2011 CTN Animation Expo Con Report!

On November 18-21, 2011, Creative Talent had it’s third annual CTN Animation Expo. Every year, this con seems to grow more and more. With big companies, artists, and big names in the animation industry, this is THE show to go to if you are involved with the animation industry and want to break in. From portfolio reviews, to insightful panels, and even just soaking in the ambience and drawing with other artists in the lobby, CTN is full of creative talent that is waiting to be the next big name in animation. I highly recommend anyone interested going into the field to come out and experience this awesome show. And one big tip I heard throughout the weekend: No one will hire you if you don’t show your stuff. Post it on blogs, get your portfolio out there, make yourself seen. All it takes is one chance. And now, onto some pictures from this weekend:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NYC – Holiday Kickoff

James Gurney, Jerry Pinkney, and many more sign on Saturday, November 26th from 12:00 – 2:00 at Books of Wonder in NYC.

JERRY PINKNEY – Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
JAMES GURNEY – Dinotopia: A Land Apart from Time – The 20th Anniversary Edition
ED YOUNG – The House That Baba Built
DAVID WIESNER – Tuesday 20th Anniversary Edition
HILARY KNIGHT -Nina in That Makes Me Mad
MELISSA SWEET -Balloons Over Broadway
SUSAN JEFFERS – Hansel & Gretel
LEO & DIANE DILLON – Never Forgotten; The Secret River
CHARLES SANTORE – The Night Before Christmas

Books of Wonder
18 West 18th Street, New York, NY 10011

Ray Lago Announced as Guest of Honor for November 27th, 2011 East Hanover NJ Comic Book Expo

Press Release:

The guest of honor at the November 27th East Hanover Comic Book Expo is Ray Lago!

To say that his talent is underrated is a gross understatement…

For nearly three decades, Ray Lago has been a professional illustrator for clients such as Reader’s Digest, Scott Forsman and Scholastic, and for comic book industry giants like Marvel and DC. His early career  also included employment as a Graphic Design Engineer with NBC News, ABC News, and PBS’ News Hour.He has been a prolific artist for the comic book industry, creating covers and trading cards for Spider-Man, The X-Men, Superman, Vampirella, Predator, Robocop, StarWars and scores of others. Painted story credits include Marvel’s Open Space series and Hellraiser series, Ivanhoe for First/Classics Illustrated, “Ask Any Mermaid” in NBM’s Skin Tight Orbit vol. 2, Harris Comics’ Vampirella 25th Anniversary Special and Shi: Masquerade for Crusade. For several years Ray devoted much of his time to painting the revived Little Annie Fanny feature for Playboy magazine, along with writer/cartoonist and fellow Kean alumni Don Wimmer. Ray is also well known for illustrating Magic gaming cards for Wizards of the Coast.

Currently, Ray continues to work as an illustrator in the comics and gaming industries and is an Adjunct Professor for the Illustration Department at New York City’s Fashion Institute of Technology.

When he can find the time, Ray continues to update and improve his website: www.raylagoart.com

The first collection of his work, Ray Lago: Heroes & Angels (Archangel Entertainment), was published in 1998. The second collection, a volume of drawings, Ray Lago Sketchbook I: Drawn to Beauty (Big Wow Art) was published in 2003.

Ray has 2 new volumes of his work available— RAY LAGO: Art-Works and RAY LAGO: Private Commissions (Big Wow Art)

IL – Generation Hope Signing

James Asmus signs at Challengers Comics on Wednesday December 21, 2011 from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm.

Challengers Comics
1845 N. Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

FL – Shaq Uncut Signing

NBA champion Shaquille O’Neal signs on Tuesday December 06, 2011 at 7:00 PM.

Special Instructions
Wristbands required for event. Available on a first-come, first-served basis the day of the event. Books must be purchased at any Barnes & Noble location. Receipt required to obtain wristband.

Barnes & Noble
Colonial Plaza Market Center, 2418 E Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32803
407-894-6024

OR – Oil & Water Signing

Steve Duin and Shannon Wheeler sign on Monday, November 28th at 7:30PM

When 10 Oregonians travel to the Gulf Coast in August 2010 to plumb the devastation wrought by the Deepwater Horizon spill, they discover that after the spill oil and water were not the only irreconcilable contradictions. The graphic novel Oil and Water (Fantagraphics), written by Steve Duin and illustrated by cartoonist Shannon Wheeler, gathers first-person accounts of the destructive impact of the disaster and provides a devastating look at the worst environmental disaster in U.S. history.

Powell’s Books
1005 W Burnside, Portland, OR

IL – Apocalypse Calendar Release Party

Jenny Frison, Sean Dove, Thomas Quinn, Steve Seeley and Ryan Browne sign on Dec. 16 at 7:00 pm.

It’s the End of the World as we know it… and we feel fine! To celebrate this momentous occasion, here’s a calendar featuring interpretations of the end of the world by 12 different artists. The date portion of the calendar features a daily list of significant accomplishment by the human race, and birthdays of great humans from throughout history, as well as a running countdown to our final day.

Artists (and party attendees) include Thomas Quinn, Jenny Frison, Sean Dove, Steve Seeley and Ryan Browne!! Art prints of every individual page (including Jay Ryan’s screen print) will be available for purchase at this event. The Apocalypse Calendar is the LAST calendar you will ever need.

Challengers Comics
1845 N. Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

OR – Witch Doctor Signing

Brandon Seifert and Lukas Ketner sign on Wednesday, December 14th, 2011 from 7:00PM – 10:00PM.

It’s time for a house call from Witch Doctor! Things From Another World (TFAW) is pleased to announce a signing for the Witch Doctor TPB Volume 1, the first collection from Robert Kirkman’s (The Walking Dead) Skybound imprint, with local creators Brandon Seifert and Lukas Ketner. Fans can stop by, meet the creators, and purchase copies of the book from 7 to 10 p.m. December 14 at TFAW’s “Hollywood” Portland location, while enjoying complimentary food and beer (21+, with valid ID).

Things from Another World
4133 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97214

MA – The Last Dragon Signing

Jane Yolen and Rebecca Guay sign at Barnes & Noble on Monday November 21, 2011 at 12:00 PM!

Barnes & Noble
7 Holyoke Street, Holyoke, MA 01040
413-532-3200

NY – The Cos Signs

Comedy legend Bill Cosby signs at Barnes & Noble on Saturday November 19, 2011 at 1:00 PM!

Barnes & Noble
Raymour & Flanigan Plaza, 3454 Erie Boulevard East, Dewitt, NY 13214
315-449-2948

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