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Friday, November 02, 2012
Big Planet Comics Orbit Newsletter - November 2, 2012
Original art on view in Hello Kitty for President
As previously noted, Hello Kitty is busy setting up her campaign HQs at the LivingSocial's 918 F St space, which is open to the public from November 1-6. They've sent some images of original art on display there, two of which are by local artists:
Tim Conlon is a graffiti artist from Washington, DC. His graffiti art revolves around pop culture icons and current events. He likes to incorporate vibrant colors as well as characters/themes that draw people's attention. Tim has a strong passion for readable, traditional, bar-style graffiti, which has incorporated into his own personal style.
Tim Conlon
"Get on Board"
Spray paint and acrylic On wood panel
24x36
Nicole Bruckman
Nicole is an Ohio native artist, currently living in LA. She received a B.F.A, with a major in illustration from the Columbus College of Art and Design in 2000. Nicole's artistic inspiration comes from sources such as children's tales and folklore, National Geographic, nature and animals… Her pieces are usually displayed in vintage frames.
Nicole Bruckman
"Campaign Trail"
mixed media on wood panel
18x24
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Linas Garsys
Linas lives in Baltimore, Maryland, and is a graphic editor for The Washington Times. Lina's inspiration comes from punk movements in music and art, Lithuanian folk art, Victorian patterns, Pop Art and other "punk" inspiration that blends into his unique style. Music tendencies are the underline of most of his artwork.
Linas Garsys
"Spirit of Kitty"
Acrylic on wood panel
18x24
Lastly, we have commissioned two pieces with Globe Printing (one pictured above):
Globe Poster Printing was established in 1929 and is one of the nation's largest showcard companies. They have been telling the story of R&B and all forms of American music and entertainment through bright and iconic posters ever since. Globe began by printing posters for vaudeville acts, movie theaters, burlesque houses and carnivals, and became known for its work with R&B and soul performers-including James Brown, Ike and Tina Turner and Solomon Burke-and later hip-hop acts. Big, bold, fat type, DayGlo colors and distinctive lettering were hallmarks of the Globe style.
Sanrio/Artist Relationship:
Sanrio has worked with a number of celebrated artists from around the globe, initially developing relationships for Hello Kitty's 35th Anniversary (2009) and Sanrio's 50th Anniversary (2010). Over 100 artists have created pieces over the years, that have been showcased in gallery events and illustrate the inspiring ways Hello Kitty and Sanrio have influenced both the artists' work and personal lives. The pieces have ranged from edgy to obscure to adorable, using a variety of mediums including canvas, spray paint, watercolor and ink, aerosol and acrylic on wood, mixed media, oil on panel and silkscreen. Most recently, the works were bound to create the collectible, hard cover book, Hello Kitty, Hello Art! (launched in mid-October).
Contest to win FREE 'District Comics' original art
Buy a copy of the book at Big Planet Comics and be entered to win a piece of art. More details at http://district-comics.blogspot.com/2012/11/free-district-comics-original-art.html
Ben Hatke Signing - Legends of Zita the Space Girl DATE CHANGE!
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11/3: Meet the Creators of Supurbia at Third Eye Comics
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Nov 9 -11: AnimeUSA at Marriot Wardman Park features live music
MAGFEST BRINGS JAMSPACE TO ANIMEUSA
Two Washington DC events team up to bring musical jams to the public
WASHINGTON, DC — Nov.2, 2012 — Japanese art and pop culture festival AnimeUSA welcomes staff from video game music festival MAGFest to assist in the next upcoming AnimeUSA, November 9-11, 2012 at the Marriot Wardman Park in Washington, D.C.
MAGFest will be hosting a "Jamspace" at AnimeUSA, which is a unique room that combines live bands with opens jams. Baltimore locals Rare Candy (http://www.rarecandyband.com/) will perform their synth rock video game covers, and chiptune artist Inverse Phase (http://inversephase.bandcamp.com/) will use classic game hardware to re-imagine pop and rock favorites in ways you never thought possible. Whenever a scheduled band isn't playing, Jamspace will be open all weekend for open jam.
MAGFest provides the guitar, bass, drums, and keyboard, and you provide the talent (or lack thereof). Join in the fun at the jamspace at AnimeUSA!
About Anime USA: In 1999 Anime USA began as a northern Virginia convention started by fans, and in 2004 become a non-profit educational organization. Our mission is to educate the public about and promote Japanese arts and popular culture. As in the beginning, we remain a convention of fans, by fans, and for fans. Anime USA is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit.
Anime USA 2012 will be held November 9-11 in our new location: the Marriott Wardham Park in Washington, D.C. For more information and to register for the convention, visit us at www.animeusa.org.
About MAGFest: MAGFest, The Music And Gaming Festival, is an annual event in the Washington D.C./Virginia/Maryland area dedicated to the celebration of video games and video game music. Each year, MAGFest offers 24-hour console, arcade, and PC game rooms, over twelve live video game cover bands, chiptunes, a vendors area, and guest speakers from the video game industry and fan scene. It also features a "JamSpace" available to all attendees for impromptu music performances. Numerous other events are scheduled each day. The 11th annual MAGFest, or MAGFest 11 for short, is scheduled for January 3-6 2013.
For more details regarding MAGFest, contact Nick Marinelli, MAGFest press and public relations director, press@magfest.org.
Local papers on Wreck-It Ralph animation
Clever idea, but too much sugar
By Michael O'Sullivan
Washington Post November 2, 2012
http://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/movies/wreck-it-ralph,1209693/critic-review.html#reviewNum1
'Ralph' wins with old-school heart and high-tech fun
Kelly Jane Torrance
The Washington Examiner November 2, 2012
http://washingtonexaminer.com/ralph-wins-with-old-school-heart-and-high-tech-fun/article/2512329
Nov 3: Ben Hatke Signing - Legends of Zita the Space Girl at Big Planet Comics
I'll be going to this, probably towards the second half - I liked the first book in the series quite a bit.
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Thursday, November 01, 2012
Truitt on Dagwood for President
Dagwood runs for president in longtime 'Blondie' strip; Would giant sandwiches be served at state dinners?
Brian Truitt, USA TODAY November 1. 2012
http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2012/11/01/president-dagwood-blondie-comic-strip/1674505/
Brian Truitt, USA TODAY November 1. 2012
http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2012/11/01/president-dagwood-blondie-comic-strip/1674505/
Comic books on the Kojo Nnamdi Show
Zap! Bang! Pow! Shazam!: The Appeal Of Comic Book Culture
National Public Radio and WAMU's Kojo Nnamdi Show Nov 1, 2012
http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-11-01/zap-bang-pow-shazam-appeal-comic-book-culture
He interviews Big Planet Comics' Greg Bennett and an American University professor.
Weldon on Mignola novel
Spooky Puppets, Slow Pacing In 'Catechism'
by Glen Weldon
NPR.org (October 31, 2012
http://www.npr.org/2012/10/30/163955244/spooky-puppets-slow-pacing-in-catechism
When Hello Kitty came to town...
Hello Kitty the candidate comes to Washington
Nikki Schwab
Staff Reporter - Yeas & Nays
The Washington Examiner October 31, 2012
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
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