Posts Tagged ‘Convention’

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New Video to promote Archetypal Images

by ericwilmoth on 02/18/2011 at 11:56 am
Posted In: Comic News, Events, Video

Here’s a video of me at XCape Con in MI from 2008. In it I explain the vision behind Archetypal Images and why I’m inspired to make the comics I do. Incidentally, I went ahead and actually manifested a Youtube page to host it, so if you’re curious you can check that out via the social network links in the sidepanel.

So where are all the comics, you ask? Well, I’m currently busting my hump to get some new material out this spring, as well as reformatting everything I’ve done up to this point to make the presentation more streamlined and in the workflow of the rest of the site.

If you check out my last post you’ll see the pencils for one of the first few pages of my new project. And if you haven’t yet seen the Sponsorship Special comic, that’s my most professional publication to date.

Also, if you’re on Facebook and would really like to do me a huge favor, I’m participating in a contest to win a large grant to help me finance working on my projects full time—all it takes is getting your vote! Here’s the link to where you can do that: http://apps.facebook.com/dockerswearthepants/entries/13021

Incidentally, you can vote once each day, so if you can spare a moment from now until March 15th you’d really be doing me a huge favor!

Thanks!

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INTERVIEW FROM S.P.A.C.E. 09′

by ericwilmoth on 06/16/2009 at 12:32 pm
Posted In: Comic News, Events

I mentioned in my recap of the Small Press & Alternative Comics Expo this last March that while there I’d been interviewed for a podcast hosted through Comic Related, a site that specializes in reporting on comics. I just got word yesterday that it’s now up on their site, so naturally I wanted to forward it on to you all. You can check it out via the link below.

Comic Related – The Related Recap #120

Wait for the audio to load, then if you want you can forward ahead to my interview, which starts at 40:25—and if you’re interested, right after that is an interview with my buddy Jay Jacot from Lansing.

Enjoy!

———-P.S.———–
The link was working earlier, but seems problematic now…so if you try it and it doesn’t work please give it another shot later.

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Kids Read Comics ~ June Show

by ericwilmoth on 05/11/2009 at 4:26 pm
Posted In: Comic News, Events

Kids Read ComicsI’ll be attending an event in Chelsea, MI on the 12-13th of June, called Kids Read Comics. This will be my first time at this show, which is targeted at kids of all ages, promoting literacy in general, but with a strong focus on comics, obviously.

There will be a pack of local creators in attendance, with a variety of panels being held to explore the educational—as well as entertainment—value of comics, the unique qualities of the medium and how comics are evolving. Those of you with young teens and some free time would likely find this show a lot of fun.

For more info and directions to the show please visit the main site: http://kidsreadcomics.org/

A Free Comics Event June 12-13!

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Motor city Comic Con 09’

by ericwilmoth on 04/22/2009 at 3:48 pm
Posted In: Comic News, Events

Motor City Comic Con returns May 15-17, 2009 for our 20th Anniversary!

FRI. 12:30pm – 7pm / SAT. 10:30am – 6pm / SUN. 10:30am – 5pm

This will be my first time attending the MCCC since 2005, so with my new book in tow it should be quite an experience!

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SPACE Recap, ’09

by ericwilmoth on 04/22/2009 at 2:24 pm
Posted In: Comic News, Events

This is Mr. E! to Ground Control…

I’m stepping through the door
And I’m floating in a most peculiar way
And the stars look very different today…

For those of you who didn’t get the notice, I went to SPACE this last weekend. FYI, SPACE is the Small Press & Alternative Comics Expo, held in Columbus, OH each year. The last time I attended was in either 04’ or 05’—before all the $#@! in my life hit the proverbial fan—and this year (09’) was an awesome re-entry.

It began at 5am on Saturday with a bitchin’, four-hour road trip with my comic comrades from Lansing, Ryan Claytor, Jay Jaycot and Jonathon Gordon. Couldn’t ask for better company on a journey of this sort.

The show lasted from 10am-6pm on Saturday and 10-5 on Sunday, and it was not only the best SPACE con I’ve ever attended, it was the most lucrative experience I’ve had at a convention to date.

 

SPACE-'09

SPACE setup

I experimented with a different setup this time, since the carpooling  posed distinct limitations on what we could collectively carry, and I think it may have helped in more ways than one. Instead of the heavy/bulky gridwall I’ve previously used to hang framed versions of my prints, I picked up a foam display from Staples and slapped the prints up with some double sided sticky tape.

Besides being lightweight and far easier to transport, it gave people a better view of the art. It’s a long way from perfect, but the nature of these shows is to constantly improve your game, so this time I think I met with success.

SPACE-'09

Sparky Jam Comic

All-in-all it was a fun weekend. I got to reconnect with my buddy Steve Peters (creator of Sparky and Awakening Comics) and a whole host of other sequential artists–plus I met a lot of new folks—many of whom were attending SPACE  for the first time—huzzah!

Thanks to all of you who showed your support and grabbed a book or some other piece of art—what I’m up to may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but when the right person stops by and goes, “WOW,” it totally makes my day.

Next stop—The Motor City Comic Con!

P.S. – I nearly forgot a couple things–

  1. Steve Peters released a new book that I have some artwork in–check out more about that here: Tails of Sparky.
  2. Comic Related, a comic news site, did podcast interviews with tons of artists at the show–myself included. The podcasts aren’t up yet, but I’ll toss it up soon as I get it. For now you can check out a ton more photos of the show, and one of me way near the bottom: Comic Related – SPACE pics

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SPACE ~ the small Press & Alternative Comics Expo, April 18-19, 2009

by ericwilmoth on 03/30/2009 at 10:36 pm
Posted In: Comic News, Events

I’ll be attending SPACE in April, the Mid-West’s largest exhibition of Small Press, Alternative, and Creator-Owned Comics.

If you’re interested in attending all the info is available on the SPACE website.

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XCape Con Recap

by ericwilmoth on 11/25/2008 at 6:14 am
Posted In: Comic News, Events

The XCape Con was my first convention in over three years (since the release of the LC4 comic at the May Motor City Comic Con, 2005) and though it was a slow weekend for all the guests I felt like it was a success for me, personally.

In the past I was too hung up on how I did sales-wise, and that always led to a certain degree of anxiety, usually exacerbated by the multitude of challenges I was facing in the rest of my life. Now I’ve got a much stronger presentation and am focused on connecting with people and having a good time. I also am getting a better sense of how to approach the people who are strolling by and inviting them in; fortunately I have some new friends who excel at that— Jay Jacot and Ryan Claytor —who I was lucky to be set up next to, and pick up some of their practices.

Xcape Con Setup

Xcape Con Setup

Overall, I met a lot of great folks, made some valuable professional contacts and did better in sales than I’ve done at previous conventions—which I chalk up to having a better outlook as well as better product.

My thanks to everyone who stopped by and grabbed something—it was a pleasure meeting each of you…and thank you everyone who offered some form of advice or info—I appreciate every bit of it and will be doing my best to make use of it here in the weeks and months ahead.

I’m looking forward to the next con already!

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XCape Con 2, Nov. 22nd & 23rd

by ericwilmoth on 11/13/2008 at 4:00 am
Posted In: Comic News, Events

 

I’ll be attending the XCape Con in Flint, MI on Saturday Nov. 22nd & Sunday 23rd. All the details are available at the link above. Hope to see you there!

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