August 23, 2010
Holy Cowwww. Been over a month since the last update already? Time for a little update then. Baltimore Comicon is coming up this weekend, August 28th-29th! Man how time flies. I'm trying to pull together some new goodies to sell at the show. I'll be having some new pin-up prints and possibly a new sketchbook for the show. I'll also be having my usual fare of sketch ( Pup's and Mixtape ) cards, original art, comic books, and tshirts as well. Plus I will be doing commissions too. Not sure how many commissions I will be taking on, so come early if you would like one. Since I've been offering full color commissions at shows, they've been taking up a bit more time on my part, so it may mean less spots open. And if anyone that comes to my table, knows I'm a bit of talker so that maybe part of the problem too ;) My table is A81 in Artist Alley. Swing by and say hi if you can, I'm always up for a meet and greet. ^ _ ^
Update on the Key #3. RIght now it's in progress/in progress! I was planning to have it done for the summer, but alas other paying gigs came my way and to be perfectly honest...a gal's gotta eat and have a place to live. So unfortunately the personal projects always get put on hold. But! That doesn't mean it won't get done, just not on schedule like I planned. I'd rather take my time getting it done than slapping it together and not being pleased with the end result. So hang in there, Issue 3 is going to be SWEET.
I have some sketch cards up on Ebay right now, all proceeds going toward the March of Dimes! It's for a good cause, check them out or even bid on some if you can.
Other than that, that's pretty much it. Well not really. I have a few pieces of art that are possibly/ARE! getting published and can't wait to share the news with you! Except I can't right now. And it's killlllin' me! It's like keeping a secret from your best friend! But you know me, I will tell the world once I find out ;) So for now enjoy what's left of this sweltering hot heat of summer that's left and hope to see you in Baltimore!
xoxo,
Erica
July 7 , 2010
I've been so busy with commissions and personal work I almost forgot to mention one of the coolest events that will be happening in NYC this Thursday! (You may have seen the listing over to the far right under my "Appearance" section.) Here's the 411. The Girls Drawin Girl's first ever East Coast group art show is being curated by the talented Paigey Pumphrey. The event is Thursday, July 8th in NYC at Niagara Bar from 9pm to 1am in the East Village. There will be original art for display, ( and for sale! ) prints, tshirts, buttons, artbooks, all kinds of merch to buy! I will be there helping out, hanging out, you get the picture. I hope to see you all there!
xoxo,
Erica
June 19, 2010
Hi everyone! I finally got a chance to put my AE Pup's Sketch cards together up for sale! What I'm doing is offering all the cards irregardless rarity of breed, all the same flat price for $30 each including shipping. (This is USD and shipped in the US, if outside the US, shipping will be extra ) Even the Mandy and Skoots card will be offered at the same price. If interested, email me at Hesseart@gmail.com for more information.
What I'm also doing is taking part of the proceeds and buying pet supplies (dog food, cat food, etc.) for one of the many local animal shelters in my area. I was thinking about just donating the money, but this way I know it's going toward the animals. Why am I doing this? I'm a huge animal lover and if I can help other animals that are in dyer need, this is my small way of doing it. :)
If interested, email me at hesseart@gmail.com. Many thanks!
June 10, 2010
Two postings in a week time span! The worlds have collided! Just a short posting, need to let everyone know that Philly Wizard World is this weekend! Yep it's here already. But you may notice that over in my appearances spot? There's no WIzard Philly! That my friends is because my con funds are spread a little thin at the moment. I really wanted to do it this year ( I mean how can I not, it's practically in my backyard!) but I have to be realistic in what I can spend. That being said, I'm seriously re-thinking how I do shows from now on. So some of the moolah I put into shows this year will be put into different shows next year. I'm thinking Heroes con and perhaps NY Comicon. But that's not until next year, so let's get to the whole point of this conversation!
Even though I won't be "setting up " at the show, I will be there Saturday walking around. If anyone has been itching to buy my comic, The Key #1 or #2 hit me up hesseart@gmail.com. I'm planning to bring some with me to the show if anyone's interested in buying one or two. Or heck three, give one to a friend! Plus if you're interested in any prints, I can bring them too, especially the limited to 50,lovely VooDoo Baby print that is signed by Ms. Acid Pop Tart and myself! I do have other prints, but are not listed in the shop yet. Check out the gallery, and if you see one you like? Email me for availability at hesseart@gmail.com. We can discuss from there where and when I can meet you at the show. :)
See you at Philly Wizard World on Saturday!
xo,
E
June 4, 2010
Been a bit since I've done an update, been super busy! Currently working on a few projects, one of them being Jim Mahfood's Mixtape sketchcards by 5Finity! Pretty cool set, having alot of fun with it artistically. Hopefully I will be able to post some when given the ok ;)
Also working on a painting for the Girls Drawing Girls one day show in NY! GIrls Drawing Girls is a group I recently joined that features female artists that illustrate pin-ups. Don't have too much information at this very second, but will shortly. What I can say is that it is a one day show, and I will have a piece up for display to view, to buy, or just admire.
Working hard on the Key #3! Working on the laying out ( pencils )stage as we speak, hoping to have it available for pre-order in August sometime! I've been getting alot of postive and constructive feedback on issue #2. (Issue 2 is in the shop for sale! ) Being new to illustrating comics, I have a lot to learn and have learned a lot along the way. I kind of look at The Key as a learning process, ( in illustrating comics )and I appreciate everyone that has been supportive and is along for the ride!
Still need to do updates on the gallery and store! I do truly have more than one print available for sale! I will make an effort this coming week to fill up the store a little bit. Plus update the gallery! I do a lot of posting on Facebook, so add me there if you'd like! (among my other places I cohort at ) I guess I should mention the Zombie a Day blog has been on again off again, yet again! My apologies, but I think after alot of thought I need to put it on the shelf for good right now. I really have to focus on my current projects, commissions, etc. and this takes up some time. I appreciate everyone that has been following the blog. I'm still debating whether to leave it up or take it down. If I do take it down, I will put some of the best pieces in the gallery. Now this doesn't mean I'm done with illustrating zombies! There are zombies galore in The Key #3 and I will still be doing my Love Kills Zombie Girl here and there. Just not making it a point to do a zombie sketch everyday. Hope everyone understands. Thanks so much and will post soon!
xo,
E
May 16, 2010
Comics for cures is now live! This is the third annual Comics for Cures Sketch Card Event Sponsored by BLUELINEPRO.COM and SKETCHMAGAZINE.NET. All Proceeds go to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. I donated four cards for the cure! To check them out, click on the picture to bid! Thanks in advance bidding and helping in making a difference!
May 12 , 2010
This weekend is The 1st Semi-Annual WildPig Convention! The WildPig Comics Convention will recreate the store and 50% sale you've come to know and love, but now in a much larger location, and with dozens of artists to boot! Some of the guests that will be there are Danielle Corsetto of Girls with Slingshots, writer Valerie D'Orazio! ,Khoi Pham, Pete Stathis of EvenFall, myself and many others!
I will have my usual fare of merchandise. Prints, sketchbooks, my comic "The Key", and will be doing sketches. Also- anyone that buys a copy of "The Key" will get a free head sketch! So bring your sketchbooks and hope to see you at WIld PIg!
April 30 , 2010
Tomorrow is Free Comic Book Day! I will be at Comic Fusion doing free sketches and signing free prints! Come by to get some free comics and meet some awesome artists!
Also my Zombie a Day blog is back up! Kick starting it with a sexy zombie girl! Look forward to a new sketch for the next 239 days! :)
April 28 , 2010
The Shop and Commission sections are officially open! Up for sale is the VooDoo Baby Print! These are limited to only 50 copies and are signed by Acid Pop Tart and myself. Also in the store is The Key #1 and #2! Plus the Commissions page is finally set up! Look for more items added to the store this week. Any questions regarding the Shop or Commissions please email me at hesseart@gmail.com. Thanks so much for your patience! ;)
April 18 , 2010
The Key #1 and The Key #2 are up for sale in Comics section in the Shop! (Other items will be added when I come back from Pittsburgh) Right now I only have the shop set up for US sales only.( For international sales please contact me at ericahesse@hesse-art.com for shipping rates/questions) In the near future I'll have the shop set up for international sales. I'm slow at this tech stuff, but I will get there ;)
Also I finished up the sketch cards I did for 5finity, P'ups: Pin-ups and Puppies card set featuring Dean Yeagle's Mandy and Skoots! Here's a sketch card I did that's for the series. Anyone that knows me, knows that I lovvvve animals (and pin-ups!) so this was right up my alley. Isn't the puppy cute? ;) For more information on the card series, check out 5finity.
Pittsburgh Comicon is coming up this weekend, April 23rd-25th! I will be in the Small Press area, my table number is S035! I will be having prints, original art, sketchbooks, and my comic The Key #2 for sale! I'll also be doing sketches at the show. Plus I will be having a limited edition signed print of VooDoo Baby ( from the new upcoming VooDoo Baby art book ) signed by me and the lovely model/creator herself, Acid Pop Tart! (She will also be at the show ) These prints are limited to 50 copies, once they're gone, they're gone!
April 7 , 2010
Finally making some updates on the website. Some things that are different. Section to the right, "My Other Sites" is now gone and replaced in the main nav. bar above "Appearances". Fancy little buttons, yes? :) One thing you may notice, there is a Twitter button. I know I deleted my account a little while back, which I may have to admit was due to my lack of technology. Ok truthfully? My lack of embracing technology. Twitter is back, feel free to add me on. I have to admit I received several emails of "why?" and actually a bit of help in how to update everything at once. Thank you, you know who you are! :)
Another thing that has changed is the Gallery. Right now the only page you can click is the "Illustrations" and subtitle "pin-ups". Still in the midst of updating, and categorizing the gallery. Added some new pieces, will be adding the rest in the next few weeks. I will also be adding the shop and more information about commissions. This means every link will be working soon.
Also I added a few more appearances! CGS Supershow came and went, and was great! Thanks to everyone that picked up their pre-ordered commissions, got sketches, bought a print, or picked up the Key #2! Next up is Pittsburgh Comicon in the next few weeks. I will be there the entire weekend doing sketches and bringing my usual merch with some new prints and comics! I will be doing a special limited edition print at the show, I will post more information on that soon! I will be adding more shows in the weeks to come, so keep any eye out I will be sure to keep it updated. :)
Some of you may know The Key #2 is here! I'm in the process of setting up the shop again, and will have them available for sale. For people that pre-ordered them through DCBS, they will be receiving them this week/early next week. I needed to finish up the free head sketches that came with each book. Also anyone that paid in advance for The Key #2 I will be shipping those out this week as well.
Ok, I think that covers it for right now. Off to finish up some sketches and sketch cards for the P'ups 5finity card set!
xoxo,
E
March 14 , 2010
I think I can finally say that I'm working on a new sketch cards for 5Finity's P'ups: Pin-Ups and Puppies! This set will feature sketches of Dean Yeagle's Playboy cartoon Mandy and her dog Skoots. Pre-orders for the card series are already sold out! 5Finity's blog and list of artists on the series!
Doing some more updates to the site as you can see and still working on the gallery with some new art! Hopefully it will be up this week.
February 27 , 2010
Time for an update. The Key#2 is at the printers as we speak. It looks like I should have the comic in the store by the end of March! Can't wait to see the finished product. The guys over at Ka-Blam always do a great job printing them up.
Been working on a few pin-ups that I will placing in the gallery sometime this week. St. Patty's Day pin-ups!
Deleting some sites/blogs that I really don't feel the need to have anymore. Not that I don't like them, I think I have too many to update. So say goodbye to Twitter and ComicSpace. You've been good to me, but when I'm doing updates it's way too much.
Working on a new poster and a new sketch card set(s). Can't say what yet until everything's done.
That's it for now, will post some new art later this week.
xoxo,
Erica
January 26, 2010
"The Key" tab on the website is finally updated. All the preview pages from the first and second issue are there for your viewing. I also wanted to say thanks to everyone that has pre-ordered The Key issue 2! We appreciate all the support (Chris and I) and know the second issue has been a bit of a wait, but we definately think it will be well worth it. :)That being said, the comic will be available here (in the shop) sometime in February. I will have more details on that shortly.
Looking into what shows I'm planning on doing this year and so far it looks to be CGS Super Show, Pittsburgh, and Baltimore. There are a few others, but still up in the air right now, more details on those soon. Plus I should mention that the majority, well all of the shows are going to be local for me. Times are tough and airline prices are ridiculous. So it looks like where ever my car can take me (within reason) I will try to make. :) If anyone has any suggestions for shows, comic shops, shoot me an email over at hesseart@gmail.com.
Thanks!
January 8, 2010
Monday, January 11th is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. To participate, we formed the Comic Creator's Alliance--a group of over eighty comic book creators (both web and print) who volunteered our artistic talents to raise money and awareness for this cause. You may not know it, but there are currently 27 million enslaved people worldwide- more than double the number of enslaved Africans during the trans-Atlantic slave trade. UNICEF estimates that 1.2 million children every year are sold into slavery, most of it sexual. The US Department of Justice estimates 16,000 victims of human trafficking are brought into the United States every year. Unlike slavery in the 19th century, what is happening today is happening in secret. So it won't end until awareness is raised, and people like you and me take a stand.
So here's what we did: each creator contributed an original drawing of one of our own female characters, and combined them into a single wallpaper image. The wallpaper features characters from The Phoenix Requiem, Girls with Slingshots, Earthsong, Looking for Group, Shadowgirls, Marsh Rocket, The Uniques and three IDW Publishing titles: Fallen Angel, The Dreamland Chronicles and The Dreamer, and lots, lots more! Donate today to download this unique, once-in-a-lifetime wallpaper. The Donations Drive will last for two weeks, from January 11th - 24th. All proceeds will be split evenly between Love146 and Gracehaven House- two organizations working on rehabilitation of victims and prevention of this crime.
To learn more about the Comic Creator's Alliance visit www.comicalliance.weebly.com. To learn more about the problem, visit http://love146.org/slavery. (Note: contains adult themes and actual accounts of sex slavery.)
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Happy New Year y'all! Can't believe a year has gone by so quickly! So excited that it's a new year! Lots of new things on the horizon, The Key issue #2 should be ready to be sent out by everyone that pre-ordered. Which I should say thanks! to everyone that did order a copy! I haven't recieved the numbers yet, so not sure exactly how many sketches I need to do. I do have some done already, but planning to do more. ;) There are some other things coming up as well, and WOULD love to tell you but I can't! In this business, it seems to be the best thing to do, is wait until the ink is dry before I can make any annoucements. I've learned this the hard way. Some deals get made, some get broken, alot of projects just get canned to be quite honest.
There is one thing that I can mention that is very, very important. So important I'm posting it above this post for the time being. It's starting this Monday, but going to talk about it now. So read above! If you haven't already..love ya guys and talk to you soon!
xoxo,
-E
December 27, 2009
Belated Happy Holidays! Been real busy trying to tie up small things on The Key issue 2 before I send it off to the printers. You can still pre-order it at DCBService.com until the end of December. Plus you get a free head sketch with your order! I also made the time to show a free six page preview for everyone. As you can see, things pick up pretty much where they were left off for Angeline in Issue One. (which you can order at DCBS at a special price.) Here's the special preview below!
Have a remaining Happy Holidays and a great New Year!
xo,
-E
December 16, 2009
Pinup art for Fangirl of the Month calendar at Panels on Pages.com. Each month showcases the respective fangirl and their "superhero" handle illustrated by individual artists. I did Miss July, Christina aka Evil Cheshire Cat . I also did a cute logo but you have to go check out Panels on Pages to see that. :)
Check out the calendar and buy it, cause a lot of cool artists and fangirls participated in this project. And cause it's awesome.
December 6, 2009
IT'S LIVE! The Key, Issue 2 is now up for pre-order! Available on DCBService.com NOW through the month of December. And if you order it from the site, you get a free head sketch! How cool is that? (shipping end of January) Also, if you never read The Key before, you can still get issue one as well. DCBService will be offering The Key #1 for pre-order, at a special discount! All you have to do is click the appropriate links below (or enter the order codes )to order your issues.
I should also mention that my dear friend and pin-up artist Amano Jyaku has agreed to do the back cover of issue 2. A preview of the art is below. Tell me that his art isn't hot? To check out Amano's art, check him out here.
The Key #1
The Key #2 20 pages, FC, no ads 24 pgs, FC, no ads By Erica Hesse and Christopher Holt By Erica Hesse and Christopher Holt $3.99Special Discount! $2.99Guest (back)cover art by Amano Jyaku The Key #1, DEC099003 $3.99 with free head sketch! Pre-orders CLOSED.
The Key #2, DEC099004 Pre-orders CLOSED.
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