We’ll get into what knightseekers is later> more to come!
Ill be at the NYC CON ….VENTION w/ Eric Cooper Look for this Banner
Ill be painting something, mmm I don t know want. Alien..rrrrrrrr . See you there.
Welcome to XION, the newest Philly based Comic Book Networking/Social gathering. This is a group intended to be a haven for those involved in the comic book industry, those who want to be or those who just have a casual interest in the arts. One and all are invited. Whether it be to collab, pass a business card to network or just to hang and meet some other creative, motivated individuals, this is designed with you in mind. Mission Statement?: To build a support group for individuals who are thinking of operating in the comic book industry and those who actually working on that goal, as well as to build strong friendships and possible good future business relationships. To promote the hobby and the artform of comics. Brought together by Philadelphia artist Shawn Alleyne, the first meeting was held on Saturday November 1st, at Bucks County 40th and Locust, and the second was December 6th. So we’re young but we’re definitely growing with meetings once a month. Please stay tuned for future get togethers and join us in this movement. To paraphrase a great quote: Ask not what your network can do for you, but what you can do for your network.
Now the broad umbrella view for this group would be a social club for comic book fans and creators but the actual structure would be composed of a creator workshop/ networking group/ comic book gathering. Breakdown: CREATOR WORKSHOP: This was put together primarily as a creator workshop. You can’t exist in a vacuum, and this is somewhere where other artists can come together and encourage each other through sharing their work; challenging each other( monthly themes- challenges- art battles); sharing tips( photoshop knowledge-special guests-tutorials); showing your stuff to get advice, feedback or plain ole’ love. NETWORKING GROUP: Now from the friendships come the networking. You’re showcasing your work and that’s advertising and a friend is more likely to speak encouragingly about you. Of course some people are more business oriented than others and it doesn’t have to be a giant love fest, that’s cool too. Hand out business cards; make announcements if you have something going on you want people to know about. Getting to meet new people is what leads to collaborations. THE COMIC BOOK GATHERING: Now this is the social club part where people who already know each other can meet and hang. If you don’t know anyone you meet new people who share the same interests, shoot the breeze. There can be screenings; bring in the latest batch of comics and chill; if you want to take a break from drawing, stop and chat it up. And this can be open for writers too( they can pitch challenges; share some writings; get feedback and once again, maybe have future collabos) as well as other kinds of artists.
myspace.com/xiongroup
I love how Giada smiles while cooking.
Gift for a friend -Bunnies on Fire
Shawn & I did this piece for the Balimore Comic Con as a gift to a good friend
Pencils : Shawn Alleyne
Oil Paints : Blair Smith
Hello All… I was at the Baltimore Con this year .
I meet up with my friends from the last 3 -4 CONs
