I just got back from the Kids Read Comics event in Chelsea, Michigan. It was super fun! I’ve attended professional conferences and mingled with other artists and authors before, but this was my first event where I got to meet readers, fans, and kids! There’s no greater thrill for someone like me than seeing someone get excited about your art or walk away with a fistful of comics. Thanks to everyone who stopped by my table, shook my hand, chatted with me, and let me draw stuff for you.
And a special THANK YOU to the KRC organizers and Jerzy Drozd for rounding up all the terrific artists and putting together such a fantastic event.
The artist alley tables were outdoors on the Chelsea District Library front lawn, and there were activities and workshops going on in the building and all around town. The weather was beautiful and the atmosphere of fun, art, and comics was great. I got to sit next to Jannie Ho. It was a blast to hang out with her and look at her cool art all day. I drew free sketches and sold some My Sister the Freak and Frosty the Gourdman comics.
Here’s some pics of me and my table at KRC:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/danidraws/sets/72157627014050876/
Not able to attend Kids Read Comics?
If you weren’t able to go to KRC this year, you don’t have to lose out completely! I’ve posted leftover books and art in my online store. I reduced the price of my print comics, and there are some original sketch card pieces that I made as samples for the show. Get them while you can!
Go here: http://store.danidraws.com
http://flic.kr/p/9VALUj, http://flic.kr/p/9VxWyi
Also, here’s a list of as many artists and wares as I could remember and find. Check them all out and buy their great comics and support their work!
Raina Telgemeier – Website | Store | Amazon
Dave Roman – Website | Store | Amazon
Rob Stenzinger – Website | Comic | Store
Brandon Dayton – Website | Store
Zach Bosteel – Website | Comic
Frank Hansen – Website | Comic | Store
Demophon – Website
Ruth Barshaw – Website | Amazon
Joshua Buchanan – Website | Comic
Mark Rudolph – Website | Store
Chad Sell – Website
Mike Bocianowski – Website | Store
Michelangelo Cicerone – Website
Bob Learned III – Comic
Mark Mekkee – Website
Mark Feazell – Website and Store
I’m sure I’m probably missing some people in there. I’m going by my limited memory and pile of postcards I collected, so if you were at KRC and I have missed your link, please send it and I’ll add it!
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I hope I can make it to that event next year. It looks like a great time. Glad the weather was good.