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V&A fun and games

19 September, 2009

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Some news from the resident comic book artist at the V&A:

Open Studios

It’s the London Design Festival next week (19th – 25th September) and the V&A is hosting a number of events. To coincide with this we are holding more Open Studio sessions.

19th, 20th, 21st, 24th, 25th September 13 00 – 16 00

And as part of the Big Create, an extra long Open Studio on
26th September 11 00 – 16 00

Stories for Humans: Contemporary Comics

1st October – 22 November
Room 220 Sackler Centre

See some of the V&A’s excellent comics in this display that includes comics from the collection selected by Karen Rubins, along with some of my own work.  This display will contain an interactive element where visitors are invited to add a panel to a giant comic, in a much larger version of the popular one-panel-each-comic pub game.

Other Events

There are a large number of events for young people ( 11 – 19) this Autumn on the theme of comics and manga. 10th October is Manga Day, with events run by Sweatdrop Studios, Willie Hewes, Sammy Borras, and Karen Rubins. There are also various courses and portfolio advice sessions available throughout October and November.

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Willie Hewes? Oh hey, that’s me! ^__^

It’ll be fun and games, so do come along if you’re in the neighbourhood.

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Web and Mini Comics Thing = win

29 March, 2009

in Con Reports

thingbeanWell, that’s it. If you weren’t there, you missed your chance to be the Coolest Bean At The Thing, with a badge.

Besides badges, Itch was on hand to sell Leek and Sushi, Amaranth and Final Blossom, as well as some original art by Karen Rubins. We did very well, so well I sold out of Leek and Sushis. Sorry to anyone disappointed, please consider picking one up from the web-shop.

It could just be me, but I would say this was the best Thing yet, with regards to the quality and variety of stuff on sale. I met many new faces with cool things, but many don’t seem to have websites for me to point to. Come on, you guys! It’s the 21st Century, you don’t exist if you don’t have a website!

Exception: Moogs Kewell, who sold stickers, jewellery and cute little things. I wanted to eat her stuff, check out her etsy site if you’re into cute.

There was some talkin’ and dealin’ with regards to future Itch publications in the dark alleys outside the event, and although I don’t want to go into details, I feel confident in telling you Itch will continue to bring you the best in home-grown manga and comics in the months to come.

My attempts to take photos once again failed miserably. Luckily, the ever-reliable Zip Gun Comics guys have photos. The only sharp photo I managed to take all weekend was a photo of our Cool Bean-creating badges. Some of them were hand-drawn by me and Kaz, and some featured tiny little naked people. Because nudity is always funny.

thingbadge

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Japanese Art Festival report

2 March, 2009

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Akemi Solloway

Akemi Solloway

This weekend Itch was at the Japanese Art Festival in Richmond, pulled together by the charming Akemi Solloway.

My usual events are more pointed at comics and manga, and it was refreshingly different to be here, as it was much more of a cultural event. There was some manga and anime, and of course cosplaying going on, but there were also ladies in proper kimonos, Japanese snacks, martial arts demonstrations and live music, including some awesome Taiko drumming! I had a good time and met many interesting people.

Others in attendance included Sonia Leong, displaying that combination of cuteness and sophistication over a core of pure righteous fury that I’ve come to associate her with. I went to her talk on how to do manga, which was mostly familiar territory for me but nonetheless very enjoyable. I missed Paul Gravett‘s talk, much to my chagrin, but I met him later and I got his card. I really need to work on my formal business card exchange-fu, though. ^_^; I’m sure I messed it up!

Getting to and from the festival, and the deeply creepy hostel we stayed at were less pleasant, but those stories will have to wait for another time. For now I’d just like to say hi to anyone who is visiting my site for the first time after picking up a card, and thanks to everyone who got a book or some art or a portrait done. I really love drawing people at events! Hope to see you again sometime.

I was there too! I'm just not in the picture.

I was there too! I'm just not in the picture.

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ITCH at MCM Midlands

21 February, 2009

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After a long and early train journey, Itch was happy to join hordes of cosplayers, a Dalek and several normal people at the MCM Midlands Expo. It was sort of a condensed version of the bigger London MCM, but it was lots of fun.

Itch and Inspired Comics volunteered at the last moment to run the artists alley and art competition that are a solid tradition at MCM. Neither of us had done it before, but it turned out to be fun and not too difficult. Lots of enthusiastic artists of all ages entered the competition, which was great to see. I attach some photos of the art wall and our table.

Thanks to everyone who entered the competition. There were many really cool and worthwhile drawings which we couldn’t include in the winners unfortunately. If it turns out you didn’t win anything, please try again next time.

Art drawn in the alley

Art drawn in the alley

Willie at the table

Willie at the table

Normally, the artists alley is run by Sweatdrop, and the change led one girl to exclaim: “You’re not Sweatdrop! Where is Sweatdrop?” as if to accuse us of kidnapping them. Anyway, fact is, Sweatdrop can’t do everything. We’ll let them know you missed them, red-eyed girl. XD

Other highlights include the 6 year old Jedi who wanted to take on some Stormtroopers with his slide-out lightsaber, but couldn’t get their attention. “Hello!” he shouted, “Excuse me!” I love it when young Jedi show good manners.

Other highlights include the very convincing Dalek, who was extra scary because he moved at speed and it wasn’t clear whether he could see where he was going! I talked to the guy inside later (who was dressed as the doctor, to confuse things even more) and it turned out he had great vision, actually. He couldn’t hear much on the other hand, but neither could anyone else. MCM sure is noisy!

All in all, I had a great time. Hello to everyone I met, I hope you’ll check out the website while you’re here, and maybe I’ll see you again sometime.

PS: Winners will be annouced here very shortly! Thanks for your patience.

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Bonus Events Get!

I thought the winter was supposed to be the quiet season, with not much comicky events going on. Turns out I’m very wrong. There are two exciting events Itch will be at in the next two weeks. Saturday 21 February: Midlands MCM Expo. This is by the same people who do the London MCM Expos, [...]

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London MCM Expo OWNZING!

Super shout out to everyone I met at the London Expo this weekend! ITCH was out in full force, and I had a really good time. Thanks so much to all of you who bought some goods or asked me for a commission. I spent the whole weekend drawing like a crazy lady. It was [...]

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