cartoonistas-West Covina Library

West Covina—CA—February 14, 2009 —The West Covina Library will be hosting the San Gabriel Valley Cartoonistas for a Live Art Demonstration on Saturday, February 14, starting at 1 pm.

The Cartoonistas are appearing at the West Covina Library with the assistance of the Nuvein Foundation. Please join us for this awesomely FREE event!

West Covina Library

1601 West Covina Parkway

West Covina, CA 91790
626.962.3541

Cartoonistas "Sal-A'Bration" event

We had a blast at GEEKS . Thanks to the owner Sal...happy birthday. Below are some of the Cartoonistas: (R-L) Ted Seko, Javier Hernandez, Will Caulfield, Gras Rodriguez, Bernice Talley (back) and Jim Lujan.

Live Art Show- Sat Feb 7th!

Come out and join the party as the Cartoonistas "Sal-A-Brate" GEEKS comic shop owner Sal's birthday. Live art, music, fun, etc!

Recession Expressions videos

Recession Expressions Photos!

Cartoonistas attack! Jim, Gras, Ted, Javier, Romo, Will

Lovely art, lovely art patrons.

Cartoonistas art was displayed as it was created on the walls of Geeks and was sold.

Window art! Yes! Just like in Amsterdam's red light district? Well, not quite. There was a crowd gathered all night though. It was sort of surreal. That's Steve Romo in the window.

The newest Cartoonista: ROXANA! She made her debut at this event and she ROCKED! We are glad to have her on board. She brings a great variety to the already diverse lineup.

The Lady Cartoonistas dazzling the crowd.


Ted Seko revealed an amazing black and white creature style that completely amazed the crowd. We hope to see more of that in the future. He did 3 or 4 pieces in that style that evening. They were hugely popular.

Jim and the power of tape.

Will C. on window duty.

Jim/Ted/Jim

Gras and her Emily piece.

Ted and another happy customer!

Jav kills the Punisher artistically.

Ted Seko-stein.

Recession Expressions @ GEEKS show 11/22

Cartoonistas at the Atlantic Library (Commerce, CA)

(L-R) Will Caulfield, Ted Seko, Javier Hernandez, Jim Lujan, Gras Rodriguez

Over 100 in attendance!

Smiley happy people enjoying the live art

Will's Thomas the Choo Choo

Jim and Matt... future Cartoonista?

Javier and Dimitri, talented artist

SuperGirl by Gras

HellBoy by Ted

The legendarily famous "Joker" poster by Javier

Thanks Ted Lujan for the gig. The staff at the Atlantic Library were amazing. The kids...CRAZY! we loved it. They did too! Over 100 people in attendance. WOW. What an awesome night. Javier Hernandez ROCKED the crowd with his Iron Man and Joker pieces. Near child rioting broke out when it came time for the free raffle. The Iron Man will be hanging up in the library soon (he donated it). It was a packed house and the Cartoonistas would love to do it again.

More Cartoonistas video

Thanks to Nuvein and Erika Garces for filming this.

Cartoonistas at the Norwood Library (El Monte)

A Live Art Demonstration by
The San Gabriel Valley
“Cartoonistas”Wednesday, October 22, 2008
6:00 p.m.
Norwood Library
4550 N. Peck Road
El Monte, CA 91732

The famous Cartoonistas produce fine comic book art & murals.
Come watch some fast-paced “Art for the People.”
This FREE program is arranged and supported by the Nuvein Foundation.
All ages are welcome!
For more information please contact Ana Garcia, John Ho,
or Martin Delgado at (626) 443-3147.

Pasadena Live Art Photos/Video

CLICK PICS FOR LARGER VERSIONS

Jim Lujan

Jim draws.

Ted draws a crowd.

Gras Rodriguez

Gras draws.

Javier Hernandez

Jav draws.

Will Caulfield

Ted shows sock used for blending colors.

Will Caulfield

Group getting to work.

Javier Hernandez

Ted Seko

All in all it was a good time had last night in Pasadena. The Pasadena Central Library is a beautiful place. I think we missed the loud music, though. That always adds the to atmosphere. The crowd seemed very interested in our art processes. Pasadena is a great place with lots of great people who like great art and the night was....well...pretty great. We would LOVE to do another show in Pasadena.

Cartoonistas LIVE: Pasadena Central Library

This Friday night, October 10th from 6pm-10pm, the Cartoonistas will be doing live art at the Pasadena Central Library in....Pasadena! Come on down and check out the fun!

PASADENA CENTRAL LIBRARY:
285 E Walnut St
Pasadena, CA 91101

Cartoonista flyer

Cartoonista flyer by Jim Lujan. Contact us for event info or to book us!

Cartoonistas Take the Stage

Jim Lujan, Will Caulfield, Javier Hernandez, and Ted Seko at the 3rd annual Nuvein Gala. Gras Rodriguez was mingling with fans, so she missed this boat!

Javier Hernandez talks about Live Art

Javier at the Nuvein gala, talking live art and his feelings about the evenings event.

Live Art Photos- Nuvein Gala

Battle of the Gargantuas by Ted Seko

The Big Chill by Jim Lujan

Jack Skellington by Gras Rodriguez

Skeleton Caballero by Jim Lujan

El Muerto by Javier Hernandez

One Happy Customer (drawn for her by Jim Lujan)

Cartoonistas Nuvein Gala Live Art Footage!

Cartoonista Live Art Warm Up

Javier Hernandez, Ted Seko, Gras Rodriguez, and Jim Lujan all did a practice run for the live art show on October 4th, the Nuvein Gala in El Monte.

Cartoonistas TV Interview Posted!

Mini-Comics Dump Truck

The Mini-Comics Dump Truck has launched. Its a group experiment that has artists creating mini-comics and mailing them to everyone involved in the project. Founded by Kevin Cross, it looks to be an interesting artistic endevour....and a great way to get free comics!



Some of the Cartoonistas are involved: Ted Seko, Javier Hernandez, and Jim Lujan.

JAVILAND is a GO GO GO!

Javier Hernandez's brand new podcast, JAVILAND, made its debut on Talkshoe today. An hour and a half of good time chitter chatter with Jav and his guests. Ted Seko and Jim Lujan chime in, as well as a bunch of other talented artists. Lots of Javi-talk and bronze age comic discussion. You can subscribe to the podcast on the Talkshoe site. 

Click on the player to listen to the episode or go HERE to subscribe to the podcast. 

Cartoonistas spotlight: Michael Aushenker

READ MICHAEL's INTERVIEW HERE!

Gras Rodriguez's El muerto Painting

El Muerto Takes Maria's Heart, as painted by Gras Rodriguez. One artist paying tribute to another. Great version of Javier Hernandez's characters!