tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31546104434001144342024-03-12T17:43:46.308-07:00The Spokane Comicsmiths' GuildThe Comicsmiths' Guildhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15418637132777133435noreply@blogger.comBlogger127125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154610443400114434.post-67778999881368786182014-01-01T17:28:00.000-08:002016-12-11T21:33:23.396-08:00The Spokane Comicsmiths' Guild was a loosely organized group of artists, writers & creators from Spokane and the surrounding "Inland Empire" area. The Guild was formed soon after the 2008 <a href="http://www.24hourcomicsday.com/" target="_blank">24 Hour Comic Book Day Challenge</a>, as an opportunity to regularly get together, socialize, and talk about comics and the creative process.<br />
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As a group, the Guild was responsible for continuing the 24 Hour Challenge in Spokane, numerous other events and workshops, and producing 2 anthology comics. And, most importantly, it has led to many friendships and creative partnerships which continue to this day.<br />
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While the individual members have continued to produce work and interact, both socially and professionally, the organized Guild group hasn't been active for some time. In light of this, we decided there was no longer a need to keep the "official" Guild sites up and running.<br />
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This site will remain as-is for the time being, but will no longer be updated; please note that the "comicsmithsguild.com" domain name will no longer be active as of the middle of this month, so will not re-direct to the site.<br />
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We would like to extend our thanks to all those who helped and supported the Guild during it's existence. If you are interested in seeing what the individual creators associated with the Guild are doing now, you can check out this page of links to their personal sites:<br />
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<a href="http://comicsmithsguild.blogspot.com/p/guild-members.html" target="_blank">CREATOR LIST</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154610443400114434.post-83424917994074098062013-09-19T17:50:00.000-07:002013-09-19T17:50:36.630-07:00Rose City ComiCon!If you're going to be near Portland, OR this weekend, be sure to check out the <a href="http://rosecitycomiccon.com/" target="_blank">Rose City ComiCon</a>! This two day show is co-produced by the fine folks responsible for Seattle's <a href="http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/" target="_blank">Emerald City ComiCon</a>, and is already a healthy size for this being only its second year.<br />
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The Spokane area will have it's own representatives in attendance, of course, including: <a href="http://joshuacovey.deviantart.com/" target="_blank">Joshua Covey</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FishTankBooks" target="_blank">Manny Trembley</a>, <a href="http://www.catbeardthepirate.com/" target="_blank">Matt Nelson</a>, and the creators of <a href="http://transolargalactica.com/" target="_blank">Transolar Galactica</a>!<br />
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Both Manny and Matt will have the first copies of their newest books (RGB & Catbeard Book 2, respectively) available for purchase at the show, and Joshua will have merchandise from his recently Kickstarted graphic novel Baako, along with preview pages for the book to check out.<br />
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For more information about the show, head to the RCCC site: <a href="http://rosecitycomiccon.com/" target="_blank">Rose City ComiCon!</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154610443400114434.post-869291158768809612013-07-08T12:39:00.000-07:002013-07-08T12:39:00.836-07:00Baako Kickstarter!<a href="http://joshuacovey.deviantart.com/" target="_blank">Joshua Covey's</a> Kickstarter campaign for his <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1772063360/baako-book-1-graphic-novel-project" target="_blank">Baako original graphic novel</a> is in its final stretch, but there's still time to contribute and help make it a reality.<br />
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Baako is an all-ages action adventure epic, telling "<i>the story of a young girl coming of age in a world full of unimaginable terrors. She must find the courage to set out on a journey full of peril, loss, and betrayal and learn to overcome it all.</i>"<br />
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There are just three days remaining in the campaign, and it needs all the support it can get to reach its goal. Please spread the word and contribute if you can!<br />
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<a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1772063360/baako-book-1-graphic-novel-project" target="_blank">Baako - Book 1 Kickstarter! </a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154610443400114434.post-9693472104777931702013-06-04T20:09:00.000-07:002013-06-04T20:11:32.612-07:00Catbeard Kickstarter!Local creator Matt Nelson has launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund the printing of the second collected volume of his webcomic <a href="http://www.catbeardthepirate.com/" target="_blank">Catbeard the Pirate</a>. Catbeard is a super fun all-ages adventure comic, which has been going strong for over two years now.<br />
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The campaign has already hit its initial goal, and is into "stretch reward" territory, so be sure to go pick up a great book and check out all the awesome bonus incentives that Matt has cooked up: <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/86891268/catbeard-the-pirate-book-two?ref=home_location" target="_blank">Catbeard the Pirate Vol. 2 Kickstarter!</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154610443400114434.post-70754737993855835392013-06-03T09:38:00.000-07:002013-06-03T09:38:00.121-07:00RBG Kickstarter!Local creator Manny Trembley recently launched his second Kick-Starter campaign - this one for a very personal project titled <b>RGB</b>.<br />
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RGB is a wordless, full color, all-ages hardcover graphic novel. It is, in the creator's words, "<i>an exploration of grief</i>", and about "<i>Life. Loss. Love. In that order.</i>"<br />
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You can find out more about the history behind the book, and its auto-biographical origins, as well as pledge to support it, here: <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/95467753/rgb-graphic-novel" target="_blank">RGB Kickstarter!</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154610443400114434.post-67256183098674803632013-05-29T16:12:00.001-07:002013-05-29T19:40:26.357-07:00Spokane ComiCon!That's right, it's time once again for the biggest comic and pop-culture show in the Inland Northwest - the <a href="http://www.spokanecomicon.com/">Spokane ComiCon</a>, this Saturday (June 1st) from 10 to 5!<br />
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There will be lots of local artists and creators in attendance, along with plenty of industry stars and veterans. Be sure to check out the Spokane ComiCon website for a complete list of guests and special events.<br />
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Also, there will be the regular pre-Con Drink & Draw the night before the show. This year it will be held at The Saranac in downtown Spokane, Friday May 31 from 6 - 10 pm.<br />
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There is a Facebook event page set up to RSVP, or if you have any questions: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/427045277391080/" target="_blank">Drink &Draw: Spokane Comicon Prefunk</a><br />
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Hope to see everyone at the show!
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<a href="http://www.freecomicbookday.com/" target="_blank">Free Comic Book Day</a> is this Saturday (May 4), and is a national event that provides retailers a lot of awesome comics, from a variety of publishers, that they can give away for free.There are three Spokane area stores participating this year - <a href="http://www.merlyns.biz/" target="_blank">Merlyns</a>, <a href="http://www.thecomicbookshop.net/" target="_blank">The Comic Book Shop</a>, and Hastings.<br />
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Local artists will be at Merlyns both Saturday and Sunday, drawing free sketches for kids. There will be plenty of other events going on at the store both days, including the book release party for local creator Manny Trembley's new all-ages graphic novel Martin Monsterman!<br />
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Manny will be extra busy this weekend, as in addition to the release party, he'll be one of the artists drawing free sketches at Merlyns on Saturday, and will be at Tafuri Studios in the Garland district on Friday, drawing free monster sketches for their <a href="http://www.downtownspokane.org/first-friday.php" target="_blank">First Friday</a> event. <br />
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For more information, or to RSVP, you can check out the Facebook event pages:<br />
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<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/584214024924649/" target="_blank">First Friday at Tafuri Studios!</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/182205518597372/" target="_blank">Free Comic Book Day at Merlyns!</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/257691507700838/" target="_blank">Martin Monsterman Book Release Party!</a></li>
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If you're not local, be sure to check out the FCBD website for a participating retailer in your area, and we hope to see everyone else this weekend!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154610443400114434.post-44665536083926908802013-04-22T10:00:00.000-07:002013-04-22T10:00:00.873-07:00Stumptown Comics Fest!If you're going to be in the Portland, OR area this coming weekend, the <a href="http://www.stumptowncomics.com/comics-fest/" target="_blank">Stumptown Comics Fest</a> is the place to be. This will be the 10th year for this major Portland convention, which continues to host a wide collection of some of the best independent comics and creators.<br />
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This year you'll find a couple of Spokane's own in attendance: <a href="http://www.catbeardthepirate.com/" target="_blank">Catbeard the Pirate's</a> Matt Nelson and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FishTankBooks" target="_blank">Fish Tank Books'</a> Manny Trembley, who will be in the exhibitor area at table N-07. So swing by and check out their work if you get a chance, and let anyone else who might be attending know where they'll be.<br />
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And a reminder for those who'll be nearby this weekend, especially if you have kids - this Saturday is the Superhero Storytime at Auntie's Bookstore, starting at 11 am. For more info, check the last blog post: <a href="http://www.comicsmithsguild.com/2013/04/superhero-storytime.html" target="_blank">Superhero Storytime!</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154610443400114434.post-47945862039959746582013-04-15T12:55:00.000-07:002013-04-15T12:55:00.525-07:00Superhero Storytime!It's time once again for Superhero Storytime, an annual event for kids of all ages, hosted at <a href="http://www.auntiesbooks.com/" target="_blank">Auntie's Bookstore</a> in downtown Spokane and sponsored by the <a href="http://spokanecomicon.com/" target="_blank">Spokane ComiCon</a>!<br />
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This is a great opportunity to promote reading for kids, and introduce them to the worlds of superheroes and science fiction. There will also be giveaway and goodies for the kids, and you can even win tickets to the upcoming convention!<br />
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The event will be on Saturday the 27th at 11 am. You can contact Aunties for more information, and there is a Facebook event page set up where you can RSVP or for any questions you might have:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/148100212033828/" target="_blank"> Superhero Storytime!</a><br />
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A big thanks to Nathan O'Brien and the Spokane Comicon for sponsoring this great event!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154610443400114434.post-56290298706525844622013-04-09T12:46:00.001-07:002013-04-09T12:46:17.327-07:00Drink & Draw April Spectacular!The next Drink & Draw Social Club of Spokane is scheduled for this upcoming weekend! It will be held at <a href="http://theonion.biz/" target="_blank">The Onion Bar & Grill</a> on N. Division, Saturday April 13 from 6 - 10 pm.<br />
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There is a Facebook event page set up with more information, to RSVP, or if you have any questions: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/344867108947377/" target="_blank">Drink & Draw Social Club of Spokane April Spectacular!</a><br />
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A big thanks to <a href="http://theartofno.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Nathan O'Brien</a> & the <a href="http://spokanecomicon.com/" target="_blank">Spokane ComiCon</a>, and The Onion for putting together and hosting this great all-ages event, and we hope to see you all there!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154610443400114434.post-39725160440362414652013-03-18T09:00:00.000-07:002013-03-22T11:42:16.573-07:00Mini-Comics Day!This Sunday (the 24th), <a href="http://www.merlyns.biz/" target="_blank">Merlyns</a> in Spokane will be hosting a local Mini-Comics Day event from Noon to 4 pm. Similar to the <a href="http://www.24hourcomicsday.com/" target="_blank">24 Hour Comic Challenge</a>, but more free-form and on a smaller scale, the general idea is to produce a completed mini-comic within one day. But what constitutes a mini-comic is really up to the creator. This is an annual national event, and you can check out the official website for more information and suggestions: <a href="http://www.minicomics.org/" target="_blank">Mini-Comics Day!</a><br />
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And here is the local Facebook event page where you can RSVP and ask any questions you might have: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/264034870341928/" target="_blank">Mini-Comics Day at Merlyns!</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154610443400114434.post-28680710643795679492013-03-11T10:00:00.000-07:002013-03-11T10:00:05.901-07:00Kickstarter Alert - Penultimate Quest!Lars Brown has been serializing his latest comic project, titled "Penultimate Quest", on <a href="http://www.larsbrown.com/" target="_blank">his website</a>, and debuted the first collected volume at the <a href="http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/" target="_blank">Emerald City ComiCon</a> last week. He's currently running a KickStarter campaign to fund a larger print-run and there's still time to contribute. You can get your own copy, with personalized sketches, and even some sweet original art, including the original pages from the comic! Check it out here: <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1187578829/penultimate-quest-by-lars-brown-book-1" target="_blank">Penultimate Quest KickStarter!</a><br />
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Emerald City was huge this year, with the show taking over the entire convention center. A lot of the local creators who were exhibiting have blogged about their experiences and posted sketches they did while there; you can check out their individual sites and social network pages for their thoughts and pics. For a reminder of who all was there, see this post: <a href="http://www.comicsmithsguild.com/2013/02/emerald-city-comicon.html" target="_blank">CSG at ECCC!</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154610443400114434.post-13571928972284130182013-02-25T09:00:00.000-08:002013-02-25T09:00:02.964-08:00Emerald City Update - Drink & Draw!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Thanks to everyone who made it out to the Drink & Draw on Saturday night! We had a full house, including some new faces, and everyone seemed to have a lot of fun. The plan is to have the next D&D at the end of March or beginning of April - we'll update here when the specifics are nailed down, and you can join the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/503806989672262/" target="_blank">Facebook Group</a> for more updates, like these photos taken by event organizer Nathan O'Brien.<br />
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A reminder that this coming weekend (March 1-3) is the <a href="http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/" target="_blank">Emerald City ComiCon</a> in Seattle. You can see the big list of local creators who will be exhibiting there in our last update: <a href="http://www.comicsmithsguild.com/2013/02/emerald-city-comicon.html" target="_blank">CSG at ECCC!</a><br />
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Also, ECCC will be having their own pre-Con Drink & Draw the night before the show, which is a great opportunity to meet and socialize with con-goers, both fans and pros. It'll be at the <a href="http://dailygrill.com/locations/daily-grill-seattle-washington" target="_blank">Daily Grill</a>, across the street from the Convention Center, and will start at 7 pm. This is a free event to enter, but is restricted to 21 and up attendees.<br />
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You can see more information about this, and other great convention sponsored events going on over the weekend, at the <a href="http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/special-events/" target="_blank">ECCC Website</a>. Hope to see you there!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154610443400114434.post-41625643790772879622013-02-18T08:00:00.000-08:002013-02-18T08:00:08.486-08:00Emerald City ComiCon!The biggest convention in the Pacific Northwest is almost here! The 11th annual <a href="http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/" target="_blank">Emerald City ComiCon</a> will be March 1-3 in Seattle, and the Inland Northwest will once again be well represented.<br />
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<li>The Guild will again have it's own spot in Artist Alley, with a table manned by <a href="http://jeremywhittington.deviantart.com/" target="_blank">Jeremy Whittington</a>, <a href="http://jesseacosta.deviantart.com/" target="_blank">Jesse Acosta</a> & <a href="http://mbrazee.deviantart.com/" target="_blank">Matt Brazee</a>. You can find them and their wares at table K-9 (Dr. Who fans rejoice!). </li>
<li>Matt Nelson (creator of <a href="http://www.catbeardthepirate.com/" target="_blank">Catbeard the Pirate</a>) and Manny Trembly (creator of <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/95467753/martin-monsterman-graphic-novel" target="_blank">Martin Monsterman</a>) will be at table O-20, with plenty of all-ages awesomeness.</li>
<li>Nathan O'Brien (local artist and <a href="http://spokanecomicon.com/" target="_blank">Spokane ComiCon</a> head honcho) will be at table U-09 in Artist Alley.</li>
<li>The ever popular <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Sketch-Crew/265666193482808" target="_blank">Sketch Crew</a> will also be returning to ECCC, its ranks including local artist Levi Skeen.You can find them next to the Guild at tables K-7 & K-8.</li>
<li><a href="http://madatomstudios.com/" target="_blank">Erik Thompson</a> (artist of The Adventures of Doctor Zombie) is scheduled to be at the <a href="http://www.microbrewcomics.com/" target="_blank">Microbrew Comics</a> booth (#111).</li>
<li>Northworld's <a href="http://www.larsbrown.com/" target="_blank">Lars Brown</a> will be at table G-14, showcasing his newest project, Penultimate Quest.</li>
<li>And Joshua Covey (artist of <a href="http://www.boom-studios.com/series/title?series_id=877&name=Freelancers" target="_blank">Freelancers</a>) will be at table G-03, as well as spending some time at the Boom! Studios booth (#2002). You can see the times he'll be there listed on <a href="http://joshuacovey.deviantart.com/art/EMERALD-CITY-COMICON-2013-353372232" target="_blank">his deviantArt page</a>.</li>
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In addition, Erik, Lars & Josh are three of the featured artists in this year's <a href="http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/monsters-and-dames/" target="_blank">Monsters & Dames art book!</a> This is a limited edition collection that Emerald City puts out each year to coincide with the convention - all of the incredible art is produced by selected guests at that year's show, and all proceeds go to benefit the <a href="http://www.seattlechildrens.org/" target="_blank">Seattle Children's Hospital</a>.<br />
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Emerald City is a great event - a comic convention that's growing each year, yet is still more about comics than anything else, and treats both the creators and fans with respect. If you have the opportunity to check it out, we highly recommend it.<br />
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* Also a reminder that the first Spokane Drink & Draw of 2013 is this coming Saturday the 23rd at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SaranacPub" target="_blank">Saranac Public House</a>, from 6-10 pm. This is an all-ages event, and you can find more information and RSVP at the Facebook event page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/120531938126657/" target="_blank">Drink & Draw Social Club February Spectacular!</a> *Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154610443400114434.post-45376220344835358352013-02-13T08:00:00.000-08:002013-02-13T08:00:00.714-08:00In Memoriam - Kevin Smith<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOgIaZQfHNcxuaCypdkllFGwATonW9MD_q5EKo1m-42C_8jr74iro_oToHg13xLMw7L3IRToYyIMXt46b0-R7VYSQ9bhgYxQplRdf0AdZe7SNBxhctf04xzOM_LntWTBiRd56FpZCz4Wg/s1600/24h2010tshirt.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOgIaZQfHNcxuaCypdkllFGwATonW9MD_q5EKo1m-42C_8jr74iro_oToHg13xLMw7L3IRToYyIMXt46b0-R7VYSQ9bhgYxQplRdf0AdZe7SNBxhctf04xzOM_LntWTBiRd56FpZCz4Wg/s320/24h2010tshirt.png" width="264" /></a>The Guild lost one of its own this past weekend. "Our Kevin Smith", as he was known to the group, was a good friend to many, a loving & devoted husband and father, and a tremendously talented and creative artist.<br />
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Kevin was introduced to the group by his good friend Levi Skeen, one of the founding members of the Guild, and was a welcome addition to the community. He even contributed the designs for 2 of our local 24 Hour Comic Challenge events, one of which can be seen here.<br />
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<a href="http://www.krem.com/news/local/Crash-victim-was-out-running-errands-never-made-it-home-190774991.html" target="_blank">Kevin's death was senseless and tragic</a>, and he will be missed by all of those who were lucky enough to know him. Our hearts go out to his family in this time of loss.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154610443400114434.post-50028600725120201002013-02-11T01:40:00.000-08:002013-02-11T03:03:34.354-08:00Drink & Draw February Spectacular!The first Drink & Draw Social Club of Spokane for 2013 is now scheduled for later this month. It will be held at the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SaranacPub" target="_blank">Saranac Public House</a> in downtown Spokane, Saturday February 23 from 6 - 10 pm.<br />
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There is a Facebook event page set up to RSVP, or if you have any questions: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/120531938126657/" target="_blank">Drink & Draw Social Club of Spokane February Spectacular!</a><br />
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This is an all-ages event, and we hope to see all of you there. The <a href="http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/" target="_blank">Emerald City ComiCon</a> is right around the corner, and this is a great opportunity for some much needed pre-convention socializing.<br />
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A big thanks to <a href="http://theartofno.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Nathan O'Brien</a> & the <a href="http://spokanecomicon.com/" target="_blank">Spokane ComiCon</a>, and the crew at The Saranac for putting together and hosting this great event!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154610443400114434.post-48669030910674136432012-10-24T03:10:00.000-07:002012-10-24T03:10:15.381-07:00Little Con of HorrorsThis Sunday (the 28th) marks the debut of <a href="http://www.littleconofhorrors.com/" target="_blank">Little Con of Horrors</a>, a new horror & pop culture convention here in Spokane, just in time for Halloween.<br />
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The show will be at the Spokane Community College, from 10 - 4, and price at the door is only $3 (or $2 with a donation of a can of food).<br />
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There will be plenty of local creators on hand, include a few members of the Comicsmiths' Guild. We hope to see you there!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154610443400114434.post-30114953522674060792012-10-22T03:46:00.000-07:002012-10-26T14:14:10.819-07:00Halloween SketchingJust wanted to let everyone know that the Guild will be at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lightning-Comics-Games/369787247678" target="_blank">Lightning Comics</a> in Coeur d'Alene, ID this Saturday (the 27th). We'll be there from 10:30 to around 2, drawing free sketches for kids as part of their <a href="http://www.halloweencomicfest.com/Home/1/1/78/1138" target="_blank">Hallowe'en ComicFest</a> activities.<br />
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This is a new event, sponsored by Diamond Comics, that's a bit like Free Comic Book Day. They provide a variety of free mini-comics for shops to give out to kids in the spirit of trick-or-treating, as well as having costume contests and other things happening depending on the location.<br />
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And if you're not local, be sure to check your local shops for participating retailers: <a href="http://www.comicshoplocator.com/Home/1/1/57/575" target="_blank">Comic Shop Locator</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154610443400114434.post-90861475258804514622012-09-21T16:28:00.000-07:002012-09-21T16:28:39.661-07:00Jet City Comic Show is Tomorrow!If you're in the Seattle area, be sure to head down to the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall between 10 am and 6 pm tomorrow (Saturday the 22nd) for the <a href="http://www.jetcitycomicshow.com/" target="_blank">Jet City Comic Show</a>! The Comicsmiths' Guild will be represented in Artist Alley at booth AA10; so swing by and say Hi, find some comics to buy, or commission a sketch from one of the artists.<br />
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We hope to see you there!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154610443400114434.post-76887584460282569022012-08-27T02:07:00.000-07:002012-08-27T02:07:56.031-07:00Read Comics in Public Day is Tomorrow!Tomorrow, August 28, is the yearly international event known as Read Comics in Public Day. This is an opportunity to show your love of comics to the world at large, and maybe remind some of the non-comic-reading public that comic books do, in fact, still exist...<br />
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Just take your favorite comic or graphic novel, or drop by your local shop and pick up something new, and find a comfy spot you can enjoy said reading material while being seen by other people. If possible, be open to inquisitive people's questions about comics and have a willingness to explain their inherent awesomeness.<br />
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You can find more information, resources, and the opportunity to meet like-minded fans at the official RCIPD Facebook page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/readcomicsinpublic" target="_blank">Read Comic in Public!</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154610443400114434.post-74700054306697463042012-07-25T11:41:00.000-07:002012-07-25T11:41:31.416-07:00Batman Illustration sold to raise donations for Aurora CO victimsSelling this 5x7 Batman sketch on Etsy. Proceeds will be donated to the American Red Cross Colorado Chapters to assist with the victims of the tragic shooting in Aurora, CO. Please reblog, share, and retweet to get the word out.<br />
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Here in Spokane, we'll have a local version hosted at <a href="http://www.merlyns.biz/" target="_blank">Merlyns</a>, who will provide supplies, with members of the Guild on hand to instruct and help out the participants.<br />
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This is an all-ages event (for kids of all ages), and will run from 11 am - 4 pm. If you have any questions or would like more information, or to RSVP for the event, please see the Facebook Page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/336460183105623/" target="_blank">Kids Make Comics Day</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154610443400114434.post-34021098408070335012012-07-11T12:14:00.000-07:002012-07-11T12:14:19.534-07:00Drink & Draw + MeetingJust a reminder to everyone that this Saturday (July 14) will be the next Drink & Draw, which will also double as our monthly Guild meeting.<br />
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It'll be at the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SaranacPub" target="_blank">Saranac Public House</a>, from 7 - 10 pm. This is an All Ages event, and you can find more information and RSVP at the Facebook event page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/318705328213602/" target="_blank">Drink & Draw Spokane Style</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154610443400114434.post-54088849765365922462012-07-06T12:36:00.000-07:002012-07-06T12:38:00.395-07:00Baroque Network!<span itemprop="description"><span class="text_exposed_show">Baroque Network is a free, tri-annual, public event where artists and other creatives from the Spokane area can meet, network and have fun.</span></span><br />
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<span itemprop="description"><span class="text_exposed_show">Part of the event is the Seven2 Draw Off, which pits two groups of 3 local artists each, doing live drawing based on a theme. This time around, one of the teams is the "Comic Book Guys", made up of 3 Guild members: Jeremy Whittington, Colton Worley and Joshua Covey.</span></span><br />
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<span itemprop="description"><span class="text_exposed_show">There will also be raffles, a screen-printing station, belly dancing, a photo booth as well as many local art and vendor booths.</span></span><br />
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<span itemprop="description"><span class="text_exposed_show">The event will be at <a href="http://www.aclubspokane.com/" target="_blank">A Club Spokane</a> from 5 pm to 10 pm, this Saturday July 7. There's no admission fee, but donations will be accepted, with proceeds going to help <a href="http://www.feedspokane.com/" target="_blank">Feed Spokane</a>. </span></span><br />
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<span itemprop="description"><span class="text_exposed_show">You can RSVP at the event's Facebook page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/369969653058660/" target="_blank">Baroque Network!</a></span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154610443400114434.post-31795742177749536132012-05-09T16:04:00.000-07:002012-05-09T16:04:08.212-07:00Drink & Draw!Just wanted to give everyone a heads-up that there will once again be a pre-Con Drink & Draw the night before the upcoming <a href="http://spokanecomicon.com/" target="_blank">Spokane ComiCon</a>. This year it will be held at <a href="http://rexsspokane.com/" target="_blank">Rex's Burgers & Brews</a> in downtown Spokane, Friday May 18 from 7 - 11 pm.<br />
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There is a Facebook event page set up to RSVP, or if you have any questions: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/442903999059725/" target="_blank">Drink & Draw: Spokane Comicon Prefunk</a><br />
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A big thanks to Nathan O'Brien, Jeremy Whittington and everyone at Rex's for putting together and hosting this great event!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0