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Here’s a bit of new art, since we’ve been so bad about posting lately. The first two are some quickie paintings I did at conventions to amuse myself at the table. I don’t know if they’re quite ready for prime time as prints, but I might put together a mini artbook at some point. The last piece is the new Apprentice poster. After I print up some stock, I’ll be updating the store with that and some other new prints. Our biggest news is that with the release of Apprentice #8 at Animecentral, we are nearly ready to release the…

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Non-Photo Blue Tools and Supplies
Non-Photo Blue Tools and Supplies

One of the tools we get asked about the most is non-photo blue pencil.

I pencil in non-photo blue for most of our comic book pages, unless I can’t get a hold of it. Changes in the graphic design industry have made it more difficult to acquire, especially as mechanical pencil leads. I’ve recently found a new source and switched back to using it. More on that later.

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We spent the weekend at Ramencon in northwest Indiana.  We shared a table with Jim and had a great time.   The congoers were very friendly and sales were good. It was fun to talk to the attendees-everyone was so positive, especially the drunk guy. We introduced a new item-silk drawstring bags featuring a new series of images based on the elements.  We sold out of the Fire bags, and have very low stocks of the others.  As soon as we get new silk in, we will make them available on the website. We got to see many of our friends…

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