tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-217673322024-02-06T21:11:31.863-06:00Eye WitnessedThis is the blog of writer & illustrator, Robert James Luedke. During the 1990's, Robert created the comic book series: Template, Max Damage and No Justice/No Piece. From 2002-2010 Robert created the AWARD-WINNING Christian Graphic Novel series, Eye Witness, which is a unique combination of religious fiction with a modern day action-adventure.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03740975984498166515noreply@blogger.comBlogger168125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21767332.post-24822711798110315142013-09-29T19:06:00.001-05:002013-09-29T19:06:22.532-05:00Hey Gang,<br />
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After resisting as long as I could I finally opened a Twitter account, since I
hear from so many people at shows that don't do Facebook (my primary social
conduit). So feel free to follow me if your so inclined at: <a href="https://twitter.com/Bobtheartist1"> https://twitter.com/Bobtheartist1</a><br />
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See ya'll in Twitter-Land!<br />
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Robert Luedke<br />
<a href="http://www.bobtheartist.com/">www.bobtheartist.com</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03740975984498166515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21767332.post-21460011073856812222013-09-17T10:50:00.002-05:002013-09-17T10:50:13.218-05:00Hey gang,<br />
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First of all I must apologize, because it's been over 6 months since I last posted on this blog. Life, business and four different pages on Facebook, just got in the way. I promise I'll try to do better in the future.<br />
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For followers of my <a href="http://headpress.info/Eyewitness.shtml">Eye Witness graphic novel series</a>....or those who might not even know it exists (because you're started following my recent print-poster work over the past three years), here's a whole new group of reviews by noted writer and professor, Jeff Provine. <br />
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I really enjoyed his take on the series, (and not just because in general he likes my work...yes, that's a plus), because he really dug in beneath the surface and touches on some of the more subtle things I tried to accomplish with the storytelling...some of which he enjoyed and some of which he didn't and some of which I forget I even attempted (lol)!<br />
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So here ya go....<br />
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Book one: A Fictional Tale of Absolute Truth<br />
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Book Two: Acts of the Spirit<br />
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Book Three: Rise of the Apostle<br />
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Enjoy!<br />
Robert Luedke<br />
<a href="http://www.bobtheartist.com/">www.bobtheartist.com</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03740975984498166515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21767332.post-66876727143217736962013-01-02T12:44:00.001-06:002013-01-02T12:46:30.550-06:002013 Appearance Schedule for Robert LuedkeHey gang....here's my tentative <b><span style="font-size: large;">appearance/travel schedule for 2013</span></b>*<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03740975984498166515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21767332.post-40507721737446751072012-08-02T15:22:00.001-05:002012-08-02T15:23:49.662-05:00Aurora Tribute PrintHey gang, <br />
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Once again I find myself using my talents and my connections to lovers of the comic arts to help those in need...and this time in those in need from our family of comic lovers.<br />
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I've created this image as a fundraising vehicle to help families who were victims of the Aurora, CO shootings on July 20th, 2012.<br />
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I'll be selling this piece at my next handful of convention appearances, (including: <a href="http://stripcon.net/">The Dallas Webcomics Expo</a> and the <a href="http://www.wizardworld.com/home-ch.htm">Chicago Comic Con</a>). All net proceeds will go to the families, channeled throught the efforts of Jason Farnsworth, owner of All C's Collectibles, of Aurora, CO...who personally knew many of those effected by this tragedy. Jason will be holding a live event, with creator signings and a live Auction on August 25th-26th at his store (see: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Aurora-Rise-Benefit-Event/479465245414113" rel="nofollow" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 13.33px/18.88px "lucida grande", tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: underline; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/pages/<wbr><span class="word_break" style="display: inline-block;"></span>Aurora-Rise-Benefit-Event/<wbr><span class="word_break" style="display: inline-block;"></span>479465245414113</wbr></wbr></a>).<br />
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If you can't attend that, or any of my upcoming convention appearances (see: <a href="http://bobtheartist.com/news.cfm">http://bobtheartist.com/news.cfm</a>), than go to my website, scroll down to <strong>Batman-Aurora Tribute</strong>, and order as many as you'd like ($15 a piece plus shipping and Tax where applicable).<br />
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Thanks in advance for your support!<br />
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RJ Luedke<br />
<a href="http://www.bobtheartist.com/">www.bobtheartist.com</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03740975984498166515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21767332.post-82613543301648740232012-08-02T14:31:00.002-05:002012-08-02T14:31:47.135-05:00Robert Luedke to Adapt Electric Angel?<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #333333; display: inline !important; float: none; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 13.33px/18.88px "lucida grande", tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">Hey gang, </span><br />
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I wanted to make sure you were aware that I (and my family) are putting together this year's charity event at my home town convention, the <strong><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.scifiexpo.com/DCC/dcc.html">Dallas Comic Con</a></span></strong>. The event is being held to raise funds and awareness for the <a href="http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/"><span style="font-size: large;">Wounded Warrior Project</span></a><span style="font-size: large;">.</span><br />
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We are putting together a <strong><span style="color: red;">Live Art Event and Auction</span></strong>, which will take place on <strong><span style="color: red;">Saturday night, May 19th, from 8pm to Midnight</span></strong>. It will take place in the lobby area of the <strong><span style="color: red;"><a href="http://www.starwoodhotels.com/alofthotels/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=3098&language=en_US">ALoft Hotel</a></span></strong> in Las Colinas...<br />
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If you're wondering why I took this on, it's because I had met a women (Tammy Earehart) at last year's <a href="http://www.wizardworldcomiccon.com/home-midohio.html">Wizard Mid-Ohio Convention</a>, who was a beneficiary of the WWP and who was soliciting donations for the charity. Talking to her, it really hit me what a critical function the organization served....helping Vet's and their families recover physically, emotionally and financially from the trauma of the last decade of war (many of which who had fallen through the cracks of the services provided by the veteren's administration). So I decided it was a cause I wanted to champion and try to focus the resources of the comic artist community to generate funds for this very critical cause.</div>
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<strong><span style="color: red;">There will be a dedicated table</span></strong> on the show floor all weekend long, that will have materials about the WWP and be selling items who's proceeds will go totally to the WWP (including a limited edition print that I'll be designing). <br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Then we'll do the Live Art Event & Auction on Sat. night</span></strong>. <strong><span style="font-size: large;">It is a Live Art Event</span></strong>, because there will be artists on hand creating original pieces of art right before your eyes...which will be auctioned off at the conclusion of the evening. Participating artists, include: <a href="http://peeplesart.blogspot.com/">Brett Peeples</a>, <a href="http://champart.wordpress.com/">Michael Champion</a>, David Rodrigues, <a href="http://www.eddiemedina.com/">Eddie Medina</a>, Lawrence Alexander and <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/gershomreesewetzel">Gershom Wetzel</a> (with more being added). <br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">It's also an Auction</span></strong>, because we'll also features a bunch of real cool artwork up for auction, donated by some of the biggest names in the comic industry, including: <a href="http://www.dirkstrangely.com/">Dirk Strangely</a>, <a href="http://www.brianpulido.com/fans.html">Brian Pulido</a>, <a href="http://www.normbreyfogle.com/">Norm Breyfogle</a>, Bob McLeod, <a href="http://barrykitson.com/">Barry Kitson</a>, <a href="http://www.greghornjudge.com/">Greg Horn</a>, <a href="http://www.http//maratmychaels.com/">Marat Mychaels</a>, Bernard Chang, <a href="http://www.steveniles.com/">Steve Niles</a>, Bernie Wrighston, <a href="http://www.leinilyu.deviantart.com/">Leinil Francis Yu</a>, <a href="http://www.tennapel.com/">Dong TenNaple</a>, Jerry Orway, <a href="http://www.arthursuydam.com/galleries/">Arthur Suydam</a> and your's truly (with more being added almost daily)!<br />
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To keep up with images of donated artwork and follow recent developments, LIKE our dedicated <strong><span style="color: red;">Facebook fanpage</span></strong> at: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/ArtistsSupportingWWP" rel="nofollow" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 11px/14px "lucida grande", tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: underline; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;" target="_blank"><span>http://www.facebook.com/</span><wbr></wbr><span class="word_break" style="display: inline-block;"></span>ArtistsSupportingWWP</a><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">If you're an artist</span></strong> and would like to become involved, email me at: <a href="mailto:headpress1@gmail.com">headpress1@gmail.com</a><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">If you're a vet</span></strong> and would like to volunteer to help organize the event and/or come and hang out in full gear to promote it, also contact me at: <a href="mailto:headpress1@gmail.com">headpress1@gmail.com</a><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">If you cannot be at the event</span></strong>, but would just like to support the WWP's mission, visit this page to donate cash directly to them: <a href="https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/group-fundraising/TexasArtists/" onmousedown="UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this), "YAQH6hG0b", event, bagof(null));" rel="nofollow nofollow" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 11px/14px "lucida grande", tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: underline; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;" target="_blank">https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/group-fundraising/TexasArtists/</a><br />
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Hope to see y'all there!<br />
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<a href="http://www.bobtheartist.com/">www.bobtheartist.com</a> & <a href="http://www.headpress.info/">www.headpress.info</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03740975984498166515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21767332.post-39827838652337807182012-03-28T13:24:00.000-05:002012-03-28T13:24:02.121-05:00RJ Luedke Guest Artist @ ConCarolinas in 2012Hey gang, just wanted to make you aware that I've been honored by the fine people at <a href="http://concarolinas.org/index.php/cc/ccabout/73">ConCarolinas Convention</a>, by being named their <a href="http://concarolinas.org/index.php/cc/ccguestbio/71/289">Artist Guest of Honor</a> at this year's show! The show runs from June 1st from the 3rd and is being held at the <a href="http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/CLTHUHF-Hilton-Charlotte-University-Place-North-Carolina/index.do">Charlotte Hilton University Place</a>.<br />
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ConCarolinas is a general multi-genre multi-media convention. They called themselves a sci-fi convention but in truth they cover all speculative fiction - science fiction, fantasy, horror and comics. They host a variety of fandom related events and guests, including gaming, discussion panels, costume events, music events like Klingon Karaoke, charity auction, SCA events, fan groups like the 501st Stormtroopers, Starfleet, and Klingon Assault Group, and something different every year.<br />
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Part of my duties as the guest artist, was to design the artwork on their program cover. It turned out so well, that I'm also making the art available, as a limited edition 11 x 17" print.<br />
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As we embark upon 2012, a lot of stuff is already cookin' in my world. So I thought I'd share a bit.<br />
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A. Noted horror author, <a href="http://www.suedent.net/"><strong>Sue Dent</strong>,</a> (who I lovingly refer to as "<strong><span style="color: red;">Queen of the Christian Undead</span></strong>"), has contacted me about adapting her fascinating Novelia, "<strong><a href="http://www.suedent.net/p/publishing-industry-info.html">Electric Angel</a></strong>", into a graphic novel. After reading it over, I jumped at the opportunity to work on one of Sue's properties....'cause I've long been a big fan of her work.<br />
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As part of the financing for the project, Sue is currently running a <strong>Kickstarter</strong> fundraising campaign. Here is a link on <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05woBAsnxTw">YouTube</a>. If you're already a fan of Sue's or just a fan of my work, check it out and if it sounds interesting see what you can do to help insure this collaboration can happen!<br />
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B. I've made an addition to my 2012 appearance schedule. The same weekend I'm going to be at the <strong><a href="http://www.scifiexpo.com/">Sci-Fi Expo</a></strong> (at the Irving Convention Center, Feb. 11th-12th), I'm also going to be exhibiting and painting live at the fourth annual <strong><a href="http://www.artlovemagic.com/main.html">Underground Art show</a></strong>. The event will take place just south of Downtown Dallas, at the Southside @ Lamar Complex and run from 8pm-12midnight on Sat. Feb. 11th. So hopefully, I'm going to be seeing a lot of old friends from the DFW area!<br />
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I'm going to be doing the finishes on a multi-media Joker illustration I've designed, so come on out and scoop up the original piece...which will eventually be made into a limited edition print!<br />
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<strong><a href="http://www.artlovemagic.com/About.html">ArtLoveMagic</a></strong> is the promoter/producer of this event and it promises to be a wonderful evening of food, drink, art and entertainment with over 100 artists and performers. The show has grown exponentally each year it's been held and they're expecting in access of 1200 people this year! FYI...if you'd like to get first shot at all the art for sale and like a private room to chill out in (as well as free food and drink) snag of the 200 VIP passes for the event!<br />
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C. This last item is still in it's formative stage, but I've been granted permission to hold a charity event at this year's <strong><a href="http://www.scifiexpo.com/DCC/dcc.html">Dallas Comic Con</a></strong> (May 18th-20th @ the Irving Convention Center) to benefit the <strong><a href="http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/">Wounded Warrior Project</a></strong> (which generates funds to help out wounded vets and their families). It's going to take the shape of a live art event/auction, where many of the attending artists will be creating works live and (hopefully) many others and the attending celeb's will donate other items for auction..<br />
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As the details begin to come together you'll be the first to know!<br />
<br />
R.J. Luedke<br />
<a href="http://www.bobtheartist.com/">www.bobtheartist.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.headpress.info/">www.headpress.info</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03740975984498166515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21767332.post-36472230655511456232011-12-28T09:27:00.000-06:002011-12-28T09:27:55.164-06:00Digital Comics: Eye WitnessHey gang, <br />
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Last year about this time I posted my thoughts on the fact that I thought 2011 would be the year that digital comics exploded on to the scene. Turns out that prediction was fairly accurate, since now all the major publishers are releasing their new material digitally as well as through the traditional printed versions...with some even doing so simultaneously (which was unthinkable just a year or two ago).<br />
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At <strong>Head Press Publishing</strong>, we also fell in line with the changing reading habits of young people (who I think are dominating this new trend, if my son is any indication), as my <a href="http://www.headpress.info/eyewitness.html">Eye Witness series</a> is now available for virtually any type of digital platform or device you could mention (outside of Amazon's....due to their behind the times spec. requirements).<br />
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But for those of you who might have joined the digital reading movement by getting a reader or tablet for Christmas, here's some places to check out that provide digital versions of the award winning Eye Witness series:<br />
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<a href="http://graphicly.com/head-press-publishing/eye-witness">Graphicly</a> ....which I list first for a couple reasons. 1. The offer versions of <strong>all four books</strong> that come with <u>exclusive production art and commentary</u> by me about the making of the series...and 2. because they offer the material in multiple formats for the widest variety of hardware.<br />
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<a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/eye-witness-robert-james-luedke/1102178550?ean=2940012801296&itm=1&usri=eye%2bwitness%2ba%2bfictional%2btale%2bof%2babsolute%2btruth">Publit</a> ....which is the site to get books-comics for your Barnes & Nobel,<strong> Nook</strong> readers.<br />
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<a href="http://comics.drivethrustuff.com/index.php?filters=0_0_0&manufacturers_id=3406">DriveThruComics</a> ....which is a very popular site for a wide variety of titles and <strong>THE EXCLUSIVE distributor</strong> of the HARD COPY EDITION of <a href="http://www.headpress.info/eyewitness1_rev.html">Eye Witness: Book One (Revised Edition).</a><br />
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<a href="https://comics.comixology.com/?utm_source=Digital+Comic+Publishing+Partners&utm_campaign=0034a03d60-Digital_publishers-store-update&utm_medium=email#/issue/535/Eye-Witness-A-Fictional-Tale-of-Absolute-Truth-1-of-3">Comixology</a> ....another very popular site for a huge variety of titles.<br />
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Enjoy....and in 2012 watch for an announcement...coming soon.... about my latest launch (or relaunch) into the world of digital publishing!<br />
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Happy New Year!!!<br />
<br />
RJ Luedke<br />
<a href="http://www.bobtheartist.com/">www.bobtheartist.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.headpress.info/">www.headpress.info</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03740975984498166515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21767332.post-12925869631495980892011-12-10T15:52:00.003-06:002012-04-07T16:26:21.754-05:00My 2012 Appearance ScheduleHey gang:<br />
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I'm putting the finishing touches on my initial 2012 travel/appearance schedule. One or two of these may drop off and there will most definately be a couple more added as we move into the new year. But this gives you a good idea of where I'll be planting my flag in 2012!<br />
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Jan. 6th-8th <a href="http://amazingarizonacomiccon.com/">Amazing Arizona Comic Con</a> (Mesa, AZ)<br />
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Jan. 28th-29th <a href="http://www.wizardworldcomiccon.com/home-neworleans.html">Wizard New Orleans Comic Con</a><br />
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Feb. 11th-12th <a href="http://www.scifiexpo.com/DCC/sfx.html">Sci-Fi Expo</a> (Irving, TX)<br />
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Feb. 17th-19th <a href="http://www.megaconvention.com/">MegaCon</a> (Orlando, FL)<br />
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March 16th-18th <a href="http://www.comic-con.org/wc/">Wondercon </a>(Anahiem, CA)<br />
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March 23rd-25th <a href="http://cephvar.tamu.edu/aggiecon">Aggiecon</a> (College Station, TX)<br />
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April 13th-15th <a href="http://www.c2e2.com/">C2E2</a> (Chicago, IL)<br />
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April 20-22nd <a href="http://www.cape-con.com/vendors_exhibitors.html">CapeCon '12</a> (Cape Girardeau, MO)<br />
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May 18th-21st <a href="http://www.scifiexpo.com/DCC/Home.html">Dallas Comic Con</a> (Iriving, TX)<br />
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May 25th-27th <a href="http://www.comicpalooza.com/index.html">Comicpalooza</a> (Houston, TX)<br />
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June 1st-3rd <a href="http://concarolinas.org/">Con Carolinas</a> (Charlotte, NC) *Artist Guest of Honor and program cover artist!<br />
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June 9th-10th <a href="http://abqcomicexpo.com/">Albuquerque Comic Expo</a><br />
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June 15th-17th <a href="http://www.denvercomiccon.com/">Denver Comic Con</a> (Denver, CO)<br />
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June 22nd-24 <a href="http://www.texascomicon.com/creators.htm#">Texas Comic Con</a> (San Antonio, TX)<br />
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June 29th-July 1st <a href="http://www.floridasupercon.com/">Florida Supercon</a> (Miami, FL)<br />
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July 11th-15th <a href="http://www.comic-con.org/cci/">Comic Con International</a> (San Diego, CA)<br />
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Aug. 9th-12th <a href="http://www.wizardworldcomiccon.com/home-ch.html">Wizard Chicago Comic Con</a><br />
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Sept. 8th-9th <a href="http://baltimorecomiccon.com/">Baltimore Comic Con</a><br />
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Sept. 14th-16th <a href="http://www.ep-con.blogspot.com/">El Paso Comic Con</a><br />
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Sept. 29th-30th <a href="http://www.wizardworldcomiccon.com/home-midohio.html">Wizard Mid-Ohio Con</a> (Columbus, OH)<br />
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Oct. 11th-14th <a href="http://www.wizardworldcomiccon.com/home-midohio.html">New York Comic Con</a><br />
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Oct. 19th-21st <a href="http://scifiexpo.com/DCC/fandays.html">Fan Days Dallas</a> (Irving, TX)<br />
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Oct. 26th-28th <a href="http://www.wizardworldcomiccon.com/home-tx.html">Austin Comic Con</a> (Austin, TX)<br />
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Nov. 9th-11th <a href="http://www.memphiscfc.com/">Memphis Comic Con</a><br />
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Nov. 30th-Dec. 1st <a href="http://www.wizardworldcomiccon.com/home-neworleans.html">Wizard Nola-Con</a> (New Orleans, LA)<br />
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Also....<strong>Wizard's Big Apple Con </strong>dates TBA. Other events will be added as they are scheduled.<br />
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Hope to see alot of old and new friends out there this year!<br />
<br />
RJ Luedke<br />
<a href="http://www.bobtheartist.com/">http://www.bobtheartist.com/</a> & <a href="http://www.headpress.info/">http://www.headpress.info/</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03740975984498166515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21767332.post-11555056771548421162011-11-27T12:24:00.000-06:002011-11-27T12:24:35.450-06:002011: Year in ReviewHey gang, <br />
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Now that I've finally processed the pounds of turkey and pumpkin pie in my system from our Thanksgiving feast, I thought I'd take a pause to reflect on 2011 from my perspective.<br />
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This time last year I was considering whether I wanted to take my talents and experience toward doing public speaking to church and christian youth oriented groups about <a href="http://www.headpress.info/">Eye Witness</a> and my decade long journey with it, or focus more on creating new artwork and working primarily on the comic/pop culture convention circuit...which would still allow me to promote and sell EW to those it was designed for (mainly the unchurched and skeptical comic fan out there). After much deliberation on this, I went with the latter!<br />
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So...what this the right decision for me? Hmmmmm....<br />
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I speak with a lot of young aspiring writers, artists and self-publisher's at my appearances and through my various pages on the web and get a lot of questions in regards to the financial viability of creating your own comics and graphic novels. Truth be told, like any indy creative endeavor (film making, music recording, fine art, novel writing etc....) creating and publishing comics/gn's is a risky endeavor where there is no guarantee of financial bounty...or for that matter, breaking even. If one decides to go down this creative path, it must be with a clear understanding that this is something you feel compelled to do, a project you feel passionate about and that you have funding in place you can afford to do without (kind of like how my Dad always told me to approach going to Las Vegas..."don't gamble what you can't afford to lose"). In other words, it should something you'd do 24/7, even if no one ever paid you for doing it!<br />
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In most cases if you're approaching the comic/gn publishing industry from an indy perspective with the belief that your creative properties going to make you rich, (or just maybe financially independent) then you're setting yourself up for a rude awakening. Is there precedent to the contrary? Sure... <a href="http://www.boneville.com/">Jeff Smith (Bone),</a> Todd <a href="http://www.spawn.com/">MacFarlane (Spawn),</a> <a href="http://www.cerebustheaardvark.com/">Dave Sim (Cerebus</a>) to name a few...but when you look at the shear number of indy comics that have come and gone each and every year for the last couple decades, these are truly close to "one-in-a-million" scenarios! Am I sharing this because I'm trying to keep young talent from even trying? Absolutely not! I'm merely sharing what is (from a financial perspective) the reality of what you're taking on when you go down the self-publishing route. <br />
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If you have a burning desire to tell a story in comic/gn form, then sometimes self publishing is your only, and best, option (especially with the rise of digital publishing...but that's another topic all together). But just go into it with a firm grasp on what your goals are. For me with Eye Witness, it wasn't about the financial return I might make (though everyone who heard about the concept I was undertaking or saw the advance artwork assured me I was going to sell millions of copies....I kid you not). It was about my fulfilling what I saw as a divine directive for my creative talents. I was extremely passionate about this project and set down the path to create the book (then the series) no matter how much it costs me, or how much I received in return. My main payoff was determined by how many people I would touch with the story!<br />
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I was fortunate that the Lord was at the helm of this particular endeavor and more times than I'd like to admit, He helped keep food on my table and money in our bank account. But for the better part of a decade I slaved feverishly to complete what became something of an epic (400+ fully illustrated pages) while basically earning enough for the publishing to pay for itself.<br />
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Getting back to my original point (in a real round about fashion)...I decided I needed to create a model where I could continue to share Eye Witness with people (since most people still are unaware of it, despite my efforts) while earning extra income from other creative work I was producing. And since, my target audience for Eye Witness was mainly the unchurched it just made more sense that I should continue to have a presence at comic/pop culture events, rather than "preach to choir", so to speak, by limiting my self to only Christian events and churches.<br />
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So yes, this was the right decision for me! In 2011, it has allowed me to create a decent income from sales of my prints/posters and landing of commissions and contract assignments, while still being able to not only sell Eye Witness, but also continue to inspire and counsel other writers and artists I meet that likewise feel compelled to use their talents in the service of the Lord, but just don't know how to do it.<br />
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Will I one day travel down the other path and begin to speak with young believers about my mission with Eye Witness? That's always possible and like I've operated pretty much for the last decade...I'm leaving that in God's hands. He'll let me know when it's time to change gears!<br />
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Hope to see many of you all again in 2012. I've have a bunch new comic and pulp culture inspired prints and posters to share (like this one):<br />
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RJ Luedke<br />
<a href="http://www.bobtheartist.com/">http://www.bobtheartist.com/</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03740975984498166515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21767332.post-82755230058066939452011-11-20T11:06:00.000-06:002011-11-20T11:06:17.532-06:00Eye Witness Now Available to Even More Digital Readers!Hey Gang, <br />
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I just heard, that my <a href="http://www.headpress.info/">Eye Witness series</a> is now available to users of the New <span style="color: red;"><strong>AMAZON KINDLE FIRE</strong></span>, through the <a href="http://graphicly.com/head-press-publishing/eye-witness">Graphicly app on the Head Press</a> website, as well as the <span style="color: red;"><strong>BARNES & NOBLE NOOK TABLET</strong></span>...also through Graphicly! <br />
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The versions of the books on <a href="http://www.graphicly.com/">Graphicly</a>, contain previously unreleased behind the scenes commentary and artwork, from your's truly...exclusive to that app. For more info, visit:<br />
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<a href="http://graphicly.com/head-press-publishing/eye-witness">http://graphicly.com/head-press-publishing/eye-witness</a> <br />
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RJ Luedke <br />
<a href="http://www.headpress.info/">http://www.headpress.info/</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.bobtheartist.com/">http://www.bobtheartist.com/</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03740975984498166515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21767332.post-55520118595245869422011-11-14T14:46:00.000-06:002011-11-14T14:46:10.725-06:00A Girl I'll Never Get Over!<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><u>More Than a Pet</u></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs7zBvbA0_qxavvMLckXTYlzwOnB2s8Bz_JBp1URK09QRz-A8FpdW0D-0qsM7CFAJCOZf65X1DTX-3kTSz-1xErl7KOC9fzFKeilM8U3e8Qj9gE5TZkwGdnlNP1GFrspsgkTJZKQ/s1600/lacy1WEB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" nda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs7zBvbA0_qxavvMLckXTYlzwOnB2s8Bz_JBp1URK09QRz-A8FpdW0D-0qsM7CFAJCOZf65X1DTX-3kTSz-1xErl7KOC9fzFKeilM8U3e8Qj9gE5TZkwGdnlNP1GFrspsgkTJZKQ/s320/lacy1WEB.jpg" width="221" /></a></div><br />
Almost 12 years ago a dog was born from unknown parents, to unknown owners who decided they couldn’t care for this puppy. So, like a lot of unwanted pets she found herself left with an animal sanctuary in the Austin, TX area….best know for housing a colony of monkeys.<br />
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After almost a year when the shelter became overwhelmed with dropped off animals this year old dog was taken to the downtown Dallas branch of the SPCA. There she waited patiently week after week for the right family come along and adopt her….and a wait of months it eventually became, as most perspective dog owners…it seems…were more drawn to the ample supply of puppies available, rather then the more mature dogs. <br />
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With her time at the shelter coming preciously close to when she’d be euthanized, in August of 2001 a family in search of a new companion to replace a dog they recently lost to old age was touring the facility. They already had went the route of trying a puppy, with disastrous results (since it was discovered within weeks to be very sick and only lived a couple months) so now they were open to the possibility of adopting a more mature dog…one that was proven to already be in good health.<br />
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Walking through the isles our family was struck by the one particular dog who just stared at us with the most piercing and beautiful bronze eyes. After taking her out on the dog walk area of the facility it quickly became apparent that this sort of odd mix of who-knows-what kind of parents was the dog for us. Lacy she was named and Lacy she stayed!<br />
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After trying for months to figure out just exactly what kind of dog Lacy was, we more or less settled on the fact that she appeared to be mostly some sort of border collie/sheep dog mix. Incredibly smart, she quickly took to our family and new environment and before you knew it became a member of our household.<br />
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Lacy passed away today, after wrestling with arthritis for many months.<br />
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She was more than just a pet to us, she WAS like one of our children!<br />
In a long lifetime of having dogs, I never met one that was so gentle! You literally couldn’t make her angry or get her to growl, let alone bite anybody or anything (a watchdog she was not)! The closest thing I ever saw to her being pissed off, is when Sandy tried to move her over in our bed (where she slept her whole life) to make room for her feet…and even then, it was just sort of a low moan deep insider her chest as she did her “dead dog” routine…which is where when you tried to move her when lying down, she’d go limp like a possum and you’d have to literally push her to move her 50 lbs over!<br />
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She loved taking car rides where she's hang her head out the window to get the <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">maximum</span> number of smells and taking walks at the local parks and lake Grapevine and chasing rabbits was always on the back of her mind. I loved to watch her hunt and chase them, but fortunately she only ever caught one!<br />
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All of our family spent time with her today, loving on her, holding her and giving her her fill of her favorite bacon flavored dog treats! Sandy and I were with her right to the end and held her and she gave her one last breath…a big peaceful sigh.<br />
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I’ve lost dogs before my life, but I just cannot remember one being so hard to now live without. She was there for me during the last 12 years…which was some of the hardest of my/our life and was a constant for me. She could always be counted on to give me a wiggle of her tail to cheer me up even when things seemed the blackest and let me hug and kiss on her big black soft ears, with never a complaint. Amazing as it may seem I think I can count on one hand times when I had to ever give her a slap on her behind or yell at her in 12 years…’cause she was just…that good….that smart…that well behaved!<br />
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As with all dog owners I hope there is a place for them in heaven and if so they surely welcomed Lacy this afternoon and she will be waiting for me to show up with her “saddle” (which is what we’d call her body collar) and take her for a walk!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrAp3TqrL7DEIkjpoONZ5Qh3QlRbnMVApt6H31LpMhnyFRl1BCCqrlfoOBWT_wlF_epk7cSCwkDep4KJ-go2IUxEXU-MK2CRF8V1XAUrQuw_-lhFSCngqXKySHAS0yBHN4sspVsQ/s1600/lacy2WEB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" nda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrAp3TqrL7DEIkjpoONZ5Qh3QlRbnMVApt6H31LpMhnyFRl1BCCqrlfoOBWT_wlF_epk7cSCwkDep4KJ-go2IUxEXU-MK2CRF8V1XAUrQuw_-lhFSCngqXKySHAS0yBHN4sspVsQ/s320/lacy2WEB.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>"Lacy, riding in the car with her 'saddle' on, headin' for the lake"</strong></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>.</strong></span><br />
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Rest in Peace Lacy-girl…we will never forget you!<br />
R.J. Luedke<br />
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11/14/11<br />
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<div align="left"></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03740975984498166515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21767332.post-9907666736569824152011-10-25T13:22:00.000-05:002011-10-25T13:22:16.967-05:00Coming To ComiKaze ExpoHey gang, <br />
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Just added a new event to my appearance schedule...the <a href="http://www.comikazeexpo.com/">Comikaze Expo</a>, which is going to be held the weekend of November 5th and 6th at the L.A. Convention Center.<br />
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Stan (The Man) Lee's going to be in the house, along with a whole bunch of movie and TV stars, not to mention some top flight comic artists and writers.<br />
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I've been commissioned to create this promotional poster for the event (see below) which I believe will be given out to certain VIP ticket holders and available for purchase for others (but I'll update that as more info becomes available). But either way, there will be only limited quantities of the design available, so make sure to bring your copy by my table in artist alley to have me autograph and personalize it for you!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV7q4nAZM6FhA6tH1T8yjWZfXv9u3zGKYHgx6A-CTrJ1jd2S077JU-yU9tp7RBILifi2InrwXqs79ZV4ZhQpmKw3zzOWhZRg1HTN5B_zGieJakI-wunjpSCR_iKn4q4y9fNOm_Sw/s1600/ComikazePrintWEB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV7q4nAZM6FhA6tH1T8yjWZfXv9u3zGKYHgx6A-CTrJ1jd2S077JU-yU9tp7RBILifi2InrwXqs79ZV4ZhQpmKw3zzOWhZRg1HTN5B_zGieJakI-wunjpSCR_iKn4q4y9fNOm_Sw/s400/ComikazePrintWEB.jpg" width="262" /></a></div>I look forward to meeting all my friends from the west coast! For more information or tickets, see: <a href="http://www.comikazeexpo.com/">http://www.comikazeexpo.com/</a><br />
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RJ Luedke<br />
<a href="http://www.bobtheartist.com/">http://www.bobtheartist.com/</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03740975984498166515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21767332.post-34191412529602591042011-10-11T13:04:00.001-05:002011-10-11T13:06:47.148-05:00A New Tradition in Memphis!?I'll be one of the featured artists at the second year of this event....<br />
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RJ Luedke<br />
<a href="http://www.bobtheartist.com/">http://www.bobtheartist.com/</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03740975984498166515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21767332.post-89904074109018264782011-09-14T17:43:00.000-05:002011-09-14T17:43:26.081-05:00An October to RememberHey gang, after a relatively quiet couple weeks...which fortuitously came at a perfect time, because it allowed me to work on storyboards and character design for a Christian animation series...I'm fixin to go back out on the road and hit 4 different conventions in 4 weeks during the month of October.<br />
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<strong><u>Here's the rundown:</u></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="color: red;">The Nashville Comic Con</span></strong><br />
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At the TN State Fair Grounds<br />
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Oct. 1st-2nd.<br />
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For more info: <a href="http://www.comiccitytn.com/Nashville_Comic_Con.html">http://www.comiccitytn.com/Nashville_Comic_Con.html</a><br />
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<strong><span style="color: red;">Fan Days Dallas</span></strong><br />
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At the Irving Convention Center<br />
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Oct. 8th-9th<br />
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For more info: <a href="http://www.scifiexpo.com/DCC/fandays.html">http://www.scifiexpo.com/DCC/fandays.html</a><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><strong>Memphis Comic Con</strong></span><br />
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At the University of Memphis<br />
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Oct. 14th-16th<br />
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For more info: <a href="http://www.memphiscfc.com/">http://www.memphiscfc.com/</a><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><strong>Wizard's Mid-Ohio Con</strong></span><br />
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At the Greater Columbus Convention Center<br />
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Oct. 22nd-23rd<br />
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For more information: <a href="http://www.wizardworldcomiccon.com/home-midohio.html">http://www.wizardworldcomiccon.com/home-midohio.html</a><br />
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If you live in or around one of these fine cities and are interested in a one-of-a-kind commission or sketch, make sure to message me in advance and I'll make sure to have it ready for you at the show! Also, I'll have plenty of the award-winning <a href="http://www.headpress.info/">Eye Witness graphic novels</a> as well as my fan-favorite <a href="http://www.bobtheartist.com/">character prints</a> and posters.<br />
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Hope to see 'ya-all out on the road! <br />
RJ Luedke<br />
<a href="http://www.bobtheartist.com/">http://www.bobtheartist.com/</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03740975984498166515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21767332.post-83295723258926009582011-07-18T14:07:00.000-05:002011-07-18T14:07:52.330-05:00Christian Creators Represent at Comic Con Int'lHey gang,<br />
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There going to be a pretty impressive lineup of creators/publishers with spiritual based books/comics/short films at this year's Comic Con International later this week.<br />
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My friend Scott Shuford, at <a href="http://www.frontgatemedia.com/">Front Gate Media</a>, has put together this very all-inclusive press release of the people and events:<br />
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San Diego, CA – Arguably the largest pop-culture, entertainment event in the world, THE COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL: SAN DIEGO 2011 kicks off this week with sellout attendance of more than 125,000. The CHRISTIAN COMIC ARTS SOCIETY (CCAS) in partnership with CHALICE PRESS will deliver top talent and projects to create impact at the event. Comic-Con International: San Diego (Comic-Con) is the largest comic book convention of its kind in the world.<br />
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Christian Comic Arts Society, presented this year in partnership with Chalice Press, is hosting three events as part of the official Comic-Con programming, and will exhibit throughout the convention in a CORNER BOOTH SPACE #P-08.<br />
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CCAS will be giving away copies of “MARVELOUS MYTHS: MARVEL SUPERHEROES AND EVERYDAY FAITH,” an outstanding review of the Marvel universe published by Chalice Press. While supplies last, all CCAS event attendees will receive a copy of the book, and booth visitors can sign up to win copies during hourly drawings on the exhibit floor. Events include:<br />
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<strong><span style="color: red;">Christian Comic Arts Society Open Meeting</span>.</strong> Thursday, 7/21/11, 7:30p.m. – 9:30p.m., Room: 24ABC<br />
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Hosted by CCAS members Kevin Yong (Ragged Capes) and Ralph Miley (New Visions Anthology) of NewCreationNow.com, fans and creators alike are invited to join an informal after-hours time of Christian fellowship, networking, laughter and prayer as we “talk shop” about the Christian comics movement.<br />
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<strong><span style="color: red;">Spirituality in Comics: Is Mass Media Our New Church</span></strong>? Saturday, 7/23/11, 6:00p.m. – 7:00p.m., Room: 4<br />
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In comics, movies, and even Broadway musicals like “The Book Of Mormon”, spiritual themed work seems to be unexpectedly coming from the least religious of sources. Join panelists including SERGIO CARIELLO (The Action Bible), RUSSELL DALTON (Marvelous Myths: Marvel Superheroes and Everyday Faith), BUZZ DIXON (Serenity/Hits & Misses), and MIKE SHIELDS (Blue Blazes) as they discuss how a new generation of comics and pop culture are exploring timeless truths.<br />
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<strong><span style="color: red;">Christian Comics: The Calling of the Artist</span></strong>, Sunday, 7/24/11, 2:30p.m. – 3:30p.m., Room: 23ABC<br />
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What unique challenges do artists face in developing work for both mainstream and religious audiences? How can “Christian media” avoid becoming just a pale imitation of its secular counterparts? Join panelists SERGIO CARIELLO (The Action Bible), ERIC JANSEN (Missions Press), STEVE BLOUNT (Kingstone Media), <strong><span style="color: red;">ROBERT LUEDKE (Eye Witness),</span></strong> JOHN SHORE (I’m OK–You’re Not), MIKE SHIELDS (Blue Blazes) and moderator BUZZ DIXON (Hits & Misses) as they discuss the challenges and rewards of following the call of personal faith and the creative arts.<br />
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“MARVELOUS MYTHS: MARVEL SUPERHEROES AND EVERYDAY FAITH” shows us that Marvel superheroes are more like us than we may think. What really makes someone a hero? In the early 1960’s, the image of a superhero was someone with a square jaw, a muscular build, and a quick smile whose biggest personal problem was trying to keep their girlfriends from guessing their secret identities. Then, writer Stan Lee and artists Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko created a group of superheroes who revolutionized comics. These heroes, including The Fantastic Four, The Incredible Hulk, Spider-Man, The X-men, Iron Man, Captain America and others, were not perfect heroes who lived in a perfect world, but fallible people with physical ailments and personal problems like our own.<br />
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Each chapter of Marvelous Myths reflects on the heroes’ most famous adventures and discusses the ways in which we are called to overcome many of the same types of obstacles they face as we strive to carry out the ministries to which God calls us. While the authors and artists who created them did not intend to write explicitly religious stories, their tales of imperfect heroes who try to do the right thing despite the many challenges they face provide us with the opportunity to reflect on our own faith journeys as we strive to live heroic lives in the real world.<br />
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<strong><u>CCAS members are creating additional impact through Comic-Con related activities:</u></strong><br />
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Created by The JESUS Film Project in association with Brethren Entertainment, Barry Cook (Director of Disney’s “Mulan”), and Tokyo’s renowned Studio 4°C, “My Last Day” is a short film of regret, repentance and redemption. This 9-minute animé unfolds through the eyes of a criminal who receives the same brutal crucifixion sentence as Christ. The criminal’s own guilt causes him to realize Christ’s innocence. See it at <a href="http://www.tinyurl.com/jfmylastday">www.tinyurl.com/jfmylastday</a>.<br />
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Kingstone Media, a central Florida publisher with three primary imprints, will be exhibiting at the event in Booth #5531. Kingstone Comics publishes faith based comics and Biblical worldview graphic novels. Galaxy Comics produces sci-fi and action-adventure graphic novels. Bay Forest Books is the cinematic fiction imprimatur with stories that will move you and characters you will never forget. Get more at www.KingstoneMedia.com. See Kingstone’s Steve Blount at the Sunday panel event.<br />
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Blue Blazes, a 168 Project 2011 Finalist, will screen their short film at the CCI-IFF July 22nd, and 1140a in the San Diego Marriott Marina. Mike Shields, (Producer, Director), Amber Greenlee (Storyboard Artist) and Blue Blazes himself, Robert Adan will be available to answer questions about this unique speed filmmaking competition, as well as the movie itself. Also see Shields at the Saturday and Sunday panel events.<br />
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Hitting up Comic-Con for the first time, Lamp Post can be found at Small Press Table Q-08. Creators Jerrell Conner (Revelations: The Prophets), Brett Burner (Hand of the Morning Star), and Dan Conner (Heaven Forbid) will be on hand to sign books, give portfolio reviews, and do sketches throughout the show. New books from the following series will be available at the show: Toned: Comics in Black and White, Revelations: The Prophets (featuring a backup of The Cardinal), Heaven Forbid, Finding Elim, God’s Love is Like a Conjoined Twin, Pakkins’ Land, and Parable. For more, visit Lamp Post, Inc. at <a href="http://www.lamppostpubs.com/">http://www.lamppostpubs.com/</a>.<br />
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The Red R (also known as Revelations) is a movement of artists who aim to revolutionize how biblically related stories are told to cast a bigger net and reach a wider audience. The Red R Movement brings the highest level of art (and beyond) to present the world with the Hope and True meaning that only the greatest stories every told can deliver. Their post-apocalyptic graphic novel series “REVELATIONS: The Prophets” has released six books and will debut the NEW 7th INSTALLMENT at San Diego Comic-Con along with a new animated short. Visit them in the Small Press area at table Q-08. For more info, visit <a href="http://www.theredr.com/">http://www.theredr.com/</a><br />
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He outraged parents, ticked off networks, and delighted young fans with thought-provoking classic episodes of G.I. Joe, Transformers, and Batman. Now Buzz Dixon is launching a line of Young Adult novels based on his bestselling SERENITY Christian manga series as well as brand new tales of faith and courage in a challenging world. “The surest way to get into trouble is to speak the truth, and everyone I’ve ever worked with has found me to be a troublemaker!” said Dixon. Meet Dixon at the Saturday and Sunday panel events. See more at <a href="http://www.snokiestories.com/">http://www.snokiestories.com/</a><br />
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New from Kingdom Comics, The Kingdom Zone is a 64 page graphic novel anthology that consists of 7 different short stories with a “Twilight Zone” flair coming from a Biblical perspective. Several Christian artists within the industry have contributed their talents to this graphic novel, which will be an ongoing series with new stories every issue. Brian Bradley is the publisher of Kingdom Comics which began in 1999. His first publication, entitled THE ANOINTED 7 has been an ongoing series. Additional titles include “The Lucifer Chronicles”, “Pledge Of Allegiance”, “Code:Evolution”, and various anthologies including “God Works” dealing with prison issues and which is a popular resource within the prison system.<br />
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Writer/illustrator, <strong><span style="color: red;">Robert James Luedke</span></strong>, will return to Comic Con International after a two year absence to share his award-winning Eye Witness graphic novel series and be a featured member of the CCAS panel on Christian comics and graphic novels. Luedke will feature his new, limited edition, signed/numbered Eye Witness Slipcase Collection at Comic-Con 2011. Eye Witness, which premiered at Comic Con in 2004, has won five indy book awards and been named a finalist in 5 others, making it one of the most recognized and decorated series in the brief history of Christian themed graphic novels. His book “Unknown God” was named as a finalist in the category of Novella in the 2011 Indie Book Awards. Luedke and the series has been featured in media from coast to coast (both Christian and secular), including: LA Times, Washington Post, AP, Fox News, Publishers Weekly, Christianity Today, World Magazine, Comic Buyers Guide, Wizard Magazine and USA Radio Network. See more at <a href="http://www.headpress.info/">http://www.headpress.info/</a><br />
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From Wonder Woman to Green Lantern to Jesus Hates Zombies, HOLLYWOODJESUS.COM covers it all. The action at Comic-Con is naturally a huge shaping force in what the comic-reading world talks about. “We continue to be excited about the spiritual conversation the comics world has with our culture,” said Greg Wright, Editor-In-Chief. “Arnaldo Reyes, our Comics Editor, is always looking for new talent and new product to showcase the spiritual nature of comics.” HJ’s latest comic reviews can be found at <a href="http://live.hollywoodjesus.com/?page_id=378">http://live.hollywoodjesus.com/?page_id=378</a><br />
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<strong><u>ABOUT CCAS:</u></strong><br />
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The Christian Comic Arts Society (CCAS) was formed in 1984 to locate and link Christians who are interested or active in the comic book/strip medium. It sponsors Alpha Omega, the APA of Christian comics and Christian comic displays at various comic conventions across the country. The Goal and Purpose of CCAS is to support Christian professionals, hopefuls and enthusiasts within the Comic Book and related industries, accomplishing that by providing opportunities for the following: 1. The sharing of the Christian message and our Christian faith, primarily within and through the comic book industry and art form. 2. Mentoring, training, friendship and networking. 3. The collaboration on and creation of visual storytelling. The CCAS is governed by a volunteer board which includes Eric Jansen (Missions Press,) Scott A. Shuford (FrontGate Media,) Geoff Strout (Artist,) and Kevin Yong (New Creation Now) along with numerous volunteer committee members from the comic industry and the Church.<br />
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For more information on the Christian Comic Arts Society, go to: <a href="http://www.christiancomicarts.com/">http://www.christiancomicarts.com/</a> , Facebook.com/ChristianComicArts , or Twitter.com/ChristianComics.<br />
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For more information on the Comic-Con International: San Diego, go to: <a href="http://www.comic-con.org/">http://www.comic-con.org/</a> <br />
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For more information, please contact:<br />
Lori Lenz – FrontGate Media<br />
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714-553-5181<br />
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Lori@FrontGateMedia.comAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03740975984498166515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21767332.post-8624271057485048752011-07-17T16:33:00.001-05:002011-07-17T16:34:50.742-05:00Odds and Ends...Hey gang, <br />
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Just wanted to share a couple things that have been going on in my world here in the last couple weeks.<br />
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A. After naming the Eye Witness Slipcase collection the top graphic novel for 2010, Family Fiction Magazine has recently published <a href="http://www.familyfiction.com/authors/robert-james-luedke/features/q-a-robert-james-luedke/">a Q & A</a> with me. If you've always wanted to understand a bit more about what makes me tick, check it out.<br />
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I look forward to seeing all my west coast fans and a lot of old friends at next week's Comic Con International, in San Diego and then next month at the <a href="http://www.wizardworld.com/home-ch.htm">Wizard-Chicago Comic Con</a>!<br />
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<a href="http://www.headpress.info/">http://www.headpress.info/</a> & <a href="http://www.bobtheartist.com/">http://www.bobtheartist.com/</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03740975984498166515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21767332.post-39524567760065009402011-07-11T12:27:00.000-05:002011-07-11T12:27:27.277-05:00Eye Witness Arrives on The Nook!Hey gang,<br />
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In our continued attempts to make our <a href="http://www.headpress.info/">Eye Witness</a> available to more and more readers, we announce that the entire award-winning graphic novel series is now available for users of the various Barnes & Noble Nook platforms!<br />
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<a href="http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Eye-Witness/Robert-James-Luedke/e/2940012801296">http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Eye-Witness/Robert-James-Luedke/e/2940012801296</a><br />
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The benefit of this new partnership, is that not only does it make the story available to those with <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/nook/index.asp">Nook readers</a>, but also to anyone using the Nook reader software on their mobile devices...including: <strong><span style="color: red;">iPad, iPhone, PC, Android and Android tablets.</span></strong><br />
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And as with all our digital versions, purchasing-reading in this format is a great bargin at <strong>$5.99 each</strong>!<br />
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RJ Luedke<br />
<a href="http://www.headpress.info/">http://www.headpress.info/</a> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03740975984498166515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21767332.post-10459767440777507602011-06-28T11:05:00.000-05:002011-06-28T11:05:33.607-05:00The Digital Age of Comics Marches OnHey gang, <br />
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As I've promised for some time now, we are continuing in our quest to make Eye Witness available to more readers in more reading formats. <br />
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<strong><u><span style="font-size: large;">Our latest breakthrough along these lines are these:</span></u></strong><br />
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1. All four books in the award-winning <a href="http://www.headpress.info/eyewitness.html">Eye Witness series</a> are now available for viewing/reading/downloading for <strong>virtually any electronic device you can mention</strong> (from your PC to iPad to smart phone) through through the <a href="http://graphicly.com/">Graphicly.com</a> website!<br />
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They have really gone the extra mile with the bells and whistles their site offers indy publishers. With Eye Witness, each book has 4 pages of previously unpublished content I've put together, that's sort of a "behind the scenes look at the making of the series." In addition, they offer a <strong><span style="color: red;">FREE preview copy</span></strong> of each book in the series!<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">To check out our offering on the graphicly site, go to:</span></strong> <a href="http://graphicly.com/head-press-publishing">http://graphicly.com/head-press-publishing</a><br />
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2. At long last the <a href="http://www.headpress.info/eyewitness1_rev.html">revised edition of Eye Witness Book One</a> is available for purchase as a hard copy! <a href="http://comics.drivethrustuff.com/">Drivethrucomics</a>, (who have previously offered books 1 and 2 as digital downloads), have now made available a POD (print on demand) version of the revised edition of the first book in the series.<br />
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Prior to this, the only way you could read this version was in digital format, but I know there are comic and graphic novel collectors out there that still love the hard copies. For those of you who are wondering what is different between this edition and the original....well, I went back and remastered the colors on the entire work to better reflect the improved production the series had starting with book two. In addition, I repaired the editing mis-steps we had made rushing the first book to press without adequate editing (lesson learned) and finally I added some content to make it flow better into the later books (since when I wrote the original manuscript, it was only going to be a one and done).<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">To order the Revised edition, visit our page on the Drivethrucomics site, at:</span></strong> <a href="http://comics.drivethrustuff.com/index.php?cPath=5731">http://comics.drivethrustuff.com/index.php?cPath=5731</a><br />
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There will be more to announce soon, so stay tuned!<br />
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RJ Luedke<br />
<a href="http://www.headpress.info/">http://www.headpress.info/</a><br />
<a href="http://www.bobtheartist.com/">http://www.bobtheartist.com/</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03740975984498166515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21767332.post-83532799429590783622011-06-14T10:53:00.000-05:002011-06-14T10:53:30.302-05:00Bringing Ghostbuster's to Life (part 3)Here's the third and final stage of the construction of the Ghostbuster's print...<br />
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The illustration of Bill Murray, which was refined in stage 2, is now paired with the Ghostbuster's logo and the I WANT YOU headline with the Illustrator program. And shazam ...a new print design is created!<br />
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Like my other character designs, this one will be available at my convention appearances and soon on the <a href="http://www.bobtheartist.com/">BobTheArtist website</a>.<br />
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R.J. LuedkeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03740975984498166515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21767332.post-24709387431734042652011-06-12T10:00:00.000-05:002011-06-12T10:00:00.007-05:00Bringing Ghostbuster's to Life (part 2)Here is the second step in my creating a Ghostbuster's inspired print/poster.<br />
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I've taken the base pencil illustrations (did in part one) scanned it into my PC and refined it in photshop. Here, I'll add to the contrast, deepen the blacks and add highlights.<br />
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Now the image is ready for the next step...<br />
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<strong><u>Next:</u></strong> Designing the finished look of the print.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03740975984498166515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21767332.post-60657460231935992132011-06-10T09:16:00.000-05:002011-06-10T09:16:04.255-05:00Bringing Ghostbuster's To LifeHey gang, <br />
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I received such good feedback on my showing the steps here to creating my Superman/Doomsday print, I decided to do it again.<br />
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After 3 con appearances in May, (Nola Con, Dallas Comic Con and Comicpalooza) it became clear to me that there is still a tremendous amount of interest in all things related to <a href="http://www.ghostbusters.com/">Ghostbusters </a>out there! I do believe at all three events there were fan tables set up there for groups that support and revel in Ghostbuster memorabilia, cosplay and collecting. So I figured who best to support that interest but the leader of the Ghostbusters, Bill Murray?!<br />
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Here's the base illustration in what will become my first Ghostbuster inspired print:<br />
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I utilized the icon Murray image from his movie <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083131/">Stripes</a> (which is basically used in the classic "I Want You" for the US Army recruiting poster...seen below) and made it more in step with his look in Ghosterbusters. Rendered in pencil by <a href="http://www.bobtheartist.com/">Robert Luedke</a>.<br />
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<strong><u>Next up:</u></strong> Stage Two, where I take this into photoshop for enhancement.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03740975984498166515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21767332.post-40552320280227592462011-05-19T20:02:00.002-05:002011-06-12T10:03:10.549-05:00Busy Weekend in DFWHey gang <br />
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I'm going to be out and about and pretty busy this weekend around the DFW area.<br />
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Beginning Saturday morning (though Sunday) I'll be exhibiting my Eye Witness graphic novel series and my all-new collection of iconic comic and pop culture art prints, at the Bigger-Better <a href="http://scifiexpo.com/DCC/dcc.html">Dallas Comic Con</a> (at the state of the art Irving Convention Center).<br />
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Saturday night, I'll be one of the featured local artists creating an original piece of artork for auction to benefit <a href="http://www.heroes4heroes.org/Heroes4Heroes/Welcome.html">Heroes for Heroes</a>.<br />
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Come on by and score a one of the kind piece of original art...and help entertain our troops through your efforts!<br />
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Hope to see many of my friends and fans sometime this weekend!<br />
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R.J. Luedke<br />
<a href="http://www.bobtheartist.com/">http://www.bobtheartist.com/</a><br />
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6/11/11....Just wanted to share with ya'll, the finished piece of art I rendered for this event:<br />
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If you have not yet read the Eye Witness series and want to get your hands on the <strong><span style="color: red;">limited edition SIGNED & NUMBERED variant</span></strong> of the Slipcase Collection, go to <a href="http://www.headpress.info/order.html">our order page</a> at the Head Press Website...and to get <strong><span style="color: red;">a 20% discount</span></strong>....enter COUPON CODE: <u><strong>holiday</strong></u>.<br />
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R.J. Luedke<br />
<a href="http://www.headpress.info/">www.headpress.info</a><br />
<a href="http://www.bobtheartist.com/">www.bobtheartist.com</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03740975984498166515noreply@blogger.com0