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Technology Advancing Art Headline News

Adobe Celebrates 5 Years of Fresco, Now Available for Free

Ahead of Lightbox Expo, the tech giant announces major updates to its digital painting and drawing app, now offered without charge to all users; the Expo runs October 25-27 at the Pasadena Convention Center.

From Creatures to Life on Other Worlds Headline News

Iron Circus Comics Launches ‘Other Worlds: The Art of Alex Ries’ Kickstarter

The 300+ page hardcover promises a collection of professional, personal, and unpublished art from the iconic designer’s ‘Subnautica,’ Wētā Workshop, and ‘Godzilla’ work.

The Place to Be for Designers and Artists Headline News

LightBox Expo Reveals ‘The Wild Robot: Art & Technical Strategies Behind the Scenes’ Panel

In this new addition to the show’s already expansive lineup, the October 26 panel will share with audiences some of the artistic and technical strategies used to create DreamWorks Animation’s beautifully animated and emotionally compelling new feature.

Fresh Off the Press Headline News

Comic Book News in Brief for 10/10/24: New and Upcoming Releases

The latest info for ‘Dracula: Book II – The Brides;’ ‘Aristotle: A Graphic Biography;’ ‘Frank Miller’s Ronin Rising’ and ‘Pandora (Book 1);’ and ‘The Toxic Avenger #1.’

Gimme Some Pancakes Headline News

Dark Horse Announces ‘Hellboy’s 30th Anniversary ‘Pancakes’ Screenprint

In recognition of National Pancake Day, the hand-numbered, limited edition print of Mike Mignola’s iconic two-page comic is available now for pre-order.

Graphic Novels for Kids Headline News

DC Announces Fall 2025 Kids Graphic Novel Lineup

6 graphic novels (and one box set) are coming next year, with the introduction of the new DC book category ‘Early Reader’ (ages 5-7); Sara Shephard, author of ‘Pretty Little Liars,’ also makes her DC debut.

Going All-In Headline News

DC Announces Three New Comic Book Series

‘Batman: Dark Patterns,’ a new series from Batman’s early years, launches December 11; ‘Metamorpho: The Element Man,’ a new ongoing series about the covalent bond of friends and foes, launches December 25; and ‘Two Face,’ which will explore the duality of the villain in a limited series launching December 4.

visual music Events

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - Singletary Center Visual Music Festival - University of Kentucky

By klstres | Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 10:48am
Begins: February 8, 2025

The Singletary Center presents the inaugural Visual Music Festival in the SCFA Recital Hall.  Join us for a day of dynamic expressions of abstract art featuring a curated program of multimedia works from an international collection of contemporary artists. Experience the harmonies of light and sound as we explore what goes on in the mind while listening to music!

The Place to Be for Designers and Artists Headline News

LightBox Expo Reveals Expansive 2024 Program Lineup

The 3-day event, a celebration of the best in Animation, Live Action, Illustration and Video Games, returns to Pasadena October 25-27; over 200 hours of featured programming includes presentations, panels and workshops from leading industry talent.

Autodesk University 2024 Events

Autodesk University 2024

Begins: October 15, 2024

AU 2024 runs October 15-17 in San Diego and invites artists and creative professionals to learn about emerging technologies, innovative techniques, and hear from leading industry experts both in-person and online.

Help for Comic Book Creators in Need Headline News

DC Comics, The Hero Initiative Team Up for ‘The Superman 100 Project’

The compilation of original cover drawings for ‘Superman #6’ features art by Alan Davis, Kevin Eastman, José Luis García-López, Dan Jurgens, Ed McGuinness, Frank Miller, Frank Quitely, and others; paperback and a limited-edition hardcover release on December 18.

25 Years of SpongeBob SquarePants! ANIMATIONWorld

Vincent Waller and Marc Ceccarelli Talk 25 Years of ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’

The showrunners share some behind-the-scenes stories while reflecting on 25 years of undersea adventures, timeless humor, and the enduring legacy of Stephen Hillenburg’s animated ‘Sponge Boy’ creation from Bikini Bottom.

Events Events

LightBox Expo 2024

Begins: October 25, 2024

The 3-day event returns to Pasadena to celebrate the best in live-action, animation, illustration, and gaming with panels, programs, and demos featuring industry leading artists, creators, and studios; the event runs October 25-27.

Evlis Presley Blogs

PISTOL PACKIN' MAMA - THE DAY I MET ELVIS

The never before told story of how I met Elvis Presley on the day he bought a .357 Magnum which sold at auction for $195,500.

The Animation Guild Headline News

The Animation Guild Sets Art Auction to Benefit Mutual Aid Fund

‘Unique and United’ exhibit at Gallery 839 features an auction of multimedia works by TAG members to be held on Thursday, July 11.

Laika Headline News

BFI Announces New LAIKA Exhibit and Screening Series

LAIKA: FRAME x FRAME runs August 12 through October 1 at BFI Southbank alongside a screening series of the studio’s five Oscar-nominated stop-motion animated feature films.

On the Road to Denver Headline News

SIGGRAPH 2024 Showcases Art Gallery and Art Papers

Program displays latest in computer graphics, highlights intersection of art and technology, and illustrates advancements in art, language, and contemporary media art; runs July 28 – August 1 at the Colorado Convention Center.

What Me Worry? ANIMATIONWorld

‘Inside Out 2’: It’s What Gets Cut That Counts

For story artist Rebecca McVeigh and lead editor Maurissa Horwitz, staying focused on the film’s emotional rhythm and character arcs means countless iterations, tough choices, and frequent cuts that are essential to getting the best version of the director’s vision up on screen.

Not The Cat’s Meow ANIMATIONWorld

‘The Garfield Movie’: The Mouth is a Window to the Belly

CG animation producer Shelley Smith and VFX supervisor Freddy Chaleur discuss how DNEG Animation perfected the not very Shakespearean process of staying on model while animating the extreme poses of a furry cat, based on iconic 2D comic designs, that can eat an entire pizza in one bite.

The Superheroes of Comic Art Headline News

Clover Press’ ‘The Marvel Art of Michael Turner’ Kickstarter Now Live

The project features newly remastered and classic artwork from the noted creator, who passed away at age 37 in 2008, including Spider-Man, Captain America, Iron Man, the Incredible Hulk, as well as rarely seen sketches.

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