At first, we were concerned with our placement, unsure if people would be able to see us at all and make it behind some of the bigger booths. Luckily for us, we had nothing to be afraid of.

The “we” that I’m referring to includes me and fellow artist, former course mate, and SCAD soon-to-be graduate, Guthrie Ensor. I had planned on going alone to Asheville, but thankfully Guthrie found out I was going. We put two minds together and carpooled up, and it was the most perfect decision I made for this weekend. We had a blast sharing a a car ride up, accommodations, and mostly a table. We got to share the same experiences, talk to a lot of the same great people, and riff off each other when we recorded an interview for a podcast, and when customers came up to peruse our wares. We saw tons of people and got to talk with lots of “new fans”. And luckily for Guthrie, he will be moving back up to Asheville (he had lived here previous to Savannah), and the new-found connections he and I made will benefit him, with some possible future appearances and signings.

I sold out of my latest comic, “Stand-up Comic Book” #1 in both the Limited Black Book Edition, as well as the standard blue book run. I also ran out of stock in Jimbo Maneuver books. Both books were quite a hit at the show, so I was glad not to have to haul them back to the hotel. I was able to get away from the table and meet with Hope Larson. She was completely pleasant and both her books Chiggers and Mercury looked immaculate! I was seeing people throughout the convention clinging their copies lovingly and it made me miss my copies at home. But meeting her was definitely a highlight, and I can’t wait until the next time I see her. NOTE: Had it not been for Hope Larson and her Twitter, and the tweet she sent out about the Fanaticon organizers treating her so well 4 months in advance to the convention, I wouldn’t have signed up. So thanks!

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After 2 months of absences at the Sentient Bean, I’ll be appearing tonight to make more people aware that I am able to stand on a stage and speak. Laughs are secondary, optional, not required, but highly appreciated so thank you for your donation! Filmmaker Dan Fine will be shooting scenes for his documentary which he also stars in, performing comedy as a comedian usually does. He’s my dude, so come out and add your laughter onto his audio recordings.

I’m emceeing an event on Friday from 12:00 to 3:00 called “Your Future Looks Bright” at Arnold Hall. You want a career int he arts? You gotta get yourself to this, because it’s going to be poppin’ off with tons of bright minds who want to let you know how you can EMPOWER yourself with the business attitude of a successful artist. Get it son!

I will in Asheville that evening, tabling Saturday morning at Fanaticon, held at the Asheville Art Museum. I’ll be selling mini-comics, prints, and posters between the hours of 10:00 – 6:00pm. If you’re in the area and you want some comics, I am providing them!

It’s been a good week, got my future in my hands. My path is laid down and I’m ready to walk the line. Say hello to ya motha for me!

Please click to enlarge! The “Booster Party” is one of my favorite undertakings, with stories that criss-cross around the board, alluding to events that happen at the same party that happened, that are about to happen, and that ARE happening as you read.

I will be selling prints at the Norris Hall Swap Meet tomorrow at 11AM – 1PM. I have a limited edition print run of 15, measuring at 24″ x 19″, at $30 each, and signed! And finally, I have process scans after the jump, where you can see the stages of its creation. Enjoy!

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This time last year I was beginning a job as Comics Editor for SCAD’s online newspaper, The District. I served for two quarters making artwork and comics, and I’ve received lots from it, including a few awards. Even though I no longer officially hold a position in the District offices, I still have love for the District. They are very active in journalism and entertainment with an online newspaper, quarterly magazine, and are neighbors with the great SCAD Radio. They’ve been very good to me, so I hope to see what new things they have for this year.

I had an illustration published in District Quarterly‘s “Love and Lust” issue. (photo by friend and magnificent photographer Jessi Gilbert)

I won an Addy Award for third place in the Poster category. You remember that old thing?

I also won two awards with the Society of Professional Journalists. One is third place in Editorial Cartooning, and the other is first place in Online Feature Writing, an article which is written and drawn in comic form! You can read that by clicking here. The District is a wonderful place, so if you get the chance to work with them, submit to them, I’m sure you’ll enjoy the results! Give them love, my friends, and thanks for the support.

This was my submission into this year’s SEQA Anthology/Sampler. It didn’t get accepted, so now it’s available here to read!