Scioli was raised in philadelphia and resides in pittsburgh. The edge is written by wynn, a 44yearold westview resident and drawn by phillipinesbased artist mark vuycankiat. A look into the daytoday of pittsburghbased artist dave wachter, an awardwinning illustrator and comic book creator. Recipients to date include veteran comicbook artist ron frenz, editorial and comicstrip artist dick locher, and comics artist, editorial cartoonist. May 07, 2018 which pittsburgh artist would you choose to be your sidekick. The superhero movie, the avengers, is breaking box office records. Jay and silent bob reboot is currently in production and the films director and costar, kevin smith, just announced some exciting additions to the cast. Freelance comic artists in pittsburgh, pennsylvania.
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When art institute students hang out at a comic store, you know its a. A look into the daytoday of pittsburghbased artist dave. Artwork and photography by pittsburgh based illustrator, comicbook artist and photographer marcel lamont walker this site like so much art is a work in progress. Though the comic book scene has a long history in pittsburgh, the. Donald edward simpson born 1961 is an american comic book cartoonist and freelance. If there is a book, or more importantly a specific cover you want, please order it before monday night. The pittsburgh comicon was a comic book convention held in monroeville, pennsylvania, united states. In 2017, he was voted best local cartoonist in the pittsburgh city papers annual readers poll. I have enjoyed a career as a comic book artist beginning with marvels daredevil, followed by work on dcs nightwing, batman, superman. The son of clarence and ethel baker, matt and his brothers robert and john, moved with their parents to pittsburgh, pa. Pittsburghbased artist dave wachter is an awardwinning illustrator and comic book creator. Pittsburgh museum of cartoon art is a museum devoted exclusively to the cartoon. Together, he and i have been working as lead writer and lead artist, respectively, on the chutzpow. Short history of comic books in pennsylvania pennsylvania has a long history of involvement with comics zane greys king of the royal mounted, published by david mckay company in philadelphia in 1936, is one of the first examples of the genre.
I love that im part of such a vibrant arts community, both in the microsense our local comiccreating community is amazing. When it came time for me to sell items from stan lee media. He is wellknown for his 1980s work on amazing spiderman, and more recently, for his work on spidergirl who he cocreated with writer tom defalco. Pittsburgh comic book store guide very local pittsburgh. Scott mcdaniel, comic book artist, shares insights into drawing comics professionally, behindthescenes art, private collections, christian art, and a lot more. Scioli was raised in philadelphia and resides in pittsburgh, pennsylvania. Bede english teacher becky baverso took her comic book club to see artist marcel walkers exhibit. A conversation with this weeks pittsburgh city paper.
Gregory titus concept artist, illustration, comic book. Prominent among them is the work of pittsburgh artist scott mcdaniel. Thomas scioli is an american comic book artist and writer best known for working in a style similar to jack kirby. Salteri is a graphic novelist, visual artist and professor at the art institute of pittsburgh.
It was founded in 1994 by michael and renee george. The pittsburgh comic book club was founded in early 1972 in etna pa by visionary comic book fan benjamin poindexter and comic book shop owner greg eide as the club needed a leader and a place. In april 20, simpson received his phd in history of art and architecture from the university of pittsburgh. Inside the toonseum, pittsburghs museum of comic and cartoon. Friendly service we pride ourselves on being a friendly comic book store. Phantom of the attic comics oakland 6,657 photos 242. As a guest artist, i have participated at numerous national and international comic conventions and book signings including the following. Pittsburgh artist completes longdelayed cultfavorite. Jim is hot off his amazing visit to kates kid book bash in early december where he was one of the star guests. Phantom of the attic comics oakland 411 s craig st ste 2, pittsburgh, pennsylvania 152 rated 4. Individuals searching for become a comic book artist. Learn more about comics that are drawn by local pittsburgh artists. It isnt totally comprehensive, but it includes just about.
All comics are shipped bagged and boarded, packaged tightly, and mailed in incredibly sturdy boxes. Celebrities steel city con pennsylvanias premier comic con. We pride ourselves on being a friendly comic book store. Steve lieber was born in pittsburgh, pennsylvania but currently lives in portland, oregon where he is a member of the illustration studio periscope studio. He is the creatorwriter artist of the independent comicbook hero corp.
I have over 5 years of experience working as an artist in comic books, character design, and. Comic book artist marvin wynn poses in front of his series, the edge. Colleen doran is an american writerartist and cartoonist. Phantom of the attic can fill your comic book and gaming needs, nestled in pittburghs oakland neighborhood between the carnegiemellon and university of pittsburgh campuses. She illustrated hundreds of comics, graphic novels, books and magazines, including the autobiographical graphic novel of marvel comics editor and writer stan lee entitled amazing fantastic incredible stan lee, which became a new york times bestseller.
While exploring liberty avenue in downtown pittsburgh, youll eventually come across an entrance different from the other buildings and storefronts youve passed along the way. Comic book value packs comic book value packs are a great way to pick up a lot of comics cheaply. In more modern times, jimmy gownley, author and artist of amelia rules. Pittsburgh eides comics back in the late 1980s youtube. He has illustrated a number of hit comic series including street angel, afrodisiac, rambo 3.
New york san diego chicago pittsburgh detroit ottawa. Whenever i did street angel, i had just grown very dissatisfied with what i was seeing at the comicbook store. The 5 best comic shops in pittsburgh pittsburgh magazine. A conversation with this weeks pittsburgh city paper cover. The only available work i have in english are the two books i drew for the serie dungeon with lewis trondheim and joann sfar. He is wellknown for his 1980s work on amazing spider. New york san diego chicago pittsburgh detroit ottawa toronto montreal hong kong singapore malaysia indonesia thailand pr china. Born and raised in pittsburgh where, at an early age, i discovered the golden sanctuary known as the comic book shop. A cartoonist also comic strip creator, comic book artist, graphic novel artist, or comic book illustrator is a visual artist who specializes in drawing cartoons individual images or comics sequential images. Pittsburghbased cartoonist announces historic marvel comics deal for xmen. These are just a few of pennsylvanias comic producers. Barbara broff goldman is a printmaker, bookbinderbook artist and fiber artist.
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Clarence matthew baker was born on december 10, 1921 in forsyth county, north carolina. Education and career roadmap found the following related articles, links, and information useful. Here is the link to more info about the books and cover images. In a comprehensive seven weeks of instruction and interaction with professional artist phillip sevy, this course covers the fundamentals of the inking stage and polished pencil rendering for comics. Shortly after discovering the colorful pages full of action, explosions, and superpowers, i began drawing my own characters. He is the creatorwriterartist of the independent comicbook hero corp. Kevin smith announces joe manganiello, craig robinson and. A larger group of people than ever before was exposed to street angel last may during the 2018 free comic book day, an annual event for which comic book publishers distribute free issues.
Wizard world, a convention rife with controversy prior to its takeover of the pittsburgh comiccon, faced an uphill battle entering the pittsburgh market and, based on. In the 90s, its walls were lined with superheroes, avantgarde art and daily. Kdkatv pittsburgh toonseum scott mcdaniel comic book artist. Animal antics is a new comic book series inspired by inventionland in ohara township and published by treehouse comics. These are the book that i am putting my final orders in for on monday. Everyone who is serious about exploring the more farflung and adventurous realms of comics. Over 14,000 trades, collected editions, comic book digests and hardcovers, and graphic novels. Comic book the weekend of november 46 saw the second, and most likely last, wizard world pittsburgh at the david l. Ronald wade frenz born february 1, 1960, in pittsburgh, pennsylvania is an american comic book artist known for his work for marvel comics. If you have a question or problem you can reach us.
In 20, scioli announced he was leaving comics, but in 2018, he produced go bots for idw. Dec 23, 2019 pittsburgh artist completes longdelayed cultfavorite graphic novel. Convention scene is the webs leading source for comic book conventions, comic book creator store signings, and much more. He has illustrated dozens of comic books and related works, lending a. He has been nominated for numerous awards and won two of the most prestigious. Oct 23, 2018 ruggs a part of a tightknit group of nationallyvisible comic creators in pittsburgh, including ed piskor, currently working on xmen grand design, and tom scioli, who is currently revamping gobots for a new comic series. In a comprehensive seven weeks of instruction and interaction with professional artist phillip sevy, this. Your complete guide to all of the pittsburgh comic book stores. The postgazette is adding five new comics to its lineup and a new logic puzzle called kenken. I am a freelance artist illustrator residing in the pittsburgh, pa area. Whats your favorite thing about being an artist in pittsburgh. Matt baker is often considered the first known successful africanamerican artist in the comicbook industry.
Everyone who is serious about exploring the more farflung and adventurous realms of comics, enjoys graphic intellectual stimulation, or appreciates a healthy sense of the absurd has an excellent chance of finding what they are looking for in the book of leviathan. It doesnt need to be correct or accurate, just coollooking. Pittsburghbased cartoonist announces historic marvel comics. Comic culture finds home in pittsburgh the pitt news. The pittsburgh comic book club was founded in early 1972 in etna pa by visionary comic book fan benjamin poindexter and comic book shop owner greg eide as the club needed a leader and a place to meet. Leviathan arrives in the usa at last, in the form of the book of leviathan, published by overlook press. Jul 21, 2017 pittsburghbased cartoonist announces historic marvel comics deal for xmen. The healthy artists movie poster exhibition, pittsburgh. Jan 30, 2017 also featured are a number of comic book illustrations.
Professional illustrator and concept artist with over 20 years of experience, specializing in packaginglicensing art, comic book storytelling, character design, toy design, and logo brand. Cohosts dan greenwald and scott hedlund formed the show with the intent of bringing a fun, conversational atmosphere to both longtime comic book fans and new readers. Cohosts dan greenwald and scott hedlund formed the show with the intent of bringing a fun, conversational. I totally forgot to ask for questions, so we talked some news and about recent comics. She studied graphic arts at allegheny community college, and then continued her search for the right medium at the pittsburgh center for the arts, where she discovered her fascination with intertwining. She is a founding member of the pittsburgh book arts collective. Pittsburghbased cartoonist announces historic marvel. I think he found a way of drawing that is the optimal way of drawing for scifi comic book epic storytelling.
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She illustrated hundreds of comics, graphic novels, books and magazines, including the autobiographical graphic. Ndc is pittsburghs largest retail chain of comics, games, and collectables. Splayed above the door frame are the words bam, pow, and smash, rendered in colorful comic book style writing, and across the window, bold red letters declare the presence of the toonseum. It is one of the largest comic cons in the united states with over 100,000 square feet of convention space and filled with 750 vendor tables, artist alley, and celebrity guests. It is one of the largest comic cons in the united states with over 100,000 square. The comics, puzzle pages get a new look pittsburgh postgazette.
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