See the children's wonderful art posted below. Plans for an upcoming Cartoonista FREE CHILDREN'S EVENT in Whittier next month is in the works and details will be posted here.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
CARTOONISTA DRAWING CLUB FOR CHILDREN
The Cartoonista Drawing Club for kids had another successful demo last night at The Los Angeles County Library of Baldwn Park. Approximately 60-70 children participated in Cartoonista drawing demos, comic book art and story drawing exercises.
See the children's wonderful art posted below. Plans for an upcoming Cartoonista FREE CHILDREN'S EVENT in Whittier next month is in the works and details will be posted here.
See the children's wonderful art posted below. Plans for an upcoming Cartoonista FREE CHILDREN'S EVENT in Whittier next month is in the works and details will be posted here.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
LADIES NIGHT - RAUL AGUIRRE JR.
The Casita Del Pueblo Gallery is proud to present….
Ladies’ Night. A Solo Art Exhibition Featuring the Fine Artworks of Artist, Animator, Writer, and DirectorRaul Aguirre Jr.
The entire exhibition consists of vibrant drawings sketches paintings that celebrate the grace and beauty of women. Raul has said that the reason he especially likes to draw and paint women is because they hold the answers to everything. He cites his lovely and vivacious wife Horetencia as his main source of inspiration. Everyone is invited!
Saturday July 30th 2011
6:00 to 10:00 Pm
6738 Greenleaf Avenue
Whittier CA 90601562 693 2844
Sunday, June 26, 2011
FOREVER FRESHMAN Comic Book Release Party- SAT AUGUST 13
Join us as we celebrate the release of our first full length comic book entitled "Forever Freshman and the Cunning Code Crackers of the Girl Network". A story about two awkward band geeks who are smitten by a new girl and must journey into unfamiliar territory in order to infiltrate the so-called "Girl Network"! It's full of laughs, action, and some good humored cartoon violence.
Get your copy signed by the creators Neil Segura (Illustrator) and Ray Mendivil (Writer). See original artwork, join a raffle, and check out all the new products including figures, T-shirts, buttons, stickers and more...
Food, Drinks, music and lots of fun will be had by all!
Come out and support your local Indie Comic Creators!
www.foreverfreshman.com
Geeks Comics
6747 Greenleaf Ave Suite A
Whittier Ca 90601
562 696-9393
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
HI DE HO COMICS LAGUNA BEACH, JULY 3RD 2011
Meet the creators of Bat Bat, Burrito, Sonambulo, El Gato the Crime Mangler, Ghettomation Cartoons, Ghoula Comix, Agimat video games such as Sugar Rush and Flip Riders. All this and more, July 3rd, 10 AM - 6 PM!
Friday, June 3, 2011
THE ART AND SOUL OF GEO BRAWN IV
Join us on Saturday, June 4th 2011 for
THE ART AND SOUL OF GEO BRAWN IV
BOOK SIGNING AND ART SHOW AT
GEEKS COMICS
6747 Greenleaf Ave. Suite A
Whittier, CA 90601
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
FIRST ANNUAL LATINO COMICS EXPO
Cinco de Mayo always brings many tasty treats and ethnic delights to the San Francisco Bay Area. In celebration of the season, the Cartoon Art Museum presents the First Annual Latino Comics Expo on Saturday, May 7 and Sunday, May 8, 2011.
The Latino Comics Expo is an event celebrating the influence of Latino culture on the comic book arts. The event founders are longtime Bay Area arts patron Ricardo Padilla and cartoonist/publisher Javier Hernandez.
Attending creators include Michael Aushenker, EL GATO, CRIME MANGLER; Hector Cantu, writer of the BALDO newspaper strip; Jose Cabrera, CRYING MACHO MAN; Jaime Crespo, TORTILLA; Javier Hernandez, EL MUERTO; Rafael Navarro, SONAMBULO; Anthony Oporeza, AMIGOMAN; Grasiela Rodriguez, LUNATIC FRINGE; Carlos Saldaña, BURRITO; and others to be announced. Museum patrons will have the opportunity to meet these artists, purchase books, get original sketches and participate in workshops and special presentations throughout the weekend.
Highlighting the Expo will be a rare convention appearance by Mario Hernandez, who launched the legendary LOVE AND ROCKETS comic book series back in 1982 , along with his brothers Jaime and Gilbert. Mario will be conducting a reading and signing. An exhibition celebrating the thirtieth anniversary of LOVE AND ROCKETS is scheduled to launch at the Cartoon Art Museum in 2012.
Highlighting the Expo will be a rare convention appearance by Mario Hernandez, who launched the legendary LOVE AND ROCKETS comic book series back in 1982 , along with his brothers Jaime and Gilbert. Mario will be conducting a reading and signing. An exhibition celebrating the thirtieth anniversary of LOVE AND ROCKETS is scheduled to launch at the Cartoon Art Museum in 2012.
“We’re honored that Ricardo and Javier approached us to host this historic event,” said Cartoon Art Museum Curator Andrew Farago. “They’re bringing a lot of knowledge and a lot of enthusiasm to the Expo, and I’m looking forward to working with such a talented group of creators. I wouldn’t be surprised to find out that Ricardo’s already started planning for the Second Annual Latino Comics Expo.”
Monday, February 28, 2011
Newest Cartoonista: NEIL SEGURA
We'd like to welcome our newest Cartoonista NEIL SEGURA! Neil is not only an awesome artist (Forever Freshman) but he is an awesome person. He was "sworn in at GEEKS Comics (during the Salibaration) last Saturday night by none other that Cartoonista Raul Aguirre, jr. Welcome Neil and looking forward to doing some events this year with you!
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Interview with a Cartoonista: GEO BRAWN
10 questions with the Cartoonista's loveable, friendly, smiling, huggable prince of darkness (yup...we just said that right there!)
1) To those who haven’t read your work, How would you summarize the Geo Brawn creative universe?
It's a bit scary, a bit fantastic, a bit real all rolled into one. It's where the line between supernatural and the natural world is blurred just enough.
2) Do fans of Twilight run in horror from your work once they realize it’s so different?
Most of the time, yes. And that's okay, really. I pride myself on having vampires in my stories that don't sparkle.
3) If you could make a movie of one of your books- Who would you cast as the lead and who would direct?
I was lucky enough to meet Guillermo del Toro last year,and I love his work with Pan's Labyrinth, Blade II and the Hellboy Movies, So that's a no brainer for me. I'd love to have him direct Everdance. And as for a starring actress to play the lead of Kate Bennett. I'd love to have someone like Anne Hathaway. She was a pick of mine for her innocence and yet dark side that I've seen her play. The role would need someone who could do both and change it on a dime, so to speak.
4) What’s the best thing about having your very own art show?
For me its being able to really put a spotlight on the characters of my stories in The Untold Chronicles. But also I think the same same could be said for any piece I do for a show. Even none chronicles related. I think its about bringing the subject to life for those who view it in the way I see it. Living.
5) Do you listen to music when you create art? If so, who are you listening to lately?
Always. I need that sound to flow when I work. My itunes library is 17,000+ titles just for that reason. And my listening choices depend on the scene I'm creating. Hard rock
for action sequences, soft ballads for sad or heart warming moments. It depends, I love Peter Gabriel, and Tori Amos's early work, I lately am into Florence and the Machine,
And The work of Bable too. Kate Bush will always be a favorite of mine. I like sounds that open one's mind. The Script is really good too. Oh and I just got into Mumford and Sons... They got a lot of heart.
6) If people only judge a book by its cover- what’s one thing that would surprise people about you?
7) What’s the one Geo Brawn book someone DOESN’T want to read right before going to bed?
I think Everdance (Book One) is a good one to not read before you tuck into bed. The idea that the person living next door, who you've seen at Trader Joe's and walking the
dog at dusk is a blood thirsty vampire behind closed doors is the scariest concept of all. People like to see their monsters out right. The monster within, to me, is the scariest
one of all. The eyes in the dark waiting for you to let your guard down... And all along it's the guy you saw watering his or her lawn. The monster you can't see, until it
sinks its fangs in you like a Big Mac.
8) Do you draw from photo reference usually or from your mind’s eye?
I do both. I like the realism of a photo reference for some pages and need it to really hook the reader in. And other times I over animate a face or a body language to illustrate or emphasize a light or comedic moment. I love blending funny occurrences with my stories. I mean thats what life's like a lot of time too. It makes the reader more relaxed right before I go in for the kill on a page.
9) Does your wife (Nancy) ever give you advice or critiques on your work?
A lil' story,.. We'd been dating all of two weeks when I get this call at eleven O' clock at night and its her. And just as soon as I say hello she starts in, "You're doing it wrong... You put in your website that this characters name means this, when it actually means that. You need to fix it!" I knew then I was gonna marry this girl. Right then. My wife has two masters and two bachelors degrees in ancient studies and mythology. SHe is actually brave enough to be working on her Ph.D as we speak. Her knowledge really does come in very handy in my work, because she knows where all the bodies are buried, literally. We have an extensive library at home on any reference
I might ever need. So I do indeed consider her a major asset in my work.
10) What is your latest project, and where can people find it?
My latest work it a kind of follow-up to Book One in The Untold Chronicles, called Blood Rites; Next Gen. Its the story that plays the other side of the coin to Everdance.
where the main character Kate has to learn to survive after her vampire husband and blood provider is killed, this book Blood Rites is the story of the group of
supernaturals who killed him, and their history and story through the eyes of their newest member, Cherry Bomb. And it'll be available on my website, and through Indyplanet.com, And various comic stores like Geeks in Whittier, and JPM Comics in and anywhere you can catch me at the many horror cons I do like Monsterpalooza, Weekend of Horrors, or Trinity of Terror. Just goto www.BRAWNGRAPHIX.Com to stalk me out!!!
It's a bit scary, a bit fantastic, a bit real all rolled into one. It's where the line between supernatural and the natural world is blurred just enough.
2) Do fans of Twilight run in horror from your work once they realize it’s so different?
Most of the time, yes. And that's okay, really. I pride myself on having vampires in my stories that don't sparkle.
3) If you could make a movie of one of your books- Who would you cast as the lead and who would direct?
I was lucky enough to meet Guillermo del Toro last year,and I love his work with Pan's Labyrinth, Blade II and the Hellboy Movies, So that's a no brainer for me. I'd love to have him direct Everdance. And as for a starring actress to play the lead of Kate Bennett. I'd love to have someone like Anne Hathaway. She was a pick of mine for her innocence and yet dark side that I've seen her play. The role would need someone who could do both and change it on a dime, so to speak.
4) What’s the best thing about having your very own art show?
For me its being able to really put a spotlight on the characters of my stories in The Untold Chronicles. But also I think the same same could be said for any piece I do for a show. Even none chronicles related. I think its about bringing the subject to life for those who view it in the way I see it. Living.
5) Do you listen to music when you create art? If so, who are you listening to lately?
Always. I need that sound to flow when I work. My itunes library is 17,000+ titles just for that reason. And my listening choices depend on the scene I'm creating. Hard rock
for action sequences, soft ballads for sad or heart warming moments. It depends, I love Peter Gabriel, and Tori Amos's early work, I lately am into Florence and the Machine,
And The work of Bable too. Kate Bush will always be a favorite of mine. I like sounds that open one's mind. The Script is really good too. Oh and I just got into Mumford and Sons... They got a lot of heart.
6) If people only judge a book by its cover- what’s one thing that would surprise people about you?
That in spite of having a dark brooding appearance, I am very approachable and light spirited. The dark side of me is very noticeable, But I like to go out and have a beer
and joke around too. Most people are shocked by that. They think of me first, and immediately wanna hide the butcher knives... But after a minute or two that get very
comfortable and realize I'm not going to eat them with a bowl of pinto beans and a nice Chianti.
and joke around too. Most people are shocked by that. They think of me first, and immediately wanna hide the butcher knives... But after a minute or two that get very
comfortable and realize I'm not going to eat them with a bowl of pinto beans and a nice Chianti.
7) What’s the one Geo Brawn book someone DOESN’T want to read right before going to bed?
I think Everdance (Book One) is a good one to not read before you tuck into bed. The idea that the person living next door, who you've seen at Trader Joe's and walking the
dog at dusk is a blood thirsty vampire behind closed doors is the scariest concept of all. People like to see their monsters out right. The monster within, to me, is the scariest
one of all. The eyes in the dark waiting for you to let your guard down... And all along it's the guy you saw watering his or her lawn. The monster you can't see, until it
sinks its fangs in you like a Big Mac.
8) Do you draw from photo reference usually or from your mind’s eye?
I do both. I like the realism of a photo reference for some pages and need it to really hook the reader in. And other times I over animate a face or a body language to illustrate or emphasize a light or comedic moment. I love blending funny occurrences with my stories. I mean thats what life's like a lot of time too. It makes the reader more relaxed right before I go in for the kill on a page.
9) Does your wife (Nancy) ever give you advice or critiques on your work?
A lil' story,.. We'd been dating all of two weeks when I get this call at eleven O' clock at night and its her. And just as soon as I say hello she starts in, "You're doing it wrong... You put in your website that this characters name means this, when it actually means that. You need to fix it!" I knew then I was gonna marry this girl. Right then. My wife has two masters and two bachelors degrees in ancient studies and mythology. SHe is actually brave enough to be working on her Ph.D as we speak. Her knowledge really does come in very handy in my work, because she knows where all the bodies are buried, literally. We have an extensive library at home on any reference
I might ever need. So I do indeed consider her a major asset in my work.
10) What is your latest project, and where can people find it?
My latest work it a kind of follow-up to Book One in The Untold Chronicles, called Blood Rites; Next Gen. Its the story that plays the other side of the coin to Everdance.
where the main character Kate has to learn to survive after her vampire husband and blood provider is killed, this book Blood Rites is the story of the group of
supernaturals who killed him, and their history and story through the eyes of their newest member, Cherry Bomb. And it'll be available on my website, and through Indyplanet.com, And various comic stores like Geeks in Whittier, and JPM Comics in and anywhere you can catch me at the many horror cons I do like Monsterpalooza, Weekend of Horrors, or Trinity of Terror. Just goto www.BRAWNGRAPHIX.Com to stalk me out!!!
Thursday, February 17, 2011
SALABRATION!!!
Hang out with us at GEEKS for this year's SALABRATION!!!
Food, Drinks, ART, Fun, and tons & tons of great comic books!
Only at GEEKS!
Food, Drinks, ART, Fun, and tons & tons of great comic books!
Only at GEEKS!
Monday, December 6, 2010
We Don't Need No Stinkin' Badges!
SATURDAY JANUARY 22nd at 7:30 pm
"We Don't Need No Stinkin' Badges!" Outlaw independent animation at it's finest.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Dia de los Muertos in El Monte!
Join us October 30th in El Monte for a special group show
featuring the Day of the Dead art by:
Raul Aguirre Jr.
Geo Brawn IV
Javier Hernandez
Grasiela Rodriguez
Barbara Thatcher
Dolores Haro
Manny LeGaspe
Jon Harguindeguy
Gabriela Bilich
Sara Ulloa
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Monday, October 11, 2010
Cartoonista Radio #10: Who's Goin' to APE?
Javier Hernandez, Jose Cabrera, Michael Aushenker, and Jim Lujan discuss the Cartoonistas APE plans.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Alternative Press Expo, October 16-17
Coming back to San Francisco on October 16 and 17 at the Concourse Exhibition Center (located at 635 8th Street), APE offers comics fans an event focused on creativity and devoted to the output of indie cartoonists, artists, and publishers doing the thing they love most. With over 5,000 attendees in 2009, APE remains the premiere alternative comics and publishing show in the nation. Visit us at APE, October 16-17
Crying Macho Man
Cartoon Flophouse
Ghettomation
Not Your Friend Comic Books
Nubian Ink
Los Comex
Cochinadas Comics/Man vs Art
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