Drive Down to Austin Labor Day weekend and get some COMICS!

Here's a cool ad for one of my favorite shops, Austin Books. The ad is by the one and only Yehudi Mercado, author of the sweet graphic novel series Buffalo Speedway.

Check out some Sci-fi goodness: Peacekeeper by Erik Reeves

If you're not familiar with his work, Erik Reeves is an example of a largely unknown cartoonist whose stock is rising in the comics world. Besides being a go-to guy in the design world, Erik is carving out a niche in the Dallas comics scene with his self-published sci-fi-action comic, Peacekeeper: Old World Order. I snatched the preview below from the jaws of Indyplanet, where the first issue is on sale now.

DFW Cartoonist writes a great article on how to get new readers

A lot of lipservice is paid to "Gaining new readers" but I'm convinced that the major publishers don't really care about growing the overall readership. The majors mostly seem like they just want to take people who are spending more than they can afford on comics and convince them to spend a little more. And they are pretty good at it. But now that they have snagged the low-hanging fruit, let's try some actual marketing...

Marketing is a hobby of mine. I feel fairly confident in saying there is no marketing to speak of in the comics industry. Well, there is marketing to current readers, but not to new readers (or even lapsed readers). Right now, a large number of the general public doesn't even know that comics exist. I meet people and talk to co-workers all the time that are convinced that comics are not printed anymore until I show them a new one. Then there are people who insist that comics are not "for them" even though there are comics on just about every subject, for every audience. Marketing is important because it is the way you find out that you need or want something. The first step to reaching new readers is to let them know you exist! The good news is there is a lot of opportunity out there, and one of our local DFW area cats Vinh-Luan Luu of the mighty Space-Gun Studios crew has figured it out for you. Click here to learn something about gaining new  readers!

DALLAS COMICON IS HERE!!!

I heard the world was gonna end this weekend, so I figured I should be in the same building as Stan Lee. And just about all the local comics artists I know will be there too... so it's all good! Get the info here.

Drink and Draw 46: Cara a Cara Con el Diablo

All right Gents and Lady like beings. we got another session for the drink and draw! it is starting to heat up and we need to cool things down. so come chill with us and down some cold ones and do some scribbling. flex some creative muscle or just let loose and go with the flow.

i have announced this before but will emphasize here. the ABOSG's group has set up a sweet 10 dollar figure drawing sessions on tuesdays at Janimation near deep ellum for the next 7 weeks. they had a pretty good turn out and it was all practice. doing 5 minute quick sketches and so on. i highly recommend this for those that are having trouble with anatomy and for those who need to freshen up on your anatomy and gesture drawing skills and for those who just need to get some practice out of good habit. no matter what skill level you are you can always benefit from such sessions. i would like some drink and draw presence there. wickity wack! here is a link to the event info to get address and a little bit more info on it.

http://abunchofshortguys.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=245%3Alife-drawing-2011&catid=943%3Anews-2011&Itemid=91

all right! now thats done with. this weeks poster was done by one who has not been with us physically but in spirit he lives inside everyone of us. and i aint talking about da jesus or allah or thor or what ever superhero you beleive in. i is talking about Terry Haller. dude donated his talented skills and time to bust out this poster for our little ol' drink and draw DFW group. terry runs the drink and draw chapter in milwaukee. so a tip of the hat to our bretheren up north. you can check out more work from him here.
http://brotherhaller.deviantart.com/

again thanks for the time and effort for creating this fantastic poster widening our pallet of style and talent that represents drink and draw.

welp! this was the last poster i had in the works. so if anyone wants to volunteer to draw a poster for us. just shoot me a message.

i also want to give thanks to everyone that has supported us through the past couple of years. drink and draw DFW has been going strong for over 2 years now! thanks for support. THAS NICE!!!!!

signing out.
jose ramirez. (pardon the grammar i didnt proofread.)

Time	Sunday, May 15 · 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location	The Fllying Saucer 14999 Montfort Dr Dallas, Texas

Drink and Draw DFW 45: Liquid Sunshine

all right guys. so we will skip drink and draw on easter weekend and continue it the following week! so the next meeting is on MAY 1st.

sorry for the delayed message here. but i have been busy with some freelance and had no time to update the status on the next meeting.

ok. lets prepare for the summer heat by kicking it with the drink and draw crew!

this weeks. poster was drawn by fer galicia he is pretty slick with them pencils and markers. check out more of his stuff right heer at http://ferah11.deviantart.com/
boy spits them sketchcards out like no other! so thanks for your time, skill, and effort that you put into this weeks poster fer! its much appreciated.

Time	Sunday, May 1 · 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location	the flying saucer 14999 Montfort Dr Dallas, Texas

PREVIEW-Dead@17 Vol6 by Josh Howard #inStoresNow

 Here's a preview of Dead@17 Volume 6: The Witch Queen by DFW cartoonist and rising star Josh Howard...

Sale on The Bramble Vine Cartoons Book - 25% off

I have an online sale going on now through March 31. My latest book, The Bramble Vine Cartoons, will be 25% off the cover price when you order online through Lulu.com. All you have to do is enter the code "SPLISH305" at checkout. This book is a collection of my single panel gag cartoons, 128 pages of weirdness and hilarity. If you can't make it to any of the shows I'm exhibiting at this year grab the book online for some excellent savings!

Nate Bramble - www.bramblevinecomics.com

Awesome New Pop Art Exhibit in Dallas!

Opening Art Reception
Saturday April 2, 2011
6-9pm
(on display through April)

The Cameron Gallery
1414 Dragon Street
Dallas, TX 75207
214-747-1414
http://thecamerongallery.com

Drink and Draw 43: Sprung

all right fellow artists, nerds, and geeks! time for some more drink and draw. last time we had a pretty good turn out. lets see if we can keep it up!

stay tuned for news on meetups in ft. worth!

have a great week and hope to see you this sunday!

Time	Sunday, March 27 · 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location	The Flying Saucer 14999 Montfort Dr Dallas, TX

"Morning Glories" artist Joe Eisma Signing at Zeus Comics in Dallas Tomorrow!

Metrosketchual's own Joe Eisma (Morning Glories) will be signing at Zeus Comics this Wednesday March 16th from 12pm-6pm. Eisma drops by in support of this weeks new release of Morning Glories #8 and the first trade collecting Morning Glories #1-5. Don't miss this opportunity to meet Joe and get your comics signed!
Get more info here

Straight out of Gallifrey!

I have finally caught up watching season 1-4 for the new Doctor Who series.... David Tennant is def my fav doctor so far. I also like the art style of the old series (Tom Baker) so I threw in the old school logo and aura.