Drawing Funny

Show Notes: Since many folks are heading to cons again or are gearing up to, I thought I'd share some thoughts on setting up at and/or attending conventions. I've been doing it off and on since the early '90s, as an attendee, artist guest, volunteer, con staff, organizer- at one time doing a con a month or every other month..! I've stopped setting up as an artist/guest or putting on shows, but still love attending cons. There's lots more I could have put into this episode, but figured this one was long enough at 45min. Plus, I remembered a few extras after I had edited it..D'oh! So, maybe I'll do a follow up episode after attending a few post-pandemic events. If you'd like more info on conventions and portfolio reviews, or see some of the cons and events I've attended be sure to check out my LinWorkman.com art blog and HaveGeekWillTravel.com travel blog (lots of posts in the archives). I recorded an interview with Marvin Wynn, writer of "The Edge" comic, and we discussed cons in that episode. I'm working on editing and uploading it. If you've got advice or tips on surviving a con shoot me an email- podcast (at) drawingfunny (dot) com. Looking at bringing some show/event organizers on the show to see what info/advice they can share on the subject. Until then, stay tooned!

Lin's Art Blog - www.linworkman.com

Lin on Twitter - twitter.com/linworkman

Lin on Instagram - instagram.com/linworkmanart

Lin on Facebook - www.facebook.com/artistlinworkman

Have Geek Will Travel Blog - www.havegeekwilltravel.com

“Don’t Quit Your Day Job, Kid!”- What My Day Job Really Is - www.linworkman.com

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#supportyourlocalcomicshops

#linworkmanart

Theme: "Silly Bank Heist" by Steve Oxen. Additional news music by David Fesliyan.

©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. - music and sound effects used by permission. Movie quotes from 101soundboards.com.

Run time: 44min 17sec

Show Notes: I did another interview with my live-in tech support person- my wife, Nicki Workman. We talked about what it's like to live with an artist like me- the pros and cons, and being a spouse of a pro at cons. During our conversation she shared some of her experiences of dealing with me and other artists/creators, her thoughts on making a marriage work (so far so good for us!), as well as dropping some useful business knowledge for artists and those who live and/or work with one. Nicki's other Drawing Funny episodes are Episode 17 – “I.T. Phone Home”, Episode 9 – “Nicki’s Mouse Report” and a Flashback Friday interview at the 2018 DonnieCon on Episode 4 – “Drawn Of The Dead”. I always enjoy talking toons with my wife, and I hope you enjoy this episode. Waiting to hear back from some upcoming guests and am hoping to get back on a more regular schedule soon. Until then, stay tooned!

Nicki's Blog - www.fangirlwednesday.com

Nicki on Twitter - www.twitter.com/NWorkmanPhoto

Nicki on Instagram - www.instagram.com/nworkmanphoto

“Don’t Quit Your Day Job, Kid!”- What My Day Job Really Is - www.linworkman.com

My “Go, Tigers- GO!” chair - www.linworkman.com

Supergirl Radio Podcast - www.supergirlradio.com

#supportyourlocalartists

#supportyourlocalcomicshops

#theresagirlinthecomicshop

#happywifehappylife

Theme: "Silly Bank Heist" by Steve Oxen. Additional news music by David Fesliyan.

©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. - music and sound effects used by permission.

Run time: 1hr 27min 40sec

Show Notes: On this episode I (Lin Workman) talk about exposure- the good, the bad, and the ugly I've experienced as an artist and comics creator. I also discuss some of the promotions I've done in the past, and try to share what to do (or not do) when promoting yourself and/or project. Don't die from exposure or get arrested for exposing yourself to others- learn from my mistakes and learn how to judge what's good or bad exposure for you.

I hope you're staying safe, staying warm, and staying tooned..!

Lin Workman (art/blog site) - www.linworkman.com

Lin on Facebook - www.facebook.com/artistlinworkman

Lin on Twitter - @linworkman

Lin on Instagram - @linworkmanart

Why I Charge What I Charge   

Southern Exposure- What’s Good Exposure And What’s Not

“Expose THIS!” My True Feelings On Working For Free

"Bidding In Memphis" (Orphem Theatre Annual Auction)

"My Phantom of the Opera chair goes for “chair-ity”- The Orpheum’s Annual Auction"

Lin by Lin- My “Hamilton” Painting For The Orpheum’s 38th Annual Auction

#artworkiswork

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#supportyourlocalcomicshops

Theme: "Silly Bank Heist" by Steve Oxen. Additional news music by David Fesliyan.

©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. - music and sound effects used by permission.

Run time: 45min 4sec

Show Notes: On this episode I talk to Little Deaths creator and Texas transplant - David Doub. David is the founder of Dusk Comics. His numerous publications include Dusk, Miss Tilney, Forever, Mystery Masque, and the upcoming Little Deaths. According to the interwebs, "La petite mort" (the little death), is an expression which means "the brief loss or weakening of consciousness" and in modern usage refers specifically to "the sensation of post orgasm as likened to death." The term "la petite mort" does not always apply to sexual experiences. It can also be used to describe a weakening or loss of consciousness, specifically in sleep, or when some undesired thing has happened to a person and has affected them so much that "a part of them dies inside." The Little Deaths we’ll be investigating today is a 30 page full color historical fantasy adventure comic, written by David Doub and featuring art by Andrew Herman and Paul Maitland. It's based on the French historical figure Julie d’Aubigny (also known as known as Mademoiselle Maupin or La Maupin) who lived A LOT from (1670–1707). She was a duelist, popular opera singer, and apparently was not only known to dress like a man, but could kick the crap out of them in duels, too. The Kickstarter campaign for this project will launch Monday, March 15th, 2021 and will have with a spectacular cast of guest artists for special perks.

I hope you're staying safe, staying warm, and staying tooned!

SeerNova Comics: David Doub/Dusk Comics - www.seernovacomics.com/author/dusk-comics/

Dusk Comics on Facebook - www.facebook.com/duskcomic

Dusk Comics on Twitter - www.twitter.com/DuskComics

Dusk Comics on Instagram - www.instagram.com/duskcomics

Sho' Nuff Studio on Instagram - www.instagram.com/shonuffstudio

Sho' Nuff Studio on Facebook - www.facebook.com/ShonuffStudio

"Little Deaths" Kickstarter -www.kickstarter.com

Wikipedia: La petite mort - www.wikipedia.org/

Five French Facts: Julie d'Aubigny - www.youtube.com/

Theme: "Silly Bank Heist" by Steve Oxen. Additional news music by David Fesliyan.

©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. - music and sound effects used by permission.

Run time: 1hr 13min 45sec

Show Notes: Greetings, listeners! While doing a test flight on Zoom to try and work out some issues I've been having, I hit the record button and did an interview with my live-in tech support person- my wife, Nicki Workman. We talk toons, tech, podcasts, her experiences with backing crowdfunding as a fan, her comics origin stories, her going back to school while working from home- and how we met thanks to Darth Vader and Star Wars. I also mention some Mid-South Cartoonists Association news and give you the details for our first "Drawing Funny" contest (listen to win MSCA Zines, Samurai tee by me, and some MSCA and Drawing Funny swag). Nicki's other Drawing Funny episodes are Episode 9 – “Nicki’s Mouse Report” and a Flashback Friday interview at the 2018 DonnieCon on Episode 4 – “Drawn Of The Dead”. Don't forget to also check out the recent Sal "Uncle Sal" Abbinanti, Dave Dwonch, and Steve Bryant episodes (Ep.14, 15, & 16). Congrats on their Kickstater campaigns. I've listed links to them in the show notes for each of those episodes. I hope you're staying safe, staying warm, and staying tooned!

Nicki's Blog - www.fangirlwednesday.com

Nicki on Twitter - www.twitter.com/NWorkmanPhoto

Nicki on Instagram - www.instagram.com/nworkmanphoto

Mid-South Cartoonists Association - www.midsouthcartoonists.org

Potter Cast Podcast - www.pottercast.com

The Comic Book Page Podcast - www.comicbookpage.com

Supergirl Radio Podcast - www.supergirlradio.com

The Cellar Table Top Games & Comics - comiccellaronline.com

Stash My Comics - www.stashmycomics.com

Reading With Pictures - www.readingwithpictures.org 

Theme: "Silly Bank Heist" by Steve Oxen. Additional news music by David Fesliyan.

©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. - music and sound effects used by permission.

Run time: 1hr 7min 5sec

Show Notes: I talk toons, kickstarting art projects, conventions, (not) traveling, going back to school, and local weather conditions with the "Athena Voltaire" creator - Steve Bryant. We discuss his early work at gaming companies and with Action Lab Comics, and his current Kickstarter for his graphic novel- "Athena Voltaire and the Terror on the Orient Express".

There were some technical difficulties getting this episode together, and there's slight occasional buzzing here and there- but lots of great info and advice from Steve on self-publishing comics and running successful Kickstarter campaigns. Thanks for listening- hope you enjoy!

From Steve's Kickstarter campaign page:

An all-new 120 page graphic novel starring globetrotting aviatrix Athena Voltaire!

"Athena Voltaire and the Terror on the Orient Express" finds the heroine reconnecting with an old friend during a personal trip on the famed train line. When an old foe sets a plan in motion, the voyage turns deadly, as Athena must find the source of horrific slayings that are terrorizing the passengers! Obviously, someone has to do something...

Planned for issues 9–12 of the Action Lab Athena Voltaire ongoing series.

"Athena Voltaire and the Terror on the Orient Express" is already written, drawn, and lettered, and the colors will be completed by the time that funding is completed- which is February, 25 2021! Lots of rewards available to choose from.

Steve Bryant Comics (website) - www.stevebryantcomics.com/

Athena Voltaire and the Terror on the Orient Express (Kickstarter campain) - www.kickstarter.com/

Action Lab Comics (shop) - www.actionlabcomics.com/shop-comics/

Steve Bryant on Facebook - www.facebook.com/steve.bryant.315

Steve Bryant on Twitter - @SteveBryantArt

Steve Bryant on Instagram - @stevebryantart

Patreon - www.patreon.com/SteveBryant

Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” by Steve Oxen. Additional music "Mastermind" by Steve Oxen.

©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission.

Run time: 1hr 12min 35sec

Show Notes: I talk toons, kickstarting art projects, married life, health issues, and "real nerd $#*+" with the man with the golden couch, Party Monster Supreme - Dave Dwonch. We discuss his early work with Action Lab Comics, his upcoming "Jenny Zero" mini-series with Dark Horse Comics, and his current Kickstarter for his graphic novel- "SPORES: The Broken Circle". Dave is a man on the move!

WARNING: F-bombs and other colorful language and adult situations await you in this comics conversation with the man with the golden couch, Dave Dwonch.

SPORES: The Broken Circle (Kickstarter campain) - www.kickstarter.com/projects/thebrokencircle/spores-the-broken-circle/

Dark Horse Comics (Jenny Zero miniseries) - www.darkhorse.com/Comics/3007-355/Jenny-Zero-1#prettyPhoto

Mind Palace Webcomic - www.mindpalacecomic.com/

Out Of My Mind: The Strange And Terrible Works Of Dave Dwonch - www.outofmymind.co/

Dave Dwonch on Facebook - www.facebook.com/dave.dwonch

Dave Dwonch on Twitter - @davedwonch

Dave Dwonch on Twitter - www.instagram.com/davedwonch/

Action Lab Comics - www.actionlabcomics.com/

First Comic News Interview w/ Dave Dwonch - www.firstcomicsnews.com/comicbook-biography-dave-dwonch/

Comics Beat Interview w/ Dave Dwonch - www.comicsbeat.com/interview-dave-dwonch-on-transforming-bryan-fullers-tv-characters-into-the-mind-palace-comic/

Pete's Basement (Season 5, Episode 22 - 6.05.12) - www.petesbasement.com/

Comic Geek Speak podcast – www.comicgeekspeak.com

Mid-South Cartoonists Association – www.midsouthcartoonists.org

#supportyourlocalartists

#supportyourlocalcomicshops

"Jenny Zero"

Publication Date: April 14, 2021

Format: FC, 32 pages; Miniseries

Price: $3.99

UPC: 7 61568 00695 7 00111

Diamond Previews: FEB210259

Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” by Steve Oxen. Additional music by David Fesliyan.

©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission.

Run time: 1hr 19min 52sec

Show Notes: I talk toons and kickstarting art projects with Sal "Uncle Sal" Abbinanti. We discuss his early work in advertising, self-publishing comics, representing other artists, and his first ever Kickstarter for his first ever graphic novel- "The Hostage".

From his Kickstarter campaign page:

By day, Sal Abbinanti is the art rep for comic book superstars Alex Ross and Bill Sienkiewicz, but by night he, too, is an artist. For more than two decades, the Chicago native has been obsessed with creating a graphic novel inspired by a visit he made to Brazil when he was in his early 20’s. Now, Abbinanti is launching a Kickstarter campaign for his dream project, a 115-page full-color original graphic novel set in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro titled THE HOSTAGE.

“When I was 25, I spent six months living in Rio de Janeiro,” said Abbinanti. “I was a starry eyed, full of shit college kid who went there for a Brazilian vacation of samba, nightlife, and beaches. To see the level of poverty, suffering, and death in Rio de Janeiro was eye opening. I will never forget it. THE HOSTAGE is my tribute to the amazing country and especially to the kids living in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro.”

Loosely inspired by the culture and religions of Brazil like the Umbanda and the Candomblé, Abbinanti has been building the world of THE HOSTAGE in his studio for over 10 years—sketching characters, panels, and scripting pages. Abbinanti’s unique art style and vibrant color choices create a spellbinding effect. THE HOSTAGE tells the story of a group of street kids who are abandoned by society. Dying every day from poverty and gang violence, the kids join together and summon a mystical spirit—THE HOSTAGE—who will protect them and avenge the deaths of their friends.

THE HOSTAGE Kickstarter campaign includes limited edition lithographs from Alex Ross, Bill Sienkiewicz, Jeffrey Alan Love, Sanjulián, Geof Darrow, and Eric Powell, as well as tiers with original sketch cards, postcards, and bookmarks by Abbinanti.

The crowdfunding campaign is live now and concludes on February 25th, with pledge tiers ranging from a digital edition available in both English and Portuguese (translated by Kelsey Trotta), to The Complete HOSTAGE Package, which includes an 11x17 original drawing by Sal Abbinanti and a complete set of lithographs by all guest artists. 

"The Hostage" Kickstarter by Sal Abbinanti – https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/420812560/the-hostage-a-graphic-novel-by-sal-abbinanti

Alex Ross Art – www.alexrossart.com

Sal Abbinanti on Twitter – @SalAbbinanti

Sal Abbinanti on Instagram – @salabbinanti

Mercury Comics on Twitter – @comics_mercury.

www.comicgeekspeak.com

Theme "Silly Bank Heist" by Steve Oxen. Additional music by David Fesliyan.

©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. Music and sound effects used by permission.

Show Notes: Had a some recording issues during the MSCA Zoom call on Groundhog's Day, so this time I'm solo again- and unfortunately not $1,000,000,000 richer. I announce the details for our first "Drawing Funny" contest (listen to win MSCA Zines, Samurai tee by me, and some MSCA and Drawing Funny swag), give a few art tips, and I discuss some of what I've learned from my days of self-publishing comics. Regrets, yeah- I've had a few, and few enough to mention here on this episode. There's also info on a couple of upcoming guests for this coming week and their projects- artist/writer/art-rep/Captain Marvel Sal "Uncle Sal" Abbinanti, and writer/letterer/man on the move Dave Dwonch. Links to their Kickstater campaigns are below. I hope you're staying safe, staying warm, and staying tooned!

Mid-South Cartoonists Association - www.midsouthcartoonists.org

901 Comics – 901comics.com

The Cellar Table Top Games & Comics – comiccellaronline.com

Comics & Collectibles – memphiscomics.com/wps

"The Hostage" Kickstarter by Sal Abbinanti – kickstarter.com

"The Broken Circle" Kickstarter by Dave Dwonch– kickstarter.com

"Jenny Zero" preorder from Dark Horse Comics – memphiscomics.com/wps

Comic Geek Speak podcast - www.comicgeekspeak.com

#supportyourlocalartists

#supportyourlocalcomicshops

Theme: "Silly Bank Heist" by Steve Oxen. Additional news music by David Fesliyan.

©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. - music and sound effects used by permission.

Run time: 18min 13sec

Show Notes: This episode I've got a few reviews and reading recommendations for you- "WINK" by Rob Harrell, "The Impending Blindness Of Billie Scott" by Zoe Thorogood, and the NCSFEST are my recommendations- but I also review "Hit-Girl In HOLLYWOOD" by Kevin Smith (and don't really recommend it so much). I also have some MSCA news, say goodbye to some local Memphis talents- George Hunt, Anthony Biggers, and Chris Jarman, and say good riddance to 2020. I hope you're staying safe, staying warm, and staying tooned!

Rob Harrell - www.robharrell.com

NCS Fest - www.ncsfest.com

"WINK" book on Amazon - www.amazon.com

Zoe Thorogood - www.instagram.com/zoethorogood

Avery Hill Publishing  - www.averyhillpublishing.bigcartel.com

"The Impending Blindness of Billie Scott" book on Amazon- www.amazon.com

"Hit-Girl: The Golden Rage of Hollywood" (Vol.4 TPB) -  www.imagecomics.com

"How To Draw Comics The Marvel Way" - www.amazon.com/How-Draw-Comics-Marvel-Way

Mid-South Cartoonists Association - www.midsouthcartoonists.org

Laserhead Studios - www.facebook.com/laserheadstudios

901 Comics – 901comics.com

The Cellar Table Top Games & Comics – comiccellaronline.com

Comics & Collectibles – memphiscomics.com/wps

Go Comics - gocomics.com

George Hunt (87)

Anthony Biggers (57)

Chris "The Jar" Jarman (50)

#supportyourlocalartists

#supportyourlocalcomicshops

Theme: "Silly Bank Heist" and "Sleuthing In The Dark" by Steve Oxen. Additional news music by David Fesliyan.

©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. - music and sound effects used by permission.

Easy Reader theme song performed by Morgan Freeman and Rita Moreno - produced by the Children's Television Workshop. (1971)

Harmonica riffs performed by Soloman DH Blues.

#rocktheblues

Run time: 26min 21sec